Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 15, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA091
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20230118106598
Coordinates
32.813613, -117.141700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering to another runway after the engine cowling opened shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the student pilot and flight instructor to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9687J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-3863
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
N9687J LLC
Address
9655 SADDLE HORSE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86004
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# WPR23LA091