# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-160

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 CEN15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA088.md): Piper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N222CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB ERA14FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA049.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Graniteville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N4016P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted a loss of power in the left engine due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed following the loss of engine power, which…
- [NTSB CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA04FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA133.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2004 · N4439P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.
- [NTSB MIA04FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA047.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N4293P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft by his use of an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and a loss of control following a loss of power in one engine. The reason for the loss of the engine power was…
- [NTSB LAX02FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA191.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N4302P · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…
- [NTSB FTW01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA007.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N3390P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.
- [NTSB MIA00FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA163.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N3492P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor in the accident is the…
- [NTSB FTW98FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA229.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N4410P · Destroyed
  > The designated pilot examiner's decision to execute a single engine go-around which exceeded the airplane's engine out climb capability in the gear down configuration. Factors were the arcing of an electrical wire that grounded the engine starter and the high…
- [NTSB NYC98FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA073.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N3374P · Destroyed
  > in-flight separation of the empennage for undetermined reasons. "This case was modified August 2, 2006."
- [NTSB FTW95FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA226.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Palestine, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N4187P · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during a go-around, due to failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that the minimum control speed (VMC) was maintained. Factors relating to the accident were: shutdown of the left engine, which would have prevented normal…
- [NTSB LAX92FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA374.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Concord, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4305Y · Destroyed
  > The following Probable Cause was modified on April18, 2007, as a result of new information provided to the NTSB. The improper installation of the 1.75 inch od plug in the crankshaft by unknown maintenance personnel which resulted in an inadvertent feathering…
- [NTSB SEA89FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA040.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N4391P · Destroyed
  > Loss of power on the left engine due to a foreign object which obstructed the fuel flow, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above VMC during his attempted return to the airfield. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent flight time by the…
- [NTSB MIA88FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA239.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N3464P · Destroyed
  > The CFI radioed that he would be conducting a simulated engine-out aprch. 2 plt witnesses, 1 of whom was a CFI, stated that acft was seen on final aprch at about 200 ft with the left prop feathered & the gear & flaps down. They stated that although the acft…
- [NTSB NYC87FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA241.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1987 · N4003P · Destroyed
  > The pilot was conducting a demonstration flight in an overweight aircraft in conditions of low ceilings and fog. After a touch and go landing the aircraft stalled during the takeoff then collided with the ground. Exam of the wreckage did not disclose any…
- [NTSB NYC82FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA014.md): Piper PA-23 · Owego, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1981 · N22P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA061.md): Piper PA-23 · So.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Mar 3, 1980 · N4180P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FA016.md): Piper PA-23 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 14, 1979 · N3242P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA046.md): Piper PA-23 · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 4, 1979 · N3362P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA014.md): Piper PA-23 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1978 · N3485P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA064.md): Piper PA-23 · Leakey, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1978 · N4195P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA045.md): Piper PA-23 · Belleville, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1978 · N3284P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA032.md): Piper PA-23 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 17, 1978 · N799Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA056.md): Piper PA-23 · Freesoil, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1977 · N4338P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA038.md): Piper PA-23 · Weathersfield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 13, 1977 · N4483P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA047.md): Piper PA-23 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 26, 1977 · N3361P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA022.md): Piper PA-23 · Danvers, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1976 · N66HR · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA016.md): Piper PA-23 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1976 · N4240P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA014.md): Piper PA-23 · Lexington, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1976 · N4423P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS072.md): Piper PA-23 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1976 · N4306P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP044.md): Piper PA-23 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1975 · N246Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN089.md): Piper PA-23 · Fulton, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 8, 1975 · N4340P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM102.md): Piper PA-23 · Merritt Is, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1974 · N4168P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74AI006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI006.md): Piper PA-23 · Ona, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 21, 1973 · N3249P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74RM002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74RM002.md): Piper PA-23 · Nassau, Burkina Faso · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1973 · N43BB · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC003.md): Piper PA-23 · Knox, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 7, 1972 · N4241P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC061.md): Piper PA-23 · St.Charles, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 21, 1972 · N4029P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN076.md): Piper PA-23 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1971 · N4063P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN060.md): Piper PA-23 · Berlin, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 29, 1971 · N3308P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN044.md): Piper PA-23 · Lyme Center, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1971 · N3435P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN007.md): Piper PA-23 · Lanesville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 16, 1971 · N3401P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71AF050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF050.md): Piper PA-23 · Athens, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 19, 1971 · N4971C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM022.md): Piper PA-23 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1970 · N4417P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70AL053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL053.md): Piper PA-23 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 5, 1970 · N3496P · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK70X0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK70X0104.md): Piper PA-23 · Inagua, Burkina Faso · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1969 · N4408P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0003.md): Piper PA-23 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1969 · N4453P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70A0008.md): Piper PA-23 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1969 · N4310Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0111.md): Piper PA-23 · Waterford, CT · Accident · 9 fatal · Closed · Jun 14, 1969 · N4101P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0054.md): Piper PA-23 · Costa Mesa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 16, 1969 · N4308P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0027.md): Piper PA-23 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1968 · N4401P · 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 ('7102304'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7102304

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