Piper PA44 accident near Opa-Locka, Florida, June 2, 2026
On June 2, 2026 at about 7:04 pm local time, a 2002 Piper PA44, registered N156WM, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Opa-Locka, Florida (Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airp airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 2, 2026 · about 7:04 pm local time
- Place
- Opa-Locka, Florida · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airp · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA44 180, built 2002 · all PA44s on the register
- Registration
- N156WM · registry record · serial 4496156
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground collision during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Runway 9R, 4,309 ft by 100 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N156WM the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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