PIPER PA-25-235
Westhope, ND — June 22, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA255 |
| Event ID | 20230623192426 |
| Location | Westhope, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.90946, -101.02071 |
| Airport | Westhope Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.
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.