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
N7094Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-5052
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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