N9624JPiper Aircraft Corp PA-28-1802026-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-180S/N: 28-3780

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 23, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA123
Location
Monroe, NC
Event ID
20260224202490
Coordinates
35.012685, -80.626237
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Piper Aircraft Corp
Serial Number
28-3780
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TIDELINE AVIATION LLC
Address
3504 IRIS ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
NC 28409-2528
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# ERA26LA123