Piper PA28R

Bardstown, KY, July 6, 2020

Event Information

DateJuly 6, 2020
Event TypeACC
LocationBardstown, KY
CountryUSA
Coordinates37.81445, -85.49973
AirportSamuels Field
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberERA20CA240
Event ID20200706X24852

Aircraft

MakePiper
ModelPA28R
Registration #N3725T
OperatorNexGen Aviation LLC.
OwnerRalsten Aircraft Leasing LLC.
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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