# 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 2 of 27 · 1,350 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA09LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA380.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N4898Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA315.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Preston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N8600L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA09LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA131.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N7160Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power during a low-level approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB CHI08CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA243.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Cosmos, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N7297Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the guide wire. - [NTSB LAX08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA254.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N33923 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft while maneuvering over the airport. - [NTSB CHI08CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA234.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6990Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing. - [NTSB DEN08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA084.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6944Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. - [NTSB CHI08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA124.md): Piper PA-25-235 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N4352Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during a course reversal at the completion of an agricultural spray run. - [NTSB NYC08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA029.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N131AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were an inoperative stall warning system and an erroneous airspeed indicator. - [NTSB SEA07CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA241.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N8600L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI07LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA254.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Overly, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N7263Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was the wheat crop. - [NTSB LAX07LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Delta, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N7739Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI06CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA257.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Anamoose, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N8501L · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the aerial application pass. - [NTSB CHI06CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA216.md): Piper PA-25 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N7587Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the low airspeed which resulted in the pilot stalling the airplane. A factor was the car on the road which prevented the pilot from landing on the road. - [NTSB CHI06LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA223.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Underwood, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N4693Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line during the aerial application flight. - [NTSB DEN06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA061.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Smith Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N9886P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the field and fence. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight planning and preparation. - [NTSB MIA06LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA033.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N86AB · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed following a reported loss of engine power, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's intentional operation of the… - [NTSB ATL05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N7399Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent into the ground. - [NTSB CHI05LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mapleton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N8619L · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from an object during the precautionary landing. The heavy rain and the unknown object were factors. - [NTSB CHI05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA128.md): Cessna T210N · Smith Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N6366Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the… - [NTSB DFW05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA113.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2005 · N4514Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in detecting contaminated fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA075.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2005 · N6745Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA160.md): Piper PA 25 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N7222Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a stall while maneuvering to pick up a banner. - [NTSB ATL04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA135.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N82451 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX04LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA240.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N4602Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during tow operations and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB DEN04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA073.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Flagler, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N8586L · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, low airspeed, and the inoperative fuel quantity gauge. - [NTSB MIA03LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA162.md): Piper PA-25-235 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N8785L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The poor judgment by the pilot-in-command of the airplane for his initiation of takeoff after the helicopter pilot had announced intention to perform a 180-degree autorotation to the runway, and the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout resulting… - [NTSB CHI03LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA263.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N8563L · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall/spin encountered. The inadequate fuel supply, airspeed not being maintained, low altitude, and terrain were factors to the accident. - [NTSB MIA03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plantation, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N72AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing. - [NTSB MIA03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Hammock, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6981Z · Substantial damage > The insufficient information provided to the pilot by the mechanic that installed the auxiliary fuel tank for his failure to install a placard to indicate that both fuel on/off valves should not be on at the same time resulting in a total loss of engine power… - [NTSB DEN02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA096.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N9791P · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors included the… - [NTSB CHI02CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ray, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N7634Z · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the tailwind. - [NTSB NYC01LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA222.md): Piper PA-25 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N7247Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA281.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N6794Z · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight. - [NTSB ATL01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA065.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blakely, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9890P · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to go-around after a reported loss of right brake pressure during the landing roll resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N6667Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was an unidentified pilot's failure to yield the… - [NTSB FTW01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA094.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N4514Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB MIA01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA104.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2001 · N6674Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during a agricultural run, and inadvertent descent with a known sun glare resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA151.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Maddock, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2000 · N8515L · Destroyed > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the turbulent weather condition, the inadvertent stall, and the inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot. - [NTSB IAD00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA027.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N2520Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the… - [NTSB FTW99LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA197.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fabens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N6736Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. A factor was the windshear weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI99LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N4590Y · Destroyed > the pilot not attaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the stall/mush and the ditch. - [NTSB DEN99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA118.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7614Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA230.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N4652Y · Substantial damage > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA229.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lefor, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7329Z · Substantial damage > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB DEN99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA065.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Wendover, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N906DS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight/in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. A factor was the closed runway condition. - [NTSB MIA98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA222.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N8654L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB MIA98LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA211.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N8807L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N8553L · Destroyed > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA116.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sabetha, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N7108Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102504&page=3 ## 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&page=2 --- 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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