# Piper PA-23-150

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7102303
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-23-150
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 150 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 46
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-150

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-17-08): Main Landing Gear  Drag Link Bolt. Issued Feb 21, 2017

## Registered aircraft (46)

- [N10RK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10RK): [Palmenteri Winston](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMENTERI%20WINSTON), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1957, S/N 23-1073
- [N1115J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1115J): [Jordan Jonathan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORDAN%20JONATHAN%20D), [Twin Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Twin%20Falls), S/N 23-149
- [N1150P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1150P): [Giermek Peter T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIERMEK%20PETER%20T), [Olean, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Olean), built 1955, S/N 23-163
- [N11AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11AE): [Terhune Larry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TERHUNE%20LARRY%20W), [Saginaw, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Saginaw), built 1956, S/N 23-453
- [N1204P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1204P): [Doyle Connor G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYLE%20CONNOR%20G), [North Adams, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Adams), built 1955, S/N 23-220
- [N1329P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1329P): [N1705r Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1705R%20INC), [Cobb, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cobb), S/N 23-373
- [N1345P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1345P): [Chickasha Wings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHICKASHA%20WINGS%20INC), [Chickasha, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Chickasha), built 1955, S/N 23-391
- [N1366P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1366P): [Miller Gregory L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20GREGORY%20L), [Loudonville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Loudonville), S/N 23-415
- [N1398P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1398P): [Wolbert Valerie M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLBERT%20VALERIE%20M), [Canton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Canton), built 1956, S/N 23-449
- [N1421P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1421P): [Skyline Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYLINE%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1956, S/N 23-476, Registration revoked
- [N1458P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1458P): [Hoover Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20MICHAEL%20B), [Ridgeland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ridgeland), S/N 23-521
- [N1463P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1463P): [Marc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARC%20INC), [Bolton, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Bolton), built 1956, S/N 23-526
- [N1487P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1487P): [Singh Harsimran](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINGH%20HARSIMRAN), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), S/N 23-556
- [N1491P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1491P): [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1956, S/N 23-561, Sale reported
- [N1496P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1496P): [Robbins Warren N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBBINS%20WARREN%20N), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1956, S/N 23-566
- [N16DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16DM): [Bordonaro Dominic L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORDONARO%20DOMINIC%20L), [Stratford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Stratford), built 1962, S/N 23-1157
- [N2003P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2003P): [Philyaw Larry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILYAW%20LARRY%20L), [Pontiac, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Pontiac), built 1956, S/N 23-572
- [N2005P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005P): [Ciacchi Piercarlo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIACCHI%20PIERCARLO), [Cocoa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cocoa), S/N 23-574
- [N2016P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2016P): [Vladimir Ravich](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VLADIMIR%20RAVICH), [Fort Montgomery, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Fort%20Montgomery), S/N 23-588
- [N2039P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2039P): [Pearlman Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARLMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1956, S/N 23-622
- [N203S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203S): [Bradenton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bradenton), built 1956, S/N 23-412, Registration pending
- [N2086P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2086P): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1956, S/N 23-674
- [N2090P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2090P): [Martin Vernon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20VERNON%20W), [Peoria Heights, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Peoria%20Heights), S/N 23-678
- [N2114P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2114P): [Riggin Flight Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIGGIN%20FLIGHT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Madison, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Madison), S/N 23-705
- [N2138P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2138P): [Redwood Barry Lindon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDWOOD%20BARRY%20LINDON), [Forest, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Forest), built 1956, S/N 23-729
- [N2152P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2152P): [Cashetta Andrew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASHETTA%20ANDREW%20D), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1956, S/N 23-754
- [N2154P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2154P): [Marvin Carlton](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARVIN%20CARLTON), [Tomahawk, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Tomahawk), built 1956, S/N 23-756
- [N2203P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2203P): [One More Time Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONE%20MORE%20TIME%20AVIATION%20INC), [Bossier City, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bossier%20City), built 1956, S/N 23-813
- [N2215P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2215P): [Tzenis Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TZENIS%20MICHAEL), [Lakeville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lakeville), built 1956, S/N 23-824
