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January 8, 2026 · Piper PA24 250 · N7085P

Bay City, MI

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bay City, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA24 250 (1961)
Tail Number
N7085P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA089

The pilot reported that upon runway contact, the airplane began to pull to the right and not slowing down like it normally would. The pilot attempted to keep the aircraft on the runway centerline by applying full left rudder. Subsequently, the pilot lost directional control as the airplane spun perpendicular to the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the runway. The pilot reported that he was not sure if the green gear down indicator lights were illuminated prior to landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower skins, stringers, and box beams on the fuselage. After the airplane was recovered from the runway, the pilot noticed the landing gear circuit breaker was tripped. Upon resetting the circuit breaker, the landing gear lowered and locked in the down position. Postaccident examination did not reveal why the circuit breaker had tripped.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that upon runway contact, the airplane began to pull to the right and not slowing down like it normally would. The pilot attempted to keep the aircraft on the runway centerline by applying full left rudder. Subsequently, the pilot lost directional control as the airplane spun perpendicular to the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the runway. The pilot reported that he was not sure if the green gear down indicator lights were illuminated prior to landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower skins, stringers, and box beams on the fuselage. After the airplane was recovered from the runway, the pilot noticed the landing gear circuit breaker was tripped. Upon resetting the circuit breaker, the landing gear lowered and locked in the down position. Postaccident examination did not reveal why the circuit breaker had tripped.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportJames Clements Municipal Airpo (0.1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length3798 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA24 250
Tail NumberN7085P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1D5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 37 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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