N505AFPIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-1812026-01-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181S/N: 28020005

Summary

On January 21, 2026, a Piper Aircraft INC PA-28-181 (N505AF) was involved in an incident near Scottsdale, AZ.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N505AF.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA092
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Event ID
20260128202355
Coordinates
33.620107, -111.918490
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to properly adjust their seat and failure to set the parking brake before engine start, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
28020005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2020
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
AMERIFLYERS OF TEXAS INC
Address
4650 AIRPORT PKWY
City
ADDISON
State / Zip Code
TX 75001-5306
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# WPR26LA092