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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, MN

40 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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Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, MN per year, 1966–2026: 40 cases
1966	1
1967	1
1968	1
1969	2
1970	1
1971	2
1972	1
1974	2
1975	3
1976	1
1977	4
1978	3
1979	2
1980	1
1981	2
1982	1
1983	1
1986	1
1988	1
1990	1
1991	1
1992	1
1995	2
1996	1
2008	1
2023	1
2026	1

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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" = 'MN' 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

duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'MN' 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"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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" = 'MN' 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

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CEN26LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-25-235 · Forest Lake, MNOn July 4, 2026, about 0942 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N386AB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Forest Lake, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Jul 4, 2026 · N386AB · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Tyler, MNThe pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.Jul 28, 2023 · N7094Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA243Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Cosmos, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the guide wire.Aug 11, 2008 · N7297Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Beltrami, MNthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to jettison the load and the soft runway overrun area.Jul 17, 1996 · N4997Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Oklee, MNthe pilot failed to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's diverted attention.Jul 28, 1995 · N7797Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Dawson, MNthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.Jun 3, 1995 · N4428P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92DER02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Badger, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusty winds.Jul 10, 1992 · N4704Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI91DER11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper OA25-235 · Clinton, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering in aerial application operations. Related factors are wake turbulence and low altitude.Jun 29, 1991 · N9599P · Destroyed NTSB CHI90DER05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ulen, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft to avoid the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin at low altitude which resulted in impact with the terrain.Aug 6, 1990 · N82521 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88DER04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Elbow Lake, MNThe pilot was practicing low level flight in preparation for his certification under 14 CFR 137 when the aircraft experienced a collision with wires. The aircraft was substantially damaged during this collision and the subsequent collision with trees and the…Jul 24, 1988 · N6590Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86FER12Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · New Richland, MNThe aircraft performed a forced landing which resulted in substantial damage. Water was found in the fuel system. Water was also found in the underground fuel supply used to refuel the crop duster.Jul 6, 1986 · N9824P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Roseau, MNDuring an aerial application flt, the acft collided with power lines during a pull-up from a swath run. The plt reported no preimpact malfunctions.Jun 6, 1983 · N7221L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA276Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA25-235C · Ada, MNThe pilot sprayed one field and proceeded to the next field about 2 miles away. He stated that he executed a tight 270 deg turn to the right at about 100 ft. he also stated that after about 90 deg through the turn, the aircraft lost power, stalled and…Jul 26, 1982 · N7208Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FER61Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Fairmont, MNAug 17, 1981 · N6643Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FER58Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Blue Earth, MNAug 12, 1981 · N6991Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FER47Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Hector, MNJun 9, 1980 · N4826Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DER58Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Warroad, MNJul 29, 1979 · N7298Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DER55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Roseau, MNJul 17, 1979 · N9750P · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78FER66Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Corvuso, MNJun 30, 1978 · N7334Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC79DER57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Mahnomen, MNJun 16, 1978 · N7739Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER47Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Warren, MNMay 27, 1978 · N6816Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Springfield, MNJul 30, 1977 · N7634Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER52Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Alexandria, MNJun 24, 1977 · N4740Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC77FER48Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Shevlin, MNJun 14, 1977 · N7453Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC77FER46Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Canby, MNJun 10, 1977 · N8784L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Herman, MNJun 14, 1976 · N4444Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC76FER09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Olivia, MNJul 18, 1975 · N7630Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER77Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Minnesota Lake, MNJun 23, 1975 · N7304Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER75Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Hector, MNJun 13, 1975 · N7453Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Moorhead, MNJul 27, 1974 · N8600L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DER58Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Long Prairie, MNJun 20, 1974 · N7107Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Mapleton, MNAug 19, 1972 · N7217Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FER17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · E Grnd Forks, MNAug 14, 1971 · N7300Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DER64Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Hallock, MNMay 29, 1971 · N7406Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDD13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Humboldt, MNSep 18, 1970 · N7767Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0146Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Big Lake, MNAug 15, 1969 · N7406Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70F0036Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Halstad, MNJun 13, 1969 · N6991Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69F0106Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Ada, MNJul 26, 1968 · N7015Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0269Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Stephen, MNMay 31, 1967 · N7421Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67A0017Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · East Chain, MNAug 25, 1966 · N4443Y · Destroyed