HB-ORKPIPER PA182025-09-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA18

Summary

On September 19, 2025, a Piper PA18 (HB-ORK) was involved in an accident near Cham, OF. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA25WA265. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft HB-ORK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 19, 2025
NTSB Number
GAA25WA265
Location
Cham, Switzerland
Event ID
20250925201712
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA25WA265