# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-25-235 A list on [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 19 · 943 reports - [Accident 20260704008979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260704008979A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Forest Lake, MN · Jul 4, 2026 · N386AB · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing banner towing operations. They had conducted a normal takeoff and banner hook deployment. After successful banner hook, the aircraft struggled to gain altitude at full throttle and mixture. The banner was released and the aircraft… - [Accident 20260526009059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260526009059A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ballston Spa, NY · May 26, 2026 · N8656L · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On may 26, 2026, [privacy data omitted] a single engine PA-25 was towing an ASW-27 [privacy data omitted] at Saratoga County Airport (5B2). While climbing the glider experienced a "kiting" event and failed to disconnect from the PA-25. The tow line was a 3/8"… - [Accident 20250823011449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250823011449A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Argusville, ND · Aug 23, 2025 · N7239Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft accident occurred during aerial application of pesticide where the pilot in command (PIC) encountered power lines, lost control while attempting to avoid the power lines and impacted the terrain. The aircraft impacted terrain in a near level… - [Incident 20250717010169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250717010169I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Appleton, MN · Jul 17, 2025 · N6715Z · Minor damage > The PIC conducted a preflight inspection, fueled to 30 gallons, loaded the aircraft with 100 gallons of fungicide, and departed the airport for a corn field 5 miles away to perform application. Takeoff and climb appeared normal to the pilot. At 500 feet… - [Accident 20240926013989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240926013989A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Muskogee, OK · Sep 26, 2024 · N6548Z · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a day VFR flight dispensing agricultural chemicals. After returning from the third agricultural chemical load. The pilot stated the aircraft lost power and the aircraft descended into the trees. The pilot also stated he did not recall fueling… - [Accident 20240612006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240612006609A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fernley, NV · Jun 12, 2024 · N4625Y · Substantial damage > While positioning to conduct glider tow operations for compensation, the accident aircraft departed the right side of the runway. During landing rollout on runway 15, accident aircraft experienced an unexpected right crosswind. Pilot control input was not… - [Accident 20240605017399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240605017399A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GA · Jun 5, 2024 · N8715L · Destroyed > June 05, 2023, at approximately 0615 local time aircraft [privacy data omitted]he, Piper PA-25 crop duster departed off private field. At approximately 400 feet aircraft developed engine failure and crash landed in swamp area off the end of the runway.… - [Accident 20230808009919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808009919A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hartington, NE · Aug 8, 2023 · N8847L · Substantial damage > The pilot arrived at the field, in which aerial application was scheduled to occur, located 2.3 miles northeast of Hartington municipal airport at an elevation of 1342 feet mean sea level. The pilot had made a low reconnaissance flight around the field, prior… - [Accident 20230728008879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230728008879A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Tyler, MN · Jul 28, 2023 · N7094Z · Substantial damage > The aerial applicator had started spraying fields at 6:30 am. Fog set in and the pilot had to stop spraying and wait for the fog to clear. At approximately 10:45 am the PIC loaded with 22-30 gallons of fuel (pilot’s estimate based off a float gauge that is… - [Accident 20230622007879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230622007879A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westhope, ND · Jun 22, 2023 · N7419Z · Destroyed > Pilot was test flying aircraft after engine installation. Aircraft also had 20 gallon load of water. Shortly after takeoff, during climbout, aircraft stalled, spun and made uncontrolled contact with the surface. Aircraft cartwheeled striking right wing,… - [Accident 20230603005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230603005059A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Carrington, ND · Jun 3, 2023 · N8843L · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed RWY14 46D airport. While aircraft was on a right crosswind the aircraft experienced a partial power loss at 300FT AGL. The pilot stated that he unsuccessfully attempted to troubleshoot the problem and decided to land west on 2nd st NE as he… - [Accident 20230517008469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230517008469A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FL · May 17, 2023 · N430AB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Part 91 operation [privacy data omitted] aircraft registration[privacy data omitted], a Piper PA-25-235 serial number 25-3996 was conducting banner towing operation. The aircraft left the banner hookup area at approximately 16:29 UTC and headed east northeast… - [Incident 