Summary
On January 20, 2025, a Piper PA-28-235 (N8997W) was involved in an incident near Mount Vernon, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8997W.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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