N8847LPIPER PA252023-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA25S/N: 25-5358

Summary

On August 08, 2023, a Piper PA25 (N8847L) was involved in an incident near Hartington, NE. 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 misperception of the surrounding elevation resulting in a collision with crops and terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA357. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8847L.

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
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-5358
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
PA25PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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