N3044UPIPER PA-28-1812024-09-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 2843572

Summary

On September 02, 2024, a Piper PA-28-181 (N3044U) was involved in an incident near Yuma, AZ. 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: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi operations.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA306. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3044U.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 2, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA306
Location
Yuma, AZ
Event ID
20240917195134
Coordinates
32.656574, -114.605980
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi operations.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2843572
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
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
SKYWEST LEASING INC
Address
444 S RIVER RD
City
ST GEORGE
State / Zip Code
UT 84790-2085
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# WPR24LA306