PIPER PA-28-235
Big Bear City, CA — June 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA245 |
| Event ID | 20210628103355 |
| Location | Big Bear City, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.26378, -116.85602 |
| Airport | BIG BEAR CITY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusting wind, which resulted in impact with trees.
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.