PIPER PA-28-140
Paris, KY — January 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA105 |
| Event ID | 20230109106552 |
| Location | Paris, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.20980, -84.25300 |
| Airport | WILD BLUE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision 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.