# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-31T

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

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

Page 1 of 2 · 51 investigations

- [NTSB ERA20LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA206.md): Piper PA 31T · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N135VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, which placed the airplane in an unusual attitude from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the convective and…
- [NTSB CEN20MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20MA044.md): Piper PA 31T · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Dec 28, 2019 · N42CV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA19LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA026.md): Piper PA31T · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N555PM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control, which resulted in an impact with water, for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
- [NTSB WPR17LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA031.md): Piper PA 31T · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2016 · N909PW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left windshield due to moisture ingression into the windshield laminate, which deteriorated the strength of the windshield.
- [NTSB WPR17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA024.md): Piper PA 31T · Elko, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N779MF · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR16FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA153.md): Piper PA-31T · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N661TC · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire in the floor area near the main bus tie circuit breaker panel that resulted from chafing between an electrical wire and a hydraulic line and/or airplane structure.
- [NTSB WPR14CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA391.md): Piper PA 31T - II · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2014 · N774MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist and reported stress.
- [NTSB ERA13FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA168.md): Piper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N63CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA030.md): Piper PA-31T · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N39EH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to properly latch the cabin door before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA119.md): Piper PA-31T · Forest City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2010 · N250TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach.
- [NTSB CEN10CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA116.md): Piper PA-31T · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2010 · N723JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA173.md): Piper PA-31T · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2009 · N171AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA073.md): Piper PA-31T · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N112ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN07WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA060.md): Piper PA-31T · Rieschweiler, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2007 · N160TR · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN03MA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03MA035.md): Piper PA-31T · Denver, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N360LL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots' inadequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the Cheyenne pilot operating the airplane with a known transponder deficiency.
- [NTSB FTW03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA024.md): Piper PA-31T · Hobbs, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2002 · N3998Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog.
- [NTSB FTW02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA076.md): Piper PA-31T · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2002 · N794CA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC99FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA163.md): Piper PA-31T · Deerfield, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N602RM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control of the airplane due to pilot incapacitation following a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA253.md): Piper PA-31T · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N974DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist.
- [NTSB IAD96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA133.md): Piper PA-31T · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N163SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff/ground run resulting in in-flight collision with a fence. Related factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision making, and the fog.
- [NTSB FTW96FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA230.md): Piper PA-31T · Malvern, AR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N333LM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA352.md): Piper PA-31T · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N53AM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna's inoperative radio.
- [NTSB BFO94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA045.md): Piper PA-31T · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N777JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain alignment with the centerline of the runway, and his failure to execute a missed approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's improper decision to initiate the approach in below-minimum…
- [NTSB NYC94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA028.md): Piper PA-31T · Norwich, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N515WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, and subsequent flight that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight airframe breakup.
- [NTSB LAX93IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93IA029.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Medford, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N131AF · No damage
  > Fatigue failure of the elevator control tube rod end bearing resulting in a loss of elevator control.
- [NTSB LAX92FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA120.md): Piper PA-31T-II · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N60AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in continuing visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, in mountainous terrain obscured by clouds. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, the weather conditions, and…
- [NTSB CHI92FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA084.md): Piper PA-31T · Swanton, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1992 · N6038A · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA131.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N2FJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent deactivation of aircraft brakes by unqualified person.
- [NTSB NYC90FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA199.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Mattapan, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N85HB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left fuel control unit, and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA058.md): Piper PA-31T · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1989 · N82290 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain (runway condition) selected by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, inadequate removal of snow from the runway by airport personnel, uneven snow covered runway, lack of visual perception by the…
- [NTSB SEA88LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA184.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1988 · N234K · Substantial damage
  > Plt had IFR clrnc and was on ILS approach in VMC above thin fog layer at night. Plt had visual contact with runway environment but collided with 10 foot tall ILS middle marker antenna/building 1/2 mile from runway threshold, separating left main lndg gear and…
- [NTSB CHI88IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA074.md): Piper PA-31T · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1988 · N484SC · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The TRACON supervisor failed to comply with the established visual minima criteria and his incorrect issuance of a visual approach to an arriving aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC88FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA041.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Hazelwood, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1988 · N200RS · Destroyed
  > Proper glide path not maintained by p.I.c., decision height not identified by the p.I.c., missed approach not performed by the p.I.c. turning on lights in overcast.
- [NTSB DEN87FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA130.md): Piper PA-31T-620II · Cody, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1987 · N2336X · Destroyed
  > N2336X was on a business flt to Cody, WY. The pilot executed a missed approach on the first attempt of the vor-a approach. A pilot who landed at Cody minutes before the accident said the visibility had decreased to 3/4 of a mi when N2336X made the first…
- [NTSB NYC87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA113.md): Piper PA-31T · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N200FD · Destroyed
  > The crew of the PA-31T cheyenne had made one missed approach and the co-pilot was calling out the altitudes to the pilot. The pilot's reply to the co-pilot was that he was just going to descend to 400 ft. the approach minimums were published for an mda of 660…
- [NTSB CHI87FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA058.md): Piper PA-31T · Merrillville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N74NL · Destroyed
  > The acft was enroute to the chicago midway arpt. While letting down to 16000 ft the pilot reported he was shutting down the right eng. ARTCC cleared the acft to 5000 ft. ten minutes later ARTCC lost radio transponder and mode c contact. 15 minutes later the…
- [NTSB MIA86MA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA057.md): Piper PA-31T · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1986 · N700CM · Destroyed
  > While being vectored for an ILS rwy 7 apch, the plt was told to maint 3000' & advised he was flwg a Boeing 727. The min apch alt bfr intercepting the ILS glide slope (g/s) at the final apch fix/outer marker (om) was 1900'. As the acft was apchg the om, the…
- [NTSB ATL85FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA256.md): Piper PA-31T · Flat Rock, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N600CM · Destroyed
  > Acft hit northwest side of ridge in level attitude,cruise speed,heading southeast. Conditions were dark night and the cloud ceiling was about 40 feet above the ridge. Pilot received wx brief before take off and en route which reported a ceiling of 10,000 feet…
- [NTSB CHI85FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA120.md): Piper PA-31T · Utica, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1985 · N100RN · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted a VOR approach and missed. He advised ATC he was going to attempt the NDB & if he could not see the rwy he would go to metro at detroit or pontiac. On the NDB approach the aircraft struck trees 960 ft below the moa. The aircraft flipped…
- [NTSB MIA83LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA151.md): Piper PT 6A-28 · W. Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N831PC · Destroyed
  > While on an over water flt, both engs lost power & the plt ditched the acft at sea. Before ditching, the plt reported that the acft was out of fuel, the ATC controller contacted a us coast guard helicopter that was on his frequency & requested assistance. The…
- [NTSB DEN82DA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA186.md): Piper PA-31T · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N880CA · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that left rudder and brake did not keep the aircraft on the runway. He believed that the right brake locked or the left reverser did not activate. An examination of the…
- [NTSB CHI82FEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEX01.md): Piper PA-31T · Madison, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1981 · N15SS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA103.md): Piper PA-31T · Richlands, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 29, 1981 · N47CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FVA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVA23.md): Piper PA-31T · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1980 · N26CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQG05.md): Piper PA-31T · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1979 · N444JW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA048.md): Piper PA-31T · Elyria, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 27, 1979 · N82282 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA046.md): Piper PA-31T · Lamar, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1978 · N176CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA039.md): Piper PA-31T · Pellston, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1978 · N82271 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA014.md): Piper PA-31T · Beckley, WV · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1977 · N801HD · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FCD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD09.md): Piper PA-31T · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1977 · N35RT · Substantial damage

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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 ('7103124')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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