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

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 ERA22LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sligo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2021 · N7371P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots mismanagement of fuel.
- [NTSB ERA19LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA085.md): Piper PA24 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2019 · N6872P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper installation and securing of the mixture control cable, which led to a simultaneous loss of total engine power and failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend when the cable caught on the nose landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB NYC04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA086.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N5406P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.
- [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 NYC89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA167.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hartleton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N6206P · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded after encountering adverse weather conditions. Weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC85FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tioga, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N7934P · Destroyed
  > The plt initiated a downwind landing on a grass rwy that sloped mostly uphill, but began sloping downhill at its departure end. A witness near the apch end of the 2150 ft rwy watched the acft touch down beyond its midpoint, then disappear over its crested…
- [NTSB NYC83LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Matamoris, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N7522P · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed downwind and overran the runway after which it collided with a fence during a precautionary landing. Thepilot had discovered a bad brake cylinder and fuel selector valve and was returning the acft to the mechanic who had performed the annual 5…
- [NTSB NYC82DA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA226.md): Piper PA-24 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N6253P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was on final approach for landing when the engine lost power. The power loss occurred when the plane was about 40 to 50 ft AGL and 1/4 mile from the runway. The plane touched down short of the runway and collided with approach lights. After…
- [NTSB NYC82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA111.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bridgeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6159P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed the aircraft wheels up. The pilot stated the sun was in his eyes which prevented him from seeing the gear lights. He also stated the warning horn did not sound. Examination revealed no abnormalities in the gear system operation.
- [NTSB NYC82FGT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT05.md): Piper PA-24 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1981 · N7521P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DA069.md): Piper PA-24 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1979 · N8250P · No damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHA25.md): Piper PA-24 · Warrington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1977 · N5473P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHA11.md): Piper PA-24 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1977 · N8014P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGM05.md): Piper PA-24 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1976 · N8052P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DHA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHA25.md): Piper PA-24 · Clark Summit, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1976 · N7696P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FGT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGT10.md): Piper PA-24 · Frackville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1974 · N5197P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN029.md): Piper PA-24 · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N8363P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74DHA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DHA19.md): Piper PA-24 · Schwenksville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1973 · N5478P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DGM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DGM36.md): Piper PA-24 · Wampum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1973 · N7131P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72AN102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN102.md): Piper PA-24 · Delmont, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 28, 1972 · N7427P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72FGM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FGM13.md): Piper PA-24 · Brookville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1971 · N5737P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DHD09.md): Piper PA-24 · Gap, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1971 · N7753P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FHA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHA21.md): Piper PA-24 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1970 · N6541P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DGM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DGM23.md): Piper PA-24 · Germania, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1970 · N5954P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FGM07.md): Piper PA-24 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1970 · N5788P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0064.md): Piper PA-24 · Ridgeway, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1969 · N7531P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69A0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0076.md): Piper PA-24 · New Holland, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 24, 1969 · N110KS · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0026.md): Piper PA-24 · Dallas, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 2, 1968 · N5578P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68D0176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0176.md): Piper PA-24 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1967 · N7618P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0640](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0640.md): Piper PA-24 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1967 · N2172M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0533.md): Piper PA-24 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1967 · N8220P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0574.md): Piper PA-24 · Coraopolis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1966 · N5276P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0358.md): Piper PA-24 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1966 · N8353P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0089.md): Piper PA-24 · Hellam, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1966 · N7513P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66F0393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0393.md): Piper PA-24 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1965 · N5276P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0347.md): Piper PA24 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1965 · N8317P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0165.md): Piper PA-24 · Irvona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1965 · N8417P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1282.md): Piper PA24 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1965 · N8078P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1212.md): Piper PA24 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1965 · N6251P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0968](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0968.md): Piper PA24 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1964 · N6638P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4034.md): Piper PA24 · Phildelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1964 · N7867P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3818](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3818.md): Piper PA24 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1964 · N6805P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1349.md): Piper PA24 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1964 · N5406P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0914](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0914.md): Piper PA24 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1964 · N7867P · 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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