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

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 WPR22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA213.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2022 · N7482P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA367.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Camas, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N6297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR11LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA340.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N5532P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a cracked engine case near the rear cylinder.
- [NTSB SEA06LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N6249P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA018.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2005 · N1959P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear due to the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension system after his aircraft experienced a complete loss of electrical power. Factors include the malfunction of the voltage regulating system, which lead to the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA129.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fragaria, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N7994P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate directional control. Contributing factors were the embankment and the deer.
- [NTSB SEA96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA045.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1996 · N6297P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.
- [NTSB SEA91FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA076.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1991 · N6044P · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to an improper overhaul.
- [NTSB SEA90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N8289P · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning, pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument qualifications. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling, fog and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB SEA81FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA028.md): Piper PA-24 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1981 · N5976P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FYE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYE15.md): Piper PA-24 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1981 · N6651P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYP25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYP25.md): Piper PA-24 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1977 · N6487P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76AS032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS032.md): Piper PA-24 · Palmer, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1975 · N7288P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76DYG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG14.md): Piper PA-24 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1975 · N5829P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG43.md): Piper PA-24 · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1974 · N7722P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYE03.md): Piper PA-24 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1973 · N5976P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0043.md): Piper PA-24 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1967 · N6091P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0212.md): Piper PA-24 · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1967 · N6116P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0003.md): Piper PA-24 · Seatte, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1965 · N6678P · 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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