# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, FL

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.

## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA123.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1986 · N9592P · Substantial damage
  > Purpose of the flight was to calibrate the spray equipment. The plt loaded the hopper with about 70 gallons of water and initiated a takeoff. At about 100 ft AGL on initial climb the cockpit filled with smoke and the eng failed. The acft struck a tree on…
- [NTSB MIA85LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA130.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Everglades, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N8773L · Destroyed
  > The acft was on a flt over the Everglades at aprx 500 ft AGL, when the eng began to run rough & decreased to about 1200 RPM. During a forced landing, the acft fuel system burst before the acft came to rest & a fire erupted. The plt exited the acft & attempted…
- [NTSB MIA83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA147.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Jay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1983 · N6770Z · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a tree while maneuvering in an aerial application operation. The pilot stated that while completing a run,turbulence was encountered which he believes was related to a 20 acre field being burned nearby. The acft descended about 25 feet…
- [NTSB MIA82FKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FKJ05.md): Piper PA-25 · Jay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 2, 1982 · N8921L · Destroyed
  > The acft stalled during a spraying operation. The plt received his private pilot's certificate approximately four months prior to the accident. He had no flt time logged in a PA-25 & no information could be found to indicate the plt had received any…
- [NTSB MIA81DLD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLD42.md): Piper PA-25 · Anthony, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1981 · N4335Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DKT41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKT41.md): Piper PA-25 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1979 · N7417Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKJ74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ74.md): Piper PA-25 · Jay, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1978 · N4624Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78DKJ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ57.md): Piper PA-25 · Jay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1978 · N4697Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKT52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT52.md): Piper PA-25 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1977 · N8932L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKT29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT29.md): Piper PA-25 · W.Boynton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1977 · N8935L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKT09.md): Piper PA-25 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1976 · N9765P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKT78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT78.md): Piper PA-25 · Loxahatchee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1974 · N4457Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKT64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT64.md): Piper PA-25 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1974 · N7625Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74DLA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLA17.md): Piper PA-25 · Jay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1973 · N4960Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD22.md): Piper PA-25 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1972 · N7554Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLD06.md): Piper PA-25 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1972 · N4404Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLA38.md): Piper PA-25 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1972 · N6774Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72DKT26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKT26.md): Piper PA-25 · Ft Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1971 · N6976Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKT57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKT57.md): Piper PA-25 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1971 · N8773L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71DLD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLD07.md): Piper PA-25 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1970 · N4699Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FLA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FLA26.md): Piper PA-25 · Molino, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1970 · N8533L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DLD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DLD25.md): Piper PA-25 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 13, 1970 · N4433Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70FLA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FLA13.md): Piper PA-25 · St.Augustine, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 30, 1970 · N4778Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69D0288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0288.md): Piper PA-25 · Chumuckla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1968 · N7768Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0297.md): Piper PA-25 · Ero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1967 · N6966Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0072.md): Piper PA-25 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1967 · N4404Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0033.md): Boeing A75N · Lake Jem, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1967 · N52277 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0483.md): Piper PA-25 · Paxton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1967 · N6789Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0535.md): Piper PA-25 · Dover, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1966 · N6970Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0331.md): Piper PA-25 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1965 · N7505Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0263.md): Piper PA-25 · Perrine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1965 · N7542Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA65D0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65D0110.md): Piper PA-25 · Dania, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1965 · N7364Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65D0090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65D0090.md): Piper PA-25 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1965 · N7179Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3475.md): Piper PA25 · Walnut Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1964 · N6632Z · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=FL

---
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.