N8535N is a Piper PA-28-235. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-540 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Bakersfield, CA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 1970. It has been registered to its current owner since Dec 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
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On February 9, 2025, about 1115 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-28-235, N8535N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Shafter, California. The student and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.
The student pilot reported that while on final approach to runway 30 at Shafter- Airport-Minter Field (MIT), Shafter, California, the engine lost power at about 400 ft above ground level. The flight instructor took control of the airplane, performed the power loss in flight checklist and attempted to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful. The flight instructor initiated a forced landing to an open field about 1 mile south of runway 30. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer.
The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
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