No fatalities
27 Jun 2023: PIPER PA-28-140 — Newdale, ID
On 27 Jun 2023, a PIPER PA-28-140 was involved in an aviation accident near Newdale, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The premature retraction of the flaps by the student pilot, while just above the airplane’s stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and failure to regain aircraft control from the student pilot. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The premature retraction of the flaps by the student pilot, while just above the airplane’s stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and failure to regain aircraft control from the student pilot.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot