N5914VPIPER PA-28-1612025-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161S/N: 28-7716214

Summary

On September 20, 2025, a Piper PA-28-161 (N5914V) was involved in an incident near Linden, NJ. 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: An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA360. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5914V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA360
Location
Linden, NJ
Event ID
20250922201061
Coordinates
40.617487, -74.244371
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7716214
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUVSFLYING FLIGHT TRAINING LLC
Address
154 VERMONT AVE
City
STATEN ISLAND
State / Zip Code
NY 10305-1726
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# ERA25LA360