# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-25-260 A list on [Piper PA-25-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-260.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 165 reports - [Accident 20230525005769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230525005769A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Pembroke Pines, FL · May 25, 2023 · N454AB · Destroyed > A part 91 commercial operation / banner tow accident occurred on airport after several missed attempts of banner pick ups. Aircraft destroyed and sustained major structural damage to the wings and fuselage from the impact. Pilot sustained serious injuries. - [Incident 20220507006719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220507006719I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hartford, WI · May 7, 2022 · N8588L · Minor damage > On may 7, 2022 at approximately 1100 local time aircraft N8588L a Piper PA-260 with only the pilot on board, towed and releasing a glider then returned and landed at Hartford Municipal Airport in Hartford, Wisconsin. Upon landing on runway 18 and turning off… - [Incident 20210528004169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210528004169I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Palm Beach, FL · May 28, 2021 · N454AB · No damage > On may 28, 2021, at approximately 1530 eastern standard time, a Piper pawnee PA-25-260 (N454AB), registered to [privacy data omitted] out of pembroke pines, FL was on a 14 CFR part 91 flight performing a banner towing operation. At a mile offshore and an… - [Incident 20190609006359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190609006359I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Robbinsville, NJ · Jun 9, 2019 · N9573P · Minor damage > Aircraft took off for a banner tow mission from Trenton Robbinsville Airport (N87). The pilot made two unsuccessful attempts to pick up the banner. The third pick up attempt was successful, and as the aircraft climbed, the engine lost power and began to… - [Incident 20171222023429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171222023429I.md): Pa-25-260 PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · Dec 22, 2017 · N454AB · Minor damage > Pilot was pulling his second banner for the day and while over the intercostal waterway he experienced loss of power. He declared mayday and landed in the water. - [Accident 20170611005339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170611005339A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hood River, OR · Jun 11, 2017 · N8578L · Substantial damage > While returning to airport after releasing glider at 3000' PIC noted aircraft was at 2 hours of operaton on engine tach meter. At start or day PIC estimated he had roughly 2 hours of fuel onboard. When he checked the visual indicator it showed no fuel. He was… - [Incident 20170515015079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170515015079I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Bee, NE · May 15, 2017 · N9530P · Minor damage > On may 15, 2017, at approximately 1850 CDT, N9530P, a Piper PA-25-260 equipped for agricultural operations, was en route to the seward municipal airport (swt) in seward, NE for a scheduled fuel stop, the pilot experienced engine failure and made an emergency… - [Accident 20150827023489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150827023489A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Aug 27, 2015 · N4369Y · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Fatal a/c was glider tow-plane returning to airport. A glider CFI (witness), stated that gliders typically landed on rwy 25 (rt traffic) and the tow-plane landed rwy 07 (rt traffic). If winds were more than light and variable, the tow-plane would land rwy 25,… - [Incident 20150704012319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150704012319I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Miami, FL · Jul 4, 2015 · N4792Y · Minor damage > Pilot took off from hwo. During flight the engine quit running at approximately 1100 ft. enroute to Miami beach over star island. Pilot released banner radioed mayday and ditched aircraft into biscayne bay. During the investigation it was discovered that the… - [Accident 20150525006659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150525006659A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Casselton, ND · May 25, 2015 · N4793Y · Destroyed > Accident investigation involving N4793Y, a Piper PA25-260, sn: 25-470. The aircraft was returning to Casselton regional airport after crop spraying a field south of the airport. While on a northerly heading, the aircraft collided with power lines at 73 feet… - [Accident 20140924019799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140924019799A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Waialua, HI · Sep 24, 2014 · N8555L · Substantial damage > The pilot departed hdh airfield at 11:10 am on a glider tow to 3000 feet. During the descent at approximately 2000 feet the aircraft lost power. The pilot declared an emergency and glided toward the airport but could not make the airport runway. Therefore the… - [Incident 20140307001759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140307001759I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Miami, FL · Mar 7, 2014 · N138AB · Substantial damage > Pilot landed aircraft off of airport due to fuel starvation. - [Accident 20130531011109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130531011109A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · May 31, 2013 · N169AB · Substantial damage > On 05-31-2013, upon landing at hwo runway 10L, pilot lost control of aircraft. Aircraft ran off runway into grass. Aircraft flipped upside down. There was substantial damage to aircraft. Pilot was not injured. - [Incident 20130501007169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130501007169I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Sawyer, MI · May 1, 2013 · N4728Y · Minor damage > Aircraft departed runway 1 at Sawyer airport mi for pre buy check ride and touch and gos, aircraft stayed local then returned to airport runway 1 for landing. Aircraft landed hard on right landing gear, blowing out tire, wheel,brake assembly, aircraft veered… - [Accident 20120802015739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120802015739A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Alexander, NY · Aug 2, 2012 · N6802L · Substantial damage > At 10:30 local time N6802L, a Piper PA-25-260 agricultural aircraft, struck the ground in the field he was spraying with insecticide. The aircraft was propelled back into the air, stalled and crashed into trees. The pilot was the only person aboard and was… - [Incident 20110115001559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110115001559I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · North Miami Bea, FL · Jan 15, 2011 · N138AB · No damage > At 1:oopm on 01/15/2011 N138AB departed north perry airport (hwo) towing a banner. At 3:25PM during a climb from 500FT to 1000FT -over Miami beach,at the top of the climb pilot reported she only had partial engine power. She further stated any power over… - [Accident 20100718041419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100718041419A.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Cairo, NE · Jul 18, 2010 · N9552P · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed a private grass strip after fueling and loading 90 gallons of fertilizer. Shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft started to settle. The pilot turned into the wind but could not maintain altitude, and the aircraft impacted the… - [Accident 20091127023199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091127023199A.md): Piper PA25260 · Llano, CA · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Destroyed > [privacy data omitted] (Pilot of N9600P) briefed Mr. Dale masters (glider instructor) prior to the tow about the wind conditions. [privacy data omitted] Stated the wind was from the south at about 15 knots and that it was gusting but he could not tell how… - [Incident 20090821048649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090821048649I.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · Aug 21, 2009 · N169AB · Minor damage > Aircraft operating as a banner tower for aerial banners north. Pilot stated that the tip of the rudder was folded 6"-8" inches. He observed birds in the area during his flight. He maintained control of the rudder at all times. A/c landed without incident no… - [Accident 20080317836759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080317836759A.md): Piper PA25260 · Miami, FL · Mar 17, 2008 · N169AB · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 17, 2008, on about 1649 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-25-260 aircraft N169AB registered to aerial banners inc. operated by hiott's flight service as a 14 CFR part 91 banner towing flight, made a emergency landing at opa lock airport (opf)… - [Accident 20071013825269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071013825269A.md): Piper PA25260 · Houston, TX · Oct 13, 2007 · N9733P · Destroyed > (-23) On October 13, 2007, at approximately 1634 CDT, the pilot [privacy data omitted], the pilot in command of N9733P, a PA-25-260 aircraft, departed runway 14 at Pearland Regional Airport (lvj). At approximately 100 to 150 feet he stated the engine stopped.