No fatalities

PIPER PA-32 300 accident at Carlisle, PA, 18 Mar 2022

Carlisle, PA, United States

On March 18, 2022, a PIPER PA-32 300 was involved in an aviation accident near Carlisle, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

All Piper PA-32 accidents →

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Mar 2022 PIPER PA-32 300 accident near Carlisle, PA?

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Mar 2022 PIPER PA-32 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Mar 2022 involved a PIPER PA-32 300, at Carlisle, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.