# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, FL

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA235.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2026 · N5376P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA006.md): Piper PA24 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N12RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA18FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA200.md): Piper PA24 · Palatka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N6427P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · N6514P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent placement of both fuel selectors to the "off" position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N7961P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA043.md): Piper PA-24-250 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2004 · N6583R · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect assembly of the fuel selector valve by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing to assess the fuel situation and lack of movement of the right fuel tank indicator. which resulted in fuel starvation and the…
- [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 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 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 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 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 ATL97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Palm Bch Garden, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N8213P · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB ATL97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N8353P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA96FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA115.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N6243P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while turning on approach from base to final resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA063.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N7498P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and improper flare by the pilot during the subsequent forced land.
- [NTSB MIA94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N5755P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeding the structural limits of the airplane's design limits by in-flight over-stress that resulted in damage to the gear extension system, fuselage and control surfaces.
- [NTSB MIA92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA163.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N119Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain alignment with the runway during landing. This resulted in an in-flight collision with a runway marker, collapse of the right main landing gear, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA91FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA155.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Long Boat Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N6376P · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with the water for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB MIA89LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA242.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N4CD · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to wear and restricted movement of the carburetor float, which resulted in loss of engine power. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area contributed to overload failure of the nose gear.
- [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 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 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 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 MIA85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N5836P · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion in an open field. On the landing roll, the nosewheel struck a ditch causing it to fold and the acft came to a stop resting on it's nose. The plt had determined the amount of fuel on board prior to takeoff…
- [NTSB MIA84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA255.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N7431P · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a mound of dirt while executing a go-around at a private airstrip. The plt stated he selected rwy 27 based on winds reported at another airport and when the acft touched down about mid-point of the strip, 'I retracted flaps and applied…
- [NTSB MIA82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA150.md): Piper PA-24 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N8232P · Substantial damage
  > During the approach to the airport, the pilot was distracted by other aircraft and failed to extend the gear. The propeller and lower surface of the aircraft were damaged during a gear up landing.
- [NTSB MIA81FKT19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FKT19.md): Piper PA-24 · W.Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1980 · N1313M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FKT55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT55.md): Piper PA-24 · Lauderhill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N6138P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FLD75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD75.md): Piper PA-24 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1980 · N5412P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLD61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD61.md): Piper PA-24 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1980 · N5949P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD56.md): Piper PA-24 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1980 · N7953P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FLD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD36.md): Piper PA-24 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1980 · N7697P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLA15.md): Piper PA-24 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1978 · N740W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD08.md): Piper PA-24 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1977 · N7330P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKT83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKT83.md): Piper PA-24 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1976 · N7357P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLA39.md): Piper PA-24 · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1976 · N7064P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM064.md): Piper PA-24 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 19, 1976 · N6255P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FLD70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD70.md): Piper PA-24 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1974 · N7190P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM072.md): Piper PA-24 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 21, 1974 · N7815P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FLA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLA23.md): Piper PA-24 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1973 · N5549P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DLD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLD21.md): Piper PA-24 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1973 · N6172P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT05.md): Piper PA-24 · Placida, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1973 · N6435P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73AM116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM116.md): Piper PA-24 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 30, 1973 · N7111P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73FLA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLA32.md): Piper PA-24 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1973 · N6276P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLD68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD68.md): Piper PA-24 · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1973 · N7438P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD31.md): Piper PA-24 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1972 · N5801P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKT14.md): Piper PA-24 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1972 · N6934P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLA11.md): Piper PA-24 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1972 · N7732P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLD74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD74.md): Piper PA-24 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1972 · N6435P · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' 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 ('7102404'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102404&state=FL

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