Preliminary 1 fatal Jul 12, 2025

N8186K crash at Hot Springs, SD

Piper PA-25 — Glider tow event at Hot Springs, SD

DateJul 12, 2025
Tail numberN8186K
AircraftPiper PA-25 · Piper Pawnee · PA25
LocationHot Springs, SD
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Glider tow
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseCEN25FA248

Report summary

Glider tow event during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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