N686JAPIPER PA282024-03-20 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

PIPER PA28S/N: 28020086

Summary

On March 20, 2024, a Piper PA28 (N686JA) was involved in an accident near Apopka, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot and the landscape worker’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA149. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N686JA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA149
Location
Apopka, FL
Event ID
20240320193970
Coordinates
28.707057, -81.582105
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot and the landscape worker’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28020086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOT WINGS AVIATION LLC
Address
5149 N KEYSTONE AVE
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
IN 46205-1559
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# ERA24LA149