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April 17, 2026 · Piper PA 31P 350 · N9262Y

Ardmore, OK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2026
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Ardmore, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA 31P 350 (1984)
Tail Number
N9262Y
Operator
Twin Star Montana
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA170

The pilot proceeded to his intended destination under visual flight rules while receiving flight following services from air traffic control. As he neared the destination airport, the pilot observed an opening in the underlying cloud layer. As he descended the airplane below the cloud layer, the pilot realized that he was over a different airport located about 29 miles north of his intended destination. The flight was experiencing turbulence, so the pilot decided it would be prudent to land. His initial approach was high so he executed a go-around. On the second landing approach to runway 35, the airplane touched down normally but as it rolled past mid-field, it did not slow down. The airplane subsequently exited the end of the runway pavement and encountered a steep drop off and a wire fence. The airplane sustained damage to the forward fuselage, right engine mount and nacelle, and left outboard wing. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. He reported the runway was wet due to some light rain and drizzle at the time. The airport surface observation, taken about 8 minutes before the accident, reported a south wind from 160° gusting to 20 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Wet surface-Effect on operation

Full Narrative

The pilot proceeded to his intended destination under visual flight rules while receiving flight following services from air traffic control. As he neared the destination airport, the pilot observed an opening in the underlying cloud layer. As he descended the airplane below the cloud layer, the pilot realized that he was over a different airport located about 29 miles north of his intended destination. The flight was experiencing turbulence, so the pilot decided it would be prudent to land. His initial approach was high so he executed a go-around. On the second landing approach to runway 35, the airplane touched down normally but as it rolled past mid-field, it did not slow down. The airplane subsequently exited the end of the runway pavement and encountered a steep drop off and a wire fence. The airplane sustained damage to the forward fuselage, right engine mount and nacelle, and left outboard wing. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. He reported the runway was wet due to some light rain and drizzle at the time. The airport surface observation, taken about 8 minutes before the accident, reported a south wind from 160° gusting to 20 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:07 CDT
Nearest AirportArdmore Downtown (0.5nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5014 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 31P 350
Tail NumberN9262Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTwin Star Montana
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-V2AD · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · TIO-540-V2AD · Reciprocating · 350
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · Basc · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 11 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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