SOCATA TB21
Eden Prairie, MN, March 12, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.82915, -93.47314 |
| Airport | FLYING CLOUD |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA138 |
| Event ID | 20230316106905 |
Aircraft
| Make | SOCATA |
| Model | TB21 |
| Registration # | N789TB |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
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.