# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA19WA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA391.md): Piper PA23 · Mulakot, Iceland · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2019 · N3294P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN19LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA051.md): Piper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N2146P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see a visible horizon due to the dark night lighting conditions and limited…
- [NTSB ERA15FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA109.md): Piper PA-23 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2015 · N465JA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation; the loss of control likely occurred during a simulated loss of power in the right engine during an instructional flight.
- [NTSB CEN11FA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA557.md): Piper PA-23 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N2286P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN10FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA322.md): Piper PA-23 · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N7SE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA260.md): Piper PA-23 · Highlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · N1180P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to comply with FAA directives regarding issuance of precipitation location and…
- [NTSB LAX06FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA289.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2006 · N3082P · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI00FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA214.md): Piper PA-23 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N1069P · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control in his turn back in the direction of the airport and the pilot not performing an emergency landing straight ahead. Factors were the water and debris contamination found in the fuel screens and carburetor bowl and the…
- [NTSB NYC96FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA126.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Cortland, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N2189P · Destroyed
  > the pilot failure to maintain directional control of the airplane which resulted in the airplane striking trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, dark night conditions, fog, and the pilot's self induced pressure to reach the…
- [NTSB DCA87MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA010.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N2185P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > At aprx 0612 EST, an eastern airline capt (owner of Piper PA-23, N2185P) departed a rwy near his home in VFR conds to commute to work at Tampa, FL. Shortly after takeoff, he contacted a fss & updated the wx info he had obtained on the previous evening. At…
- [NTSB CHI86FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA137.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Warren, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N1373P · Destroyed
  > The acft developed a small oil leak during a x-country flt. The plt reduced power to idle to conserve oil even though the oil pressure was still in the normal range. During the descent the acfts airspeed was not maintained and the acft contacted the ground in…
- [NTSB ATL86FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA092.md): Piper PA-23 · Toledo, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1986 · N3124P · No damage
  > N3124P crashed while attempting an ILS approach to rwy 07 at express airport in Toledo, OH. The pilot had attempted an approach at metcalf airport but missed the approach because of the weather. The aircraft crashed about 1 mile short of the airport in a…
- [NTSB MIA85FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA097.md): Piper PA-23 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1985 · N3163P · Destroyed
  > The acft departed the airport for a short flight to drop off one passenger. Shortly after takeoff witnesses stated that the acft started a shallow turn to the left in a nose high attitude. The acft continued to lose speed and rolled rapidly to the left at…
- [NTSB FTW84FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA074.md): Piper PA-23 · Comfort, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N215EC · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the acft barely cleared trees at the end of the arpt & that smoke was seen trailing from the righteng. The acft entered a right turn, stalled & impacted a ridge in a steep, near vertically banked dive. Teardowns of both engs & both props…
- [NTSB CHI82FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA048.md): Piper PA-23 · Corydon, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1982 · N1108P · Destroyed
  > Prior to this flight, the aircraft had not been flown for an extended period. On the day of the accident, it had been sold. The aircraft did not have a current annual inspection and had several maintenance discrepancies. These included problems that prevented…
- [NTSB LAX82FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA010.md): Piper PA-23 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1981 · N1099P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA099.md): Piper PA-23 · St.Thomas, VI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1981 · N1349P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA035.md): Piper PA-23 · Lowell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1981 · N2023P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FA020.md): Piper PA-23 · New Bern, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1980 · N1376P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA031.md): Piper PA-23 · Ft Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 8, 1980 · N2021P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA014.md): Piper PA-23 · Grand Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1979 · N2013P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DA023.md): Piper PA-23 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1979 · N1435P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC8OFA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC8OFA001.md): Piper PA-23 · Ashford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 30, 1979 · N1267P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA082.md): Piper PA-23 · Linville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1979 · N9046J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA017.md): Piper PA-23 · North Royalton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1976 · N2264P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA004.md): Piper PA-23 · College Sta, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1976 · N1434P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF112.md): Piper PA-23 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1976 · N1459P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76AD042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD042.md): Piper PA-23 · Lusk, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 20, 1976 · N3080P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN052.md): Piper PA-23 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1975 · N2191P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP027.md): Piper PA-23 · Orinda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1975 · N1225P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF052.md): Piper PA-23 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1975 · N4321P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN079.md): Piper PA-23 · Stratford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 10, 1975 · N4322Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75AK031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK031.md): Piper PA-23 · Perryville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 18, 1974 · N2223R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF035.md): Piper PA-23 · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 17, 1974 · N1395P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75AI015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI015.md): Piper PA-23 · Pinnacle, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1974 · N2193P · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74AA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA078.md): Piper PA-23 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N117ME · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74AI028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI028.md): Piper PA-23 · Heaton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1973 · N1391P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF038.md): Piper PA-23 · Navasota, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1973 · N2067P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF022.md): Piper PA-23 · Liberty, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 12, 1973 · N3188P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC009.md): Piper PA-23 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1973 · N1483P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74AI005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI005.md): Piper PA-23 · Deep Run, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 17, 1973 · N3117P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS038.md): Piper PA-23 · Brookings, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 10, 1972 · N91Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72AP030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP030.md): Piper PA-23 · Redding, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 23, 1972 · N1149P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK043.md): Piper PA-23 · Chambers, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1972 · N4897P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72AM066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM066.md): Piper PA-23 · Ocoee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 8, 1972 · N2220P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS020.md): Piper PA-23 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 17, 1971 · N1156P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72AM012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM012.md): Piper PA-23 · Hillsboro, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 15, 1971 · N1358P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN002.md): Piper PA-23 · Utica, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1971 · N3373P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71FEM93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FEM93.md): Piper PA-23 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1971 · N3007P · No damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF069.md): Piper PA-23 · Norman, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 7, 1971 · N2047P · Destroyed

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## 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_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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102302'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7102302

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