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

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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## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW90DQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N9852P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude during a turn-around maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft stalling into the ground.
- [NTSB DEN90DQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DQA03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N7178Z · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to shorting of the magneto's 'p' lead, and failure of the exhaust manifold.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG02.md): Piper PA-25 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N8547L · Destroyed
  > Failure on the part of the pilot to maintain the proper airspeed for the maneuver being performed, followed by a stall at an altitude insufficient to recover.
- [NTSB FTW86FPA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA27.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Marlin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N7759Z · Destroyed
  > The plt reported the eng quit during a right turn after takeoff at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL. The acft crashed in a heavily wooded area aprx 1/4 mile west of the arpt. Cause of the eng failure was not determined.
- [NTSB FTW85FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FQG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Morton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N4708Y · Destroyed
  > After the plt completed a swath run, the acft entered a rgt climbing maneuver, then rolled wings level. After that, it reportedly began an abrupt climb for aprx 50 to 60 ft, then nosed down & crashed in a steep descent. After impact, the acft was destroyed by…
- [NTSB FTW84LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA306.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1984 · N7521Z · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the ground after takeoff and the left main gear was knocked off. The plt did not dump the chemical load when the acft started to settle. According to the plt, the acft was too heavy and density alt was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW83LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA264.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N8533L · Destroyed
  > The acft was destroyed by fire during an emergency landing. Shortly after depature the acft cockpit filled with heavy smoke. The plt attempted to return to the arpt but could not because of the heavy smoke in the cockpit. Efforts to eliminate it were…
- [NTSB FTW83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA042.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N6839L · Destroyed
  > During the second swath run the pilot struck a power wire located in a tree line. The aircraft crashed in a OAT field and was destroyed by ground fire.
- [NTSB FTW83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA030.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Andrews, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N7521Z · Substantial damage
  > While on an aerial application flight the pilot landed on a gravel road. When the aircraft speed was reduced to about 25 mph the left wheel broke and the aircraft nosed over. Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the left main landing gear wheel bolts…
- [NTSB FTW82FQG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQG19.md): Piper PA-25 · Edmonson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N4979Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot had been spraying the field for about 1 hr and was on the last pass. The owner/flagger stated that he had warned the pilot (by using a two way radio) to watch out for a standpipe and radio antenna, and the pilot acknowledged. He reported the plane…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG36.md): Piper 25-235 · Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N7344Z · Destroyed
  > On the second pass spraying sodium chloride the aircraft struck the top portion of a line of oak trees when pulling out of a field. The aircraft then collided with a tv antenna and another tree before contacting the ground.
- [NTSB FTW82DA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA208.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Jayton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N6996Z · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing out for takeoff with a full load of fuel and chemicals the left main wheel broke into three pieces. The axle sank into the surface of the runway causing the aircraft to swerve to the left, resulting in an overload condition on the right gear.…
- [NTSB FTW82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA162.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N7350Z · Substantial damage
  > Prior to the flight, the aircraft had been serviced in preparation for the beginning of the spraying season. As part of the servicing, the operator/pilot added hydraulic fluid to the left brake. However, he did not purge the system of air after adding the…
- [NTSB FTW82DA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA115.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1982 · N8832L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he had been practicing crosswind landings in winds that were gusting to 25 knots. On the last landing, he used flaps. He reported that he had landed and was taxiing on the runway when a gust of wind raised the right wing. The left wing…
- [NTSB FTW82DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQG05.md): Piper PA-25 · Tahoka, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1981 · N4787Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG47.md): Piper PA-25 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1981 · N7736Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DQG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG37.md): Piper PA-25 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1981 · N6587Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FPA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPA14.md): Piper PA-25 · Cooper, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1981 · N8590L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FQG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQG36.md): Piper PA-25 · Midkiff, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1980 · N7284Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DRG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRG49.md): Piper PA-25 · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1979 · N8630L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA16.md): Piper PA-25 · Frisco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 9, 1979 · N7103Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRG38.md): Piper PA-25 · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1978 · N8596L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPD14.md): Piper PA-25 · Henrietta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1978 · N7249Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPD12.md): Piper PA-25 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1978 · N7030Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG10.md): Piper PA-25 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1977 · N7048Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQG03.md): Piper PA-25 · Smyer, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 19, 1977 · N4578Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQG02.md): Piper PA-25 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1977 · N4534Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQG01.md): Piper PA-25 · Smyer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1977 · N4853Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG54.md): Piper PA-25 · Garden City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1977 · N7021Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG68.md): Piper PA-25 · Charlotte, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1977 · N8835L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FQG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG49.md): Piper PA-25 · Edmonson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1977 · N4901Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG42.md): Piper PA-25 · Gruver, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1977 · N9628P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG43.md): Piper PA-25 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1977 · N8739L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG41.md): Piper PA-25 · Edmonson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1977 · N8682L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77DQG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG34.md): Piper PA-25 · Seagraves, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1977 · N8639L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG32.md): Piper PA-25 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1977 · N8736L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG90.md): Piper PA-25 · Spearman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1976 · N9558P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG91.md): Piper PA-25 · Olton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1976 · N4901Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG88.md): Piper PA-25 · Hale Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1976 · N7662Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DQG83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG83.md): Piper PA-25 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1976 · N8767L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DQG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG25.md): Piper PA-25 · Hale Center, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1975 · N6980Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG21.md): Piper PA-25 · Tahoka, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1975 · N8927L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AQG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AQG22.md): Piper PA-25 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1975 · N7587Z · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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=TX

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