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=N8714N
- History of Flight:
On May 15, 2026, at about 2046 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N8714N, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The personal flight originated from Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39), Maricopa, Arizona, at 2011.
The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and made an emergency landing on a highway."
ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed A39 and conducted three touch-and-go(es) at the airport before proceeding north. The airplane climbed to about 2,900 ft before initiating a descent. At 2044, the airplane entered a descending right hand turn over an open field. The airplane circled over the field before coming to rest nose down.
According to ATC communications, the pilot reported a partial loss of engine power and that he didn't know where he was heading. The pilot additionally reported that "I am not going to make it," and when asked about the possibility of landing on a highway, stated that he didn't want to endanger anyone on the ground and that it was very dark. The airplane eventually landed next to a road, avoiding powerlines and vehicles on the ground.
No comments:
Post a Comment