- [N2222P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2222P): [Advance Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANCE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1956, S/N 23-831, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N2247P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2247P): [Collins Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Gamaliel, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Gamaliel), S/N 23-857
- [N2248P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2248P): [Dobrzynski Andrzej J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOBRZYNSKI%20ANDRZEJ%20J), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), built 1957, S/N 23-858
- [N2270P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2270P): [Norman Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORMAN%20ROBERT%20A), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1957, S/N 23-880
- [N2284P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2284P): [Chickasha Wings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHICKASHA%20WINGS%20INC), [Chickasha, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Chickasha), built 1957, S/N 23-895
- [N3055P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3055P): [Zebroski Andrew John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZEBROSKI%20ANDREW%20JOHN), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1957, S/N 23-967
- [N3057P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3057P): [Mcneil Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCNEIL%20MICHAEL%20D), [Caro, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Caro), S/N 23-969
- [N3072P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3072P): [Alexander Jeffrey Grant](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20JEFFREY%20GRANT), [Edwardsville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Edwardsville), S/N 23-990
- [N3113P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3113P): [Campbell Gregory](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20GREGORY), [Davis, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Davis), S/N 23-1035
- [N3141P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3141P): [Dakota Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20AERO%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1957, S/N 23-1069
- [N3156P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3156P): [Lumley William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUMLEY%20WILLIAM), [Delray Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Delray%20Beach), built 1957, S/N 23-1087
- [N3176P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3176P): [N3176p LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N3176P%20LLC), [Titusville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Titusville), built 1957, S/N 23-1112
- [N3177P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3177P): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, S/N 23-1113
- [N3191P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3191P): [Stone Clifford F Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20CLIFFORD%20F%20JR), [Corning, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Corning), built 1957, S/N 23-1129
- [N3207P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3207P): [Traverse Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAVERSE%20AIR%20INC), [Traverse City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Traverse%20City), built 1957, S/N 23-1147
- [N3209P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3209P): [Mg Renewal Corp Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MG%20RENEWAL%20CORP%20INC), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1957, S/N 23-1150
- [N804VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N804VG): [Lewis David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20DAVID%20S), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1956, S/N 23-483

## NTSB investigations (79, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR16LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA140), Jul 15, 2016: Piper PA 23-150 (N3180P), Kona, HI, destroyed. Probable cause: The total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB WPR16FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA126), Jun 19, 2016: Piper PA 23-150 (N1270P), Hayward, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the left engine due to water contamination and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain single-engine minimum control airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.…
- [NTSB ERA15LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA151), Mar 9, 2015: Piper PA23 (N1153P), San Juan, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB CEN12FA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA586), Aug 29, 2012: Piper PA-23-150 (N1486P), Canton, MO, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to attempt to execute a forced landing to an open field with obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the left engine’s total loss of power due to fuel starvation as…
- [NTSB SEA06LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA154), Aug 4, 2006: Piper PA-23-150 (N1221P), Ontario, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors were the en route high wind condition and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA091), May 14, 2005: Piper PA-23-150 (N2113P), Newnan, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper repair to the main landing gear assembly resulted in the actuator bracket failure and the right main gear collapse. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX01FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA302), Sep 10, 2001: Piper PA-23-150 (N2268P), Chico, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to his improper single engine emergency procedures.
- [NTSB NYC98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA024), Oct 31, 1997: Piper PA-23-150 (N3EV), Fitchburg, MA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to follow…
- [NTSB MIA96LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA173), Jul 2, 1996: Piper PA-23-150 (N3061P), Knoxville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue failure of the blade No. 1 hub arm of the left propeller.
- [NTSB FTW96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA221), May 20, 1996: Piper PA-23-150 (N299MD), Paradise, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FOR REASONS UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB MIA96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA027), Nov 22, 1995: Piper PA-23-150 (N2114P), Ocala, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (CFI) OF THE CESSNA, N210PW, TO SEE AND AVOID THE PIPER, N2114P.
- [NTSB LAX95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA129), Mar 3, 1995: Piper PA-23-150 (N1260P), Oceanside, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. THE LOW CEILING WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB SEA93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA208), Sep 27, 1993: Piper PA-23-150 (N200X), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS INCLUDE A FENCE, AN ANIMAL, AND A DITCH IN THE LANDING ROLL PATH.
- [NTSB LAX93FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA242), Jun 6, 1993: Piper PA-23-150 (N522T), Diablo, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING BY THE PILOT.
- [NTSB NYC93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA088), Apr 19, 1993: Piper PA-23-150 (N1494P), Nellysford, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION AND PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ALTITUDE ADEQUATE FOR TERRAIN AVOIDANCE.
