# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-180

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA24FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA102.md): Piper PA-24 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 31, 2024 · N5520P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning/management.
- [NTSB ANC19FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA033.md): Piper PA 24-180 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 11, 2019 · N5840P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA145.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Brewster, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2012 · N7648P · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB DEN06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA109.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Mosca, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N5416P · Destroyed
  > a non-mechanical partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the pilot inadvertently flying…
- [NTSB CHI04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA157.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6698P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to takeoff. Additional causes were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during his attempt to…
- [NTSB ATL00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA021.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2000 · N5703P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA029.md): Piper PA-24-180 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N7283P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the resulting spatial disorientation, the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, the in-flight wing…
- [NTSB LAX94FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA193.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Nogales, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N6331P · Destroyed
  > a failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI93FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA054.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N6185P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's design stress limits.
- [NTSB FTW91FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA055.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Pasadena, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N888G · Destroyed
  > Power loss due to fuel exhaustion resultant from the pilot's failure to refuel at an alternate destination and the inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night and weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA086.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1991 · N7194P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed go-around attempt and improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was a degradation of engine power due to fuel contamination from sand and rust.
- [NTSB NYC86FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA096.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Somers, CT · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N6599P · Destroyed
  > The acft, on a night flt, was seen flying about 1 mi west of ellington arpt. A witness saw the acft flying north and just above the 800 ft high terrain. The acft was in a gradual descent and it appeared that it would not clear terrain ahead. Afterwards the…
- [NTSB MIA82FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA044.md): Cessna 182B · W. Of Homestead, FL · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1982 · N2280G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Cessna N2280G and Piper N7361P collided in midair in a remote area of the everglades national park, Florida.
- [NTSB MIA81FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA047.md): Piper PA-24 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 19, 1981 · N7078P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA086.md): Piper PA-24 · Ngrapevine, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 20, 1980 · N6674P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FAMS1.md): Piper PA-24 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1979 · N6171P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA047.md): Piper PA-24 · White Pass, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1979 · N6171P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA118.md): Piper PA-24 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1979 · N5762P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA049.md): Piper PA-24 · Welch, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1979 · N8179P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA014.md): Piper PA-24 · Amarilld, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 19, 1978 · N7856P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA011.md): Piper PA-24 · Bowie, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1978 · N6147P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA006.md): Piper PA-24 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1978 · N5696P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA050.md): Piper PA-24 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1978 · N6576P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA077.md): Piper PA-24 · Deerfield, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1978 · N5991P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA023.md): Piper PA-24 · Pojoaque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 10, 1978 · N6000D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC072.md): Piper PA-24 · Cincinnati, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 23, 1975 · N7514P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP061.md): Piper PA-24 · S Lk Tahoe, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1974 · N6330P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM014.md): Piper PA-24 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1973 · N6993P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74AD006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74AD006.md): Piper PA-24 · Weed, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1973 · N5879P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD73AI011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73AI011.md): Piper PA-24 · Orange, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 13, 1973 · N6273P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN140.md): Piper PA-24 · Floyd, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 9, 1973 · N7809P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS036.md): Piper PA-24 · Malad City, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Dec 17, 1972 · N5774P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73AD023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD023.md): Piper PA-24 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 19, 1972 · N6944P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK039.md): Piper PA-24 · Fremont, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 12, 1972 · N5095P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN155.md): Piper PA-24 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1972 · N6340P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72AN090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN090.md): Piper PA-24 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 21, 1972 · N5986P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP047.md): Piper PA-24 · Nice, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1971 · N6773P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM083.md): Piper PA-24 · Americus, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 15, 1971 · N6567P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0061.md): Piper PA-24 · New Foundland, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1968 · N5668P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69F0189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0189.md): Piper PA-24 · Littleton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 14, 1968 · N7915P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68A0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0059.md): Piper PA-24 · Black Oak, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 9, 1967 · N7657P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0030.md): Piper PA-24 · Avalon Sci, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1967 · N5638P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0005.md): Piper PA-24 · Tomah, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1967 · N7650P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0076.md): Piper PA-24 · Seneca, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1967 · N8177P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA66A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0042.md): Piper PA-24 · Osburn, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 2, 1966 · N6351P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66A0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0073.md): Piper PA-24 · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 29, 1965 · N6077P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN66A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0035.md): Piper PA-24 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1965 · N5542P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0031.md): Piper PA-24 · Clintwood, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1965 · N6930P · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X1059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1059.md): Piper PA-24 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1964 · N5875P · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0337.md): Piper PA24 · Hoodsport, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 23, 1964 · N8034P · 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_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 ('7102403'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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