No fatalities
19 Jan 2021: PIPER PA28 140 — Miami, FL
On 19 Jan 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.
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