Piper · turboprop
Piper PA-25-260D accident history and safety score
Piper PA-25-260D appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Piper PA-25-260D** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
78
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Piper PA-25-260D
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Piper PA-25-260D
2026-07-04
Piper ASN WikiBase occurrence at Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH)
Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH) · Private
0
Fatalities
2025-07-12
PIPER PA-25 CEN25FA248 NTSB dataset event at Hot Springs, SD, USA
Hot Springs, SD, USA · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2024-04-15
PIPER PA-25 GAA24WA173 NTSB dataset event at Trissa Charkaoua , MA
Trissa Charkaoua , MA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2023-05-25
PIPER PA-25-260 ERA23LA245 NTSB dataset event at Hollywood, FL, USA
Hollywood, FL, USA · AERIAL BANNERS NORTH INC
0
Fatalities
2022-01-15
PIPER PA-25-260 GAA22WA075 NTSB dataset event at Uchoa, OF, BR
Uchoa, OF, BR · SOLDEIRA AVIAÇÃO AGRÍCOLA LTDA ME
0
Fatalities
2018-06-17
Piper PA GAA18CA441 NTSB dataset event at East Sound, WA, USA
East Sound, WA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2018-06-07
PIPER PA-25 CEN18WA234 NTSB dataset event at Cajeme, Sonora, MX
Cajeme, Sonora, MX · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2015-10-07
PIPER PA GAA16CA008 NTSB dataset event at Glennallen, AK, USA
Glennallen, AK, USA · James and Deborah Lorence
0
Fatalities
2014-08-31
PIPER PA-25-260 ERA14FA416 NTSB dataset event at St. Petersburg, FL, USA
St. Petersburg, FL, USA · Advertising Air Force
1
Fatalities
2014-08-08
PIPER PA-25-260 ERA14WA381 NTSB dataset event at Tolima, CO
Tolima, CO · Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde S.A.S.
0
Fatalities
2013-05-31
PIPER PA-25-260 ERA13CA280 NTSB dataset event at Hollywood, FL, USA
Hollywood, FL, USA · AERIAL BANNERS NORTH INC
0
Fatalities
2012-11-22
PIPER PA-25-260 ERA13WA080 NTSB dataset event at El Viento, CO
El Viento, CO · Fuminorte Ltda Fumigaciones Aereas Norte
1
Fatalities
2012-08-02
PIPER PA-25-260 ERA12CA495 NTSB dataset event at Alexander, NY, USA
Alexander, NY, USA · Louis C Christie
0
Fatalities
2011-11-11
PIPER PA-25 ERA12WA092 NTSB dataset event at Meteropolitana, CL
Meteropolitana, CL · Sociedad De Trabajos Aeros Aeropacifico LTDA
0
Fatalities
2011-01-03
PIPER ERA11WA126 NTSB dataset event at Corupa, BR
Corupa, BR · Aero Agricola Caicaria LTDA.
1
Fatalities
2010-11-18
PIPER PA-25 ERA11WA075 NTSB dataset event at Tapurah City, BR
Tapurah City, BR · Aeroagricola Boa Safra Ltda
1
Fatalities
2010-08-12
PIPER PA-25-260 ERA10CA417 NTSB dataset event at St. Petersburg, FL, USA
St. Petersburg, FL, USA · AERIAL BANNERS INC
0
Fatalities
2010-07-18
PIPER PA-25-260 CEN10CA410 NTSB dataset event at Cairo, NE, USA
Cairo, NE, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2009-11-27
PIPER PA-25-260 WPR10CA067 NTSB dataset event at Llano, CA, USA
Llano, CA, USA · Southern California Soaring Academy
0
Fatalities
2009-08-23
PIPER PA-25 WPR09FA414 NTSB dataset event at Creswell, OR, USA
Creswell, OR, USA · Scotty Air LLC
1
Fatalities
2008-03-17
Piper PA-25-260 NYC08CA141 NTSB dataset event at Opa Locka, FL, USA
Opa Locka, FL, USA · Hiott's Flight Service
0
Fatalities
2007-10-13
Piper PA-25-260 DFW08LA013 NTSB dataset event at Houston, TX, USA
Houston, TX, USA · Night Hawk Aerial Advertising
0
Fatalities
2006-08-05
Piper PA-25 CHI06CA216 NTSB dataset event at Minot, ND, USA
Minot, ND, USA · Nelson Flying Service
0
Fatalities
2006-08-04
Piper PA-25 NYC06LA193 NTSB dataset event at Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, USA
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, USA · High Exposure Banner Co.
0
Fatalities
2005-07-05
Piper PA-25 IAD05LA096 NTSB dataset event at Cape May, NJ, USA
Cape May, NJ, USA · Paramount Air Service Inc.
0
Fatalities