PIPER PA28
Bishopville, SC — July 7, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 7, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA280 |
| Event ID | 20210707103435 |
| Location | Bishopville, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.24616, -80.23319 |
| Airport | LEE COUNTY-BUTTERS FLD |
| 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 flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent collision with the VASI lights.
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.