Piper PA-28-161 accident near Weatherford, Texas, September 1, 2026
On September 1, 2026 at about 12:30 pm local time, a 1977 Piper PA-28-161, registered N47899, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Weatherford, Texas (Parker County airport). It was an other work-use flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 4, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 1, 2026 · about 12:30 pm local time
- Place
- Weatherford, Texas · Parker County · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-161 NO SERIES, built 1977 · all PA-28-161s on the register
- Registration
- N47899 · registry record · serial 28-7816153
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Nationwide Aviation LLC
The flight
- Runway 17/3, 2,892 ft by 40 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 8,000 ft
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 66°F (19°C)
- Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
- Observation at 7:00 am from KNFW, 12 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KNFW 011152Z 23003KT 10SM FEW080 FEW250 26/19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02610189 10300 20261 53002 $
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Photographs from the investigation 2 pictures from the NTSB's docket, as the NTSB released them
The NTSB's photographs with the NTSB's captions, at screen size. Open a picture to see it full size or to report one that should not be shown.
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
6 documents, released by the NTSB on October 1, 2026. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot/operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 | PDF, 10 pages | View Download |
| 2 | Photos | PDF, 3 pages · our copy | View Download |
| 3 | Memorandum for Record A�� Telephone Interview, Owner Operator | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 4 | Memorandum for Record A�� Telephone Interview, Chief Pilot | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 5 | Engine Break-in Checklist | PDF, 3 pages | View Download |
| 6 | Lycoming Reciprocating Engine Break-in and Oil Consumption Instruction No. 1427C | PDF, 3 pages | View Download |
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About this page
Everything above comes from the NTSB's public accident database: the narrative, probable cause and findings are the NTSB's own words, and the coded tables behind its report (pilot, aircraft, flight, weather, injuries, sequence of events) are written out in plain English. Pilots' ages, home towns and medical details are left out on purpose. The documents and photographs are the NTSB's docket, the folder of records gathered during the investigation, shown as the NTSB released them (the NTSB redacts some personal details first) and listed under the NTSB's own titles. This site's own text never names pilots, passengers or anyone else involved. A preliminary report describes what is known soon after the event and can change; the final report, with the probable cause, usually follows one to two years later and this page is refreshed when it does. Case number CEN26LA304.