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May 15, 2025 · Grumman TBM-3 · N420GP

Terre Haute, IN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Terre Haute, IN
Aircraft
Grumman TBM-3 (1944)
Tail Number
N420GP
Operator
Tri-State Warbird Museum
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA181

On May 15, 2025, about 1339 eastern daylight time, a Grumman TBM-3 airplane, N420GP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Terre Haute, Indiana. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, he attempted to increase engine power, but the engine did not respond. He began troubleshooting by switching fuel tanks and completing the emergency checklist item; however, engine power was not restored. The pilot executed a forced landing, and the airplane touched down on the airport perimeter road. The airplane then impacted a drainage ditch, struck the airport perimeter fence, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage and empennage. The airplane was recovered to a secure facility for further examination.

Full Narrative

On May 15, 2025, about 1339 eastern daylight time, a Grumman TBM-3 airplane, N420GP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Terre Haute, Indiana. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, he attempted to increase engine power, but the engine did not respond. He began troubleshooting by switching fuel tanks and completing the emergency checklist item; however, engine power was not restored. The pilot executed a forced landing, and the airplane touched down on the airport perimeter road. The airplane then impacted a drainage ditch, struck the airport perimeter fence, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage and empennage. The airplane was recovered to a secure facility for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:39 EDT
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Rgnl (0nm NE)
Runway05/2
Runway Length9021 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman TBM-3
Tail NumberN420GP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTri-State Warbird Museum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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