20220724013109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220724013109I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Independence, OR · Jul 24, 2022 · N6900Z · No damage > From the pilot's perspective: This was the first tow of the day. I flew my normal approach when I fly my 172 but this time I forgot that I had my tow rope attached. I flew left traffic for runway 34 and was about 1,000' on downwind. I didn't even know that… - [Accident 20220327004749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220327004749A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Benton, AR · Mar 27, 2022 · N7523Z · Substantial damage > Airman had purchased aircraft on same day of accident. Airman was flying aircraft to home base and was landing at Saline County Regional (suz). Airman did 2 touch and go's, upon third touch and go while landing to a full stop, airman loss control and ground… - [Incident 20220213001889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220213001889I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Tuscon, AZ · Feb 13, 2022 · N9815P · Minor damage > The pilot said he had a normal acceleration and lift off. At approximately 150' AGL the engine lost power, and dropped RPM to approximately 200-300 RPM. No prior warning or rough running engine or any indications prior to that moment. Once identified, the… - [Accident 20210620007919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210620007919A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Twisp, WA · Jun 20, 2021 · N6917Z · Substantial damage > Glider tow plane while towing glider lost aileron and elevator control function when hit turbulence and stick detached from torgue tube pivot point at 4000' MSL and 2000' AGL 7 miles east of 2SO. Glider released safely. Tow plane pilot declared emergency and… - [Accident 20200910013939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200910013939A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Okaloosa Island, FL · Sep 10, 2020 · N7366Z · Substantial damage > While in a climb to 1000 ft., towing a banner, the aircraft's engine quit. The pilot managed to land the aircraft in the gulf of Mexico just off of the beach in destin, FL. The pilot manages to exit the aircraft and was subsequently picked up by passing… - [Incident 20190712011269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190712011269I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sabin, MN · Jul 12, 2019 · N6891Z · Minor damage > Pilot was forced to land in a field after approx. 8 inches of one prop blade separated in flight. Aircraft records indicated the prop had at least 4451 hours on it. Pictures of damaged blade were reviewed by mccauley propeller systems field service… - [Accident 20190301000729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190301000729A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Mar 1, 2019 · N145AB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On March 1, 2019, a Piper PA-25-235 flew into a condominium building in Fort Lauderdale Florida while operating under banner towing authorization. The accident was fatal. The pilot was towing his first revenue banner since being employed byt the company.… - [Incident 20180530013699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180530013699I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mccook, NE · May 30, 2018 · N7373Z · Minor damage > May 30, 2018 at approximately 0900CDT N7373Z Piper PA-25-235 (s/n: 25-3329) was returning to Mccook ben Nelson regional airport (mck) after conducting agricultural application operations. Weather was reported as clear, approximately 75°f, with wind gusts of 9… - [Incident 20180512005269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180512005269I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hood River, OR · May 12, 2018 · N8937L · Minor damage > On may 12, 2018 at approximately 10:45AM, the aircraft was coming in for a landing on a grass runway. The aircraft touched down and during rollout, the aircraft was veering to the right. The pilot then began to shutdown the aircraft engine to prevent possible… - [Incident 20180420003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180420003919I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Reedsville, PA · Apr 20, 2018 · N7799Z · Minor damage > After landing, while taxiing on turf adjacent to runway 24 in gusty crosswinds, a/c tail lifted and could not be controlled. Nose and prop strike on grass at taxi speed. - [Accident 20171007014369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171007014369A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Front Royal, VA · Oct 7, 2017 · N90866 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 10/7/2017, at approximately 1345 hours, the accident pilot/aircraft departed from Front Royal airport (frr), via runway 28 with a glider in tow (glider registration number N341KS). Shortly thereafter, and at approximately 200? AGL the accident aircraft… - [Accident 20170928014209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170928014209A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westphalia, KS · Sep 28, 2017 · N7336Z · Substantial damage > On 09/28/2017 Piper PA-25-235, N7336Z while conducting agricultural 14 CFR part 137 operations (certificate no. 9VSG528O) experienced a loss of power and landed in a pasture at 17502 wayside road, Westphalia, KS at approximately 17:16 CST. The aircraft… - [Accident 20170718009239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170718009239A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Foster, NE · Jul 18, 2017 · N7388Z · Substantial damage > A witnessed stated that the pilot made two passes over the field. On the second pass heading south, the aircraft was straight