Accident Details
On October 24, 2025, at approximately 1815 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, registration N3905F, was substantially damaged during an accident at Fayette County Airport (FYE) in Somerville, Tennessee. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The flight was conducted as a personal flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported no anomalies during the preflight inspection, engine run-up checks, and three prior touch-and-go landings. On the fourth takeoff, while at an altitude of about 600 feet and upwind of the runway, the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power. The pilot was unable to restore engine power and executed a 180° left turn, landing in a grassy area west of the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane struck an airport perimeter fence before coming to rest in a grassy area approximately 515 feet northwest of the departure end of the runway.
Damage
The accident resulted in the separation of the left wing, and substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The aircraft was retained for further examination.
Investigation
The aircraft was retained for further examination. No cause has been stated in the official source.