No fatalities

PIPER PA-28 accident at Eden Prairie, MN, 23 Jan 2023

Eden Prairie, MN, United States

On January 23, 2023, a PIPER PA-28 operated by AV8 FLIGHT ASSETS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Eden Prairie, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact. 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 student pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedCapability exceededPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jan 2023 PIPER PA-28 accident near Eden Prairie, MN?

The student pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jan 2023 PIPER PA-28 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jan 2023 involved a PIPER PA-28, operated by AV8 FLIGHT ASSETS LLC, at Eden Prairie, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact.