N8997W

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-235S/N: 28-10579

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 20, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA085
Location
Mount Vernon, IL
Event ID
20250122199582
Coordinates
38.323361, -88.858500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-10579
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-28-235P28B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MEADOWLAKE AIRPARK LLC
Address
155 HARBOR PL
City
LENOIR CITY
State / Zip Code
TN 37772-4031
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# CEN25LA085