PIPER PA28
Palmetto, FL, July 24, 2026
Event Information
| Date | July 24, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Palmetto, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | MANATEE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA284 |
| Event ID | 20260730203491 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | N44704 |
| 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 failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
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.