# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-31

A list on [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31.md).

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

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- [Accident 20250930014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250930014159A.md): Piper PA-31 · Kotlik, AK · Sep 30, 2025 · N16SC · Substantial damage
  > Pilot reported they got distracted by rain/weather on the downwind when performing their flow, missed the step of lowering the landing gear and then missed the gear when completing the checklist.
- [Incident 20190711009889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190711009889I.md): Piper PA-31 · Nantucket, MA · Jul 11, 2019 · N131PJ · Minor damage
  > The pilot stated he was taxing out of the rented tie-down spot at Nantucket airport. As he was taxing to the run up area, before heading to runway 24. The aircraft started to veer to the left, he corrected the aircraft to the right. The aircraft continued to…
- [Incident 20181029024449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181029024449I.md): Piper PA-31 · Searcy, AR · Oct 29, 2018 · N54WB · Minor damage
  > On 10/29/2018 aircraft N54WB s/n 31-8112001, a Piper PA31 twin engine aircraft departed country air (1AR9) headed to Searcy (src) the pilot reported when gear handle was selected to the down position the nose gear indicated down and locked but the mains did…
- [Incident 20180914019099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180914019099I.md): Piper PA-31 · Fort Myers, FL · Sep 14, 2018 · N101M · Minor damage
  > On September 14, 2018, at 1531 EST a Beech PA-31, N101M, registered to consolidated citrus LLC, came to an abrupt stop after the nose landing gear turned 90 degrees on runway 23 during rollout at Page Field(fmy), Fort Myers, FL while on a business flight.…
- [Incident 20180330024839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180330024839I.md): Piper PA-31 · Payson, AZ · Mar 30, 2018 · N35AS · Minor damage
  > Aircraft was landing at Payson when the nose gear collapsed during roll out. Right hand main landing gear collapsed and aircraft veered off runway 24 to the right hand side of the runway. Extensive damage sustained to lower nose bowl skins & lower bulkheads…
- [Incident 20090806015279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090806015279I.md): Piper PA31 · Independence, KS · Aug 6, 2009 · N780GC · Minor damage
  > (-23) Enroute to wiley post (kpwa) from alma municipal airport (K36V), 17 miles north of Independence, Kansas, the aircraft experienced an engine fire on the l/h engine. The pilot shut off the fuel, feathered the prop and shut down the left hand engine. He…
- [Incident 20050223004649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050223004649I.md): Piper PA31310 · Sparta, MI · Feb 23, 2005 · N901AM · Minor damage
  > (-23) The subject aircraft enroute from midland barstow (3BS) to Sparta Airport, MI (8D4). The pilot picked up 3 persons from Sparta Airport, MI and took off about 9:15 from Sparta Airport. After rotation and about 100 feet AGL the nose baggage door came open…
- [Incident 20020404019199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020404019199I.md): Piper PA31 · Harrisburg, PA · Apr 4, 2002 · N35AS
  > (-23) Aircraft N35AS informed Capital City (cxy) control tower at approximately four miles out for landing that it had minimum fuel. At approximately one mile out aircraft N34AS declared an emergency and landed at cxy on runway 30 with both propellers…
- [Accident 20020312003859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020312003859A.md): Piper PA31310 · Atlanta, ID · Mar 12, 2002 · N2336V · No damage · 3 fatal
  > (-23) On 12 March 2002, N2336V, a PA-31-31 departed ida direct boi with an IFR flight plan. At approximately 1445 MST, NE of boise all radio/radar contact was lost. Sar's found wreckage scattered in the wilderness area east of Atlanta, Idaho at 9400' Ms.…
- [Incident 20010314007789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010314007789I.md): Piper PA31310 · Plattsburgh, NY · Mar 14, 2001 · N80PT · Minor damage
  > (-23)Investigated landing incident which occurred on 3/14/2001 at plb (Clinton country airport) pilot initiated a go around prior to landing after noticing the gear was not down and locked. The propeller tips and belly antenna contacted the runway during the…
- [Incident 20000601032719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000601032719I.md): Piper PA31 · Rochester, NY · Jun 1, 2000 · N65TT
  > (-23)On June 1, 2000, at 1830 EST, a Piper aircraft, PA-31-350, s/n 31-7612078, N65TT, experienced fumes in the cockpit while inbound to Rochester, NY airport (roc) landing on runway four (4). The ARFF responded and the aircraft taxied to the ramp without…
- [Accident 19990414003479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990414003479A.md): Piper PA31 · Monterey, CA · Apr 14, 1999 · N141CM · Destroyed
  > Acft was on a VFR flight over the ocean (approximately 30 miles off shore) when the pilot advised oakland ARTCC that the acft did not have enough fuel to make it to the rpt, the acft subsequently ditched in the ocean, the pilot evacuated and was rescued by…
- [Incident 19980519019569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519019569I.md): Piper PA31 · Rochester, NY · May 19, 1998 · N65TT
  > Smoke from under panel on approach turned off master. Smoke stopped. Used had com. Panel dimmer switch shorted.
- [Accident 19980301002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980301002179A.md): Piper PA31 · Presque Isle, ME · Mar 1, 1998 · N777HM · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Bird air taxi crashed under unknown circ, 2 POB suffered fatal inj, acft was destroyed, Presque Isle, ME. (.4)the pilot was performing a night vor/dme approach during which instrument meteorological conditions prevailed. The airplane was equipped with VOR,…
- [Incident 19940803048509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940803048509I.md): Piper PA31310 · Albany, NY · Aug 3, 1994 · N777HM · Minor damage
  > NR2 cylinder right engine separated en route. Shutdown. Diverted alb. Cause cylinder failure undetermined.
- [Incident 19940425014519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940425014519I.md): Piper PA31310 · Albany, NY · Apr 25, 1994 · N777HM
  > Right engine failure on climb. Returned. Found crankshaft had failed.
- [Accident 19930131001319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930131001319A.md): Piper PA31310 · Columbia, CA · Jan 31, 1993 · N16SC · Substantial damage
  > On final right wing struck a tree. Landed safely. Was too low on approach.
- [Incident 19911012054249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911012054249I.md): Piper PA31 · Portland, ME · Oct 12, 1991 · N777HM · Minor damage
  > Lost spinner from right propeller on takeoff. Landed safely on return to airport.
- [Incident 19910930050669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910930050669I.md): Piper PA31310 · Woodward, OK · Sep 30, 1991 · N68ST · Minor damage
  > Pilot landed short of runway. Left main wheel buckled. Left strut failed. Propeller struck runway.
- [Incident 19910621041869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910621041869I.md): Piper PA31310 · Dallas, TX · Jun 21, 1991 · N68ST
  > Nose gear would not retract after takeoff. Diverted. Gear righted itself on touchdown. Nose steering horn broken.
- [Incident 19900112005519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900112005519I.md): Piper PA31 · Ottawa, KS · Jan 12, 1990 · N20879 · Minor damage
  > Both engines shut down due to surging. Landed in field. No fuel in lines. Main tanks full. Auxiliary tanks empty.
- [Incident 19890120008779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890120008779I.md): Piper PA31310 · Madison, WI · Jan 20, 1989 · N9218Y · Minor damage
  > Engine fire during rollout. Fire extinguished by fire truck. Oil leaking from turbo charger caused fire.
- [Incident 19871013071019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871013071019I.md): Piper PA31310 · Superior, WI · Oct 13, 1987 · N9218Y · Minor damage
  > The aircraft struck two deer on landing roll at night.
- [Incident 19870712065199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870712065199I.md): Piper PA31 · Somonauk, IL · Jul 12, 1987 · N126AC · 2 fatal
  > Single jumper collided with tandem jumper. Suspect tandem jumper was disabled. Both impacted the ground.
- [Incident 19860610082509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860610082509I.md): Piper PA31310 · Kingston, OK · Jun 10, 1986 · N68ST · Minor damage
  > Landing gear collapsed on landing after electrical system failure in flight. Indicates gear not in down locks.
- [Accident 19840928056609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840928056609A.md): Piper PA31 · Paonia, CO · Sep 28, 1984 · N7205L · Destroyed
  > Flying close to ground during survey. Cleared ridge but downdraft and density altitude resulted in stall into trees
- [Incident 19830912063879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830912063879I.md): Piper PA31 · Atlanta, GA · Sep 12, 1983 · N112WB · Minor damage
  > Lost directional control while landing on a wet runway with gusty winds. Damage occurred on regaining the runway.
- [Incident 19830902067699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830902067699I.md): Piper PA31325 · Clearwater, FL · Sep 2, 1983 · N7421L · Minor damage
  > Failed to use landing checklist. Landed gear up.
- [Accident 19821114070389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821114070389A.md): Piper PA31310 · Spencer, VA · Nov 14, 1982 · N3538R · Destroyed · 7 fatal
  > Struck trees on rising terrain after takeoff. Dark night, no ground lights. Was making a left turn at impact.
- [Incident 19820924060169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820924060169I.md): Piper PA31 · Fayetteville, AR · Sep 24, 1982 · N80PT · Minor damage
  > Pilot had a fuel fire on engine. Shut off fuel and secured engine. Found hose fitting to fuel pump cracked.
- [Accident 19810921088439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810921088439A.md): Piper PA31 · Miami, FL · Sep 21, 1981 · N7554L · Substantial damage
