PIPER PA-25-235
Twisp, WA — June 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA238 |
| Event ID | 20210623103319 |
| Location | Twisp, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.35059, -120.09395 |
| Airport | TWISP MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight separation of the control stick from the torque tube assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent on-ground collision.
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.