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PIPER PA-32RT-300T near Tulsa, OK — 2025-05-30

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Date
2025-05-30
Location
Tulsa, OK, USA
Airport
TUL
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32RT-300T
Registration
N130XR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

NTSB has not published a probable cause for this accident yet. Preliminary reports describe what happened; the cause is determined later, often 12–24 months after the event.

NTSB narrative

On May 30, 2025, about 1627 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T airplane, N130XR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the flight was uneventful until the approach to land at Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL). During the approach, the pilot reduced engine power, and the engine lost total power. The pilot switched from the right to the left fuel tank, turned on the electric fuel pump, and performed the emergency checklist procedures. Engine power was restored, and the airplane was able to climb about 100 ft. The pilot attempted to continue the approach, and on short final, he again reduced the engine power and the engine experienced a second complete loss of power. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field. During the forced landing, the airplane struck powerlines and impacted a roadway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Preliminary NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Approach
View NTSB preliminary report

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