No fatalities
22 Jun 2021: PIPER PA-28-235 — Big Bear City, CA
On 22 Jun 2021, a PIPER PA-28-235 was involved in an aviation accident near Big Bear City, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusting wind, which resulted in impact with trees. 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 inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusting wind, which resulted in impact with trees.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operationEffect on equipment