PIPER PA28
South Saint Paul, MN — May 5, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA171 |
| Event ID | 20250506200113 |
| Location | South Saint Paul, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.86163, -93.03486 |
| Airport | SOUTH ST PAUL MUNI/RICHARD E F |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| 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 student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.
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.