What happened
On October 24, 2025, at approximately 1815 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, registration N3905F, was involved in an accident at Fayette County Airport (FYE) in Somerville, Tennessee. The flight was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 for personal use.
The pilot performed a preflight inspection, engine run-up checks, and completed three successful touch-and-go landings without noting any anomalies. During the fourth takeoff attempt, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 600 feet and was positioned upwind of the runway when it experienced a partial loss of engine power. After being unable to restore power, the pilot executed a 180-degree left turn and landed in a grassy area west of the runway.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck an airport perimeter fence before coming to a stop in a grassy area roughly 515 feet northwest of the departure end of the runway. The accident resulted in one minor injury to the pilot. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, including the separation of the left wing and damage to the fuselage and right wing.