N4846MPIPER PA-112024-10-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-11S/N: 11-376

Summary

On October 19, 2024, a Piper PA-11 (N4846M) was involved in an accident near Rexburg, ID. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4846M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 19, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA021
Location
Rexburg, ID
Event ID
20241021195358
Coordinates
43.833917, -111.805110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11-376
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-11PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-11

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHRISTENSEN ROBERT P
Address
1600 GRANDVIEW LN
City
ASHTON
State / Zip Code
ID 83420-5113
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# WPR25LA021