N43DN

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-235S/N: 28-7310036

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA130
Location
Manchester, VT
Event ID
20250226199769
Coordinates
43.169490, -73.106384
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7310036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
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
MURPHY JOHN R
Address
5647 BELLE GROVE RD
City
BALTIMORE
State / Zip Code
MD 21225-3369
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# ERA25LA130