N6174APIPER PA-36-3752025-06-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-36-375S/N: 36-8102016

Summary

On June 19, 2025, a Piper PA-36-375 (N6174A) was involved in an incident near Huron, SD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level aerial application, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA218. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6174A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 19, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA218
Location
Huron, SD
Event ID
20250623200377
Coordinates
44.336183, -98.320925
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level aerial application, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
36-8102016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-36-375PA36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-36-375

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DAKOTA AIR SPRAY LLC
Address
1605 COLORADO AVE NW
City
HURON
State / Zip Code
SD 57350-5011
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA218