Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III | N564PU
April 11th, 2024 | Lafatette, Indiana
Accident Location
- City: Lafatette
- State: Indiana
- Latitude: 40.417214
- Longitude: -86.870196
- Airport ID: KLAF
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N564PU
- Make: Piper
- Model: PA-28-161 Warrior III
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
- Amateur Built: No
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: Foss, Alexander
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age: 20
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: Yes
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
- IFR Rating: Yes
- Pilot Error: Yes
- Pilot Medical: 1st Class Medical
- Pilot Incapacitation: No
Analysis
- Date: April 11th, 2024
- Time: 8:20 PM Local Time
- Day / Night: Night
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Enroute
- Total People Onboard: 1
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 1
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 1
- NTSB No: CEN24LA157
- NTSB Travel: No
- AQP Classification: 10b) SUICIDE, C-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Suicide.
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft become aware of, and monitor the overall condition of close family and friends as able, and offer to talk when necessary, offering aid, encouragement, and solutions during these very difficult times.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.