PIPER AEROSTAR 601P
Grass Valley, CA — March 14, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 14, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA111 |
| Event ID | 20240314193937 |
| Location | Grass Valley, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.22299, -121.00515 |
| Airport | Nevada County Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | AEROSTAR 601P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition.
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.