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

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 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 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 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 MKC88LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA078.md): Piper PA-25 · Red Cloud, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N7071Z · Substantial damage
  > After a first time familiarization flt, the pilot returned to the base field for ldg. During the landing attempt, the aircraft bounced, and on recovery, the pilot pitched the nose up too high. The aircraft stalled and then struck the runway damaging the…
- [NTSB MKC87LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA150.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Columbus, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N7532Z · Substantial damage
  > The PIC was positioning his ag acft for a spray job when he thought he had a pblm with the eng. A precautionary lndg was decided on, but the lndg resulted in substantial dmge to the acft. A spray pump, posnd beneath the eng cowling which rotates by means of a…
- [NTSB MKC85FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA179.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Palisade, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1985 · N8941L · Destroyed
  > While on a swath run over a cornfield, the plt attempted to maneuver under power lines that were spanning a large ditch. The right wing struck one of the three lower cables which cut into the wing structure. The cable finally separated releasing the acft. The…
- [NTSB MKC85LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA099.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bridgeport, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N7655Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was making a trial flight with thought of possible purchase of the ag operation. Pilot made forced landing after fuel supply was exhausted. Pilot decided against purchase and departed the area. Pilot has not been located or identified.
- [NTSB MKC84LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA236.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Arapahoe, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N8640L · Substantial damage
  > While on a swath run to apply insecticide, the acft collided with electrical transmission lines that were crossing the field. After the initial impact, the acft angled to the left & hit another transmission line, then impacted the ground.
- [NTSB MKC84LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA219.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N6765Z · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that while manuvering to avoid transmission wires on a small incline, his rolling pull-up was excessive, causing airspeed decay and a stall/mush. The empennage failed to clear the power lines during the mush. Acft then collided with terrain.
- [NTSB MKC82IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82IA138.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Wilsonville, NE · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N7043Z · Minor damage
  > The pilot stated that he was overcome by exposure to the organic phosphate he was deploying. According to local law enforcement authorities, the aircraft crashed in a field and came to rest inverted. Medical tests for toxic chemical exposure were inconclusive.
- [NTSB MKC82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kimball, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N6997Z · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was loaded with 100 gallons of 2-4-D and 40 gallons of fuel. During the preflight run-up check, the pilot noted a mag drop of 225 RPM. He stated that leaning the fuel mixture cleared the excessive decrease in RPM, and he observed 2500 RPM on the…
- [NTSB MKC81FCJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCJ29.md): Piper PA-25 · Cairo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1981 · N7559Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCJ39.md): Piper PA-25 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1980 · N4997Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCJ21.md): Piper PA-25 · Minden, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1980 · N4533Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCJ27.md): Piper PA-25 · Kearney, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N4865Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCJ21.md): Piper PA-25 · Hemingford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1979 · N6765Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCJ40.md): Piper PA-25 · Arnold, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1978 · N7121Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCJ39.md): Piper PA-25 · Eustis, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1978 · N8562L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DCJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCJ23.md): Piper PA-25 · North Platte, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1978 · N4389Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FCJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCJ20.md): Piper PA-25 · Ashton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1978 · N7241Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCJ09.md): Piper PA-25 · Minden, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1975 · N8640L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCJ02.md): Piper PA-25 · Bushnell, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1975 · N7061Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCJ27.md): Piper PA-25 · Broadwater, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1974 · N7061Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCJ18.md): Piper PA-25 · Cozad, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1974 · N6742Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCJ15.md): Piper PA-25 · Mitchell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1974 · N7450Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCJ06.md): Piper PA-25 · Benkelman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1974 · N9521P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCJ07.md): Piper PA-25 · Holdrege, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1974 · N7381Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCJ02.md): Piper PA-25 · Overton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1974 · N7075Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCJ12.md): Piper PA-25 · Bertrand, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1973 · N6557Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCJ45.md): Piper PA-25 · North Loup, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1973 · N4519Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCJ47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCJ47.md): Piper PA-25 · Stamford, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1973 · N7114Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73DCJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCJ07.md): Piper PA-25 · Humbolt, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1972 · N4886Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCJ01.md): Piper PA-25 · Oshkosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1972 · N6692Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCJ71.md): Piper PA-25 · Crawford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1972 · N4997Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72DCJ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCJ70.md): Piper PA-25 · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1972 · N4895Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCJ17.md): Piper PA-25 · Gering, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1971 · N7746Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71DCJ77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCJ77.md): Piper PA-25 · Alma, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1971 · N6928Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DCJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCJ29.md): Piper PA-25 · Elwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1970 · N6714Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0114.md): Piper PA-25 · Lexington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1969 · N6668Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0030.md): Piper PA-25 · Wilsonville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1969 · N4514Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0179.md): Piper PA-25 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1969 · N6969Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0148.md): Piper PA-25 · David City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1968 · N7392Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0211.md): Piper PA-25 · Cozad, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1967 · N6914Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0055.md): Piper PA-25 · Holdredge, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1967 · N7381Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0140.md): Piper PA-25 · Lexington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1966 · N7212Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0006.md): Piper PA-25 · Holdredge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1966 · N6504Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3068.md): Piper PA25 · Mclean, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1964 · N7018Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2589.md): Piper DA25 · Neligh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1964 · N6944Z · 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" = 'NE' 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=NE

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