Summary
On August 26, 2023, a Piper PA-44-180 (N767PA) was involved in an incident near West Lafayette, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA384. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N767PA.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 26, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA384
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Event ID
20230828192952
Coordinates
40.412257, -86.936189
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PURDUE AVIATION LLC
Address
1630 AVIATION DR
City
WEST LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47906-3374
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# CEN23LA384