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Accident: Piper PA-32-260

Jun 14, 2021 · Madisonville, TX

NTSB numberCEN21FA263Event id20210614103250

1
Fatalities
5
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.

NTSB docket CEN21FA263

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

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Registration
N3258W
Year built
1965
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Approach-VFR pattern final Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

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.

  • Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV)21 nm (39 km) south-east

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