PIPER PA-22-150
Afton, WY — May 17, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA035 |
| Event ID | 20240521194300 |
| Location | Afton, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.71378, -110.94049 |
| Airport | Afton Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-150 |
| 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
The commercial pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing was the student pilot’s application of brakes during the takeoff roll and the failure of both pilots to maintain a positive transfer of controls.
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.