PIPER PA-28-180
Bulverde, TX, July 20, 2026
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bulverde, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | BULVERDE AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA265 |
| Event ID | 20260721203440 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Registration # | N454MD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On July 20, 2026, about 1340 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N454MD was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bulberde, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 instructional flight.
The flight instructor reported that they had been performing takeoff and landing practice and had accomplished three successful takeoffs and landings. On the forth takeoff, when the airplane was 50 to 60 ft above the ground, the engine stopped producing power. A forced landing was executed, during which, the airplane struck trees and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage surfaces.
The airplane has been 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.