and level, pulled up over a line of trees and did a right turn. The aircraft continued in a right turn without gaining additional… - [Incident 20170526018969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170526018969I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Palmer, AK · May 26, 2017 · N386AB · No damage > Emergency landing between the old glenn & the new glenn on the knik river. Another pilot landed to offer assistance, plans are in place to deliver fuel to the aircraft. - [Accident 20160825015839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160825015839A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bushton, KS · Aug 25, 2016 · N4963Y · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that the engine lost power, with no response to throttle advancement. The pilot attempted an emergency landing in a field with "tall milo [crop]." The pilot lost control of the aircraft on landing. The aircraft came to rest inverted. - [Accident 20160805019129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160805019129A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Miller, MO · Aug 5, 2016 · N6542Z · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff from MO9 on a test flight, the pilot reported loss of aileron control. When the pilot attempted to return to the airport, the aircraft crashed into a cornfield off the end of the runway. - [Incident 20160805013219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160805013219I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Norfolk, NE · Aug 5, 2016 · N7422Z · Minor damage > The aircraft was engaged in aerial application operations. The pilot stated that he had just sprayed a small field to the west of Norfolk Nebraska and was climbing away from the field en route to another spray location when the engine quit. He landed the… - [Incident 20160715009099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160715009099I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Wentworth, MO · Jul 15, 2016 · N4467Y · Minor damage > Pilot stated he was performing practice agricultural application using water in lieu of chemicals over an empty field. After completing several passes, the pilot stated he "clipped" the top two wires of the power lines at the south end of the field. The first… - [Accident 20160703011519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160703011519A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Arlington, WI · Jul 3, 2016 · N6803Z · Destroyed > On July 3, 2016, at 1650 CST, N6803Z, a Piper PA-25 agricultural aircraft was substantially damaged when the pilot lost control on take-off from a private strip near lodi, WI. The aircraft crashed coming to rest approximately 100 ft. from the west end of the… - [Accident 20150820013899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150820013899A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Harvey, ND · Aug 20, 2015 · N4652Y · Substantial damage > On August 20th at approximately 7:00 pm the pilot was en-route to a field for aerial application. During the flight, he heard a "bang" in the engine compartment when the engine began to run rough and the aircraft began losing altitude. He elected to land in a… - [Incident 20150819018649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150819018649I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Warren, VT · Aug 19, 2015 · N9584P · Minor damage > On takeoff at around 40 mph while towing a glider, the pilot suddenly realized the aircraft was settling, grass was being thrown into the air, and he could hear the prop hitting the sod runway. He immediately pulled the power back to idle and shut the engine… - [Accident 20150627009959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150627009959A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Galveston, TX · Jun 27, 2015 · N94MC · Substantial damage > On 06/27/2015 at approximately 12:30 pm CDT an aircraft N94MC, model: PA-25-235 crashed into a field while making a forced landing. The aircraft had departed pearland regional, klvj, pearland, TX at approximately 10:30 that morning. The intended flight was to… - [Accident 20150511013279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150511013279A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Omega, OK · May 11, 2015 · N7279Z · Substantial damage > On may 10, 2015 at approximately 1950 central standard time (CST) an emergency landing was made by pilot while performing aerial agricultural operations in aircraft N7279Z. Summary: pilot landed aircraft N7279Z on county road e 830, which was 2/10TH-OF a mile… - [Incident 20150312001939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150312001939I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Miramar, FL · Mar 12, 2015 · N86AB · Minor damage > On March 12, 2015 aircraft departed southwest from North Perry Airport at 11AM for a 3-hour banner tow circuit over the miami-dade state fair, just south of Florida international university?s campus. Upon reaching the destination, about 7 miles southwest of… - [Accident 20141020023461A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141020023461A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Warren, VT · Oct 20, 2014 · N8514L · Substantial damage > During a towing operation to launch a glider, the tow aircraft aborted Due to fuel flowing up on wind screen from the area of the fuel tank. Both the tow aircraft and the glider turned right and collided into each Other. The right wing and propeller was… - [Accident 20141001019939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141001019939A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Yankton, SD · Oct 1, 2014 · N6659Z · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Was spraying a crop approximately 10 miles west of Yankton, SD and was operating under CFR part 137. The pilot stated he realized he was low on fuel and headed towards kykn for fuel. He ran out of fuel approximately two and one half… - [Incident 20140922017359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140922017359I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Brookfield, MO · Sep 22, 2014 · N4812Y · Minor damage > On approach to a field to begin the aerial application near Brookfield, MO, the pilot struck the top wire of the power line at the end of the field. The pilot landed safely in an adjacent bean field. