PIPER PA-22-135
Elberta, AL — June 27, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA251 |
| Event ID | 20250701200437 |
| Location | Elberta, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.44186, -87.46387 |
| Airport | Non-Airport Farmland |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
Pilot’s decision to take off from a wet and unmaintained field that was unsuitable for airplane operations, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
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.