PIPER PA-28-161
San Bernardino, CA, July 18, 2026
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | SAN BERNARDINO INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA269 |
| Event ID | 20260720203427 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Registration # | N8249B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On July 18, 2026, about 1530 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-161, N8249B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Bernardino, California. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that while taxiing to the run-up area in preparation for takeoff at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), San Bernadino, California, the airplane’s right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the taxiway surface.
Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The airplane was recovered 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.