No fatalities

PIPER PA28 140 accident at Miami, FL, 19 Jan 2021

Miami, FL, United States

On January 19, 2021, a PIPER PA28 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jan 2021 PIPER PA28 140 accident near Miami, FL?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jan 2021 PIPER PA28 140 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jan 2021 involved a PIPER PA28 140, at Miami, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.