# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-31T1 A list on [Piper PA-31T1](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20200420001119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200420001119A.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Billings, MT · Apr 20, 2020 · N926K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Following 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 pilot - [Incident 20190228011139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190228011139I.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Henderson, NV · Feb 28, 2019 · N20WE · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20170713010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170713010769A.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Tyler, TX · Jul 13, 2017 · N47GW · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 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… - [Accident 20150412004549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150412004549A.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Apr 12, 2015 · N119RL · Destroyed · 4 fatal > The 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… - [Incident 20130806017019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130806017019I.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Fletcher, NC · Aug 6, 2013 · N819SW · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20121215026719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121215026719A.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Ely, NV · Dec 15, 2012 · N93CN · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > While 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,… - [Accident 20090625010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090625010389A.md): Piper PA31T1 · St Louis, MO · Jun 25, 2009 · N701PT · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 20081010855839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081010855839I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Charleston, SC · Oct 10, 2008 · N231SW · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20080502835369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080502835369I.md): Piper PA31T · Mena, AR · May 2, 2008 · N511PJ · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20070906020229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070906020229I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Portland, OR · Sep 6, 2007 · N93CN · Minor damage > (-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. - [Incident 20070831830889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831830889I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Madison, WI · Aug 31, 2007 · N199MA · Minor damage > (-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. - [Incident 20070223004259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070223004259I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Dubuque, IA · Feb 23, 2007 · N398SP · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20061213028589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061213028589A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Waterloo, IA · Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Incident 20040911020679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040911020679I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Washington, PA · Sep 11, 2004 · N31MB · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20031015036079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031015036079I.md): Piper PA31T1 · San Juan, Puerto Rico · Oct 15, 2003 · N707CV · Minor damage > (-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. - [Incident 20030417010139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030417010139I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Chicago/Wheelin, IL · Apr 17, 2003 · N855JL · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20030117004219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030117004219I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Sacramento, CA · Jan 17, 2003 · N14PX · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20011112034579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011112034579A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Graham, TX · Nov 12, 2001 · N6134A · No damage · 4 fatal > (-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,… - [Incident 20010313005959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010313005959I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Columbus, MS · Mar 13, 2001 · N896DR · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20000521023389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000521023389A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Houston, TX · May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Incident 20000521019769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000521019769I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Circleville, OH · May 21, 2000 · N2369V · Minor damage > (-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,… - [Accident 19991216037679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991216037679A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Santa Fe, NM · Dec 16, 1999 · N919RD · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Accident 19991129045842A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991129045842A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Seattle, WA · Nov 29, 1999 · N93SH · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 19980808020069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980808020069A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Baker, NV · Aug 8, 1998 · N6JM · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Acft 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… - [Accident 19980519010149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519010149A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Great Falls, MT · May 19, 1998 · N121BE · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Annual 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… - [Incident 19970216001649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970216001649I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Portland, OR · Feb 16, 1997 · N93CN · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19960927034949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960927034949I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Omaha, NE · Sep 27, 1996 · N2552Y · Substantial damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19960505013319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960505013319I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Helena, MT · May 5, 1996 · N121BE · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19960422011249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960422011249I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Wilmington, NC · Apr 22, 1996 · N480CA · Minor damage > Narrative: 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. - [Accident 19941129039789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941129039789A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Brockway, MT · Nov 29, 1994 · N22CN · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Altitude varied FL220. PA31 then spiralled down. Airframe failed. Fire on board. Burned on impact. Origin unknown. - [Accident 19930218003059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930218003059A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Pittsfield, ME · Feb 18, 1993 · N6192A · Substantial damage > Unable to activate runway lights. Believed saw runway. Landed in 18 inches of snow adjacent to runway. - [Incident 19921120050729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921120050729I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Grand Island, NE · Nov 20, 1992 · N82TW > Left engine lost oil pressure in flight. Feathered engine. Precautionary landing. Chip detector plug had broken off - [Accident 19920813031299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920813031299A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Osage Beach, MO · Aug 13, 1992 · N701PT · Substantial damage > High sink rate prior runway threshold caused impact short of runway. Wing spar, gear and prop damaged. - [Incident 19900828047569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828047569I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Farmingdale, NY · Aug 28, 1990 · N49AC · Minor damage > Unable to retract gear after departure. Returned. Landed with nose gear partially up. - [Incident 19900713035029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900713035029I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Birmingham, AL · Jul 13, 1990 · N977CP · Minor damage > Almost landed gear up as horn sounded and heard a scraping sound. Made a go around and landed safely on second try. - [Accident 19900218002319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900218002319A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Atlanta, GA · Feb 18, 1990 · N222GW · Substantial damage > Made hard landing after visual on ILS approach. Blamed fogged windshield. No mention of using windshield defroster. - [Incident 19890408018449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890408018449I.md): Piper PA31350 · Richmond, VA · Apr 8, 1989 · N203SB · Minor damage > Unable to extend gear. Made a gear up landing on a foamed runway. Frozen bearing caused system to jam. - [Incident 19880919059569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880919059569I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Luverne, MN · Sep 19, 1988 · N2556R > Smoke in cockpit after takeoff due to recirculation fan failure. Returned and landed without incident. - [Incident 19860205006349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860205006349I.md): Piper PA31T1 · New Orleans, LA · Feb 5, 1986 · N2379W · Minor damage > Struck a lone seagull after takeoff. Damage to deice boot with a dent on top side of wing. - [Incident 19840115002459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840115002459I.md): Piper PA31T · Broomfield, CO · Jan 15, 1984 · N2480X · Minor damage > Landed on icy part of runway. Left brake locked by ice hit a bare spot. Veered off runway. Deep snow at departure. - [Accident 19830316067259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830316067259A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Oklahoma City, OK · Mar 16, 1983 · N879SW · Substantial damage > Landing gear retracted on the landing roll. No defects found. Damage indicates inadvertent retraction by pilot. - [Incident 19820201002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820201002149I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Broomfield, CO · Feb 1, 1982 · N47TW · Minor damage > Ran off right side of runway on landing. Found ice packed in right brake. Had taken of on slush covered runway. - [Incident 19820104001939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820104001939I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Columbus, OH · Jan 4, 1982 · N2552Y · Minor damage > Pilot struck a parked aircraft while taxiing out for takeoff. - [Incident 19810830061759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810830061759I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Joshua Tree, CA · Aug 30, 1981 · N2594R · Minor damage > Aircraft hit power lines during approach. Diverted and landed ok. - [Incident 19810214011789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810214011789I.md): Piper PA31T · North Platte, NE · Feb 14, 1981 · N200FB > During rollout pilot turned aircraft 180 deg to taxi back up runway. Due to approaching traffic had to pull on grass - [Incident 19800125019289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800125019289I.md): Piper PA31T · Grand Rapids, MI · Jan 25, 1980 · N2348W > While taxiing to runway 26L cabin filled with smoke. Smoke caused by defective heater. - [Accident 19790712024169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790712024169A.md): Piper PA31T1 · Eveleth, MN · Jul 12, 1979 · N6192A · Substantial damage > Pilot said he failed to lower the landing gear. - [Accident 19790223020249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790223020249A.md): Piper PA31T · Baltimore, MD · Feb 23, 1979 · N6123A · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Hit wires on initial VOR apch. Attempted asr apch at other airport. Hit trees 400 yards from rwy. Wx below minimums - [Incident 19780710043059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780710043059I.md): Piper PA31T1 · Middletown, PA · Jul 10, 1978 · N6600A · Minor damage > Hard landing during aircraft certification tests. ## 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 ('7103126') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31t1/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.