Preliminary 2 fatal May 17, 2026

N8502N crash at Empire, NV

Piper PA-32-300 — Loss of control in flight at N/A (Empire, NV)

DateMay 17, 2026
Tail numberN8502N
AircraftPiper PA-32-300 · Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga · PA32
LocationN/A — Empire, NV
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR26FA189

Report summary

Loss of control in flight during enroute Injuries: 2 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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