# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA115.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N6847Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the…
- [NTSB ATL98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA004.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Blakley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9567P · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudge clearance from trees during pull-up from a swath run. The obstructions (power line and trees) were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N9781P · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to properly handle his airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the tow pilot's inability to maintain control of his airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA277.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8784L · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors relating to the accident were: the high vegetation and ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA209.md): Piper PA-25-235A · O'Neil, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N7050Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of an operable fuel indication system, and the high winds.
- [NTSB CHI97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA174.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Faulkton, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N7378Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inability to see the power lines and the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the trees and the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW97LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA202.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N4829Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left magneto and crank shaft idler drive gears. Factors were failure to perform a 100 hour inspection and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA339.md): Piper PA-25 · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1996 · N7753Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > failure of the Piper PA-25 tow pilot to see-and-avoid the Blanik L-23 glider. A factor relating to the accident was: neither aircraft was equipped with a communication radio.
- [NTSB MIA96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA211.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Farmville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N82313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in loss of engine power do to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB FTW96LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA323.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Moriarity, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N7469Z · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA167.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Cornelius, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N9624P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). The transmission wire was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA245.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Beltrami, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N4997Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to jettison the load and the soft runway overrun area.
- [NTSB CHI96LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA228.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N7730Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.
- [NTSB CHI96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA218.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waterville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N7289Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight procedure. Factors were fuel exhaustion, a leak in the fuel filtering system, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA194.md): Piper PA-25 · Cleveland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA195.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N6844Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of an improper preflight inspection and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.
- [NTSB IAD96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA059.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N8510L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the accident aircraft during the landing roll. Factors were the wet portion of the grass runway and the pilot's selection of a landing runway with a 10 knot quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA003.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N6674Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA340.md): Piper PA-25-235B · Highland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N7753Z · No damage
  > a communication misunderstanding between the tow pilot and the glider pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the tow rope becoming entangled, excessive taxispeed by the tow pilot, and the unavailability of a dispatcher.
- [NTSB LAX95LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA348.md): Piper PA-25 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N8551L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA168.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Shelley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N8808L · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear tire burst during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA245.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N7797Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW95LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA304.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Stratton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9801P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive rate of descent as he initiated the swath run and operation of the aircraft over the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB LAX95LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA253.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N9188T · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined internal failure of the carburetor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA172.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Dawson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N4428P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.
- [NTSB LAX95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA183.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N7403Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inflight loss of control due to his delay in releasing the glider after the towed glider experienced an unplanned altitude gain on takeoff when it encountered a dust devil.
- [NTSB FTW95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA179.md): Piper PA-25-235 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N9740P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of a fuel line connector leak. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1995 · N4900Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ATL94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N7726Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, a plowed field, available for landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA159.md): Piper PA-25 · Columbia, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N8819L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft carburetor that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI94LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA272.md): Piper PA-25 · Spiritwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N6568Z · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuselage tubing in the empennage.
- [NTSB CHI94LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N6580Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the corn crop during the swath run.
- [NTSB ATL94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA119.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N4643Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot during practice agricultural spraying runs.
- [NTSB FTW94FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA191.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N4492Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the weather and the lack of flight instruments.
- [NTSB NYC94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA098.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Burt, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N8688L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA126.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4647Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. Factors were a chemical spray contaminated windscreen, the resultant limitation to visibility, and sun glare.
- [NTSB FTW94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA096.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N8739L · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall. A factor was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA006.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N6862Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform refueling.
- [NTSB NYC93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA168.md): Piper PA-25-225 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N9556P · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of the crankshaft geardrive as a resulted of a sheared bolt and guide pin which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was a forced landing on a crop field.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.
- [NTSB CHI93LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA251.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Clarence, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N8906L · Substantial damage
  > Is the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor to the accident were the trees at the end of the field to be sprayed.
- [NTSB ATL93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8659L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB NYC93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA112.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6795Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and execute a proper flare. Lack of familiarity is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA175.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mexico, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N8787L · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the soft field landing site.
- [NTSB SEA93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA101.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N9637P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors contributing to the accident were the wet terrain, tailwind, trees, and wires.
- [NTSB ATL92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA184.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N6953Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB NYC92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA160.md): Piper PA-25 · Wallington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N4654Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to acute coronary insufficiency which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA080.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Karval, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N8635L · Destroyed
  > An engine failure due to improper maintenance installation. A factor was: lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DER02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Badger, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N4704Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ06.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Scott City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N9635P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain sufficent airspeed for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall.

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## 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
```

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