  > Both engines quit approaching destination due to fuel exhaustion. Crash landed in everglades swamp.
- [Accident 19810501021089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810501021089A.md): Piper PA31310 · Hammond, TX · May 1, 1981 · N3544J · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Aircraft crashed during storm passage. Witnesses stated black clouds were in area at time of crash
- [Accident 19800910078579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800910078579A.md): Piper PA31 · Culpeper, VA · Sep 10, 1980 · N6702L · Destroyed
  > Aircraft crashed right after takeoff. Investigation revealed right fuel was shut off.
- [Accident 19800725030609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800725030609A.md): Piper PA31 · Morgan Hill, CA · Jul 25, 1980 · N6628L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not check fuel tanks before departure. Ran out of fuel and hit trees while making forced landing.
- [Incident 19800703059319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800703059319I.md): Piper PA31 · Malvern, AR · Jul 3, 1980 · N41AV · Minor damage
  > Nose gear collapsed as pilot applied power to taxi. Had previous difficulty with landing gear.
- [Incident 19800408048089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800408048089I.md): Piper PA31 · Columbus, OH · Apr 8, 1980 · N711VV · Minor damage
  > Aircraft experienced lightning strike in flight.
- [Incident 19800311035699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800311035699I.md): Piper PA31 · New York, NY · Mar 11, 1980 · N6601L
  > Pilot shut down left engine. RPM was oscillating.
- [Incident 19791231035519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791231035519I.md): Piper PA31 · Rapid City, SD · Dec 31, 1979 · N9218Y
  > Engine shut down due to vibration. Found prop blade had separated.
- [Accident 19791125011589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791125011589A.md): Piper PA31 · Jacksonville, FL · Nov 25, 1979 · N20KA · Destroyed
  > Hit tree-tops then ground in clear zone area for rwy 31 on VOR approach. Factor;pilot skill, descent below minimums
- [Incident 19791029053369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791029053369I.md): Piper PA31 · Erlinger, KY · Oct 29, 1979 · N711VV
  > Elevator control binding caused by frayed trim cable pn 41734-05. Frayed at the trim actuator pulley under floor.
- [Accident 19791009043719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791009043719A.md): Piper PA31 · Uniontown, PA · Oct 9, 1979 · N9277Y · Destroyed
  > Indicates pilot received erroneous NDB indication due to facility defect. Hit mountain on outbound. Airplane too low
- [Accident 19790920029039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790920029039A.md): Piper PA31 · Luling, LA · Sep 20, 1979 · N27614 · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > Pilot lost control during climbout in an area of severe thunderstorms..
- [Incident 19790629017689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790629017689I.md): Piper PA31 · Findlay, OH · Jun 29, 1979 · N711VV
  > Engine quit in flight found faulty fuel injector.
- [Accident 19790121001279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790121001279A.md): Piper PA31 · Pinedale, WY · Jan 21, 1979 · N9026Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot lost visual reference on final in fog. Aircraft landed in snow short of runway
- [Accident 19781003044079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781003044079A.md): Piper PA31P · Lexington, KY · Oct 3, 1978 · N338J · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > Both prop blade angles found at 30DEG settings,flaps found extend
- [Accident 19780807041479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780807041479A.md): Piper PA31T1 · East Hampton, NY · Aug 7, 1978 · N9093Y · Destroyed
  > Plt transitioned fm visual reference to instrument reference,enctnd fog after mda.
- [Incident 19780202005489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780202005489I.md): Piper PA31 · North Jackson, OH · Feb 2, 1978 · N7245L · Minor damage
  > Pilot making one engine landing lost directional control. Oil had leaked out of newly installed vacuum pump.
- [Accident 19771103041199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771103041199A.md): Piper PA31 · Manitowoc, WI · Nov 3, 1977 · N9273Y · Destroyed
  > Crashed 1 mile from arpt.
- [Accident 19770819024919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770819024919A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Belle Glade, FL · Aug 19, 1977 · N63747 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft being used to transport contraband. Injury index presumed.
- [Accident 19770720042379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770720042379A.md): Piper PA31 · Cheektowaga, NY · Jul 20, 1977 · N406CA · Destroyed
  > Hypertensive hemorrhage of left basil ganglia.

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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 report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7103103')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31/incidents

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