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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, 2011

8 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-24-250, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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duckdb -csv -c "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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2011
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102404')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB WPR11FA367Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.Aug 3, 2011 · N6297P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA425Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during final approach.Jul 27, 2011 · N7365P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lopez, WAA partial loss of engine power due to a cracked engine case near the rear cylinder.Jul 17, 2011 · N5532P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Westbrook, CTA total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts.Jun 10, 2011 · N8233P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Astoria, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.Jun 5, 2011 · N511FS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions that exceeded the maximum demonstrated capability of the airplane.May 26, 2011 · N7792P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NYThe PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.May 9, 2011 · N5275L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Huntsville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to ensure the main tanks were full, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jan 28, 2011 · N8023P · Substantial damage