PIPER PA-28-151
Alpine, CA — March 19, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 19, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA144 |
| Event ID | 20220406104898 |
| Location | Alpine, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.92920, -116.66529 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-151 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.