PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181

Addison, TX — January 15, 2025

Event Information

DateJanuary 15, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN25LA077
Event ID20250115199551
LocationAddison, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates32.96856, -96.83644
AirportAddison Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePIPER AIRCRAFT INC
ModelPA-28-181
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Full Narrative

On January 14, 2025, about 1830 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-181 airplane, N504AF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Addsion, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that during the initial climb, at about 150 ft above ground level, the engine lost partial power. Unable to continue the climb, the pilot declared an emergency and attempted to land on the remaining usable runway. The airplane landed hard, collapsed the right main landing gear, and came to a stop. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing.
The airplane was retained for further examination.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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