Piper PA-31T1

FAA incident reports · 49

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Accident 20200420001119APiper PA-31T1 · Billings, MTFollowing departure the pilot failed to gain sufficient altitude for normal flight - impacted ground just over 1.4 miles from departure end of runway. Post crash fire consumed 95 percent of aircraft and fatally injured the pilotApr 20, 2020 · N926K · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20190228011139IPiper PA-31T1 · Henderson, NVOn 29 February 2019, at 1432 PST, a 1980 Piper pa 31T1 cheyenne, six seat, low wing, twin engine turboprop, tricycle retractable gear with two people onboard was attempting to land at khnd on rwy 17R. Upon touchdown, it deviated from the runway surface and…Feb 28, 2019 · N20WE · Minor damageAccident 20170713010769APiper PA-31T1 · Tyler, TXOn July 13, 2017, at approximately 0813 local time, a Piper PA-31T1 cheyenne, registration number N47GW, owned and operated by T-210 holdings LLC, impacted the ground in uncontrolled flight during climb out on a business flight; VFR conditions prevailed, and…Jul 13, 2017 · N47GW · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20150412004549APiper PA-31T1 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe aircraft departed from orlando executive airport on an IFR flight plan in VFR conditions direct to kfxe. The aircraft had been cleared to land by the kfxe tower controlers. The pilot of the aircraft declaired over the aircraft radio system that the pilot…Apr 12, 2015 · N119RL · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 20130806017019IPiper PA-31T1 · Fletcher, NCOn August 6, 2013 N819SW operated under 14 CFR part 91 by the owner substained damage to the propellers while attempting to land at (avl) Asheville Regional Airport with the landing gear retracted. Airport tower tried to inform the pilot to go around but…Aug 6, 2013 · N819SW · Minor damageAccident 20121215026719APiper PA-31T1 · Ely, NVWhile at FL240, heading at 320 degrees the aircraft experienced a rapid decent estimated at 10,000 feet per minute descent rate with a subsequent right bank. While descending, the aircraft appeared to break apart losing the outboard section of the left wing,…Dec 15, 2012 · N93CN · Substantial damage · 2 fatalAccident 20090625010389APiper PA31T1 · St Louis, MO(-23) N701PT departed the end of runway 16 during landing at the Creve Coeur Airport and continued to travel for an additional 434 feet beyond the runway end. The aircraft penetrated a barbed wire boundary fence and came to rest 40 feet into a corn field. The…Jun 25, 2009 · N701PT · Substantial damageIncident 20081010855839IPiper PA31T1 · Charleston, SC(-23) Aircraft landed runway 15, rolled out onto runway overrun. (Runway 15 is 90001 long and 200 feet wide). Aircraft exited runway at taxiway golf and taxied to fixed base operator ramp on east side of airport. The pilot reported that he may have hit a…Oct 10, 2008 · N231SW · Minor damageIncident 20080502835369IPiper PA31T · Mena, AR(-23) On 5/2/08 at about 1830 local time pilot states he took delivery of aircraft PA31T, N511PJ from Mena aircraft painting, aircraft was there for painting from 3/10/08 thru 5/2/08 undergoing full exterior paint and interior work. Gpu start for left engine…May 2, 2008 · N511PJ · Minor damageIncident 20070906020229IPiper PA31T1 · Portland, OR(-23) Pilot attempted to land on runway 25, was blinded by sun glare and lost sight of the runway, then touched down between runway and taxiway.Sep 6, 2007 · N93CN · Minor damageIncident 20070831830889IPiper PA31T1 · Madison, WI(-23) On August 31, 2007, at the Madison (msn), WI, airport, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was unable to lower the right main gear. He chose to land gear up.Aug 31, 2007 · N199MA · Minor damageIncident 20070223004259IPiper PA31T1 · Dubuque, IA(-23) The flight crew of N398SP were practicing takeoff and landing procedures during a training flight. After landing on runway 18 the crew used reverse and beta to slow the aircraft to taxi speed. When the brakes were applied to enter the taxiway and exit…Feb 23, 2007 · N398SP · Minor damageAccident 20061213028589APiper PA31T1 · Waterloo, IA(-23) VOR approach to runway 18 at the Waterloo Municipal Airport, Waterloo, Iowa. Pilot reported visual approach 2 to 3 miles from end of runway. Pilot reported he increased power prior to touchdown. This veered him to the right. Aircraft impacted ground.Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damageIncident 20040911020679IPiper PA31T1 · Washington, PA(-23) On September 11, 2004, at 20:08 eastern time while taking off from runway 27 at the Washington County Airport, aircraft N31MB a Piper PA31T struck a deer with the left propeller. The aircraft was in the first 300 feet of the take off roll. The pilot…Sep 11, 2004 · N31MB · Minor damageIncident 20031015036079IPiper PA31T1 · San Juan, Puerto Rico(-23) Pilot did not complete his before landing checklist. He was closely following a SD-3-60. When cleared to land, he forgot that the landing gear was not down. Right propeller struck the ground and a go-around was executed. An uneventful landing followed.Oct 15, 2003 · N707CV · Minor damageIncident 20030417010139IPiper PA31T1 · Chicago/Wheelin, IL(-23) During approach to landing at the palwaukee airport at sunrise, the aircraft was flown at significantly low altitude to cause impact with power lines off the end of runway 6. The wires were cut and the tops of 2 poles broke off allowing the aircraft to…Apr 17, 2003 · N855JL · Minor damageIncident 20030117004219IPiper PA31T1 · Sacramento, CA(-23) On jan. 17, 2003, Mr. Herrington was the PIC of N14PX, a PA-31-T1, when he landed at mhr at approx. 1045. Two passengers were on board,[privacy data omitted] the weather on ATIS was reported 1/8 mile vis. 100 ft. ovc. He stated that at dh, he had the…Jan 17, 2003 · N14PX · Minor damageAccident 20011112034579APiper PA31T1 · Graham, TX(-23) On November 12, 2001, at 2325 central standard time, a Piper PA-31T1, N6134A, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an approach to the Graham municipal airport, Graham, Texas, while on a personal flight from wharton regional airport, wharton,…Nov 12, 2001 · N6134A · No damage · 4 fatalIncident 20010313005959IPiper PA31T1 · Columbus, MS(-23) During landing when the throttles were brought to reverse the left engine went into reverse and the right engine did not. The left main and nose wheel ran off the pavement and the left propellor struck a taxi light. After shudown rag fragments were…Mar 13, 2001 · N896DR · Minor damageAccident 20000521023389APiper PA31T1 · Houston, TX(.4)The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments. (-23)pilot, [privacy data omitted] neglected to properly set the parking brake prior to…May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damageIncident 20000521019769IPiper PA31T1 · Circleville, OH(-23) [privacy data omitted] had been out performing practice approaches at rickenbaker airport where he made three ILS approaches before returning to land at cyo airport. [privacy data omitted] Testified that he made the approach to land at cyo airport,…May 21, 2000 · N2369V · Minor damageAccident 19991216037679APiper PA31T1 · Santa Fe, NM(.19) On December 16, 1999, at 1515 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-31T1, N919RD, impacted terrain during initial climb following takeoff from Santa Fe, new Mexico, after a partial power loss. The private pilot and his two passengers received minor…Dec 16, 1999 · N919RD · Substantial damageAccident 19991129045842APiper PA31T1 · Seattle, WA(-23) Sabreliner N920DY was taxiing to parking after landing. An astra jet requested taxi for takeoff and sabreliner N920DY held its position on the taxiway to allow the astrajet to taxi out of the transient parking area. Piper N93SH had landed and was…Nov 29, 1999 · N93SH · Minor damageAccident 19980808020069APiper PA31T1 · Baker, NVAcft reported a problem with cabin pressure at FL260 and was cleared down to FL150, radio and radar contact was lost shortly thereafter, crashed and destroyed by fire. (-23) Piper PA-31-T1 destroyed after uncontrolled descent into terrain. Pilot and two…Aug 8, 1998 · N6JM · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19980519010149APiper PA31T1 · Great Falls, MTAnnual IFR currency flight for insurance. Began go around stalled crashed and burned right engine power lever off.(.4) the flight was on a practice nondirectional beacon (NDB) approach to Great Falls runway 34 in visual conditions. Abeam the final approach…May 19, 1998 · N121BE · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19970216001649IPiper PA31T1 · Portland, ORNarrative: N93CN was enroute from sunriver, OR to Hillsboro, OR. During final approach while conducting an ILS runway 12 approach, N93CN was cleared to land. N93CN landed on runway 12 with the landing gear in the stowed up position. The pilot attempted to…Feb 16, 1997 · N93CN · Minor damageIncident 19960927034949IPiper PA31T1 · Omaha, NENarrative: on September 27, 1996, approximately 0650 CDT, Piper PA-31-T1, N2552Y, experienced the failure of the left hand cockpit side window at