… - [Accident 20060819015762A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060819015762A.md): Piper PA25235 · North Plains, OR · Aug 19, 2006 · N75HM · Substantial damage > (-23) Tow plane was struck by glider which lost control during landing roll. Pilot held position and shut down engine. - [Incident 20060714013739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060714013739I.md): Piper PA25260 · Minden, NV · Jul 14, 2006 · N4339Y > (-23) On July 14, 2006 at approximately 1630 PDT, the propeller departed the aircraft at approximately 1000 feet AGL after releasing a glider during a glider tow operation. A forced emergency landing was completed by the pilot in a field approximately 1/2… - [Incident 20060323014869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060323014869I.md): Piper PA25260 · Lliano, CA · Mar 23, 2006 · N4369Y · Minor damage > (-23) After takeoff the pilot reported to the aircraft in tow that he was losing engine power. At this point, the pilot of the tow aircraft released the glider. The pilot of the tow aircraft attempted to restore power to the engine by pumping the throttle and… - [Incident 20060228001849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060228001849I.md): Piper PA25260 · Dallas, TX · Feb 28, 2006 · N9733P · Minor damage > (-23) The PIC indicated that he had been working for nighthawk for approximately one month. He was not listed on the current waiver, but the houston FSDO had given him written authorization. He noticed a vibration coming from the engine. He didn't notice any… - [Accident 20050615018869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050615018869A.md): Piper PA25260 · Southhampton, NJ · Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damage > (-23) At approx. 800 AGL pilot heard a loud bang and experienced total loss of power. Maneuvered for corn field and dumped contents of hopper at approx. 500 AGL upwind of corn field and landed. Left main gear collapsed due to ruts and softness of corn field.… - [Accident 20050612009829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050612009829A.md): Piper PA25260 · Geraldine, MT · Jun 12, 2005 · N4768Y · Substantial damage > (-23) Agricultural aircraft lost lift during spray operation and pilot made an emergency landing onto an upsloping field, the result of which was a hard landing with the right wing making contact with the ground. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to… - [Incident 20040712012049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040712012049I.md): Piper PA25260 · Minden, NV · Jul 12, 2004 · N4339Y · Minor damage > (-23) Left main gear collapsed on landing. - [Accident 20030819021449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030819021449A.md): Piper PA25260 · Brandon, WI · Aug 19, 2003 · N4346Y · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot had made several passes over corn field. On last pass he encountered wind shear crossing tree line. Aircraft settled into corn. Pilot was unable to regain flying speed, aircraft tumbled. Impact broke engine mounts, split fuel tank. Post-impact… - [Incident 20030623017309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030623017309I.md): Piper PA25260 · Pedrictown, NJ · Jun 23, 2003 · N8502L · Minor damage > (-23) Upon landing the aircraft right main gear axle failed resulting in loss of right main wheel. Subsequently, the right and left wingtips, and propeller struck the ground. Malfunction and defect report to be submitted by the operator. This matter… - [Incident 20020724023929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020724023929I.md): Piper PA25260 · Anahuac, TX · Jul 24, 2002 · N9766P · Minor damage > (-23) The aircraft departed chambers county (T00) to conduct aerial application around the fields at smith point (approximately 14 miles south of Anahuac). The pilot reports that approximately 15 minutes after departure the engine suddenly quit. The airplane… - [Accident 20000617008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000617008099A.md): Piper PA25260 · Coleville, CA · Jun 17, 2000 · N8578L · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 17, 2000 at 1500 hours PDT Piper N8578L collided with a fence on takeoff from a dirt field near Coleville, CA. The a/c being operated as a tow plane suffered substantial damage. The glider being recovered from the field was able to release and… - [Accident 19990708008559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990708008559A.md): Piper PA25260 · Wallis, TX · Jul 8, 1999 · N8561L · Substantial damage > Acft settled back to the ground on take-off for unknown reasons and sustained substantial damage. (.4)the agricultural airplane experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from the operator's Private airstrip. The pilot turned toward a cotton… - [Accident 19990521020929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990521020929A.md): Piper PA25260 · Richfield, UT · May 21, 1999 · N8531L · Destroyed > On may 21, 1999, at 0646 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-25-260, N8531L, owned and operated by the pilot, was destroyed following an in-flight collision with wires while maneuvering 6 miles north of the Richfield municipal airport, Richfield, Utah. The… - [Accident 19980717044959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980717044959A.md): Piper PA25235 · Leland, IL · Jul 17, 1998 · N75HM · Substantial damage > On July 17, 1998, a 0800 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235, N75HM, operated