N686JAPIPER PA-28-1812025-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 28020086

Summary

On August 07, 2025, a Piper PA-28-181 (N686JA) was involved in an incident near Inverness Highlands South, FL. 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 inadequate monitoring of the airplane during taxi which resulted in collision with a sign.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA293. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N686JA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 7, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA293
Location
Inverness Highlands South, FL
Event ID
20250811200749
Coordinates
28.802593, -82.318646
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 inadequate monitoring of the airplane during taxi which resulted in collision with a sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28020086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOT WINGS AVIATION LLC
Address
5149 N KEYSTONE AVE
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
IN 46205-1559
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# ERA25LA293