PIPER PA-28-160
White Salmon, WA — August 5, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 5, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA294 |
| Event ID | 20220809105698 |
| Location | White Salmon, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.80540, -121.50118 |
| Airport | PORT ELSNER |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-160 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision 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.