# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-25 A list on [Piper PA-25](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 146 reports - [Accident 20250712009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250712009439A.md): Piper PA-25 · Hot Springs, SD · Jul 12, 2025 · N8186K · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On July 12, 2025 at 1322 a Piper PA-25 [privacy data omitted] was involved in a fatal accident during glider tow operations. VMC conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and the pilot was fatally injured. The… - [Accident 20200923009399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200923009399A.md): Piper PA-25 · Floral City, FL · Sep 23, 2020 · N6106Z · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > An aircraft operated by consolidated ag pilot services, LLC was providing aerial application services by spraying pesticides in hay fields 2.2 miles south of citrus county airport (kinf) in the town of Floral City, Florida. During one of the west to east… - [Incident 20190706009279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190706009279I.md): Piper PA-25 · South Kingstown, RI · Jul 6, 2019 · N6456Z · Minor damage > The pilot was conducting banner tow operations under the provisions identified in letter of authorization J550 banner towing operations for simmons aviation services, LLC. The pilot conducted two flights on July 6, 2019. The pilot does not recall checking the… - [Accident 20180630015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180630015769A.md): Piper PA-25 · Flat Rock, AL · Jun 30, 2018 · N6307Z · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll, prior to rotation, the pilot heard a noise followed by a drop of the right wing. The right Landing gear leg dug into the turf causing the aircraft to slow, veer to the right and depart the runway. The pilot made an emergency engine… - [Incident 20170101000659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170101000659I.md): Piper PA-25 · Arcadia, FL · Jan 1, 2017 · N6106Z · No damage > On January 01, 2017 at approximated 15:00 local time, a Piper, PA-25 aircraft struck a secondary power line on the field near Arcadia airport, FL. This event took place while the pilot was practicing crop spraying and accidentally struck a power line wire… - [Incident 20141003017769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141003017769I.md): Piper PA-25 · Franconia, NH · Oct 3, 2014 · N6368Z · Minor damage > Franconia airport, NH: N6368Z, a PA25 tow plane, was executing a go-around via runway 36 when the left wing struck a parked glider, N1188B on the left wing which was parked at the departure end of runway 18. There were no injuries to any one on the ground… - [Incident 20100621006149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100621006149I.md): Piper PA-25 · Detroit, MI · Jun 21, 2010 · N6238Z · Minor damage > Banner tow aircraft picked up banner off runway. Crew asked pilot to return. Upon decent of aircraft for banner drop, it appeared banner did not release from the aircraft causing it to touch down north of runway 25, sending the arcraft skidding asross runway… - [Accident 20090823053599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090823053599A.md): Piper PA-25 · Creswell, OR · Aug 23, 2009 · N6353Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On August 23, 2009 at approximately 2325Z, N6353Z, a PA-25, departed runway 33 at the Creswell Hobby airport with N65974, a Schweizer sgs 2-33A glider in tow. The glider was operated by a student pilot on his second solo flight. After departure, the glider… - [Incident 20090730048059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090730048059I.md): Piper PA-25 · Sterling, MA · Jul 30, 2009 · N6368Z · Minor damage > Pilot landed at Sterling airport, aircraft nosed over on landing rollout. - [Incident 20070616016629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070616016629I.md): Piper PA25 · Stone Harbor P, NJ · Jun 16, 2007 · N6195Z · No damage > (-23) Aircraft departed green creek, NJ, green creek landing strip (JY04). After 35 minutes of banner towing at approximately 500 hundred feet, engine started to run rough north of hereford inlet, NJ. The pilot landed on the beach in Stone Harbor point, NJ.… - [Accident 20060917022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060917022659A.md): Piper PA25 · Mount Holly, NJ · Sep 17, 2006 · N6319Z · Substantial damage > (-23) The starter on N6319Z was inoperative. For some time, the pilot [privacy data omitted] hand propped his Piper PA-25-25 (s/n 25-412). When the aircraft engine started, it did so at full power. The aircraft accelerated, the tail wheel was up off the… - [Accident 20060804031269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060804031269A.md): Piper PA25 · Aug 4, 2006 · N6471Z · Destroyed > (-23) After pilot dropped banner aircraft hit trees and crashed. Unable to determine correction action because no interview of pilot could be completed due to the injuries sustained in accident. (-23 amendment) during a banner drop the pilot performed a… - [Accident 20050705018969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050705018969A.md): Piper PA25 · Cape May, NJ · Jul 5, 2005 · N6289Z · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot stated: he departed JY04 at approximately 1100 hours local time. After picking up the banner, I proceeded down the bay southbound while climbing to 700' AGL. He proceeded southbound, down the bay, the aircraft began to lose altitude. Full… - [Incident 20041010028469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041010028469I.md): Piper PA25 · Hollywood, FL · Oct 10, 2004 · N37AB · Minor damage > (-23) While banner towing over the north miami beach area, pilot, Mr. Keith bryan-jones, certificate #2416144 pilot, experienced engine failure and had to make an emergency landing at the