N771ND

Substantial
None

PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181S/N: 2881036

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 28, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA234
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Event ID
20230608192337
Coordinates
47.947587, -97.166226
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper takeoff attitude while demonstrating a soft field takeoff and his improper control inputs resulting in a dragged wing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
2881036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Address
3980 CAMPUS RD STOP 9007
City
GRAND FORKS
State / Zip Code
ND 58202-9007
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# CEN23LA234