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

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 CEN26LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA146.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2026 · N7548P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during takeoff and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA044.md): Piper PA24 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2018 · N6785P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA195.md): Piper PA24 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2018 · N6785P · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA132.md): Piper PA24 · Kentland, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N8154P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB CEN10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA216.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N5425P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…
- [NTSB CHI90DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DET01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N5483P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [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 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 CHI82DA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA240.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1982 · N8103P · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the pilot was unable to extend the gear by using the normal (electrical) system or the manual emergency handle. After repeated attempts to correct the malfunction, he elected to land with the gear up.
- [NTSB CHI78FEX14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEX14.md): Piper PA-24 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1978 · N7429P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA005.md): Beech P35 · Francesville, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1977 · N1555S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75FET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FET03.md): Piper PA-24 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1974 · N7652P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEA28.md): Piper PA-24 · Jeffersonvlle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N8263P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AC012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC012.md): Piper PA-24 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1972 · N6378P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC004.md): Piper PA-24 · Kewanna, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 15, 1972 · N5491P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70F0324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0324.md): Piper PA-24 · Mccordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1969 · N5302P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0249.md): Piper PA-24 · Putnamville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1969 · N7570P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0576.md): Piper PA-24 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1969 · N7167P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0307.md): Piper PA-24 · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1968 · N8001P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0136.md): Piper PA-24 · Madison, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1967 · N7895P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0124.md): Piper PA-24 · Covington, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1967 · N6536P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67D0516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0516.md): Piper PA-24 · Bethlehem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1967 · N5688P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0032.md): Piper PA-24 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1966 · N8115P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67F0140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0140.md): Piper PA-24 · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1966 · N8451P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66A0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0083.md): Piper PA-24 · Seymour, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 5, 1966 · N7300P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66F0501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0501.md): Piper PA-24 · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1965 · N5242P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0504.md): Piper PA-24 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1965 · N8451P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0116.md): Piper PA-24 · Ft Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1965 · N6019P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1058.md): Piper PA24 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1964 · N8451P · No damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0765](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0765.md): Piper PA24 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1964 · N6033P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0571.md): Piper PA24 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1964 · N7614P · 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" = 'IN' 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=IN

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