- Location: Karinen, SD
- Accident Number: CEN26LA332
- Date & Time: September 17, 2026, 07:10 Local
- Registration: N3879Z
- Aircraft: Piper PA18
- Injuries: 1 Serious
- Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203934/pdf
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N3879Z
On September 17, 2026, about 0710 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA18-150 airplane, N3879Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Karinen, South Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to preliminary information obtained by responding FAA inspectors, the airplane impacted a field between two water tanks that the pilot checked every morning via aerial observation.
Due to injuries, the pilot has not been able to provide additional information, and the time of the accident was approximated.
The closest aviation reporting site, located about 24 nautical miles to the northeast, and about the estimated time of the accident, reported visibility less than 1/4 mile with moderate fog and an overcast ceiling at 200 ft.
The airplane was retained for further examination.
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