PIPER PA-28-181
Eaton Rapids, MI — June 14, 2022
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA249 |
| Event ID | 20220615105264 |
| Location | Eaton Rapids, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.46781, -84.71279 |
| Airport | Skyway Estates Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| 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 failure to maintain airspeed in the climb with a quartering tailwind which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent 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.