Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA357
Location
Hartington, NE
Event ID
20230809192834
Coordinates
42.628493, -97.264823
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 misperception of the surrounding elevation resulting in a collision with crops and terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8847L
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-5358
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BECKER FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
56395 881 RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HARTINGTON
State / Zip Code
NE 68739-4021
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# CEN23LA357