# 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. Page 7 of 31 · 1,523 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX89LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA214.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N5432P · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadvertent selection of the off position on the fuel selector. - [NTSB LAX89LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA201.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N6545P · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent rod end which prevented the landing gear drag link to lock over center. - [NTSB FTW89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA097.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N5874P · Substantial damage > Inadequate inspection of the exhaust system by the maintenance personnel during the latest annual inspection. - [NTSB MKC89FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA110.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1989 · N8199P · Destroyed > The pilot flying into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the in-flight separation of a portion of the right wing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA087.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Waunakee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N7465P · Substantial damage > Slippage of a bearing, which resulted in blockage of the lubrication system, and subsequent failure of a connecting rod. - [NTSB LAX89FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Whitmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N7293P · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight with known forecast IMC along his route. - [NTSB DEN89FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA045.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Elephant Butte, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1988 · N751SP · Destroyed > During a return flight from having maintenance performed on the acft the plt executed a low pass by his home which was located on a point of land overlooking Elephant Butte reservoir, NM. During the maneuver while in a steep turn the left wing struck the… - [NTSB DEN89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA043.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1988 · N6843P · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing a touch and go landing. During a turn to final, the plt heard an acft report final for a straight in. He said he became distracted and failed to extend the landing gear. The acft landed with the gear up and slid 500 feet, coming… - [NTSB MKC89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA037.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1988 · N8356P · Substantial damage > During a local familarization and acceptance flight for the new acft owner, smoke entered the cockpit and oil pressure was lost. A precautionary emergency ldg was attempted on a soft, muddy, plowed farm field, resulting in substantial damage to the acft.… - [NTSB MIA89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA045.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1988 · N8226P · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt near an arpt, the prop separated. Plt was given vectors to arpt & entered pattern for lndg. Downwind leg was extended due to strong tailwind. Strong headwind on final caused acft to land short. During landing roll acft collided with two… - [NTSB ATL89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ft Mill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1988 · N6711P · Substantial damage > Two days before the acdnt, the plt had fueled the acft to capacity & flown it a short distance to his house at a pvt airstrip. After the flt, he noticed fuel on the tops of both wings, aft of the fuel filler caps. He was aware that fuel had leaked from the… - [NTSB BFO89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA011.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Port Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N8215P · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing which forecast IFR after 1800 EST. He departed dca in light drizzle conditions. Arpx 35 NM from dca, radar service was terminated and the plt attempted to contact ATC to no avail. He reported that near the brook VOR the VOR… - [NTSB CHI89LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N7733P · Substantial damage > Shortly after liftoff and landing gear retraction, the pilot inadvertently allowed the aircraft to touch down on the runway. The pilot stated that his attention was distracted by conversation with one of the passengers and he failed to maintain a positive… - [NTSB ATL89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA002.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monroeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N100J · Destroyed > According to the plt, he had requested the acft be fully svcd with fuel before takeoff; however, he did not visually check the fuel. He rprtd that after takeoff, he had flown about 50 min when he noted the rgt tank, which he was using, indcd empty. He said he… - [NTSB LAX88FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA319.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Springville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N604MM · Destroyed > Pilot used poor judgement in executing the second low pass and failed to follow normal v.f.r. go-around procedures. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the rapid pitch-up maneuver. - [NTSB LAX88LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA267.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N6441P · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, the pilot noted a loss of oil pressure. Shortly after, the pilot heard a loud bang and the engine lost power. A forced landing was made short of the airport where the airplane collided with the terrain during the landing roll.… - [NTSB CHI88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1988 · N8226P · Substantial damage > Upon return from a local aerial photography flight, the pilot failed to ensure that the aircraft landing gear was extended, down and locked. When the aircraft touched down, the gear was only extended approximately 10%; it collapsed fully when it contacted the… - [NTSB NYC88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N6762P · Substantial damage > The flight was on final for runway 7 following another airplane, when the pilot's attention was drawn to a glider maneuvering in the area. He yielded left to maintain a comfortable distance from the glider and failed to observe an antenna tower in his path.… - [NTSB NYC88LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA096.