No fatalities
5 Jan 2023: PIPER PA-28-140 — Paris, KY
On 5 Jan 2023, a PIPER PA-28-140 was involved in an aviation accident near Paris, KY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision with terrain. 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 loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensation