# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250 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. Page 4 of 18 · 858 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA171.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N40540 · Substantial damage > the failure of the nose wheel collar assembly as a result of the loss of a bolt. - [NTSB MIA95FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N5832Y · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate for recovery.… - [NTSB CHI95LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA234.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N6092Y · Substantial damage > reason for the occurrence was undetermined. - [NTSB MIA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA098.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N346PB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the globe GC-1B (swift) pilot to see the Piper PA-23 in time to avoid a collision, and the Piper PA-23 pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to avoid the collision. - [NTSB CHI95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA086.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N62711 · Substantial damage > an inadequate windshield deicing system for the inflight icing encountered, airframe icing, and the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate weather forecast and icing conditions. - [NTSB MIA95WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA017.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Mangrove Key, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 2, 1994 · N5860Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL95FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA007.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N999BW · Destroyed > Failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the marmon clamp on the discharge side of the turbocharger. - [NTSB CHI95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N40509 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures by allowing the aircraft to deviate left of the ILS localizer course, by not maintaining the proper ILS glide path, and by continuing descent below the ILS decision height. - [NTSB FTW95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N821AC · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance resulting in an engine fire, and the pilot's improper propeller feathering procedure, causing the propeller not to feather and the airplane's engine out capability to be exceeded. A factor was the unsuitable terrain conditions. - [NTSB MIA94FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FAMS2.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Missing · Accident · 5 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N6844Y · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB CHI94FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA329.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1994 · N13909 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. The pilot's buzzing and his impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol were factors in the accident. - [NTSB SEA94FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA168.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Arco, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N5919Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's diversion of his attention of controlling the airplane which led to his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to assure that the cabin door was closed and locked. - [NTSB MIA94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA161.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N5333Y · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual outlook and a safe altitude while making a low pass over a boat, resulting in an in-flight collision with the boat mast. - [NTSB ATL94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA124.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N63872 · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (remote, wooded, mountainous) for an intentional crash landing. - [NTSB BFO94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA101.md): Piper PA-23-250B · Kent, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5257Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB MIA94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA122.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Margate, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4857P · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to position the fuel selectors to the fullest tank before landing resulting in the total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI94FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA128.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Alliance, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N5399Y · Destroyed > The pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertant entry into a spiral dive. Factors were the pilot's lack of total instrument experience and the weather conditions of blowing snow and turbulence. - [NTSB NYC94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Parrfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N99BR · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply by the improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA94WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tortola, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 1994 · N7AU · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA127.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N303AT · Substantial damage > The cfi's improper remedial action by failing to go-around instead of landing, the cfi's excessive touchdown speed, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. The dual student's initial excessive airspeed and the ditch were factors in this accident. - [NTSB LAX94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA074.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Showlow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N8769B · Substantial damage > the pilot's poorly planned approach, improper emergency procedures, and his failure to feather the propeller. The inoperative fuel selector valve was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB NYC94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA004.md): Piper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N10GL · Destroyed > Inadvertent feathering of both propellers by the student pilot, which resulted in a loss of power, and failure (or inability) of the instructor pilot (CFI) to attain remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the student pilot's habit… - [NTSB CHI93LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA375.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N5309Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB MIA93WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA167.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marsh Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 1993 · N2402Z · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA170.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N5272Y · Substantial damage > Total power loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW93FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA132.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Henryetta, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N4689P · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions and the ensuing spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather, and the pilot's decision to fly into IMC with inadequate flight and navigational equipment installed in the aircraft. - [NTSB ATL93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA072.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N878D · Destroyed > A loss of engine power on one engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA93WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA095.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 1993 · N555AD · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA93FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA084.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1993 · N63888 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance (and/or altitude) from moutainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, clouds, low ceilings, and the high (mountainous) terrain in the area of the accident site. - [NTSB NYC93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA066.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elmwood Park, NJ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N6382Y · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel injector system resulting in a loss of power of the left engine, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed which resulted in a flat spin. A factor which contributed to the accident was the… - [NTSB MIA93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA064.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N5044Y · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his own abilities and the subsequent failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the failure of the pilot to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the unsuitable terrain for… - [NTSB NYC93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA056.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1993 · N40586 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and his inadequate remedial actions, resulting in a collision with a snowbank. Factors related to the accident were the ice covered runway and the snowbank along the runway edges. - [NTSB ATL93FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA041.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1992 · N2603Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from approach lights while conducting a night landing. A factor was a dark night. - [NTSB MIA92WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA192.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Mores Island, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1992 · N102ZZ · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA143.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St. Thomas · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N59LD · Destroyed > In-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water. - [NTSB MIA92WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA140.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 1992 · N40460 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI92IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Valentine, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N143AC · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot in command to extend the landing gear and the inattentive FAA inspector (check airman). Associated factors are the inoperative landing gear warning system, the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot and FAA inspector, and the… - [NTSB MIA92WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA116.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 1992 · N5611Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC92FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hamburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N62774 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and an improperly planned approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with rising terrain during the execution of the missed approach procedure. Factors related to the… - [NTSB FTW92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA110.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N6460Y · Substantial damage > The loss of hydraulic fluid due to a ruptured hydraulic line in the landing gear system. - [NTSB BFO92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA032.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N100LC · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure. - [NTSB NYC92LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA020.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Groton, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N14256 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the approach. A factor was pilot fatigue. - [NTSB NYC92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N14189 · Substantial damage > Improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were improper use of the flight controls and throttles. - [NTSB CHI91LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA299.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N915PM · Substantial damage > Improper remedial action by the pilot-in-command (PIC), and inadequate monitoring by the designated pilot examiner (DPE) during a simulated emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the loss of power in one engine due to an undetermined… - [NTSB BFO91FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA078.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sod, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N5435Y · Destroyed > The improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was fuel starvation resulting in partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX91FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA355.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N4553P · Substantial damage > Overconfidence in the airplane's ability and his personal ability by the instructor pilot (CFI), by intentionally shutting off fuel to an engine during a critical part of flight. The aircraft's lack of single engine performance was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA142.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Manteo, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N54746 · Destroyed > The loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum controllable airspeed, which resulted in the stalling of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA185.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Templeton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N54819 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation induced power loss on first the left engine due to a failed fuel fitting and then the right engine due to a worn fuel fitting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX91FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA310.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N515TW · Destroyed > The pilot's improper refueling and inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel contamination and the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB BFO91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA063.md): Piper PA-23-250 · New Market, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N63817 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision that resulted in VFR flight into IMC. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102308&page=5 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102308')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102308&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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