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October 5, 2025 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4218T

Mcgregor, MN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2025
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Location
Mcgregor, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4218T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA006

On October 5, 2025, about 1310 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4218T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McGregor, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The airplane departed from Isedor Iverson Airport (HZX) McGregor, Minnesota, and impacted a marsh field about .6 nm from the departure end of runway 14. According to law enforcement, the pilot said that the engine lost power and the airplane would not climb. A postaccident inspection revealed that the fuel selector was set to the right fuel tank and there was fuel in both wing fuel tnaks. Fuel samples were taken from both fuel tanks, and no water was present in either sample. The wings, fuselage, and empennage were substantially damaged. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On October 5, 2025, about 1310 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4218T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McGregor, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The airplane departed from Isedor Iverson Airport (HZX) McGregor, Minnesota, and impacted a marsh field about .6 nm from the departure end of runway 14. According to law enforcement, the pilot said that the engine lost power and the airplane would not climb. A postaccident inspection revealed that the fuel selector was set to the right fuel tank and there was fuel in both wing fuel tnaks. Fuel samples were taken from both fuel tanks, and no water was present in either sample. The wings, fuselage, and empennage were substantially damaged. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 CDT
Nearest AirportIsedor Iverson Airport (0.6nm SE)
Runway14
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4218T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 17 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter29.66 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data