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1988 · N5435P · Destroyed > The pilot of the PA-24 said everything was normal until he switched fuel tanks and turned on the boost pump. He said a power loss followed. He was unable to get the engine restarted prior to making an off airport landing. A witness in the aircraft said the… - [NTSB BFO88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA013.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rock Camp, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1988 · N14BK · Substantial damage > During cruise flight in IMC the engine stopped when the plt turned the carb heat to check for carb ice. He was unable to restart the engine. He descended into VMC and tried a forced landing in an open field. The acft struck a tree short of the field. The plt… - [NTSB CHI88DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Salem, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N6487P · Destroyed > N6478P crashed during a forced landing near the Salem, IN, airport. The aircraft had experienced an engine failure due to failure of the number 5 connecting rod cap bolt. The aircraft struck a tree during the approach and crashed 100 yards north of the runway. - [NTSB ATL88FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA040.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lewisburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1987 · N6450P · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a loss of engine power at 5500 feet. He was not able to start the engine after completing an emergency procedure. The pilot established an approach to a landing area, and stalled the aircraft on short final. The aircraft moved about 30… - [NTSB MKC88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1987 · N6644P · Substantial damage > Approx eight miles from the dest arpt, the PIC experienced partial, then a complete power loss. An emergency lndg was made on a golf course, about one mile short of the dest arpt. Post accident inspection revealed no fuel in any of the four tanks. Damage was… - [NTSB LAX88FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1987 · N5431P · Destroyed > A Piper PA-24-250 collided with terrain while on an IFR flight. The pilot received a wx briefing from fss. While en route, radio and radar contact was lost, then regained. The pilot stated to ATC that the acft had been struck by lightning. He elected to… - [NTSB MKC87LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA180.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N5279P · Substantial damage > While performing as PIC during a biennial flt review, the CFI requested that the owner perform a short fld lndg using full flaps in cross wind conditions. The acft struck the terrain 50 feet short of the rwy and bounced onto the approach end of it. The CFI… - [NTSB FTW87LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA193.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1987 · N7150P · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll resulting in the loss of directional control. The acft sustained substantial damage to the right wing assembly and the right main landing gear assembly. The acft was being moved to Midland airpark… - [NTSB DEN87FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA178.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N7858P · Destroyed > The plt and two pax were participating in the denver, CO to jackpot, NV air classic. The acft departed, destined for rock springs, WY. The plt was believed by a friend to have been navigating with the use of a recently installed RNAV system. The plt radioed a… - [NTSB ATL87LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA198.md): Piper PA-24-250 · St Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N6165P · Substantial damage > After returning fm a local ngt flt, the acft was lndd gear up when the lndg gear did not extend. The acft bgn burning after it came to rest. It was extensively damaged by fire & the cause of the gear malfunction was not determined. Local police, who responded… - [NTSB FTW87FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA161.md): Piper PA-24-250 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N5777M · Destroyed > Escaping hot exhaust gas from the broken exhaust manifold melted the sealant from several areas of the firewall where hoses, wires, etc., pass through to the cocipit area. Heavy black smoke produced by smoldering wire insulation, fire shield material, etc.,… - [NTSB MIA87LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA178.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1987 · N6529P · Substantial damage > The plt failed to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown. Insp of the acft revealed that the landing gear warning horn & gear down & locked light were inoperative. - [NTSB DEN87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA138.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monticello, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1987 · N7744P · Substantial damage > The plt stated after the accident that shortly after departure the pax smelled something burning. The plt circled the arpt and determined the flt could continue. A short time later the burning smell returned followed by a loss of fuel pressure. The plt… - [NTSB ATL87LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA126.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N7136P · Destroyed > The pilot called approach control and reported he was out of fuel and didn't think he was going to make the airport. He had landed at an airport enroute but had not refueled. He stated that he started descending when he got within ten miles of the airport. He… - [NTSB LAX87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA184.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Catalina, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N5596P · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff, the plt stated that he heard a loud bang. The acft began to vibrate severely with the engine developing partial power. The acft would not climb and the plt was able to maintain 100 fpm descent. Unable to return to the arpt, the plt ditched… - [NTSB LAX87FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jamestown, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1987 · N5393P · Destroyed > During the night cross country flt, the accident acft, in company with 2 others, was trying to land at the dest airport in hilly terrain. As the 3 acft approached the airport they encountered bkn to ovrcst conditions of about 400 ft AGL and vis of 2 mi in… - [NTSB MIA87LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA107.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1987 · N6290P · Substantial damage > The pilot did not assure the fuel level in the aircraft fuel tanks prior to departure. During the flight the pilot canceled a planned fuel stop and continued to his destination. