PIPER PA-44-180
West Lafayette, IN — August 26, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 26, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA384 |
| Event ID | 20230828192952 |
| Location | West Lafayette, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.41226, -86.93619 |
| Airport | PURDUE UNIVERSITY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| 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
An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
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.