No fatalities
PIPER PA-22-160 accident at Sealy, TX, 4 Jan 2026
On January 4, 2026, a PIPER PA-22-160 operated by Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Sealy, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Nose/tail landing gear