PIPER PA28
Faribault, MN — April 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA197 |
| Event ID | 20210423102970 |
| Location | Faribault, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.32900, -93.31310 |
| Airport | Fairbault Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and subsequently the ground.
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.