Final None Apr 4, 2025

N333SE accident at Vero Beach, FL

Piper PA-34-200 — Landing gear collapse at VRB (Vero Beach, FL)

DateApr 4, 2025
Tail numberN333SE
AircraftPiper PA-34-200 · Piper PA-34 Seneca · PA34
LocationVRB — Vero Beach, FL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA168

Probable cause

Separation of the lower nose landing gear down lock link bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.

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