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September 2, 2025 · Piper PA-30 · N26RJ
Caro, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caro, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-30 (1969)
Tail Number
N26RJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA361
After departure, the pilot noticed the landing gear position indicator light did not show that the landing gear was retracted and the circuit breaker was tripped. He cycled the circuit breaker a few times and it kept tripping. The pilot then diverted to an airport where he normally had maintenance performed on his airplane. While landing, the airplane veered sharply to the right and went through a ditch which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage. After the accident, it was discovered the pilot had forgotten to remove the tow bar he used to pull the airplane out of the hangar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Nose/tail landing gear-Inadequate inspection
Full Narrative
After departure, the pilot noticed the landing gear position indicator light did not show that the landing gear was retracted and the circuit breaker was tripped. He cycled the circuit breaker a few times and it kept tripping. The pilot then diverted to an airport where he normally had maintenance performed on his airplane. While landing, the airplane veered sharply to the right and went through a ditch which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage. After the accident, it was discovered the pilot had forgotten to remove the tow bar he used to pull the airplane out of the hangar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTuscola Area (0.2nm WSW)
Runway06
Runway Length4302 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN26RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-B1A · Reciprocating · 160 | Lycoming · IO-320-B1A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind2 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC