PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181
Scottsdale, AZ, January 21, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 21, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.62011, -111.91849 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA092 |
| Event ID | 20260128202355 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Registration # | N505AF |
| Operator | American Flyers |
| Owner | American Flyers |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to properly adjust their seat and failure to set the parking brake before engine start, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles.
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.