No fatalities

PIPER PA28 181 accident at San Manual, AZ, 18 Dec 2022

San Manual, AZ, United States

On December 18, 2022, a PIPER PA28 181 operated by Chandler Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near San Manual, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which, resulted in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which, resulted in a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Dec 2022 PIPER PA28 181 accident near San Manual, AZ?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which, resulted in a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Dec 2022 PIPER PA28 181 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Dec 2022 involved a PIPER PA28 181, operated by Chandler Air Service, at San Manual, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which, resulted in a runway excursion.