Florida international university campus. The incident happened at 1410… - [Incident 20040311005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040311005759I.md): Piper PA25 · Miami, FL · Mar 11, 2004 · N37AB · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot, Mr. Thomas john garlick stated in his signed statement, that on March 11, 2004, at approximately 4:00 pm local time, he landed at Opa Locka Airport after performing aerial banner towing in the local areas. Landed at runway 9R smoothly,… - [Incident 20030615022119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030615022119I.md): Piper PA25 · Miami Beach, FL · Jun 15, 2003 · N37AB > (-23) On June 15, 2003, christopher reicks was piloting a PA-25, N37AB, returning to the opa locka airport, after completing a banner tow assignment. At this time, the aircraft was reported to experience a severe wind gust and 49 panels separated from the… - [Accident 20000801012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000801012799A.md): Piper PA25 · Middletownship, NJ · Aug 1, 2000 · N6195Z · No damage > (-23) Pilot stated "when throttle was advanced for climb,engine was un-responsive," continued level but engine temp. Was climbing and power output falling. Dropped banner to reduce drag but engine still overtemp and losing power. As altitude was decreasing,… - [Incident 20000712034379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000712034379I.md): Piper PA25 · Somerville, NJ · Jul 12, 2000 · N6270Z · Minor damage > (-23)Aircraft landed on grass runway 26 at Somerset Airport (sjb). After landing and almost stopping, as the pilot attempted to turn to back taxi, the right landing gear bungee cord anchor failed, causing the aircraft to lean right and veer left, running into… - [Accident 19990821043579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990821043579A.md): Piper PA25 · Salida, CO · Aug 21, 1999 · N6249Z · No damage > (-23)On August 21, 1999, at approx. 1100 MDT, a Piper PA-25, N6249Z, registered to jensen aircraft, inc. and piloted by james m. dickson, was substantially damaged when the aircraft stalled during an attempted go-around at Salida, Colorado. Mr. Dickson, a… - [Incident 19980902036369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980902036369I.md): Piper PA25 · Oriag Island, NJ · Sep 2, 1998 · N6220Z > Pilot ran out of fuel while ferrying aircraft from a banner tow operation. Landed on a deserted beach without incident. - [Incident 19980111003289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980111003289I.md): Piper PA25 · Beasley, TX · Jan 11, 1998 · N6462Z · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft began drifting to the right during roll-out. Applied left rudder with-out effect. Applied more left rudder and left aileron with-out effect. At about 15 mph, left wing dropped to the ground, aircraft veered to left. Prop struck mud and… - [Accident 19970607013469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970607013469A.md): Piper PA25 · Potosi, MO · Jun 7, 1997 · N6339Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft crashed, located at base of tower by maintnance personnel. (.4) on June 7, 1997, about 0930 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25, N6339Z, received substantial damage on impact with a fm radio tower. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries. The… - [Incident 19960723042039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960723042039I.md): Piper PA25150 · Ludington, MI · Jul 23, 1996 · N6217Z · Minor damage > Banner caught on landing gear on pickup. During subsequent landing, gear bungee cords broke. Ops waiver. - [Accident 19960424011979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960424011979A.md): Piper PA25 · Buffalo, MO · Apr 24, 1996 · N6254Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (.4)The Piper PA-25 (acft), being used to develop an STC, was modified by installing 2nd seat in hopper area & extending canopy forward. On 6/30/95, operator reported to FAA that flight conformance testing to date had reflected no change in acft performance… - [Accident 19950718019642A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950718019642A.md): Piper PA25 · Ames, IA · Jul 18, 1995 · N6084Z · Destroyed > Glider collided with ground after tow, lost power on takeoff. (.4)the glider pilot stated that after he completed his preflight in preparation for launch, he secured himself in the glider as the tow rope was connected. However, he could not recall any of the… - [Accident 19940802024389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940802024389A.md): Piper PA25 · Decatur, NE · Aug 2, 1994 · N6440Z · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Stalled on climbout. Impacted and burned. No power on impact. No anomalies marijuana herbicide and drugs in pilot. - [Incident 19940730033019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940730033019I.md): Piper PA25 · Taos, NM · Jul 30, 1994 · N6304Z · Minor damage > Narrative: on July 30, 1994, at 14:30 MDT, a Piper PA-25, N6304Z, registered to air saxton leasing, inc., 3115 pine street, suite 803, waco, TX, while on a local familiarization flight, ground looped upon landing. VFR conditions prevailed and a flight plan… - [Accident 19930524015079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930524015079A.md): Piper PA25150 · Calera, OK · May 24, 1993 · N6129Z · Substantial damage > Failed to liftoff from wet soft uphill grass strip and failed to abort. Went through fence. Gross weight water load - [Accident 19930521042769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930521042769A.md): Piper PA25 · Essex, IA · May 21, 1993 · N6453Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Right wing folded en route spray run, impacted inverted and burned. Attach fittings broke. - [Incident 19920819038339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920819038339I.md): Piper