Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 7, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA187
Location
Garrett, WY
Event ID
20240610194432
Coordinates
42.168102, -105.929060
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N40561
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7509128
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Address
1223 N AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CEDAR CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84721-8412
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# WPR24LA187