# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 27 · 1,350 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA242.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 4, 2026 · N386AB · Substantial damage > On July 4, 2026, about 0942 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N386AB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Forest Lake, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB ERA26FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA214.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Saratoga Springs, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 26, 2026 · N8656L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > On May 26, 2026, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N8656L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Saratoga Springs, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB CEN25LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA336.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Argusville, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N7239Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN24LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA370.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2024 · N6548Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inattention to refueling during turn-around operations which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR24LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA197.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fernley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N4625Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA24LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2024 · N8715L · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel shutoff valve from corrosion, which allowed the valve stem to obstruct the internal fuel port, resulting in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine. - [NTSB CEN23LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA357.md): Piper PA25 · Hartington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2023 · N8847L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s misperception of the rising terrain resulting in a collision with crops and terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA335.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Tyler, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2023 · N7094Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA255.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westhope, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2023 · N7419Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff. - [NTSB CEN23LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Carrington, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N8843L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice that formed while the engine was operating at a low power setting for an extended period of time before departure. - [NTSB ERA23FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA234.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N430AB · Destroyed > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB CEN22LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA161.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2022 · N7523Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. - [NTSB WPR21LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA238.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Twisp, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N6917Z · Substantial damage > An in-flight separation of the control stick from the torque tube assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent on-ground collision. - [NTSB ERA20CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA317.md): Piper PA25 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2020 · N7366Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manage the available fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA112.md): Piper PA25 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N145AB · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while maneuvering during a banner tow flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 19-story building in a heavily congested area. Contributing to the accident were the easterly wind… - [NTSB GAA18CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA222.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Saratoga Springs, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2018 · N7247Z · Substantial damage > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain pitch during a CG aerotow, which resulted in the loss of control of the tow airplane. - [NTSB ERA18FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA006.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N90866 · Destroyed > The tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in… - [NTSB CEN17LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA372.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Westphalia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N7336Z · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft that resulted from main bearing shift and lack of lubrication. - [NTSB CEN17LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA272.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pierce, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N7388Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-level agricultural aerial application flight. - [NTSB ERA17WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA124.md): Piper PA25 · Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2017 · N8569L · Destroyed > On March 4, 2017, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-235, N8969L, was destroyed following a collision with antenna wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB CEN16LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA334.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Bushton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N4963Y · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN16LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA332.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Miller, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N6542Z · Substantial damage > The mechanic's improper installation of the left aileron swage fitting, which resulted in an inflight loss of control. - [NTSB CEN16LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA255.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Arlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N6803Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to establish proper airspeed and angle-of-attack during takeoff with the airplane at its maximum gross weight in elevated density altitude and gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN15LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA383.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Harvey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N4652Y · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to a failed magneto and two cylinders with low compression. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing engine issue. - [NTSB CEN15LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA297.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Galveston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N94MC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a failure of a crankshaft idler gear shaft. - [NTSB CEN15LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA238.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Omega, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2015 · N7279Z · Substantial damage > Improper base metal preparation or contamination of the No. 5 cylinder wall before it was coated, which resulted in the coating peeling off of the cylinder wall and contaminating the engine oil and the subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA15LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA022.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N8514L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The glider pilot’s failure to avoid the tow plane after the aborted takeoff due to both pilots’ failure to review the aborted takeoff procedure before the flight, which led to both pilots turning right after the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB CEN15CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA001.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Yankton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2014 · N6659Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR14LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA367.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N7117Z · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb while being towed, which led to the tow plane's unstable flight and its subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tow pilot's delayed release of the… - [NTSB CEN14CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA344.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N8730L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN14LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2014 · N8808L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the airplane's actual fuel consumption rate, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN14FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA230.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Northglenn, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2014 · N4519Y · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to operate the banner-tow flight below the minimum safe altitude specified by federal regulation, which likely limited his ability to recover from a potential loss of airspeed due to a gusting wind condition. Also causal was the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN13LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA520.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N7064Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing on a gravel road. - [NTSB CEN13LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA379.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N4812Y · Substantial damage > The airplane's reduced braking efficiency and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB CEN13FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA259.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N82509 · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight loss of control, which was likely due to a sudden cardiac event. - [NTSB ERA13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA174.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2013 · N86AB · Substantial damage > A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt, resulting in rotation of the crankshaft gear and a subsequent total loss of engine power. The root cause for the loss of preload could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the… - [NTSB ERA13CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA164.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2013 · N7329Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a tailwind approach, his improper decision to continue a fast approach with a tailwind rather than go around, and his improper use of the wheel brakes during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN12LA622](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA622.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Jasper, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N7655Z · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to separation of a carburetor air box support bracket and subsequent airflow obstruction to the carburetor. - [NTSB ERA12LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA474.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2012 · N7313Z · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident salt water-damaged state of the engine. - [NTSB CEN12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA437.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mott, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2012 · N8801L · Substantial damage > The rupture of a corroded oil line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB ERA12FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA130.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2011 · N7408Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight loss of control during climb after a banner pickup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana. - [NTSB CEN11LA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA581.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Whitewood, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N7051Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA477.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N7709Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA405.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Faith, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N7018Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper turn while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA10LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA345.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N9809P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. - [NTSB CEN10FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA115.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N8718L · 3 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of perceived visual relative motion of the Piper and the Cirrus to the pilot of each airplane, the terrain background, and the… - [NTSB WPR10FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA068.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N127AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider. - [NTSB ERA09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA490.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N7339Z · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the loss of camshaft timing as a result of the displacement of the idler gear assembly. - [NTSB CEN09CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA483.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Royal, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N6701Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application maneuver. - [NTSB CEN09CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA469.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Miller, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N6689Z · No damage > The failure of the operator to shut down aircraft while conducting servicing which resulted in a ground person being struck by the rotating aircraft propeller. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102504&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102504')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102504 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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