# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL03FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA041.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Florence, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2003 · N5587P · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. A factors was dark night and clouds.
- [NTSB LAX03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA051.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N6268P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB ATL02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA169.md): Piper PA24-250 · Morton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N5724P · Substantial damage
  > Contamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position.
- [NTSB MIA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA159.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N120S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA078.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N5227P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N5360P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an…
- [NTSB LAX02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA141.md): Piper PA24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N7401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA095.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N7604P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and improper fuel consumption calculation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA049.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N8263P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N328EJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm of the carburetor. The mixture cable separation was due to maintenance personnel's failure to secure the mixture control cable away from the nose landing…
- [NTSB LAX02FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA038.md): Piper PA-24-250 · El Dorado, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2001 · N6946P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA036.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N7213P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures.
- [NTSB MIA02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA025.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Evans, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N6688P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and failure switch to the other fuel tank which had fuel available prior to the engine ceasing to operate, which resulted in fuel starvation and damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N8183P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempted operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the engine ignition system resulting in failure of the engine due to ignition system failure and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA148.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N699WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation in gusting wind conditions during the landing flare. A tree was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA129.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fragaria, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N7994P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate directional control. Contributing factors were the embankment and the deer.
- [NTSB FTW01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N6474P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the landing gear was down and locked, which resulted in a wheels up landing and subsequent ground fire.
- [NTSB CHI01FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA146.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N7331P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing and inadequate preflight inspection performed by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel system contamination that resulted in the loss of engine power, the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA148.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N6240P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB DEN01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA083.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N7736P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Factors include the gusty wind and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA039.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Paris, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N5841P · Substantial damage
  > pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA097.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2001 · N8286P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of non-airframe and powerplant mechanic/certificated owners to properly install a new mixture cable that became entangled in the nose landing gear during its extension for landing, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA058.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pittsview, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N5887P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to conduct proper preflight planning, resulting in loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to an open field.
- [NTSB DEN01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA021.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Antimony, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N8245P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into IMC, lack of instrument certification, spatial disorientation, low ceiling, and snow.
- [NTSB CHI01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA012.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N6107P · Destroyed
  > the inadequate soft field takeoff procedure by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the high grass on the runway, the pilots disregard for the runway conditions, his lack of total experience in the aircraft, the trees, and the pilots…
- [NTSB SEA01WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA005.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Kelowna, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2000 · N6917P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC00FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA245.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N6411P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB IAD00FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA067.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N5271P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal, was his abrupt maneuver during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA218.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N980AC · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the pilot rated student by the CFI for her failure to note that the fuel selector was positioned to an empty fuel tank. Also, failure of the CFI to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown resulting in a hard landing.…
- [NTSB FTW00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA081.md): Piper PA-24-250 · College Station, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2000 · N7878P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA035.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N5933P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing and a road sign were factors.
- [NTSB FTW00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA018.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1999 · N6774P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and verify that the landing gear was down and locked, which resulted in a wheels up landing. A factor was the failure of the landing gear locking mechanism for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA006.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N8078P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to take remedial action. Factors include the private pilot letting the airspeed get too low.
- [NTSB DEN00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA002.md): Piper PA-24-250 · La Junta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N6406P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper altitude during final approach to landing, and his misjudgment of altitude clearances. Factors were the sudden windshift, downdraft and turbulent weather conditions, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB MIA99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA255.md): Piper PA-24-250 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N8051P · Substantial damage
  > the pilots improper use of the hand brake during the landing roll out and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA265.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1999 · N980AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform manual gear extension procedures with a suspected unsafe landing gear indication which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear on landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in kind…
- [NTSB NYC99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA189.md): Piper PA24-250 · Greencastle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N5801P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance during the approach and his failure to perform a go around.
- [NTSB CHI99FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA223.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N7314P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA083.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Plentywood, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N5309P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear were properly down and locked for landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA082.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N7001P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left main landing gear retraction assembly as a result of the disconnection of the left main landing gear strap bracket assembly from the main gear spring attachment bracket due to the missing nut. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA089.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N8309P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control on takeoff roll following a loss of power brought about by fuel starvation due to the PIC's failure to verify the proper setting of the fuel selector valve, and the subsequent collision with trees during…
- [NTSB FTW99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA073.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1999 · N112WS · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA037.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Colbert, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N7295P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MIA99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA052.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N5836P · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to take control of the airplane and inadvertent stall/mush resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Victorville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N8086P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB SEA98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sutherlin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1998 · N8422P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA060.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N6661P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the landing gear assembly by maintenance personnel resulting in a partial gear extension, and the pilot's misjudgment of a proper touchdown point to intentionally shut down the engine resulting in the airplane landing short of…
- [NTSB CHI98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA029.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N7890P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions The low ceiling and the heavy rain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N8203P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the airplane.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102404'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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