Piper PA-25-260
NTSB investigations · 175
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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
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 ('7102508')
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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 ('7102508')
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NTSB ERA23LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s improper banner pickup approach, which resulted in the banner tow hook contacting the airplane, and the subsequent overload separation of the right rudder control horn, resulting in a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA17CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA25 · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to visually check the fuel level prior to takeoff and subsequent mismanagement of the available fuel supply during numerous glider tow flights.NTSB WPR15FA250Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25 · Llano, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing approach due to an incapacitating medical event.NTSB GAA15CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 25-260 · Casselton, NDThe pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires.NTSB WPR14CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA25 - 260 · Mokuleia, HIThe pilot's improper preflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Alexander, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude during aerial application, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN10CA410Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Cairo, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB WPR10CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Llano, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.NTSB NYC08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Opa Locka, FLThe entanglement of the hook rope with the rudder horn during banner pickup.NTSB DFW08LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation.NTSB SEA06LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · North Plains, ORThe glider pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the glider pilot's lack of experience in the…NTSB IAD05LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJA lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield.NTSB SEA05CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Geraldine, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with rising terrain. Rising terrain was a factor.NTSB CHI03LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Brandon, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop during an aerial application maneuver. Additional factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the corn crop.NTSB LAX00LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Coleville, CAthe tow plane pilot's inadequate airplane performance calculations.NTSB FTW99LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Wallis, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN99LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Richfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires while maneuvering during an aerial application.NTSB CHI98LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Leland, ILControl interference between the pilot-in-command and the student. An excessive descent rate and inadequate flare by the student during landing are contributing factors. The inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command is an additional factor.NTSB FTW98LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Douglas, WYThe pilot's inadequate judgement in attempting to takeoff from unsuitable rough terrain.NTSB FTW98LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260D · Richfield, UTthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.NTSB NYC94LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Crown Point, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are cloud conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain flight in visual meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI94LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Crosby, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning.NTSB NYC93FA166Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Plymouth, MAwas the failure of the pilot to attain proper alignment for the banner pickup which resulted in picking up the banner tow rope on the wing, and an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with the ground.NTSB ATL93LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Bainbridge, GAThe failure of the landing gear axle.NTSB LAX93LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Pixley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the turn. The inadvertent stall was a factor in this accident.NTSB CHI93LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Trenton, NDThe pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CHI92DEX03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Decker, INFailure of the right wing spar, improper maintenance/modification, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.NTSB SEA91LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Musselshell, MTThe pilot's intentional stall at low altitude.NTSB DEN90LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hazelton, NDThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate visual lookout during aerial application maneuvering.NTSB FTW90DPA06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Rosebud, TXInadvertent stall/mush. A factor was: premature rotation.NTSB FTW88DQG05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Stratford, TXWhile maneuvering during an aerial application flt, the pilot allowed the right wing to contact the ground. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident with fatal injuries to the pilot.NTSB DEN87LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Harvey, NDAn ag plt was working a field on an aerial application flt. At the end of a spray pass, the acft struck a shelterbelt and went out of control. The acft climbed to 300 ft and rolled inverted. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low, wing down attitude. The…NTSB MKC86LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hershey, NEThe pilot stated he was spraying insecticides on corn and encountered a wind shear that pulled the airplane down into the corn. He was unable to recover and the airplane hit the ground.NTSB DEN86LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Sisseton, SDThe plt reported that the eng lost about 200 RPM during the takeoff roll and he decided to abort. During the abort the plt swerved to avoid a fence at the end of the rwy and the acft slid sideways collapsing the lt MLG. Investigation revealed a broken…NTSB SEA86LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, IDDuring an aerial application turn the aircraft encountered a severe downdraft. Although the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft, leveled the wings, added full power and dumped his chemical load, he was unable to climb. The aircraft then struck the ground…NTSB DEN86LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Harve, MTAccording to the plt, shortly after takeoff the eng lost partial pwr as a result of carb ice, & a forced landing was made.NTSB DEN86LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260C · Lamar, CODuring the initial telephone interview, the plt stated the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion while returning from an ag spraying flt. However, in the plt accident report, the plt states that he could not rule out mechanical problems.NTSB DEN85LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260-C · Ordway, COThe airplane departed the airport on an aerial application operation. Immediately after takeoff the pilot retarded the propeller control to climb setting and turned east. The pilot said he was aware of and saw power lines ahead. He said he advanced the…NTSB ATL85LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260C · Ashburn, GAThe plt was on a flt to clean the spray boom by flying down the center of the airstrip & dispensing a cleaning substance thru the spray boom. He made one pass down the strip, then entered a pull-up to the right. He stated that he then turned back to the left…NTSB MIA83LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Quebradillas, PROn 9/4/83, the plt took off from arecibo, PR on a flt of aprx 26 mi to aguadilla, PR. While en route, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion & the plt made a successful forced landing on a farm at Quebradillas, PR. The acft was refueled, but during takeoff…NTSB MKC83FA189Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Whittemore, IAThe plt reported he was making a trim swath in a low area toward rising terrain when he approached an unexpected 'high line' wire. The wire was positioned diagonally across the field. He reported that while avoiding the wire, he was unable to clear nearby…NTSB ATL82FLJ08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Scotland Neck, NCDuring the fourth swath run the acft struck a 60-foot tree approximately 5 ft from the top.NTSB FTW82DA324Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-260C · Des Arc, ARAfter pulling up from a swath run, the aircraft began to settle, then collided with the ground. This occurred after the pilot had dispensed all or nearly all of his load.NTSB DEN82DA133Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25D-260 · Edgeley, NDThe aircraft lost power on takeoff and a forced landing was made in an open field. The aircraft had been refueled from barrels by the pilot. His fuel contained water from recent rain. During an examination of the aircraft, water was found in the fuel pump;…NTSB FTW81DQG61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Idalou, TXNTSB FTW81DQG56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Seminole, TXNTSB MKC81FCD33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Clear Lake, IANTSB MKC81FCJ16Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Beatrice, NENTSB FTW81FQG29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · New Deal, TX
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