Piper PA-32R-301T Saratoga II TC, N327HP, accident occurred on November 16, 2025, near Williamson, Georgia

• Location: Woodfin Mill, GA 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA040 
• Date & Time: November 16, 2025, 08:45 Local 
• Registration: N327HP 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-32R-301T
• Injuries: 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

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On November 16, 2025, about 0845 eastern standard time, a Piper Pa-32R-301T, N327HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Woodfin Mill, Georgia. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight.

The pilot reported that he had about 100 gallons of aviation fuel and 8 1/2 quarts of oil and that the preflight, engine start and initial climb were normal. About 10 minutes into the flight, the engine began surging, but all of the gauges were in the green and indicated normal readings. The pilot initiated a turn back to the departure airport and shortly after, the engine began losing power. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot and ran the emergency checklist items but his attempts to restore full power were unsuccessful and the engine power continued to deteriorate.

The pilot declared an emergency and attempted to make a forced landing on a nearby private grass strip, but during maneuvering for the approach, the engine lost all remaining power, and he was unable to make it to the intended landing site. With limited options, he attempted a landing on a farm pasture that was surrounded by trees and powerlines. During short final, the airplane cleared the trees, but the pilot was unable to fly over the powerlines due to the low airspeed and rate of descent. The airplane’s left wing contacted a powerline line shortly before touchdown and the airplane landed hard, shearing off the nose landing gear and collapsing the mains before skidding to a stop. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wings and airframe; the left wing was broken mid spar, and the engine compartment was significantly canted upwards.

The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N54576, incident occurred on December 20, 2025, near New Kent County Airport (W96), Quinton, Virginia

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N54576

- History of Flight:
On December 20, 2025, at about 1523 local time, a Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N54576, registered to Rick Aviation Inc out of Newport News, VA, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident near New Kent County Airport (W96), Quinton, Virginia. The sole pilot onboard sustained minor injuries. The local flight originated from W96.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed into a field after experiencing engine issues." ADS-B data show that the airplane departed the airport at 1519 LT, conducted one touch-and-go on runway 11, and during the initial climb it descended into a field.

Figure: ADS-B exchange data

Dassault Falcon 20, N240CK, incident occurred on December 20, 2025, at Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK/KPDK), Chamblee, Georgia

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N240CK

- History of Flight:
On December 20, 2025, at about 2123 local time, a Dassault Falcon 20, N240CK, registered to and being operated by Kalitta Charters LLC, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK/KPDK), Chamblee, Georgia. The pilots were not injured. The part 135 on-demand flight originated from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL/KAVL), Asheville, North Carolina, at 2051 LT, and was destined to KPDK.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed and entered overrun area striking a runway light damaging left gear door." ADS-B data indicates the airplane landed on runway 21L and came to rest at the overrun area before taxiing to the apron. On December 22, 2025, the jet departed was flown out of KPDK to Willow Run Airport (YIP), Detroit, Michigan.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

Mooney M20K 231, N231CG, incident occurred on December 19, 2025, at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA/KAMA), Amarillo, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N231CG

- History of Flight:
On December 19, 2025, at about 2200 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20K 231, N231CG, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA/KAMA), Amarillo, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Kansas City Airport -Wheeler Field (KMCK), Kansas City, Missouri, and was destined to KAMA.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed hard damaging propeller and underside."

Beechcraft K35 Bonanza, N806R, incident occurred on December 21, 2025, at Fulton County Airport (KUSE), Wauseon, Ohio

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N806R

- History of Flight:
On December 21, 2025, at about 1716 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft K35 Bonanza, N806R, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup at Fulton County Airport (KUSE), Wauseon, Ohio. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

Alon A-2A Aircoupe, N818SW, incident occurred on December 19, 2025, at Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport (GIF/KGIF), Winter Haven, Florida

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N818SW

- History of Flight:
On December 19, 2025, at about 0918 local time, a privately-registered Alon A-2A Aircoupe, N818SW, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport (GIF/KGIF), Winter Haven, Florida. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Fort Myers-Page Field (FMY/KFMY), Fort Myers, Florida, at 0816 LT, and was destined to KFMY.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed hard and veered off runway striking a sign." ADS-B data show that the airplane was on final approach to runway 23.

Starley Glynn RS-3, N3012G, incident occurred on December 19, 2025, near Llano, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N3012G

- History of Flight:
On December 19, 2025, at about 0945 local time, a privately-registered Starley Glynn RS-3, N3012G, sustained unknown damage when it crashed for unknown reasons on a road near Llano, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Aviat A-1C-200 Husky, N656B, accident occurred on December 20, 2025, near Hawthorne, Florida

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N656B

- History of Flight:
On December 20, 2025, at about 1715 local time, a privately-registered Aviat A-1C-200 Husky, N656B, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Hawthorne, Florida. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed after a hard landing on Redwater Lake and came to rest on its side."

Taylorcraft BC12-D, N96C, incident occurred on December 20, 2025, at Abilene Regional Airport (ABI/KABI), Abilene, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N96C

- History of Flight:
On December 19, 2025, at about 1528 local time, a privately-registered Taylorcraft BC12-D, N96C, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 35 at Abilene Regional Airport (ABI/KABI), Abilene, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KABI.

The FAA reported: "The airplane landed and encountered wind veering off the runway incurring a propeller strike."

Rockwell 114 Commander, N5879N, accident occurred on December 19, 2025, at Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD/KSUD), Stroud, Oklahoma

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5879N

- History of Flight:
On December 19, 2025, at about 1252 local time, a Rockwell 114 Commander, N5879N, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD/KSUD), Stroud, Oklahoma. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The cross-country flight originated from Bentonville Municipal Airport/Louise M Thaden Field (VBT/KVBT), Bentonville, Arkansas, and was most likely destined to PWA.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft ran out of fuel, declared an emergency, landed short of the runway and the landing gear detached from the fuselage." ADS-B data show that the airplane was cruising at 4,500 ft when it entered a descending left hand turn to KSUD. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, N505TZ, accident occurred on December 19, 2025, at Bell South Airfield (XS04), Fort Worth, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N505TZ

- History of Flight:
On December 19, 2025, at about 0930 local time, a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, N505TZ, registered to Bell Textron Inc out of Fort Worth, TX, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Bell South Airfield (XS04), Fort Worth, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot suffered minor injuries. The local training flight originated from SX04.

The FAA reported that the helicopter: "Rolled over on its side after touching down and tail boom separated."

Boeing PT-13D Kaydet, N68830, accident occurred on December 19, 2025, at San Diego-Gillespie Field (SEE/KSEE), El Cajon, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N68830

- History of Flight:
On December 19, 2025, at about 1302 local time, a Boeing PT-13D Kaydet, N68830, registered to Gordon Bowman-Jones LLC out of Helena, Montana, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a landing accident at San Diego-Gillespie Field (SEE/KSEE), El Cajon, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KSEE, at 1238 LT.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed, ground looped, which caused damage to the left wing. The ground loop was captured on ADS-B exchange.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange

Cessna 150F, N8155S, accident occurred on December 19, 2025, near Temecula, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8155S

- History of Flight:
On December 19, at about 2029 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 150F, N8155S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Temecula, California. The pilot and one passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed in an old vineyard."