Piper PA-25 Crash Near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic

1 fatality • Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic

A Piper PA-25-235 aircraft was destroyed after striking antenna wires and terrain during an aerial application mission.

What happened

On March 4, 2017, at approximately 1330 UTC, a Piper PA-25-235 operating as N8569L was engaged in an aerial application flight near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. During the flight, the aircraft collided with antenna wires and subsequently struck the terrain. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and 1 fatality.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Mar 2017 PIPER PA25 235 accident near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic?

A Piper PA-25-235 aircraft was destroyed after striking antenna wires and terrain during an aerial application mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Mar 2017 PIPER PA25 235 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Mar 2017 involved a PIPER PA25 235, registration N8969L, operated by SUPERIOR FOOD DISTRIBUTORS LLC, at Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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