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Accident: Piper PA 31P

Mar 8, 2018 · Laredo, TX

NTSB numberCEN18FA116Event id20180308X30039

2
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

An engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power.

NTSB docket CEN18FA116

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Piper PA 31P
Registration
N82605
Year built
1977
Category
Airplane
Damage
Destroyed
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Landing Loss of control in flight

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Laredo International Airport (LRD)1 nm (2 km) south
  • Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD)9 nm (17 km) south-west

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