by a commercial pilot, received substantial damage on impact with terrain during landing on runway 25 (2500' x 100', turf) at Leland field near Leland, Illinois. The aircraft… - [Accident 19980616025639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980616025639A.md): Piper PA25260 · Douglas, WY · Jun 16, 1998 · N8531L · Substantial damage > Out of fuel landed in tall grass field. Refueled. Took off. Struck a ridge on climbout. Bushes slowed takeoff. (.4)while on a ferry flight, approximately 20 miles from the airport where refueling was planned, the aircraft engine lost all power due to fuel… - [Accident 19980516009789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980516009789A.md): Piper PA25260 · Richfield, UT · May 16, 1998 · N9754P · Destroyed > Engine failed due inadequate fuel carried. On return to rif pilot tried to stretch glide resulting in a stall spin. (.4)the pilot remembered little of the accident. Witnesses said that the pilot had been spraying a field with a 50-50 mixture of furadan (a… - [Incident 19951010043129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951010043129I.md): Piper PA25260 · Casselton, ND · Oct 10, 1995 · N4793Y · Minor damage > Narrative: on final aerial application run, the pilot pulled up and aircraft lost power (engine shut off). Pilot made emergency landing on sunflower field. Aircraft sustained minor damage with no injuries to the pilot. [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 19940802019989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940802019989A.md): Piper PA25260 · Crown Point, NY · Aug 2, 1994 · N4887Y · Destroyed > On ferry flight ran into IMC. Struck trees making a 180. Spatial disorientaion. Failure to check weather factors. - [Accident 19940708017829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940708017829A.md): Piper PA25260 · Crosby, ND · Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damage > Local flight. Spray boom caught in bodering wheat crop. Veered into wheat. Failed maintain control in ruts. - [Accident 19930822030069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930822030069A.md): Piper PA25260 · Plymouth, MA · Aug 22, 1993 · N4844Y · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Angled in for banner pickup. Banner rope caught and wrapped around wing. On climbout rolled over and crashed. - [Accident 19930707025169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930707025169A.md): Piper PA25260 · Bainbride, GA · Jul 7, 1993 · N4874Y · Substantial damage > Veered to right on landing roll. Right landing gear axle failed. - [Accident 19930506012479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930506012479A.md): Piper PA25260 · Pixley, CA · May 6, 1993 · N4749Y · Substantial damage > Practice application flight. Stalled during crosswind turn onto downwind leg. - [Accident 19921024043289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921024043289A.md): Piper PA25260 · Trenton, ND · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Stalled during climbing turn after buzzing brothers farm house. Dived into ground and burned. - [Accident 19920717028269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920717028269A.md): Piper PA25260 · Decker, IN · Jul 17, 1992 · N4766Y · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Right wing separated on spray run pullup. Aircraft exploded on impact. AD 90 02 06 on wing spar not complied. - [Accident 19910713027379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910713027379A.md): Piper PA25260 · Musselshell, MT · Jul 13, 1991 · N9792P · Destroyed > Pulled up vertically to apply brake to chemical pump. Stalled and dived to vertical impact. Unable explain vertical - [Accident 19900622021979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900622021979A.md): Piper PA25260 · Hazelton, ND · Jun 22, 1990 · N4988Y · Destroyed > Struck powerline, crashed and burned during a spray run pullup. Blamed gusty wind. - [Accident 19900614043699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900614043699A.md): Piper PA25260 · Rosebud, TX · Jun 14, 1990 · N4843Y · Substantial damage > Smoke in cockpit and engine seized. Stalled at 20 feet AGL on landing in open field. Pilot reported cylinder failed - [Incident 19890825047729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890825047729I.md): Piper PA25260 · Ogallala, NE · Aug 25, 1989 · N6802L · Minor damage > Aircraft yawed and nose dropped due to dust devil. Hit powerlines on climb. Returned. - [Incident 19880724034469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880724034469I.md): Piper PA25260 · Albuquerque, NM · Jul 24, 1988 · N9515P · Minor damage > Swerved off the runway landing in a 15 mph crosswind. Intentionaly ground looped to avoid obstructions. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-260/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 ('7102508') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-260/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.