# NTSB NYC71DNA54: Piper PA-24, N5759P, Hyannis, MA, June 8, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: June 8, 1971
- Place: Hyannis, MA · HYANNIS, MA
- Location: 41.6529° N, 70.2828° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Hyannis, MA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.6529&lon=-70.2828&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 4, 1972
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 162032
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC71DNA54
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DNA54

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1940   71/6/8    HYANNIS,MASS        PIPER PA-24         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 29, 3200
        TIME - 1718                    N5759P              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 32 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - BARNSTABLE
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          NANTUCKET,MASS              HYANNIS,MASS
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           WHEELS-UP                                                LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION
        REMARKS- PLT INTENDED TO TURN ON FUEL BOOST PUMP,TURNED OFF MASTER BATTERY SWITCH WHILE GR WAS IN TRANSIT.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5759P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5759P), registered now, S/N 24-836, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-24
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24) (registry code 7102402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Barnstable

## Other investigations on N5759P (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA25LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA346), Sep 5, 2025: Piper PA-24-180 (N5759P), Ashland City, TN, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB NYC69D0233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0233), Oct 5, 1968: Piper PA-24 (N5759P), Montauk, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0208), Aug 27, 1966: Piper PA-24 (N5759P), Millville, NJ, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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