SOCATA TB21

Eden Prairie, MN — March 12, 2023

Event Information

DateMarch 12, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN23LA138
Event ID20230316106905
LocationEden Prairie, MN
CountryUSA
Coordinates44.82915, -93.47314
AirportFLYING CLOUD
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeSOCATA
ModelTB21
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherIMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
None0
Total Injured3

Probable Cause

The pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and 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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