No fatalities
22 Jun 2023: PIPER PA-25-235 — Pilot — Westhope, ND
On 22 Jun 2023, a PIPER PA-25-235 operated by Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Westhope, ND. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect service/maintenanceNot serviced/maintained