No fatalities

PIPER PA-28R-180 accident at Beach City, TX, 19 May 2022

Beach City, TX, United States

On May 19, 2022, a PIPER PA-28R-180 operated by MOORE JIMMY I was involved in an aviation accident near Beach City, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 2022 PIPER PA-28R-180 accident near Beach City, TX?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2022 PIPER PA-28R-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 2022 involved a PIPER PA-28R-180, operated by MOORE JIMMY I, at Beach City, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.