No fatalities

PIPER PA-32R-301 accident at Oxford, MS, 18 Sept 2025

Oxford, MS, United States

On September 18, 2025, a PIPER PA-32R-301 operated by N318JM LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Oxford, MS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. 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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Capability exceededPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sept 2025 PIPER PA-32R-301 accident near Oxford, MS?

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sept 2025 PIPER PA-32R-301 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sept 2025 involved a PIPER PA-32R-301, operated by N318JM LLC, at Oxford, MS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.