PA25 · Wildwood, NJ · Aug 19, 1992 · N6289Z · Minor damage > Pilot ran out of fuel while flying a banner tow operation. Forced landing. - [Incident 19920622024399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920622024399I.md): Piper PA25 · Opheim, MT · Jun 22, 1992 · N6112Z · Minor damage > Aircraft wheels struck fence after turn around from spraying pass. Pilot stated airspeed lost after power added. - [Accident 19920606018549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920606018549A.md): Piper PA25 · Socastee, SC · Jun 6, 1992 · N6179Z · Destroyed > Banner caught on trees during attempted banner drop. Stalled crashed and burned. - [Accident 19910822036859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910822036859A.md): Piper PA25150 · Stapleton, NE · Aug 22, 1991 · N6070Z · Substantial damage > High sink rate on climbout. Dumped load. Unable recover. Stall mushed to impact. Thunderstorm in vicinity. - [Accident 19910817034769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910817034769A.md): Piper PA25150 · Seagraves, TX · Aug 17, 1991 · N6261Z · Destroyed > Flight of two sprayers. Flew into lead aircraft wake during a turn around. Lost control and crashed. - [Incident 19910523021679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910523021679I.md): Piper PA25 · Sharon Springs, KS · May 23, 1991 · N6393Z · Minor damage > Aircraft lost propeller blade during spraying application. Engine broke loose from mount. Landed safely. - [Accident 19900812033419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900812033419A.md): Piper PA25150 · Minden, NE · Aug 12, 1990 · N6358Z · Destroyed > Lost power on spray turn-around. Stalled, crashed and burned. Conditions for carburetor icing prevailed. - [Accident 19900317005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900317005679A.md): Piper STCPA25 · Sullivan, IL · Mar 17, 1990 · N6340Z · Destroyed > Took off into strong gusty frontal passage winds. Lost control, wing hit ground and aircraft cartwheeled over fence - [Accident 19890903033479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890903033479A.md): Piper PA25 · Milliville, NJ · Sep 3, 1989 · N6021Z · Substantial damage > Lost power. Could not maintain altitude. Landed in field. - [Accident 19880507013059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880507013059A.md): Piper PA25 · Chase, KS · May 7, 1988 · N6337Z · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Hit wires and spun in during an agriculture spray operation. Aircraft burned. Pilot died from burns in accident. - [Accident 19870830048559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870830048559A.md): Piper PA25 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Aug 30, 1987 · N6094Z · Substantial damage > The engine failed and the banner tow aircraft was ditched. Number 4 cylinder was cracked, blowing out the sparkplug - [Accident 19870805043319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870805043319A.md): Piper PA25 · Lubbock, TX · Aug 5, 1987 · N6400Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft ground looped turning off the runway after landing. The pilots boots restricted rudder movement. - [Accident 19870720035539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870720035539A.md): Piper PA25 · Portales, NM · Jul 20, 1987 · N6419Z · Substantial damage > Practicing a spray run. Engine lost power. Landed in a field. Left gear hit a small ridge. Skidded to a stop. - [Incident 19870711052379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870711052379I.md): Piper PA25 · Kalamazoo, MI · Jul 11, 1987 · N6340Z · Minor damage > Released banner, landed in field after power loss. No mechanical defects found. Aircraft used auto fuel with no STC. - [Accident 19870412009129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870412009129A.md): Piper PA25 · Jackson, LA · Apr 12, 1987 · N6166Z · Substantial damage > The engine failed from fuel exhaustion on takeoff. Aircraft hit trees. Pilot reported jammed elevator. - [Accident 19870410009149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870410009149A.md): Piper PA25 · Henning, MN · Apr 10, 1987 · N6384Z · Substantial damage > Lost power after a spray run and stalled trying to turn back to field. Pilot could not locate carb heater switch. - [Accident 19860827046999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860827046999A.md): Piper PA25 · North Myrtle Be, SC · Aug 27, 1986 · N9101D · Destroyed > The pilot reported the engine of the banner tow plane lost power and the aircraft was ditched in the ocean. - [Accident 19860616025179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860616025179A.md): Piper PA25 · Badger, SD · Jun 16, 1986 · N6120Z · Substantial damage > Engine quit on takeoff. Landed in a muddy field, nosed over. Sediment found in the fuel strainer, carburetor bowl. - [Accident 19860427017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860427017699A.md): Piper STCPA25 · Braselton, GA · Apr 27, 1986 · N6242Z · Substantial damage > Engine lost power during banner tow. Struck sign post landing in race track. Using auto fuel. Possible carb icing. - [Accident 19850614029569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850614029569A.md): Piper PA25 · Leonard, ND · Jun 14, 1985 · N4733Y · Substantial damage > Aircraft descended over trees for spray run, began roundout flare and impacted ground. - [Accident 19840801040619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840801040619A.md): Piper PA25150 · Lennox, NY · Aug 1, 1984 · N6349Z · Destroyed > Pilot claims cockpit burst into flames during spraying operation. Investigation suggests aircraft hit tree, burned. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25/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 ('7102502') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25/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.