Accident · 2023-05-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-05-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181 (N771ND)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- University of North Dakota Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper takeoff attitude while demonstrating a soft field takeoff and his improper control inputs resulting in a dragged wing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.
Source: NTSB case CEN23LA234Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 23 | Class 1 (2022-07-21) | 780 total · 742 in this make/model · 532 as PIC · 137 last 90 days |
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 21 | Class 3 (2022-05-12) | 75 total · 75 in this make/model · 1 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.