# NTSB Accident WPR23LA091
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 2023-01-15 · San Diego, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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