No fatalities
22 Apr 2021: PIPER PA28 181 — AV8 Flight School — Faribault, MN
On 22 Apr 2021, a PIPER PA28 181 operated by AV8 Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near Faribault, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and subsequently the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and subsequently the ground.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operationStudent/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilot