N14SS

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-200S/N: 34-7770385

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA400
Location
Rush City, MN
Event ID
20250929201745
Coordinates
45.685500, -92.965500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the airplane glide path which resulted in the inadvertent descent below the approach minimum descent altitude and the impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7770385
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-34-200

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KS AVIATION LLC
Address
610 460TH ST
City
HARRIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55032-3947
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# CEN25LA400