N3429Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA22S/N: 22-7343

Summary

On September 20, 2025, a Piper PA22 (N3429Z) was involved in an incident near Merritt Island, FL. All 3 people 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 directional control while landing in a crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA364. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3429Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA364
Location
Merritt Island, FL
Event ID
20250926201725
Coordinates
28.341933, -80.686479
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7343
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA22PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WATERS DWAYNE R
Address
3131 PEACEFUL ISLE CT
City
MERRITT ISLAND
State / Zip Code
FL 32952-6034
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# ERA25LA364