PIPER PA-28-151

Alpine, CA — March 19, 2022

Event Information

DateMarch 19, 2022
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR22LA144
Event ID20220406104898
LocationAlpine, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates32.92920, -116.66529
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-28-151
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while operating in a canyon, which resulted in an impact with terrain

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.

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