FL 190, 30 miles east of Eppley Airfield, Omaha, NE. The pilot in command squawked transponder code 7500 and…Sep 27, 1996 · N2552Y · Substantial damageIncident 19960505013319IPiper PA31T1 · Helena, MTNarrative: on may 5, 1996, at 1535 local MST, a Piper cheyenne, operated by pilot in command bruce erickson, on a personal flight, reported that at 27,000 feet, the right hand window (co-pilots) blew out. Pilot requested lower altitude and returned to Helena…May 5, 1996 · N121BE · Minor damageIncident 19960422011249IPiper PA31T1 · Wilmington, NCNarrative: while taxiing the aircraft, the pilot became distracted by a departing C141 aircraft and taxied into a parked crash/rescue truck. The right hand wing tip tank went through the rear window of the truck causing minor injuries to the driver.Apr 22, 1996 · N480CA · Minor damageAccident 19941129039789APiper PA31T1 · Brockway, MTAltitude varied FL220. PA31 then spiralled down. Airframe failed. Fire on board. Burned on impact. Origin unknown.Nov 29, 1994 · N22CN · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19930218003059APiper PA31T1 · Pittsfield, MEUnable to activate runway lights. Believed saw runway. Landed in 18 inches of snow adjacent to runway.Feb 18, 1993 · N6192A · Substantial damageIncident 19921120050729IPiper PA31T1 · Grand Island, NELeft engine lost oil pressure in flight. Feathered engine. Precautionary landing. Chip detector plug had broken offNov 20, 1992 · N82TWAccident 19920813031299APiper PA31T1 · Osage Beach, MOHigh sink rate prior runway threshold caused impact short of runway. Wing spar, gear and prop damaged.Aug 13, 1992 · N701PT · Substantial damageIncident 19900828047569IPiper PA31T1 · Farmingdale, NYUnable to retract gear after departure. Returned. Landed with nose gear partially up.Aug 28, 1990 · N49AC · Minor damageIncident 19900713035029IPiper PA31T1 · Birmingham, ALAlmost landed gear up as horn sounded and heard a scraping sound. Made a go around and landed safely on second try.Jul 13, 1990 · N977CP · Minor damageAccident 19900218002319APiper PA31T1 · Atlanta, GAMade hard landing after visual on ILS approach. Blamed fogged windshield. No mention of using windshield defroster.Feb 18, 1990 · N222GW · Substantial damageIncident 19890408018449IPiper PA31350 · Richmond, VAUnable to extend gear. Made a gear up landing on a foamed runway. Frozen bearing caused system to jam.Apr 8, 1989 · N203SB · Minor damageIncident 19880919059569IPiper PA31T1 · Luverne, MNSmoke in cockpit after takeoff due to recirculation fan failure. Returned and landed without incident.Sep 19, 1988 · N2556RIncident 19860205006349IPiper PA31T1 · New Orleans, LAStruck a lone seagull after takeoff. Damage to deice boot with a dent on top side of wing.Feb 5, 1986 · N2379W · Minor damageIncident 19840115002459IPiper PA31T · Broomfield, COLanded on icy part of runway. Left brake locked by ice hit a bare spot. Veered off runway. Deep snow at departure.Jan 15, 1984 · N2480X · Minor damageAccident 19830316067259APiper PA31T1 · Oklahoma City, OKLanding gear retracted on the landing roll. No defects found. Damage indicates inadvertent retraction by pilot.Mar 16, 1983 · N879SW · Substantial damageIncident 19820201002149IPiper PA31T1 · Broomfield, CORan off right side of runway on landing. Found ice packed in right brake. Had taken of on slush covered runway.Feb 1, 1982 · N47TW · Minor damageIncident 19820104001939IPiper PA31T1 · Columbus, OHPilot struck a parked aircraft while taxiing out for takeoff.Jan 4, 1982 · N2552Y · Minor damageIncident 19810830061759IPiper PA31T1 · Joshua Tree, CAAircraft hit power lines during approach. Diverted and landed ok.Aug 30, 1981 · N2594R · Minor damageIncident 19810214011789IPiper PA31T · North Platte, NEDuring rollout pilot turned aircraft 180 deg to taxi back up runway. Due to approaching traffic had to pull on grassFeb 14, 1981 · N200FBIncident 19800125019289IPiper PA31T · Grand Rapids, MIWhile taxiing to runway 26L cabin filled with smoke. Smoke caused by defective heater.Jan 25, 1980 · N2348WAccident 19790712024169APiper PA31T1 · Eveleth, MNPilot said he failed to lower the landing gear.Jul 12, 1979 · N6192A · Substantial damageAccident 19790223020249APiper PA31T · Baltimore, MDHit wires on initial VOR apch. Attempted asr apch at other airport. Hit trees 400 yards from rwy. Wx below minimumsFeb 23, 1979 · N6123A · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19780710043059IPiper PA31T1 · Middletown, PAHard landing during aircraft certification tests.Jul 10, 1978 · N6600A · Minor damage
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