No fatalities

PIPER PA-28-180 accident at Hollister, CA, 11 Sept 2025

Hollister, CA, United States

On September 11, 2025, a PIPER PA-28-180 was involved in an aviation accident near Hollister, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach that resulted in an impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach that resulted in an impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Sept 2025 PIPER PA-28-180 accident near Hollister, CA?

The pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach that resulted in an impact with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Sept 2025 PIPER PA-28-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Sept 2025 involved a PIPER PA-28-180, at Hollister, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach that resulted in an impact with terrain.