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PIPER PA-28-181 accident at Lumberton, NJ, 10 Jun 2023

Lumberton, NJ, United States

On June 10, 2023, a PIPER PA-28-181 operated by Freeflight Aviation Llc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lumberton, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotPitch control — Not attained/maintainedDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jun 2023 PIPER PA-28-181 accident near Lumberton, NJ?

The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jun 2023 PIPER PA-28-181 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jun 2023 involved a PIPER PA-28-181, operated by Freeflight Aviation Llc., at Lumberton, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights.

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