N7094ZPIPER PA-25-2352023-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-25-235S/N: 25-5052

Summary

On July 28, 2023, a Piper PA-25-235 (N7094Z) was involved in an incident near Tyler, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA335. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7094Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 28, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA335
Location
Tyler, MN
Event ID
20230731192748
Coordinates
44.291693, -96.153769
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-5052
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PETERSEN JACOB D
Address
2504 COUNTY HIGHWAY 13
Status
Deregistered
City
TYLER
State / Zip Code
MN 56178-4005
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# CEN23LA335