PIPER PA-28-180
Philadelphia, PA, September 6, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.13756, -75.26514 |
| Airport | WINGS FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA351 |
| Event ID | 20210907103818 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Registration # | N5166S |
| 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 pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.
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.