# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-31T 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 ERA20LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA206.md): Piper PA 31T · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N135VE · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, which placed the airplane in an unusual attitude from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the convective and… - [NTSB CEN20MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20MA044.md): Piper PA 31T · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Dec 28, 2019 · N42CV · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA19LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA026.md): Piper PA31T · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N555PM · Destroyed > An in-flight loss of control, which resulted in an impact with water, for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. - [NTSB WPR17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA024.md): Piper PA 31T · Elko, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N779MF · Destroyed > A loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane. - [NTSB WPR16FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA153.md): Piper PA-31T · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N661TC · Destroyed > An inflight fire in the floor area near the main bus tie circuit breaker panel that resulted from chafing between an electrical wire and a hydraulic line and/or airplane structure. - [NTSB ERA13FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA168.md): Piper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N63CA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN10FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA119.md): Piper PA-31T · Forest City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2010 · N250TT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. - [NTSB DEN07WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA060.md): Piper PA-31T · Rieschweiler, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2007 · N160TR · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN03MA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03MA035.md): Piper PA-31T · Denver, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N360LL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Both pilots' inadequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the Cheyenne pilot operating the airplane with a known transponder deficiency. - [NTSB FTW03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA024.md): Piper PA-31T · Hobbs, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2002 · N3998Y · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog. - [NTSB NYC99FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA163.md): Piper PA-31T · Deerfield, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N602RM · Destroyed > Loss of control of the airplane due to pilot incapacitation following a heart attack. - [NTSB FTW96FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA230.md): Piper PA-31T · Malvern, AR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N333LM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after takeoff. - [NTSB NYC94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA028.md): Piper PA-31T · Norwich, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N515WB · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, and subsequent flight that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight airframe breakup. - [NTSB LAX92FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA120.md): Piper PA-31T-II · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N60AW · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement in continuing visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, in mountainous terrain obscured by clouds. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, the weather conditions, and… - [NTSB CHI92FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA084.md): Piper PA-31T · Swanton, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1992 · N6038A · Destroyed > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC90FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA199.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Mattapan, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N85HB · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left fuel control unit, and the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB MKC88FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA041.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Hazelwood, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1988 · N200RS · Destroyed > Proper glide path not maintained by p.I.c., decision height not identified by the p.I.c., missed approach not performed by the p.I.c. turning on lights in overcast. - [NTSB DEN87FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA130.md): Piper PA-31T-620II · Cody, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1987 · N2336X · Destroyed > N2336X was on a business flt to Cody, WY. The pilot executed a missed approach on the first attempt of the vor-a approach. A pilot who landed at Cody minutes before the accident said the visibility had decreased to 3/4 of a mi when N2336X made the first… - [NTSB CHI87FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA058.md): Piper PA-31T · Merrillville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N74NL · Destroyed > The acft was enroute to the chicago midway arpt. While letting down to 16000 ft the pilot reported he was shutting down the right eng. ARTCC cleared the acft to 5000 ft. ten minutes later ARTCC lost radio transponder and mode c contact. 15 minutes later the… - [NTSB MIA86MA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA057.md): Piper PA-31T · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1986 · N700CM · Destroyed > While being vectored for an ILS rwy 7 apch, the plt was told to maint 3000' & advised he was flwg a Boeing 727. The min apch alt bfr intercepting the ILS glide slope (g/s) at the final apch fix/outer marker (om) was 1900'. As the acft was apchg the om, the… - [NTSB ATL85FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA256.md): Piper PA-31T · Flat Rock, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N600CM · Destroyed > Acft hit northwest side of ridge in level attitude,cruise speed,heading southeast. Conditions were dark night and the cloud ceiling was about 40 feet above the ridge. Pilot received wx brief before take off and en route which reported a ceiling of 10,000 feet… - [NTSB CHI85FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA120.md): Piper PA-31T · Utica, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1985 · N100RN · Destroyed > The pilot attempted a VOR approach and missed. He advised ATC he was going to attempt the NDB & if he could not see the rwy he would go to metro at detroit or pontiac. On the NDB approach the aircraft struck trees 960 ft below the moa. The aircraft flipped… - [NTSB ATL81FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA103.md): Piper PA-31T · Richlands, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 29, 1981 · N47CC · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA048.md): Piper PA-31T · Elyria, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 27, 1979 · N82282 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN78FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA046.md): Piper PA-31T · Lamar, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1978 · N176CC · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI78FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA039.md): Piper PA-31T · Pellston, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1978 · N82271 · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD78FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA014.md): Piper PA-31T · Beckley, WV · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1977 · N801HD · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA77AA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA77AA012.md): Piper PA-31T · Bressler, PA · Accident · 8 fatal · Closed · Feb 24, 1977 · N631PT · 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 ('7103124')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7103124 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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