N7419ZPIPER PA-25-2352023-06-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-25-235S/N: 25-3390

Summary

On June 22, 2023, a Piper PA-25-235 (N7419Z) was involved in an accident near Westhope, ND. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA255. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7419Z.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 22, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA255
Location
Westhope, ND
Event ID
20230623192426
Coordinates
48.909464, -101.020710
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-3390
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TOFTELAND CHAD E
Address
1325 99TH ST NW
Status
Deregistered
City
WESTHOPE
State / Zip Code
ND 58793-9745
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# CEN23LA255