Piper PA-28-151 accident near Lapeer, Michigan, April 23, 2026
On April 23, 2026 at about 10:15 pm local time, a 1974 Piper PA-28-151, registered N44690, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Lapeer, Michigan (Dupont Lapeer Airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 23, 2026 · about 10:15 pm local time
- Place
- Lapeer, Michigan · Dupont Lapeer Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-151, built 1974 · all PA-28-151s on the register
- Registration
- N44690 · registry record · serial 28-7515006
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Maximum gross weight: 2,323 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: H&M Air LLC
The flight
- Destination: FNT Flint MI
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 27, 1,879 ft by 150 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 140° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 54°F (12°C)
- Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
- Observation at 6:15 pm from KD95
Weather report (METAR): METAR KD95 232215Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A2983 RMK AO2
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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