No fatalities

PIPER PA28 140 accident at Liberty, MO, 24 Aug 2022

Liberty, MO, United States

On August 24, 2022, a PIPER PA28 140 operated by DR - SE Flight Services LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Liberty, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees. 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 flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Capability exceededInstructor/check pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 2022 PIPER PA28 140 accident near Liberty, MO?

The flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2022 PIPER PA28 140 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 2022 involved a PIPER PA28 140, operated by DR - SE Flight Services LLC, at Liberty, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees.