PIPER PA-28-235
Manchester, VT — February 26, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 26, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA130 |
| Event ID | 20250226199769 |
| Location | Manchester, VT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.16949, -73.10638 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
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.