PIPER PA25
Hartington, NE, August 8, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 8, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hartington, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.62849, -97.26482 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA357 |
| Event ID | 20230809192834 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA25 |
| Registration # | N8847L |
| Operator | BECKER FLYING SERVICE INC |
| Owner | BECKER FLYING SERVICE INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s misperception of the surrounding elevation resulting in a collision with crops and 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.