# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB ERA26LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA163.md): Piper PA31T · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 1, 2026 · N96MA · Substantial damage
  > On April 1, 2026, about 1635 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-31T1, N96MA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ocean City, New Jersey. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR20LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA128.md): Piper PA31T · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2020 · N926K · Destroyed
  > The degraded airplane performance after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN17FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA266.md): Piper PA31T · Tyler, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N47GW · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and the subsequent pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because post-accident engine examination revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA181.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N119RL · Destroyed
  > A rapid onset of smoke and/or fire inflight for reasons that could not be determined due to the postimpact fire and the condition of the wreckage.
- [NTSB WPR13FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA070.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N93CN · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.
- [NTSB CEN09LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA389.md): Piper PA-31T1 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N701PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a stabilized final approach which resulted in a hard landing and runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA037.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damage
  > The go-around not performed and the improper flare by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB NYC04WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA055.md): Piper PA-31T · Toussus Le Nobl, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 2, 2004 · N480CA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA108.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Wheeling, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N855JL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the inadequate glidepath which resulted in a collision with a utility pole. Contributing factors were the lack of experience in the incident airplane by the left seat pilot, the visual illusion of a…
- [NTSB FTW02FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA036.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Graham, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N6134A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, low ceiling, and reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB FTW00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA150.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB DEN00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA030.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N919RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiating lift off at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight and retracting the landing gear prematurely resulting in a stall mush. A factor was the pilot incorrectly setting the elevator trim.
- [NTSB SEA00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA026.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1999 · N93SH · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout and clearance was not maintained. Diverted attention, dark night conditions and rain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX98FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA260.md): Piper PA-31-T1 · Baker, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N6JM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to comply with a 12,500-foot altitude restriction placed on the aircraft by an FAA approved maintenance facility due to unresolved oxygen system issues. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to divulge his true physical…
- [NTSB SEA98FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA078.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N121BE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA95FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA025.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Brockway, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1994 · N22CN · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA028.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N6192A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue a landing without runway lights, and his delay in initiating a go-around. A related factor was the pilot's over confidence in his ability.
- [NTSB CHI92LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA240.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N701PT · Substantial damage
  > Failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA065.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N222GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to defrost the windshield during the approach.
- [NTSB FTW83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA158.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N879SW · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses reported that the landing gear was lowered at the outer marker on an ILS approach. The pilot stated that he extended full flaps at about 400 feet AGL just as they broke out of the clouds. Almost immediately after landing the pilot retracted the…
- [NTSB LAX81IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81IA123.md): Piper PA-31T · Joshua Tree, CA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1981 · N2594R · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC79FER53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FER53.md): Piper PA-31T · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1979 · N6192A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA033.md): Piper PA-31T · Baltimore, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 23, 1979 · N6123A · Destroyed

## 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 ('7103126')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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