2 fatal · PIPER J-4A · 2015-03-28 · Pine River, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN15FA181
Event ID
20150327X35752
Type
Accident
Date
2015-03-28
Location
Pine River, MN, USA
Coordinates
46.718055, -94.376113
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J-4A
Registration
N30341
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without obtaining a flight review or refresher training.