Textron Aviation INC 172S accident near Jupiter Farms, Florida, May 22, 2026
On May 22, 2026 at about 7:18 pm local time, a 2023 Textron Aviation INC 172S, registered N294PL, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Jupiter Farms, Florida. It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 22, 2026 · about 7:18 pm local time
- Place
- Jupiter Farms, Florida · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Textron Aviation INC 172S, built 2023
- Registration
- N294PL · registry record · serial 172S13017
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 22, 2026, about 1518 eastern daylight time, a Textron Aviation 172S, N294PL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jupiter Farms, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that the airplane departed the North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45), West Palm Beach, Florida, with a total of 56 gallons of fuel onboard. About 40 minutes into the flight, while at an altitude of about 1,800 ft mean sea level (msl), during a practice climb, the flight instructor observed a decrease in engine rpm from 2,400 to 2,200. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane; however, the engine rpm continued to decrease followed by a total loss of engine power. Unable to restart the engine, the flight instructor conducted an emergency landing in a plowed field, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The airplane was recovered and retained for further examination.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,518.6 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, April 25, 2026; 85.5 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,275 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Aerospring Leasing LLC DBA
The flight
- Departed from: F45 West Palm Beach FL at 6:41 pm
- Flight plan: none
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 110° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 2,500 ft
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
- Observation at 3:53 pm from PBI, 21 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KPBI 221953Z 11015KT 10SM SCT025 SCT250 31/23 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 11026/1938 SLP167 T03110233 $=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 |
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