No fatalities
28 Jul 2023: PIPER PA-25-235 — Tyler, MN
On 28 Jul 2023, a PIPER PA-25-235 was involved in an aviation accident near Tyler, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a 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 improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationPilotAttain/maintain not possible