N471APIPER PA-28-1812024-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 2843743

Summary

On July 06, 2024, a Piper PA-28-181 (N471A) was involved in an incident near Clearwater, FL. 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 while flying in the airport traffic pattern.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA295. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N471A.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 6, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA295
Location
Clearwater, FL
Event ID
20240708194630
Coordinates
27.898059, -82.676496
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 while flying in the airport traffic pattern.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2843743
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARCHER AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1674
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# ERA24LA295