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft sustained minor… - [Accident 20140906019619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140906019619A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Warner Springs, CA · Sep 6, 2014 · N7117Z · Substantial damage > On September 6, 2014, about 1202 PST, a Piper PA25-235, N7117Z, collided with terrain while performing glider tow operations at Warner Springs gliderport, Warner Springs California. The airplane was registered to, and operated by sky sailing, inc, under the… - [Accident 20140703011179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140703011179A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Rhinelander, WI · Jul 3, 2014 · N8730L · Substantial damage > July 3, 2014 a Piper PA25-235 registration N8730L was conducting application operations under 14 CFR part 137 near sugarcamp Wisconsin. The aircraft made a unscheduled landing in a potato field and came to rest nosed over then upside down. The pilot was the… - [Incident 20140610009089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140610009089I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lakeview, MI · Jun 10, 2014 · N9540P · Minor damage > On June 10, 2014 at 0800 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N9540P sustained minor damage after an off airport hard landing in a agricultural field. The right main landing gear was folded toward the rear of the aircraft. The propellor tips… - [Accident 20140528007499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140528007499A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · May 28, 2014 · N8808L · Substantial damage > On may 28, 2014 at 1500 hours mountain standard time (MST), N8808L, sn# 25-5306, a lavia, s.a. (Piper) PA-25-235 aircraft sustained substantial damaged during an emergency landing near kalmia ave in Boulder, Colorado (lat 40° 2?24?/ long 105°14?52?). Sole… - [Accident 20140505006349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140505006349A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Northglenn, CO · May 5, 2014 · N4519Y · Destroyed > On may 5, 2014 during a banner towing operation, N4519Y, PA-25-235 crashed into a house in a residential neighborhood at 1544 MDT. No injuries to the sole occupant on board or to anybody on the ground. The aircraft departed 18V at approximately 1500 for a… - [Accident 20130709017989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130709017989A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boonville, MO · Jul 9, 2013 · N7064Z · Substantial damage > In conjuction with agriculture spraying operations, the pilot made an attempt to land on a gravel road. During touchdown and rollout, the left wing contacted the corn crop beside the road causing the aircraft to swerve into the corn field damaging both wings… - [Accident 20130625012829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130625012829A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Salisbury, MO · Jun 25, 2013 · N4812Y · Substantial damage > While dispensing dry chemicals, the aircraft landed to the west on a country road to refill the hopper. The winds in the surrounding area were out of the south at approximately 15 knots with gusts as high as 21 knots. The pilot stated that, on touch down, the… - [Accident 20130505007329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130505007329A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, MO · May 5, 2013 · N82509 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During an demonstration flight to a potential employer, the pilot made an application pass across a wheat field and proceeded to execute a climbing 180-degree turn. During the turn maneuver to make the next pass, the pilot failed to maintain control at low… - [Accident 20130318004319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130318004319A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Panama City, FL · Mar 18, 2013 · N86AB · Substantial damage > Aircraft was performing banner tow operations based out of kecp. Pilot stated he had picked up his first banner and was in a climb passing 900FT MSL when the aircraft had a sudden and complete power loss. Pilot released banner and attempted to return to kecp.… - [Accident 20130313002719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130313002719A.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Clermont, FL · Mar 13, 2013 · N7329Z · Substantial damage > This was a towplane operation. After releasing a glider the pilot was returning to land. During the landing roll out the aircraft flipped over. Pilot sustained minor injures. - [Incident 20130109000539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130109000539I.md): Piper PA-25-235 · El Monte, CA · Jan 9, 2013 · N145AB · No damage > Banner tow pilot initiated airborne banner pick up. During pick-up maneuver, tow rope wrapped around aircraft tail wheel rather than tow hook. Pilot continued banner tow operation even after being advised of tow rope condition. This violated company banner… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102504') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.