PIPER PA-32-300
Needles, CA — August 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA363 |
| Event ID | 20231207193497 |
| Location | Needles, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.52786, -114.43186 |
| Airport | CHEMEHUEVI VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent hard landing.
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.