Preliminary 1 fatal, 1 serious Aug 1, 2025

N28151 crash at Rochester, NY

Piper J5C — Loss of engine power (total) at Rochester, NY

DateAug 1, 2025
Tail numberN28151
AircraftPiper J5C · Piper Cub Cruiser · J5
LocationRochester, NY
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseERA25FA283

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Loss of engine power (total) during enroute Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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