Final None Jan 4, 2026

N8877D accident at Sealy, TX

Piper PA-22-160 — Landing gear collapse at 1XA7 (Sealy, TX)

DateJan 4, 2026
Tail numberN8877D
AircraftPiper PA-22-160 · Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer · PA22
Location1XA7 — Sealy, TX
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA078

Probable cause

The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.

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