NONE · PIPER PA-28-180 · 2023-01-15 · San Diego, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR23LA091
Event ID
20230118106598
Type
Accident
Date
2023-01-15
Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Coordinates
32.813613, -117.1417
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N9687J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering to another runway after the engine cowling opened shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the student pilot and flight instructor to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.