PIPER PA-28-235
Ray, MI — May 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA213 |
| Event ID | 20230601192280 |
| Location | Ray, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.73000, -82.88000 |
| Airport | RAY COMMUNITY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| 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 flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during simulated engine-out procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to land with a tailwind.
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.