- [NTSB LAX93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA103), Jan 25, 1993: Piper PA-23-150 (N2144P), Eloy, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED CARBURETOR VENTURI, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS…
- [NTSB NYC90FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA223), Sep 19, 1990: Piper PA-23-150 (N3100P), Livingston, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE MANEUVERING FOR AN ILS APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT INSTRUMENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, LOW CLOUD…
- [NTSB MIA90WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA142), Jun 20, 1990: Piper PA31T (N2200P), New Town, Bahamas, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA007), Oct 7, 1987: Piper PA-23-150 (N2077P), Livermore, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA156), Mar 19, 1985: Piper PA-23-150 (N2154P), Justin, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW85FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA014), Oct 16, 1984: Piper PA-23-170 (N1094P), Seguin, TX, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB ATL84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA107), Feb 25, 1984: Piper PA-23 (N2160P), Bluefield, WV, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX82DUJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUJ13), Nov 27, 1981: Piper PA-23 (N1303P), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FAMS1), Feb 3, 1979: Piper PA-23 (N1330P), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB OAK78FXQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FXQ06), Dec 19, 1977: Piper PA23 (N2206P), Truckee, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA032), May 16, 1977: Piper PA-23 (N2175P), Ashland, OR, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB CHI77FEP14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP14), Jan 21, 1977: Piper PA-23 (N1275P), Lone Rock, WI, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76DFA49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DFA49), Aug 21, 1976: Piper PA-23 (N2200P), Kerhonkson, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKJ81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKJ81), Jul 8, 1976: Piper PA-23 (N16442), Mobile, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM018), Aug 24, 1975: Piper PA-23 (N2019P), Decatur, MS, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB CHI75FEP28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP28), Oct 20, 1974: Piper PA-23 (N1450P), Wautoma, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG09), Aug 25, 1974: Piper PA-23 (N3173P), Richland, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTE12), Jul 30, 1974: Piper PA-23 (N203S), Grand Jctn, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC002), Jul 5, 1974: Piper PA-23 (N1402P), Willis, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC74FCQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCQ18), Nov 12, 1973: Piper PA-23 (N3237P), Colby, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DTE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE28), Nov 6, 1973: Piper PA-23 (N1034P), Greeley, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLQ15), Nov 5, 1973: Piper PA-23 (N345E), Albany, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FQG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FQG35), Mar 29, 1973: Piper PA-23 (N1239P), Dimmitt, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUM06), Sep 23, 1972: Piper PA-23 (N156M), San Diego, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHA04), Jul 14, 1971: Piper PA-23 (N1251P), Sussex, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71FQD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FQD18), Apr 26, 1971: Piper PA-23 (N1276P), Tularosa, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FIA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FIA16), Mar 20, 1971: Piper PA-23 (N1318P), Upperville, VA, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71FQA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FQA33), Nov 30, 1970: Piper PA-23 (N1214P), Ruidoso, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71FXD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FXD10), Jul 26, 1970: Piper PA-23 (N1061P), Greeley, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DKG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DKG29), May 8, 1970: Piper PA-23 (N2230P), St.Marys, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0111), Sep 8, 1969: Piper PA-23 (N1034P), Greeley, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0112), Jun 12, 1969: Piper PA-23 (N2231P), Cortland, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0027-184949), Mar 5, 1969: Piper PA-23 (N1338P), Lake Wales, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0446), Jan 27, 1969: Piper PA-23 (N2005P), London, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69A0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0067), Jan 19, 1969: Piper PA-23 (N3110P), Avon, IN, destroyed

All 79: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-150/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (71, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20160714011979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160714011979A), Jul 14, 2016: Piper PA-23-150 (N3180P), Kailua Kona, HI, Destroyed. N3180P, PA23, VFR from jrf to koa reported to the R5 controller that they were having engine problems. At 0115Z N3180P declared an emergency due to lossing…
- [Accident 20150309018719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150309018719A), Mar 9, 2015: Piper PA-23-150 (N1153P), San Juan, PR, Substantial damage. On March 9, 2015, aircraft N1153P, model PA-23, departed from Fernando luis ribas dominicci airport (sig) , San Juan, PR with a pilot and one occupant on a…
- [Accident 20120829024519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120829024519A), Aug 29, 2012: Piper PA-23-150 (N1486P), Canton, MO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The aircraft departed pickneyville-duquoin airport (pjy), Illinois at approximately 16:00 CDT for blakesburg, Iowa antique airfield. Acccording to steven…
- [Incident 20110708014479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110708014479I), Jul 8, 2011: Piper PA-23-150 (N3237P), Lone Rock, WI, Minor damage. Aircraft landed gear up on runway 27 in clear weather. Pilot reported that he was distracted by tech school training activity on the taxiway and forgot to put…
- [Incident 20070522014379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070522014379I), May 22, 2007: Piper PA23150 (N1164P), Massena, NY, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed with the landing gear up. Aircraft damage is minor with prop tips curled around, scraped belly skins and damage to the trailing edge of…
- [Incident 20060901019369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060901019369I), Sep 1, 2006: Piper PA23150 (N2165P), Washington, PA, Minor damage. (-23) On September 1, 2006, at approximately 1600 hours EDT, the aircraft made a gear up landing at kafj. No injuries were reported to the pilot and 2…
- [Accident 20060804017309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060804017309A), Aug 4, 2006: Piper PA23150 (N1221P), Ontario, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he had 82 gallons of fuel when he departed rock springs, WY enroute to Ontario, OR. The flight duration was 3 hours. The pilot…
- [Accident 20050514012729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050514012729A), May 14, 2005: Piper PA23150 (N2113P), Newnan, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) Upon landing rwy 32 @ cco landing gear collapsed, no one injured.
- [Incident 20020920030359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020920030359I), Sep 20, 2002: Piper PA23150 (N3180P), Kapolei, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot in command/flight instructor stated that on the 3rd single-engine landing, with all check lists completed and gear lights verified, the…
- [Incident 20020912026259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020912026259I), Sep 12, 2002: Piper PA23150 (N622RJ), Hrnando, MS, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported departing meridian, MS (MEI) 9/12/02 on a round trip to newport, ar (M19). Pilot reported no fuel was purchased at M19. Pilot reported…
- [Incident 20020628017829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020628017829I), Jun 28, 2002: Piper PA23150 (N1258P), Lancaster, PA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated that prior to departing pne, he sumped the fuel tanks and noted water. He drained until clear. Uneventful flight to Lancaster Airport.…
- [Accident 20010909025419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010909025419A), Sep 9, 2001: Piper PA23150 (N2268P), Chico, CA, No damage. (-23) Emr personnel who transported the pilot to a hospital, stated that the pilot said that aircraft lost power immediately after take off. The aircraft did…
- [Incident 19990510014199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990510014199I), May 10, 1999: Piper PA23160 (N2104P), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. On approach to landing at tus (modified right base for runway 21) I positioned the gear selector in the down position. After several seconds I slowed the…
- [Accident 19971031031589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971031031589A), Oct 31, 1997: Piper PA23160 (N3EV), Fitchburg, MA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. CFI failed left engine on final. Low. Began go around gear down due pump on left engine. Below VMC. Crashed. Burned (.4) the flight was the second multi-engine…
- [Accident 19960702015809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960702015809A), Jul 2, 1996: Piper PA23150 (N3061P), Knoxville, TN, Substantial damage. Left engine prop blade separated CFI aborted. Landed on grass down embankment. Prop hug fractured.
- [Accident 19960520010919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960520010919A), May 20, 1996: Piper PA23150 (N299MD), Paradise, TX, Substantial damage. Practice engine out. Unable restart. Unable sustain altitude. Landed in field. Had improper maiantenance. (-23) at approximately 1230 CDT on 05/20/96, the…
- [Accident 19951122041741A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951122041741A), Nov 22, 1995: Piper PA23150 (N2114P), Ocala, FL, Substantial damage. Instrument dual on LOC. Landed began go around climbed into impact with N210PW also on IFR dual on missed approach.
- [Accident 19950303003229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950303003229A), Mar 3, 1995: Piper PA23150 (N1260P), Oceanside, CA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Flew into top of ridge and impacted canyon wall scud running en route. AIRMET for low clouds, fog in area.
- [Incident 19931210049519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931210049519I), Dec 10, 1993: Piper PA23150 (N5689S), Billings, MT, Minor damage. Right gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found right main gear drag link had failed.
- [Accident 19930926036659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930926036659A), Sep 26, 1993: Piper PA23150 (N200X), Salt Lake City, UT, Substantial damage. Right engine surging on climbout. Reduced power. Engine idled. Forced down hit cow and ditch. Bad magneto lead.
- [Accident 19930606017039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930606017039A), Jun 6, 1993: Piper PA23150 (N522T), Diablo, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Flew into vertical rock cliff on a mountainside in IMC in dense fog. No record weather briefing.
- [Accident 19930419009709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930419009709A), Apr 19, 1993: Piper PA23150 (N1494P), Nellysford, VA, Substantial damage. Unable to clear rising terrain in severe gusty surface wind. Stalled into trees trying to turn around.
- [Accident 19930124002519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930124002519A), Jan 24, 1993: Piper PA23150 (N2144P), Eloy, AZ, Destroyed. Reported power loss on left engine climbing out. Stalled turning back. Fuel contamination right engine only.
- [Incident 19910827046729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910827046729I), Aug 27, 1991: Piper PA23 (N1191P), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Bird strike on climb. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19910821043889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910821043889I), Aug 21, 1991: Piper PA23 (N1366P), Sanford, NC, Minor damage. Loss of oil pressure. Instructor shut down wrong engine. Forced landing in field with gear retracted.
- [Incident 19910418030979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910418030979I), Apr 18, 1991: Piper PA23 (N1329P), Bloomington-Nor, IL, Minor damage. Pilot struck a parked aircraft while taxiing to park.
- [Incident 19901029056779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901029056779I), Oct 29, 1990: Piper PA23 (N2039P), Kissimmee, FL, Minor damage. Unable to lower nose gear. Pilot elected to land gear up. Found nose gear drain broke at upper rod end connection.
- [Accident 19900919047099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900919047099A), Sep 19, 1990: Piper PA23150 (N3100P), Monticello, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Lost control manuevering for ILS approach in IMC.
- [Incident 19900819049879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900819049879I), Aug 19, 1990: Piper PA23150 (N2170B), Dubois, PA. Pilot landed on closed portion of highway due to low fuel. Obtained fuel and took off. Pilot not identified.
- [Incident 19880625037629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880625037629I), Jun 25, 1988: Piper PA23 (N3057P), Saginaw, MI, Minor damage. Pilot made a go around when he realized gear up. Props nicked runway. Returned and landed safely.
- [Accident 19871006058829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871006058829A), Oct 6, 1987: Piper PA23150 (N2077P), Livermore, CA, Substantial damage. Right engine rough on climbout. Tried to return with prop windmilling and unable to sustain flight. Hit power pole
- [Incident 19870707040009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870707040009I), Jul 7, 1987: Piper PA23150 (N2247P), New Braunfels, TX, Minor damage. Cabin door came open on takeoff. Aborted but gear had not locked down. Aircraft settled on the remaining runway.
- [Incident 19870511046989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870511046989I), May 11, 1987: Piper PA23150 (N1214P), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. During taxi the aircraft ran over a water hose. The nose gar collapsed as a bolt sheared in the scissor.
- [Incident 19870314031559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870314031559I), Mar 14, 1987: Piper PA23150 (N1026P), Hayward, CA, Minor damage. Landed gear up after 10 touch and goes were made.
- [Incident 19860301021459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860301021459I), Mar 1, 1986: Piper PA23250 (N2244P), La Porte, TX, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on rollout after pilot thought he had green on final. Cause not reported.
- [Incident 19860125009069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860125009069I), Jan 25, 1986: Piper PA23150 (N2154P), Laramie, WY, Minor damage. Landed on highway after left engine quit due to inability to crossfeed fuel. Medical expired, not rated in aircraft
- [Incident 19850504026719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850504026719I), May 4, 1985: Piper PA23 (N3235P), Coalinga, CA, Minor damage. Forgot to extend gear for landing. Pilot did not have medical certificate on his person.
- [Accident 19850319009559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850319009559A), Mar 19, 1985: Piper PA23 (N2154P), Justin, TX, Destroyed. Engine fire with hot start. Abandoned aircraft with other engine running. Taxied unoccupied into parked aircraft.
- [Accident 19841016056299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841016056299A), Oct 16, 1984: Piper STCPA23 (N1094P), Seguin, TX, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Lost oil pressure, feathered left prop. Attempted single engine go around with gear down, impacted ground.
- [Accident 19840225004639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840225004639A), Feb 25, 1984: Piper PA23160 (N2160P), Bluefield, WV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Reported power loss on one engine. Got below airport elevation and crashed in trees. Sluch ice in left carburetor
- [Incident 19821018066059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821018066059I), Oct 18, 1982: Piper PA23 (N1193P), Cedar Rapids, IA, Minor damage. Cycled landing gear handle up instead of down. Left main gear collapsed. Broken spring on gear hydraulic bypass.
- [Incident 19820218004929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820218004929I), Feb 18, 1982: Piper PA23 (N64742), Grand Prairie, TX. Za zg double engine failure. Landed. Indicates fuel system was defective prior departure. Fuel mismanagement.
- [Incident 19820116001079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820116001079I), Jan 16, 1982: Piper PA23160 (N1281P), Bishop, CA, Minor damage. Pilot purposely landed short, hit newly repaved runway lip, blew tire, veered into ice piled on runway.
- [Accident 19811127079039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811127079039A), Nov 27, 1981: Piper PA23 (N1303P), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Engine failed on initial takeoff. Feathered and secured. Hit ditch due to rising terrain. Suspect water in fuel.
- [Incident 19810709052379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810709052379I), Jul 9, 1981: Piper PA23 (N1095P), Modesto, CA, Minor damage. Left main gear collapsed on landing roll, no gear defects. Inverdent retraction when cabin door opened on landing.
- [Incident 19810126008209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810126008209I), Jan 26, 1981: Piper PA23 (N1486P), Bowling Green, OH, Minor damage. After landing right gear collapsed during taxi due to actuator arm failure.
- [Incident 19800505050769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800505050769I), May 5, 1980: Piper PA23 (N2138P), Kokomo, IN, Minor damage. Pilot failed to extend landing gear before landing.
- [Incident 19800203030189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800203030189I), Feb 3, 1980: Piper PA23 (N2090P), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. Pilot was on taxiway when right main landing gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19791016028779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791016028779A), Oct 16, 1979: Piper PA23 (N3041P), Rock Sound, Bahamas, Destroyed. Lost oil pressure on rt eng over ocean. Unable to maintain alt with load & prop feathered. Ditched. Acft lost.
- [Incident 19790621016919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790621016919I), Jun 21, 1979: Piper PA23 (N3057P), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. Pilot taxiing on perimeter taxiway used by motor vehicles hit a stop sign. Very minor damage to a wingtip

All 71: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-150/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (12)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR AU510001448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001448), Dec 12, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) LT AILERON SPAR AND DOUBLER LOCATED BEHIND THE HINGE ATTACHMENT AND CONTROL INPUT HINGE CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. SPAR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. SUSPECT 
- [SDR 2003FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000203), Mar 1, 2003: PUMP. FAILED. ONE PRESSURE LINE FAILED IN THE WING BETWEEN PUMP AND THE POWER PACK. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF ALUMINUM LINE THE SYSTEM WAS SERVICED AND TESTED. ON THE TEST HOP THE
- [SDR 2001FA0000618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000618), Nov 30, 2001: BRACKET. CRACKED. AFTER REMOVING THE PAINT FROM THE ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKETS, DISCOVERED THAT BOTH ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKETS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WERE CRAC
- [SDR 20010508CW018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010508CW018), Apr 18, 2001: COUNTERWEIGHT. BROKEN. DURING TRAINING FLIGHT, LEFT PROPELLER WOULD NOT COME COMPLETELY OUT OF FEATHER. THE ENGINE COULD ONLY DEVELOP 1500 RPM. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN ON THE GRO
- [SDR 20001206SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001206SH029), Oct 23, 2000: CARBURETOR. ICED. ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN 15 SECONDS OF SELECTING FUEL TRANSFER. ASSUMPTION THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH FUEL TRANSFER DELAYED APPL
- [SDR 97ZZZX4047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4047), Aug 1, 1997: BRACKET. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING TAIL AREA INSPECTION PER AD 63-26-03, FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE BRACKET CRACKED IN AREA OF HINGE. THIS AREA OF THE HINGE IS NOT NORMAL
- [SDR EY2R9600127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600127), Sep 1, 1996: SPLIT BEARING. CRACKED. PROP ASSY SPLIT BEARING CRACKED
- [SDR EY2R9601507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601507), May 1, 1996: HUB. DAMAGED. PROP HUB THREADS MISSING
- [SDR EY2R9601460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601460), Mar 1, 1996: SPRING. WORN. PROP ASSY SPRING WORN
- [SDR EY2R9600472](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600472), Mar 1, 1996: CLAMP. CORRODED. CLAMP CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600471), Mar 1, 1996: CLAMP. CORRODED. CLAMP CORRODED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6061), Oct 13, 1995: BRAKE ASSY. DEFECTIVE. UPON RIVETING BRAKE LININGS ONTO BACK PLATES, SOME RIVETS WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. SOME PLATES WERE FOUND BRONZE, SOME STEEL, BUT DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS. OWNER DID NOT 

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