Piper PA-23
NTSB investigations · 331
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102302')
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NTSB WPR26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Newkirk, NMThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.NTSB ERA25LA217Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Palm Bay, FLA loss of engine power to both of the airplane’s engines due to fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Louisville, KYThe failure of maintenance personnel to thoroughly inspect and repair the worn-out panel fasteners and fastener holes.NTSB ERA22LA265Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Stockbridge, GAA total loss of right engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA21LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Easton, MDA total loss of left engine power and uncommanded feathering of the left propeller for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the nose landing gear lower drag link for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR20CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 23 · Helena, MTThe pilot's improper decision to attempt an off-airport departure from rough terrain without inspecting the takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a shallow rut during takeoff and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA19WA391Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA23 · Mulakot, IcelandNTSB CEN19LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 23 · Sulphur Spring, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the water contamination in the left fuel, which resulted in a partial loss of power in the left engine. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine…NTSB CEN19LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see a visible horizon due to the dark night lighting conditions and limited…NTSB ERA15FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Lakeland, FLAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation; the loss of control likely occurred during a simulated loss of power in the right engine during an instructional flight.NTSB WPR14LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost…NTSB CEN12LA401Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Baltic, OHLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of particulate contaminant on the carburetor screens.NTSB CEN11FA557Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Millersburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN10FA322Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Rochester, MNThe loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA260Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Highlands, NCThe pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to comply with FAA directives regarding issuance of precipitation location and…NTSB LAX06FA289Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB CHI05CA001Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-180 · Beatrice, NEThe loss of right engine power undetermined reasons. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power at a low altitude and below the single engine best rate of climb airspeed (Vyse), and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced…NTSB IAD03LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-180 · Akron, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain minimum control single engine airspeed (Vmc) during a loss of power on one engine, which resulted in a loss of control in flight an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was a shifted main journal, which resulted in a…NTSB CHI00FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot not maintaining airplane control in his turn back in the direction of the airport and the pilot not performing an emergency landing straight ahead. Factors were the water and debris contamination found in the fuel screens and carburetor bowl and the…NTSB FTW98LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Bridgeport, TXThe flight instructor's delay in recognizing and responding to the loss of right engine power which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD97LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Washington, DCtotal loss of power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB NYC96FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Cortland, NYthe pilot failure to maintain directional control of the airplane which resulted in the airplane striking trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, dark night conditions, fog, and the pilot's self induced pressure to reach the…NTSB SEA96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Spanaway, WAfailure of the pilot to use all available runway, including the overrun area, to stop the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway, and the pilot's inability to see the overrun from the runway due to the sloping terrain.NTSB NYC96LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Silver Spring, PAA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA96LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground and a building. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power on the left…NTSB FTW95LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Greeley, COThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by inadvertently selecting a less suitable area for landing (than the runway). Factors relating to the accident were: a malfunction of the nose landing gear micro-switch, which resulted in a false indication…NTSB CHI95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Benton Harbor, MIthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions, snow, and blowing snow.NTSB LAX95LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Oxnard, CAthe pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.NTSB MIA94LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · San Juan, PRThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control following loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-commands improper aircraft preflight inspection and draining of fuel tanks and his lack of…NTSB FTW94LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Duncan, OKThe pilot's selection of the wrong engine for shut down. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX94LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-180 · Fairfield, AZThe flight instructor's inadvertent movement of the left engine propeller control into the feather position, his decision to by-pass suitable landing sites in an attempt to restart the left engine as the aircraft energy and performance capability…NTSB CHI94LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Dowagiac, MIwas the pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors related to the accident were the icy, snow covered runway and poor preflight planning/preparation.NTSB MIA93LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Tampa, FLPoor in-flight planning/decision by the CFI resulting in the total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW93LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Jayton, TXThe pilot failed to maintain flying speed while maneuvering for landing and allowed the a/c to stall. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilots disregard of the forecast weather, the carburetor icing conditions, and the pilots delayed application of…NTSB LAX92LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-150 · Modesto, CAAn engine power loss due to fuel contamination.NTSB CHI92LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Romeoville, ILThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain to make a precautionary landing when he did not receive a safe indication that the landing gear was down and locked. A factor in the accident was inability of the pilot to restart the left engine after intentionally…NTSB CHI92LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's lack of familiarity with aircraft systems which resulted in his failure to extend the landing gear by the alternate system. A factor was the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL91LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Bolivar, TNThe interruption of fuel to the left engine due to contamination of the left fuel tank, resulting in engine stoppage.NTSB NYC90LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PAWire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.NTSB NYC90LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Shirley, NYThe pilot's lack of qualifications, the improper use of flight controls, the second pilot's lack of qualifications, and his decision to simulate the engine failure.NTSB LAX90LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to raise the gear and flaps during a go-around resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a PA-23.NTSB ATL90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Jackson, TNLoss of power in both engines (probable fuel starvation) due to improper planning/decision by the pilot(s), and lack of supervision by the instructor. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.NTSB BFO90LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Wytheville, VAThe loss of propeller control which resulted in engine shutdown and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI89LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Eau Claire, WIInadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot. His habit interference and lack of experience in the type of aircraft were contributing factors.NTSB BFO88FA063Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Friendly, MDShortly after takeoff at an altitude of 200 ft AGL, a power loss was experienced on the left engine. According to the plt, when the throttle was retarded to verify the engine failure, the engine seemed to 'come back to life'. The throttle was advanced and…NTSB DEN87FA110Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Craig, COThe plt and his wife were on a cross country flt to visit relatives in north carolina. Several witnesses observed the aircraft depart Craig-moffet airport with the engine(s) running rough and using almost the entire runway to get airborne. Once airborne the…NTSB DCA87MA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Tampa, FLAt aprx 0612 EST, an eastern airline capt (owner of Piper PA-23, N2185P) departed a rwy near his home in VFR conds to commute to work at Tampa, FL. Shortly after takeoff, he contacted a fss & updated the wx info he had obtained on the previous evening. At…NTSB FTW86LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Georgetown, TXThe instructor pilot was instructing his student pilot in an engine shutdown for a multi-engine instructor rating, after which the engine would not restart. The instructor decided to land at the closest airport. While on final approach another aircraft landed…NTSB MKC86LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Iowa City, IAThe flight instructor stated that he had planned to conduct an engine-out drill after takeoff by reducing power to the starboard engine. During the engine-out drill the student reduced power to the operating engine and the aircraft landed hard back on the…
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