# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-260 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 1 of 4 · 175 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA23LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA245.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N454AB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper banner pickup approach, which resulted in the banner tow hook contacting the airplane, and the subsequent overload separation of the right rudder control horn, resulting in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB GAA17CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA331.md): Piper PA25 · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2017 · N8578L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel level prior to takeoff and subsequent mismanagement of the available fuel supply during numerous glider tow flights. - [NTSB WPR15FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA250.md): Piper PA 25 · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N4369Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing approach due to an incapacitating medical event. - [NTSB GAA15CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA090.md): Piper PA 25-260 · Casselton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N4793Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires. - [NTSB WPR14CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA389.md): Piper PA25 - 260 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2014 · N8555L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA280.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N169AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA12CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA495.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Alexander, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N6802L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude during aerial application, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB CEN10CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA410.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Cairo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N9552P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB WPR10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA067.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control. - [NTSB NYC08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA141.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N169AB · Substantial damage > The entanglement of the hook rope with the rudder horn during banner pickup. - [NTSB DFW08LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA013.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N9733P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation. - [NTSB SEA06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA163.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N103MG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the glider pilot's lack of experience in the… - [NTSB IAD05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA077.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damage > A lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield. - [NTSB SEA05CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA117.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Geraldine, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N4768Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with rising terrain. Rising terrain was a factor. - [NTSB CHI03LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA272.md): Piper PA-25 · Brandon, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N4346Y · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop during an aerial application maneuver. Additional factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the corn crop. - [NTSB LAX00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA233.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Coleville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N8578L · Substantial damage > the tow plane pilot's inadequate airplane performance calculations. - [NTSB FTW99LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA187.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N8561L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA079.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N8531L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires while maneuvering during an aerial application. - [NTSB CHI98LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA310.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Leland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N75HM · Substantial damage > Control interference between the pilot-in-command and the student. An excessive descent rate and inadequate flare by the student during landing are contributing factors. The inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command is an additional factor. - [NTSB FTW98LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA270.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N8531L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate judgement in attempting to takeoff from unsuitable rough terrain. - [NTSB FTW98LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA221.md): Piper PA-25-260D · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N9754P · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB NYC94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA146.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crown Point, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N4887Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are cloud conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain flight in visual meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CHI94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA223.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning. - [NTSB NYC93FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA166.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N4844Y · Substantial damage > was the failure of the pilot to attain proper alignment for the banner pickup which resulted in picking up the banner tow rope on the wing, and an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with the ground. - [NTSB ATL93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA126.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N4874Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear axle. - [NTSB LAX93LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA204.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Pixley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1993 · N4749Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the turn. The inadvertent stall was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CHI92DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX03.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Decker, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N4766Y · Destroyed > Failure of the right wing spar, improper maintenance/modification, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB SEA91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA163.md): Piper PA-25 · Musselshell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N9792P · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional stall at low altitude. - [NTSB DEN90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA140.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hazelton, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4988Y · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate visual lookout during aerial application maneuvering. - [NTSB FTW90DPA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA06.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Rosebud, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N4843Y · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was: premature rotation. - [NTSB FTW88DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DQG05.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Stratford, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N8810L · Destroyed > While maneuvering during an aerial application flt, the pilot allowed the right wing to contact the ground. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident with fatal injuries to the pilot. - [NTSB DEN87LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA112.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Harvey, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N9736P · Substantial damage > An ag plt was working a field on an aerial application flt. At the end of a spray pass, the acft struck a shelterbelt and went out of control. The acft climbed to 300 ft and rolled inverted. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low, wing down attitude. The… - [NTSB MKC86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA163.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hershey, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1986 · N9641P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was spraying insecticides on corn and encountered a wind shear that pulled the airplane down into the corn. He was unable to recover and the airplane hit the ground. - [NTSB DEN86LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA204.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Sisseton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N8629L · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost about 200 RPM during the takeoff roll and he decided to abort. During the abort the plt swerved to avoid a fence at the end of the rwy and the acft slid sideways collapsing the lt MLG. Investigation revealed a broken… - [NTSB SEA86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA159.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1986 · N9621P · Destroyed > During an aerial application turn the aircraft encountered a severe downdraft. Although the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft, leveled the wings, added full power and dumped his chemical load, he was unable to climb. The aircraft then struck the ground… - [NTSB DEN86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA154.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Harve, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N4768Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, shortly after takeoff the eng lost partial pwr as a result of carb ice, & a forced landing was made. - [NTSB DEN86LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA121.md): Piper PA-25-260C · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1986 · N76LF · Substantial damage > During the initial telephone interview, the plt stated the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion while returning from an ag spraying flt. However, in the plt accident report, the plt states that he could not rule out mechanical problems. - [NTSB DEN85LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA146.md): Piper PA-25-260-C · Ordway, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N4926Y · Destroyed > The airplane departed the airport on an aerial application operation. Immediately after takeoff the pilot retarded the propeller control to climb setting and turned east. The pilot said he was aware of and saw power lines ahead. He said he advanced the… - [NTSB ATL85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA156.md): Piper PA-25-260C · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N4796Y · Destroyed > The plt was on a flt to clean the spray boom by flying down the center of the airstrip & dispensing a cleaning substance thru the spray boom. He made one pass down the strip, then entered a pull-up to the right. He stated that he then turned back to the left… - [NTSB MIA83LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA221.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Quebradillas, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N8576L · Destroyed > On 9/4/83, the plt took off from arecibo, PR on a flt of aprx 26 mi to aguadilla, PR. While en route, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion & the plt made a successful forced landing on a farm at Quebradillas, PR. The acft was refueled, but during takeoff… - [NTSB MKC83FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA189.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Whittemore, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N8559L · Destroyed > The plt reported he was making a trim swath in a low area toward rising terrain when he approached an unexpected 'high line' wire. The wire was positioned diagonally across the field. He reported that while avoiding the wire, he was unable to clear nearby… - [NTSB ATL82FLJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ08.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Scotland Neck, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N9780P · Substantial damage > During the fourth swath run the acft struck a 60-foot tree approximately 5 ft from the top. - [NTSB FTW82DA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA324.md): Piper PA-25-260C · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N4952Y · Substantial damage > After pulling up from a swath run, the aircraft began to settle, then collided with the ground. This occurred after the pilot had dispensed all or nearly all of his load. - [NTSB DEN82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA133.md): Piper PA-25D-260 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N9792P · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power on takeoff and a forced landing was made in an open field. The aircraft had been refueled from barrels by the pilot. His fuel contained water from recent rain. During an examination of the aircraft, water was found in the fuel pump;… - [NTSB FTW81DQG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG61.md): Piper PA-25 · Idalou, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1981 · N8726L · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DQG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG56.md): Piper PA-25 · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1981 · N9873P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD33.md): Piper PA-25 · Clear Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N4844Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCJ16.md): Piper PA-25 · Beatrice, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1981 · N4816Y · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FQG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG29.md): Piper PA-25 · New Deal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 26, 1981 · N4760Y · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102508&page=2 ## 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 ('7102508')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102508 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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