No fatalities

PIPER PA-25-235 accident at Tyler, MN, 28 Jul 2023

Tyler, MN, United States

On July 28, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 2023 PIPER PA-25-235 accident near Tyler, MN?

The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jul 2023 PIPER PA-25-235 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 2023 involved a PIPER PA-25-235, at Tyler, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.