# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23, CA

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 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 LAX95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA045.md): Piper PA-23 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N2027P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
- [NTSB LAX92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA200.md): Piper PA23-150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N2310B · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB LAX90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA087.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N2118P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to raise the gear and flaps during a go-around resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a PA-23.
- [NTSB LAX85LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA231.md): Piper PA-23 · Clovis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1985 · N1461P · Substantial damage
  > On initial climb, at 400 ft AGL, the acft's rt engine lost fuel pressure. Then all right engie power was lost. The lt eng continued to operate normally. The plt failed to feather the rt prop & allowed the acft to slow to the point where a mvc roll commenced.…
- [NTSB LAX83LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA432.md): Piper PA23-150 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N2180P · Substantial damage
  > The student & instructor (CFI) were practicing touch & go landings. During takeoff from the 4th touch & go, the left eng lost power while climbing thru about 200 ft AGL. The CFI took control of the acft. At about the same time, the student saw oil coming from…
- [NTSB LAX82FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA010.md): Piper PA-23 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1981 · N1099P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79DVA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVA21.md): Piper PA-23 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1978 · N1437P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD14.md): Piper PA-28R · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1978 · N1302P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVD08.md): Piper PA-23 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1977 · N1302P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVG64.md): Piper PA-23 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1976 · N1092P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP027.md): Piper PA-23 · Orinda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1975 · N1225P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76FUA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA02.md): Piper PA-23 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1975 · N1052P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVA58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVA58.md): Piper PA-23 · Stratford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1974 · N1074P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DVA81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DVA81.md): Piper PA-23 · Mcfarland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1972 · N1282P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72AP030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP030.md): Piper PA-23 · Redding, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 23, 1972 · N1149P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70DVM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVM16.md): Piper PA-23 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1970 · N3197P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUD03.md): Piper PA-23 · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1970 · N1055P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70F0205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0205.md): Piper PA-23 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1969 · N2101P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0200.md): Piper PA-23 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1969 · N1038P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0179.md): Piper PA-23 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1969 · N1140P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0048.md): Piper PA-23 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1969 · N1405P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0186.md): Piper PA-23 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1968 · N1152P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0152.md): Piper PA-23 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1967 · N1250P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0019.md): Piper PA-23 · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1967 · N2228P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68D0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0009.md): Piper PA-23 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1967 · N1371P · No damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0369.md): Piper PA-23 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1967 · N3211P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0343.md): Piper PA-23 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1967 · N2176P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67A0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0062.md): Piper PA-23 · Oakland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1967 · N2043P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67D0259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0259.md): Piper PA-23 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1967 · N2043P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0113.md): Piper PA-23 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1966 · N4631P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0146.md): Piper PA-23 · S Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1966 · N2164P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0041.md): Piper PA-23 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1966 · N2291P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0014.md): Piper PA-23 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1966 · N1438P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0034.md): Piper PA-23 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 30, 1965 · N3025P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66D0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0108.md): Piper PA-23 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1965 · N2214P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0221.md): Piper PA-23 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1965 · N1133P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1340.md): Piper PA23 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1965 · N2139P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2356.md): Piper PA23 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1964 · N3068P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1363.md): Piper PA23 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1964 · N1317P · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0736](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0736.md): Piper PA23 · Idria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 28, 1964 · N3186P · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0228.md): Piper PA23 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1964 · N1166P · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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?model=7102302&state=CA

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