PIPER PA-28-235
Mount Vernon, IL — January 20, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 20, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA085 |
| Event ID | 20250122199582 |
| Location | Mount Vernon, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.32336, -88.85850 |
| Airport | Mount Vernon Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
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.