N7951WPIPER PA282025-05-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28S/N: 28-1998

Summary

On May 05, 2025, a Piper PA28 (N7951W) was involved in an incident near South Saint Paul, MN. 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 student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7951W.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 5, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA171
Location
South Saint Paul, MN
Event ID
20250506200113
Coordinates
44.861629, -93.034860
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-1998
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HERMAN ERIC M
Address
13313 FONDANT TRL N
City
HUGO
State / Zip Code
MN 55038-7558
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# CEN25LA171