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion 2 1/2 miles short of the destination and… - [NTSB MIA87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA104.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Navarre, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1987 · N7645P · Substantial damage > Shortly after take off with the fuel selector positioned to the rt tank, at an alt of aprx 250 feet, the eng quit. The plt force landed the acft in an inter coastal waterway with the landing gear extended. Insp of the acft revealed that the eng quit due to… - [NTSB MKC87LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA056.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1987 · N5553P · Substantial damage > The PIC rptd landing rwy 10 with a wnd fm 080 at 7 KTS. The acft began veering left and ran through a snow bank which bordered the rwy. The left main landing gear collapsed and the acft spun around 180 deg stopping tail first. Insp of the landing gear noted… - [NTSB DEN87FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA046.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Leyba, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N8323P · Substantial damage > The plt departed albuquerque on October 29, 1986, in his acft for an unknown destination. When he failed to return to his home, relatives notified local authorities. A search was begun and on January 23, 1987, the wreckage was found. The pilot was deceased… - [NTSB MKC87LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA004.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Seward, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N5980P · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he was landing on his private grass strip which is 1600 x 60 ft. he said the grass on the edges was thicker then that in the middle. During landing roll the acft drifted to the lt and the lt wing collided with milo growing along the lt… - [NTSB NYC86LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA235.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N7215P · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power on approach to Geneseo airport. Investigation did not reveal any preimpact malfunction/failure. Conditions conducive to carburetor icing existed at the time of the accident. - [NTSB MIA86LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA225.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N7992P · Substantial damage > While on final aprch with the ldg gear extended for ldg, the plt observed another acft ahead of him which he felt he was overtaking. He elected to execute a go-around & while on downwind leg, the plt retracted the gear absent-mindedly thinking he was… - [NTSB CHI86FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA194.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N5713P · Substantial damage > The aircraft ran out of fuel after 3+41 hours of flight. The pilot stated that he was sure the tanks were full on takeoff. Flight planning and a documented conservative fuel burn rate indicated that the aircraft should have been able to remain airborne for at… - [NTSB ATL86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA177.md): Piper PA-24-250 · West Chester, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N6639P · Substantial damage > Drg flt, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to maintain alt. He made a forced landing on a road, but drg the lndg roll, the acft collided with a road sign. A post crash exam of the eng revealed the #6 cylinder had separated aprx 4' above the cylinder… - [NTSB SEA86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA090.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N6282P · Destroyed > While on final apch to the arpt, the acft's eng ceased operating due to fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged during a hard forced landing on a baseball fld. - [NTSB DEN86FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA098.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Truth&Consequen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N7410P · Destroyed > The plt took off on a night IFR flt after being briefed on adverse wx which included severe turbulence and moderate mixed icing conditions. The acft was not equipped for flt in icing conditions. Radio and radar contact with the flt was lost in the vicinity of… - [NTSB LAX86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA068.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Canoga Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N6740P · Substantial damage > While the plt was cruisin in his own acft, an eng oil leak developed, oil pressure decreased & eng power was lost, the plt attempted to make an emergency ldg on a city street, on approach the acft collided with power lines & a fence, & the acft came to rest… - [NTSB FTW86FPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA04.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N6393P · Substantial damage > The acft traveled through a barbed wire fence during a forced landing short of rwy 35 at Terrell arpt. When aprx 1 mile from the arpt, the eng quit. The plt was unable to move the fuel selector, however, by applying a full rich mixture and turning on the… - [NTSB CHI85LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA372.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Washington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N7767P · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to takeoff on the 1800 ft long grass airstrip with 3 passengers on board. A 90 deg, 12 kt x-wind was present and the OAT was 91 deg f. after liftoff, the acft settled back on the airstrip and continued off the end into a bean fld where the… - [NTSB ATL85LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA268.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N7991P · Substantial damage > The plt was unable to extend the landing gear & performed a gear-up landing. Post accident examination revealed that the nose gear door was restricting the movement of the landing gear due to improper repair of the landing gear door attachment. - [NTSB MKC85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA201.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Weskan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N6903P · Substantial damage > The plt rptd a high eng oil temperature & low oil pressure while maneuvering over a siesmic operation site in west Kansas. The acft was substantially damaged when it contacted a ditch during a forced landing. Post accident inspection failed to disclose any… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102404&page=8 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102404&page=7 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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