Preliminary information
On July 26, 2025, at 1840 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28RT-201T airplane, N8423H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Brookings, South Dakota. The airline transport pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a work use flight.
The pilot stated that during a departure climb from runway 12 at Brookings Regional Airport (BKX), Brookings, South Dakota, the fuel flow gauge indication was fluctuating. He initiated a return to BKX for a precautionary landing and entered the left downwind for runway 17. The engine continued to operate and there were no abnormal sounds or other abnormal instrument indications. During the completion of the base to final turn for runway 17, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot then performed a forced landing to a field where the airplane impacted a fence and the field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and both wing flaps.
The airplane was retained for further examination.
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for CEN25LA288 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 26, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Brookings, South Dakota
- Nearest airport
- Brookings Regional Airport (BKX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-28RT-201T
- N-number
- N8423H
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1981
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Other work use
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.