PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181
Grand Forks, ND, May 28, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.94759, -97.16623 |
| Airport | GRAND FORKS INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA234 |
| Event ID | 20230608192337 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Registration # | N771ND |
| Operator | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA |
| Owner | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper takeoff attitude while demonstrating a soft field takeoff and his improper control inputs resulting in a dragged wing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.
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.