PIPER PA-30
Gila Bend, AZ, October 6, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gila Bend, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.96413, -112.66978 |
| Airport | Gila Bend Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA007 |
| Event ID | 20251007201801 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-30 |
| Registration # | N8678Y |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper throttle input and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
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.