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January 15, 2025 · Piper Aircraft PA-28-181 · N504AF
Addison, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 15, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Addison, TX
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA-28-181 (2020)
Tail Number
N504AF
Operator
Ameriflyers of Texas
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA077
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.
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CST
Nearest AirportAddison Airport (0nm N)
Runway16/3
Runway Length7203 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA-28-181
Tail NumberN504AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmeriflyers of Texas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility13 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC