# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, TX 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 1 of 3 · 130 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN25LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA079.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2025 · N8051P · Substantial damage > An electrical system surge for a reason that could not be determined that resulted in an overvoltage event, internal damage to electronics equipment, smoke in the cockpit, and a gear up landing. - [NTSB CEN20LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA370.md): Piper PA24 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N7469P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN20FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA023.md): Piper PA24 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 2, 2019 · N6678P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reason that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover. - [NTSB CEN15FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA287.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Quinlan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N6168P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN14CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA227.md): Piper PA 24-250 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2014 · N7308P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making. - [NTSB CEN13LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N8053P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN12FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA164.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Albany, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2012 · N7147P · Substantial damage > The loss of flight instrumentation due to a failed vacuum pump while flying a night without a discernable horizon, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the continued… - [NTSB CEN11LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA162.md): Piper PA24 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8023P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to ensure the main tanks were full, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN09CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA169.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2009 · N5451P · Substantial damage > The failure of the airframe and power plant mechanic to ensure proper lubrication of wire cables in the landing gear system during the annual inspection which precluded safe operation of the landing gear system. - [NTSB DFW07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA211.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N7149P · Substantial damage > The hard landing as result of the pilot's improper landing flare. - [NTSB DFW07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA034.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jacksboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N5697P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing. - [NTSB DFW05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N7706P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [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 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 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 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 FTW97LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA316.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N6667P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from a leaking fuel cap. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA253.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1996 · N8129P · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot sufficiently slow the airplane, while landing on a grass runway. - [NTSB FTW96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA165.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bellville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N6882P · Substantial damage > the pilot's excessive approach/landing airspeed and his failure to perform a go-around. - [NTSB FTW96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA078.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kaufman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N5221P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a bent push rod and the resultant loss of oil. Factors were the cockpit smoke and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA387.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5949P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining. - [NTSB FTW94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA190.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Canton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N5632P · Destroyed > Was the undershoot of the runway threshold due to the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to compensate for the wind condition. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW94FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ratcliff, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1994 · N6522P · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane and allowed it to exceed its design stress limits, which resulted in overload failure of the stabilators and right outboard wing section. - [NTSB FTW94FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA031.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N6651P · Destroyed > Poor judgment of the pilot due to impairment from consumption of alcohol and use of a drug (marijuana), and his failure to correct a descent, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's psychological condition. - [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 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 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 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 FTW85LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA231.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N6665P · Substantial damage > The plt stated he felt the gear extend and the corresponding decrease in airspeed when the gear was lowered during the apch. He stated he thought he observed a green gear down indication and he did observe the shadow of the extended gear on the ground as the… - [NTSB FTW85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N7137P · Substantial damage > Misinterpreting the windsock, the pilot landed downwind on a short gravel strip and collided with a tree at the end. - [NTSB FTW83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA013.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1982 · N5697P · Substantial damage > The pilot had taxied onto taxiway lima and had stopped short of runway 13R/31L to hold for landing traffic. At about the same time, an airport employee was proceeding down the runway from northwest to southeast to check the runway lights. The ground… - [NTSB FTW81FQG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG62.md): Piper PA-24 · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N7695P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG44.md): Piper PA-24 · Belton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1981 · N6637P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA06.md): Piper PA-24 · Iola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1980 · N6691P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQD05.md): Piper PA-24 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1980 · N5185P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FRG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG76.md): Piper PA-24 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1980 · N5674P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FPD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPD29.md): Piper PA-24 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1980 · N5709P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA063.md): Piper PA-24 · Texarkana, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1980 · N6943P · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA050.md): Piper PA-24 · Dallas, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 20, 1979 · N6055P · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79FQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG15.md): Piper PA-24 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1979 · N6999P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78DA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DA082.md): Piper PA-24 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1978 · N7401P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78DQG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQG18.md): Piper PA-24 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1978 · N7150P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78DQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQG15.md): Piper PA-24 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1977 · N29BJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA017.md): Piper PA-24 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1977 · N7126P · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW78FRA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRA08.md): Piper PA-24 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1977 · N6693P · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW77DQG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG52.md): Piper PA-24 · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1977 · N6434P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77DQD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQD27.md): Piper PA-24 · Panther Junctn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1977 · N6561P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA072.md): Piper PA-24 · Canyon, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 28, 1977 · N5209P · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW77DRA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRA20.md): Piper PA-24 · Jewett, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1977 · N5663P · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FQG93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQG93.md): Piper PA-24 · Vega, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1976 · N7695P · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102404&state=TX&page=2 ## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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