N95AGPIPER PA462026-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA46S/N: 4622110

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 5, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA159
Location
Burke, TX
Event ID
20260406202760
Coordinates
31.234411, -94.756889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with unexpected low-level wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard impact with the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4622110
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
PA46PA46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA 46-350P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALJ AVIATION LLC
Address
16192 COASTAL HWY
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
DE 19958-3608
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# CEN26LA159