N2957N

Substantial
None

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

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