PIPER PA-34-200
Rush City, MN — September 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA400 |
| Event ID | 20250929201745 |
| Location | Rush City, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.68550, -92.96550 |
| Airport | Rush City Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the airplane glide path which resulted in the inadvertent descent below the approach minimum descent altitude and the impact with trees.
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.