N7951W

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28S/N: 28-1998

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