NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-301T
19 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32R-301T, 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.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103220', '7103221')
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.
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103220', '7103221')
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR24LA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's failure to ensure proper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24FA050Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Attalla, ALThe undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…NTSB ERA22LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Flemingsburg, KYThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point or go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20LA118Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Rensselaer, INThe non-instrument rated pilot’s failure to establish a climb while initiating a missed approach after conducting an instrument approach below weather minimums.NTSB GAA18CA152Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Big Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with an inoperative fuel gauge.NTSB GAA18CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Block Island, RIThe pilot's use of an incorrect airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN17LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301T · Dalhart, TXThe failure of the engine's front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.NTSB WPR16FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Castro Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN15LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301T · Stephenville, TXThe partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees and a power line.NTSB ERA14FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · North Captiva Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft limit during a go-around attempt and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal to the accident were the…NTSB ERA12LA524Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Riverview, FLDamage to the propeller governor gasket during installation by unknown persons, which resulted in a total loss of engine oil in flight and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA11LA457Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NCThe individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11WA088Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-301T · Roma, ItalyOn December 8, 2010, at 1443 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N58SE, registered to Aircraft Guaranty Title Corporation Trustee,collided with a bus depot after departing runway 34 from Roma Urbe Airport (LIRU), Roma, Italy. The airplane had been recently purchased by…NTSB CEN11LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IAThe separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ERA10CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Augusta, GAThe pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR10FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CAThe pilot's continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA09FA526Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FLFatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the…NTSB CEN09FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · North Canton, OHThe pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…NTSB SEA08LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…