N3228B

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-22-135S/N: 22-2057

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 27, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA251
Location
Elberta, AL
Event ID
20250701200437
Coordinates
30.441864, -87.463868
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Pilot’s decision to take off from a wet and unmaintained field that was unsuitable for airplane operations, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2057
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
165 CROSSWIND RD
City
TONEY
State / Zip Code
AL 35773-9750
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# ERA25LA251