N401VAPIPER PA-31T32025-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31T3S/N: 31T-8275001

Summary

On July 26, 2025, a Piper PA-31T3 (N401VA) was involved in an incident near Appleton, WI. 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 failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA293. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N401VA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 26, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA293
Location
Appleton, WI
Event ID
20250728200650
Coordinates
44.258214, -88.512206
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 failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31T-8275001
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA-31T3PAT4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
11
FAA Model
PA-31T3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PRO AIRE CARGO & CONSULTING INC
Address
1345 MARICOPA DR
City
OSHKOSH
State / Zip Code
WI 54904-8150
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# CEN25LA293