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Socata TB 10 No Series accident at Easton, PA, 5 Jul 2020

Easton, PA, United States

On July 5, 2020, a Socata TB 10 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Easton, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jul 2020 Socata TB 10 No Series accident near Easton, PA?

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2020 Socata TB 10 No Series accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 2020 involved a Socata TB 10 No Series, at Easton, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.

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