N388TWPIPER PA462025-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA46S/N: 4697018

Summary

On September 25, 2025, a Piper PA46 (N388TW) was involved in an incident near Henderson, TX. 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 extend the main landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during the approach.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA394. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N388TW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 25, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA394
Location
Henderson, TX
Event ID
20250926201722
Coordinates
32.137430, -94.850786
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 extend the main landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during the approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4697018
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
PA46PA46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA46-500TP

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TL LOBO GROUP LLC
Address
1670 AVONLEA DR
City
ROCKWALL
State / Zip Code
TX 75087-8038
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# CEN25LA394