Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 15, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA222
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Event ID
20210603103205
Coordinates
35.972861, -115.134440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s failure to compensate for a downdraft during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1996T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7135188
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
802 HURT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BLOOMBURG
State / Zip Code
TX 75556-2620
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA222