Piper PA-22 accident near Brownwood, Texas, November 25, 1984
On November 25, 1984 at about 11:11 pm local time, a Piper PA-22, registered N2259A, was substantially damaged in an accident near Brownwood, Texas. It was a personal 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).
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
- November 25, 1984 · about 11:11 pm local time
- Place
- Brownwood, Texas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-22 · all PA-22s on the register
- Registration
- N2259A · no longer on the register · serial 22-659
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
A WITNESS WHO IS A PILOT AND AN A&P MECHANIC, STATED THAT HE HEARD THE ENGINE ON N2259A SPUTTERING AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AS IT PASSED OVER HIS HOUSE. THE WITNESS CONTINUED TO STATE THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE AIRCRAFT PASSED, THE PILOT OF N2259A CALLED AND ASKED IF HE COULD HELP MOVE THE AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE 'RIGHT TANK' POSITION AND THE RIGHT FUEL TANK HAD NO FUEL. THE LEFT TANK WAS 3/8 FULL.
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
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded, July 2, 1987; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,800 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-290-D2 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 25,000 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 63°F (17°C), dew point 37°F (3°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 10:52 pm from ABI, 75 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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