N8282VPIPER PA282025-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28S/N: 28-8116060

Summary

On April 07, 2025, a Piper PA28 (N8282V) was involved in an incident near Ault, CO. 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 terrain clearance during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8282V.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 7, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA146
Location
Ault, CO
Event ID
20250407199973
Coordinates
40.724943, -104.622200
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 terrain clearance during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8116060
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ENSEMBLE AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 1436
City
LARAMIE
State / Zip Code
WY 82073-1436
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# CEN25LA146