NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, CA

74 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-25-235. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, CA per year, 1964–2026: 74 cases
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NTSB WPR14LA367Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Warner Springs, CAThe glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb while being towed, which led to the tow plane's unstable flight and its subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tow pilot's delayed release of the…Sep 6, 2014 · N7117Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider.Nov 28, 2009 · N127AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Llano, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 23, 2005 · N6745Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Adelanto, CAfuel exhaustion as a result of an improper preflight inspection and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.May 12, 1996 · N6844Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Warner Springs, CALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The obstruction (tree) was a factor.Sep 26, 1989 · N4450Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87DVG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Williams, CADuring an aerial application flt, the plt was paralleling a canal when the right wing became entangled in weeds and contacted the canal. The acft began a right turn when the acft slowed and the left main landing gear contacted the terrain. The acft nosed…Feb 15, 1987 · N7162Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA216Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA25-235 · Walnut Grove, CAThe acft flew into the ground on a procedure turnaround while spraying wheat with a toxic chemical. The acft did not stall and the engine sound did not change. A separated aileron crossover cable showed no fatigue. The cholinesterase level in the pilot's…Apr 19, 1985 · N9636P · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FVG39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Sacramento, CAMay 25, 1981 · N9617P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81FVG32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Durham, CAMay 14, 1981 · N7469Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DVA37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Delano, CAMay 2, 1980 · N6608Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DVA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Porterville, CANov 28, 1979 · N9640P · Substantial damageNTSB OAK78DVA65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Raisin City, CAAug 1, 1978 · N7206Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK78DVA60Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Parlier, CAJul 20, 1978 · N7722Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX78FUG28Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Blythe, CAMay 21, 1978 · N7170Z · DestroyedNTSB OAK78FVA40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Reedley, CAApr 29, 1978 · N4363Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK78FVD20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cotati, CAFeb 26, 1978 · N8623L · DestroyedNTSB OAK78DVA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Hanford, CAFeb 22, 1978 · N7405Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX78DUG05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Blythe, CANov 3, 1977 · N6947Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX76FVA62Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Delano, CAMay 8, 1976 · N4684Y · DestroyedNTSB OAK76DVG49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Walnut Grove, CAMar 9, 1976 · N7677Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76DVD26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Tracy, CAMar 3, 1976 · N4429Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75FUQ06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Santa Maria, CAAug 8, 1975 · N7722Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76DVA03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAJul 10, 1975 · N4518Y · DestroyedNTSB OAK75DVA71Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAJun 18, 1975 · N4640Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75FVG69Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Manton, CAMay 23, 1975 · N4663Y · DestroyedNTSB OAK75DVA58Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAApr 8, 1975 · N7206Z · DestroyedNTSB OAK75DVA44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAFeb 6, 1975 · N4893Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75DVA23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAOct 4, 1974 · N4363Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75DVG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cowhead Lke, CAJul 25, 1974 · N7374Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK74FVG32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Clarksburg, CAMar 12, 1974 · N4676Y · DestroyedNTSB OAK74DVD13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Stockton, CAJul 25, 1973 · N4429Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK74DVA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Merced, CAJul 8, 1973 · N8512L · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73FVG68Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Madison, CAJun 16, 1973 · N4903Y · DestroyedNTSB OAK73FVG66Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Tulelake, CAJun 9, 1973 · N6665Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX73DVA49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Pond, CAApr 11, 1973 · N6988Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73FVG53Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · W.Sacramnto, CAMar 15, 1973 · N7028Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73FVA35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAJan 4, 1973 · N4684Y · No damageNTSB LAX73FUQ09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Lompoc, CASep 3, 1972 · N6805Z · DestroyedNTSB OAK72FVA30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAOct 11, 1971 · N7206Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72DVD16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Tracy, CAAug 27, 1971 · N4465Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72DVA17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Modesto, CAAug 19, 1971 · N4440Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK71FVG89Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Dixon, CAJun 30, 1971 · N6563Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK71DVA69Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Tulare, CAApr 20, 1971 · N7092Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK71DVA54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAFeb 2, 1971 · N4848Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK71FVA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAJul 14, 1970 · N4828Y · DestroyedNTSB OAK70DVG36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Lincoln, CAJun 22, 1970 · N4676Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK70FVA19Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Cantua Creek, CAJun 16, 1970 · N7585Z · DestroyedNTSB OAK70D0133Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Tracy, CASep 14, 1969 · N7757Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK70F0076Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Hanford, CAAug 8, 1969 · N6864Z · DestroyedNTSB OAK70D0005Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corcoran, CAJun 7, 1969 · N7206Z · Substantial damage