PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181
Addison, TX — January 15, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 15, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA077 |
| Event ID | 20250115199551 |
| Location | Addison, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.96856, -96.83644 |
| Airport | Addison Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.