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January 4, 2026 · Piper PA-22-160 · N8877D
Sealy, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sealy, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160 (1958)
Tail Number
N8877D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA078
The pilot and flight instructor departed from a grass airstrip and performed flight training maneuvers in the local area prior to returning to the airstrip. During the landing to the airstrip with no wind present, the airplane nose wheel turned right, and it did not respond to control inputs. The airplane departed the runway surface and impacted terrain. The airplane came to rest in a nose-down attitude on a grass field near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, and the nose wheel was found collapsed. The flight instructor stated that the nose wheel had failed during the landing, and it did not respond to rudder inputs.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot and flight instructor departed from a grass airstrip and performed flight training maneuvers in the local area prior to returning to the airstrip. During the landing to the airstrip with no wind present, the airplane nose wheel turned right, and it did not respond to control inputs. The airplane departed the runway surface and impacted terrain. The airplane came to rest in a nose-down attitude on a grass field near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, and the nose wheel was found collapsed. The flight instructor stated that the nose wheel had failed during the landing, and it did not respond to rudder inputs.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest AirportGloster Aerodrome (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN8877D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · O320-B2A · Reciprocating · 110
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · None
Crew 2Age 54 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC