At 1618 mountain time, a Piper PA-28-235 was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during an attempt to return to Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight had just originated when the pilot reported a loose panel. Witnesses observed a partially latched top cowl blocking a portion of the windshield.
October 20, Mesa, Ariz. / Piper Cherokee 235
At 1618 mountain time, a Piper PA-28-235 was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during an attempt to return to Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight had just originated when the pilot reported a loose panel. Witnesses observed a partially latched top cowl blocking a portion of the windshield....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-28-235 was substantially damaged and its two occupants seriously injured after colliding with terrain during an attempted return to Falcon Field Airport.
- The incident occurred shortly after takeoff when the pilot reported a loose panel, with witnesses observing a partially latched top cowl obstructing the windshield.
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