Casualties unknown

1994-06-11: Piper PA-25-235C (N4643Y) — Bainbridge, GA

Bainbridge, GA, US

On June 11, 1994, a Piper PA-25-235C (registration N4643Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Bainbridge, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The inadvertent stall by the pilot during practice agricultural spraying runs. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a solo training flight for aerial agricultural spraying, an aircraft impacted terrain at the end of the practice field. The propeller showed chordwise scratching and twisting, and both wings sustained extensive leading edge crushing.

Accident Details

The pilot had departed from the local airport on a solo training flight intended to practice aerial agricultural spraying techniques. No witnesses were present during the accident sequence. The aircraft ultimately impacted the terrain at the end of the practice field.

Aircraft Examination

Post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed that the propeller exhibited chordwise scratching and twisting toward low pitch. Continuity of the flight controls was confirmed. Both the left and right wings displayed extensive leading edge chordwise crushing, extending from the wing roots to the wing tips.

Additional Information

The source does not provide details regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, number of occupants, injuries, or damage to other items. There is no mention of weather conditions or air traffic control involvement. The probable cause of the accident has not been stated in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01433. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.