Summary
On September 02, 2025, a Piper PA-30 (N26RJ) was involved in an incident near Caro, MI. 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 remove the tow bar before flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA361. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26RJ.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA361
Location
Caro, MI
Event ID
20250903200937
Coordinates
43.458861, -83.445447
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 failure to remove the tow bar before flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROEDEL ROAD CO
Address
4542 JUNIPER DR
City
KEWADIN
State / Zip Code
MI 49648-9160
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# CEN25LA361