PIPER PA-28-161
Newburyport, MA — January 10, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 10, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA095 |
| Event ID | 20250114199537 |
| Location | Newburyport, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.00000, -70.00000 |
| Airport | PLUM ISLAND AIRPORT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| 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 flight instructor’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with an obstacle during approach.
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.