N2957NPIPER PA-32-3002023-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300S/N: 32-7940228

Summary

On August 13, 2023, a Piper PA-32-300 (N2957N) was involved in an incident near Needles, CA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA363. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2957N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 13, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA363
Location
Needles, CA
Event ID
20231207193497
Coordinates
34.527857, -114.431860
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7940228
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAK JOHN A
Address
22136 ELSBERRY WAY
City
LAKE FOREST
State / Zip Code
CA 92630-7307
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# WPR23LA363