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September 18, 2025 · Piper PA-32R-301 · N318JM

Oxford, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Oxford, MS
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301 (1982)
Tail Number
N318JM
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA387

On September 18, 2025, about 1320 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301 airplane, N318JM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oxford, Mississippi. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to witnesses, the airplane pitched up aggressively at full engine power during rotation from the runway and continued to hold the nose-high pitch attitude, remaining at full engine power, until the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and the right wing dropped. The airplane impacted terrain on the right side of the runway and came to rest upright against trees on airport property resulting in substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the stabilator. According to the airport manager, the airplane’s right-wing fuel tank was topped off with 38.9 gallons of 100 Low-Lead aviation gasoline before the flight departed. Postaccident fuel samples were taken from both the airplane and the fuel distribution truck with no anomalies found. The fuel selector valve was found with the right tank selected. The airplane was retained for further examination.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

On September 18, 2025, about 1320 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301 airplane, N318JM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oxford, Mississippi. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to witnesses, the airplane pitched up aggressively at full engine power during rotation from the runway and continued to hold the nose-high pitch attitude, remaining at full engine power, until the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and the right wing dropped. The airplane impacted terrain on the right side of the runway and came to rest upright against trees on airport property resulting in substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the stabilator. According to the airport manager, the airplane’s right-wing fuel tank was topped off with 38.9 gallons of 100 Low-Lead aviation gasoline before the flight departed. Postaccident fuel samples were taken from both the airplane and the fuel distribution truck with no anomalies found. The fuel selector valve was found with the right tank selected. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest AirportUniversity-Oxford (0.5nm W)
Runway09/2
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN318JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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