PIPER J5A
Grenada, MS — July 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA299 |
| Event ID | 20250731200676 |
| Location | Grenada, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.83983, -89.80242 |
| Airport | Grenada Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| 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 inadequate supervision of the flight and improper decision to continue with a takeoff after the airplane swerved off the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane.
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.