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July 20, 2026 · Piper PA-28-180 · N454MD
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2026
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180 (1966)
Tail Number
N454MD
Operator
Anderson Thomas
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA265
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:40 CDT
Nearest AirportBulverde Airpark (0nm ESE)
Runway17/3
Runway Length2783 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN454MD
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnderson Thomas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC