# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23

A list on [Piper PA-23](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 7 · 331 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA089.md): Piper PA-23 · Newkirk, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2026 · N1210P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA25LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA217.md): Piper PA-23 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2025 · N2109P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power to both of the airplane’s engines due to fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA109.md): Piper PA23 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N1317P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to thoroughly inspect and repair the worn-out panel fasteners and fastener holes.
- [NTSB ERA22LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA265.md): Piper PA-23 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N3477P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of right engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA289.md): Piper PA-23 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N776MC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and uncommanded feathering of the left propeller for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA147.md): Piper PA-23 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2021 · N1460P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR20CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA066.md): Piper PA 23 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2020 · N1428P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA19WA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA391.md): Piper PA23 · Mulakot, Iceland · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2019 · N3294P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN19LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA129.md): Piper PA 23 · Sulphur Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N233P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN19LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA051.md): Piper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N2146P · Destroyed
  > The 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 ERA15FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA109.md): Piper PA-23 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2015 · N465JA · Destroyed
  > An 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 WPR14LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA027.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N3162P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN12LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA401.md): Piper PA-23 · Baltic, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N3170P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of particulate contaminant on the carburetor screens.
- [NTSB CEN11FA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA557.md): Piper PA-23 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N2286P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN10FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA322.md): Piper PA-23 · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N7SE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA260.md): Piper PA-23 · Highlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · N1180P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX06FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA289.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2006 · N3082P · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA001.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Beatrice, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N173DC · Destroyed
  > The 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 IAD03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA063.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Akron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N825SA · Destroyed
  > the 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 CHI00FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA214.md): Piper PA-23 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N1069P · Destroyed
  > The 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 FTW98LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA321.md): Piper PA-23 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N3154P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 IAD97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA071.md): Piper PA-23 · Washington, DC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N1044P · Substantial damage
  > total loss of power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB NYC96FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA126.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Cortland, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N2189P · Destroyed
  > the 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 SEA96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA059.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2237P · Substantial damage
  > failure 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 NYC96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA048.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Silver Spring, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1996 · N1082P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA003.md): Piper PA-23 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N183JD · Substantial damage
  > The 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 FTW95LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA383.md): Piper PA-23 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N2291P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA085.md): Piper PA-23 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N2092P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions, snow, and blowing snow.
- [NTSB LAX95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA045.md): Piper PA-23 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N2027P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
- [NTSB MIA94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA197.md): Piper PA-23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N556PR · Substantial damage
  > The 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 FTW94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA094.md): Piper PA-23 · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1994 · N2297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong engine for shut down. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA153.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Fairfield, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N2142P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA064.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1994 · N1346P · Substantial damage
  > was 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 MIA93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA048.md): Piper PA-23 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1993 · N1439P · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision by the CFI resulting in the total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA035.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Jayton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N2078P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA200.md): Piper PA23-150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N2310B · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CHI92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA105.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N242CF · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA071.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N255W · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ATL91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA038.md): Piper PA-23 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1991 · N1361P · Substantial damage
  > The interruption of fuel to the left engine due to contamination of the left fuel tank, resulting in engine stoppage.
- [NTSB NYC90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA162.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N3EF · Destroyed
  > Wire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.
- [NTSB NYC90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA164.md): Piper PA-23 · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N44HH · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA087.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N2118P · Destroyed
  > The 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 ATL90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA034.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N1361P · Substantial damage
  > Loss 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 BFO90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA004.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Wytheville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2224P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of propeller control which resulted in engine shutdown and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA176.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N8886 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot. His habit interference and lack of experience in the type of aircraft were contributing factors.
- [NTSB BFO88FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA063.md): Piper PA-23 · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1988 · N1021P · Substantial damage
  > Shortly 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 DEN87FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA110.md): Piper PA-23 · Craig, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1987 · N3231P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 DCA87MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA010.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N2185P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > At 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 FTW86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA126.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N2155P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 MKC86LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA171.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N1130P · Substantial damage
  > The 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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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102302')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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