Sept. 15, Phoenix, Ariz. / Piper Warrior

At 11:00 mountain time, a Piper PA-28-161 lost power on initial climb from runway 7L at Deer Valley Airport. During an attempted return to runway maneuver, the aircraft landed short of runway 25L and struck a perimeter fence. The CFI and student pilot were not injured....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Piper PA-28-161 experienced a power loss during initial climb from runway 7L at Deer Valley Airport.
  • During an attempted return, the aircraft landed short of runway 25L, striking a perimeter fence.
  • Both the flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot involved in the incident were uninjured.
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At 11:00 mountain time, a Piper PA-28-161 lost power on initial climb from runway 7L at Deer Valley Airport. During an attempted return to runway maneuver, the aircraft landed short of runway 25L and struck a perimeter fence. The CFI and student pilot were not injured.

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