# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-260

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA114.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2006 · N9212P · Substantial damage
  > an electrical fault in the nose gear limit switch circuit, which lead to an intermittent failure of the landing gear extension system. Also causal was the pilot's failure to fully complete the emergency gear extension procedure. A factor in the accident was…
- [NTSB IAD05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA137.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N9311P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in weather below the published takeoff minimums, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane's collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions, and the…
- [NTSB MIA05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA071.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N9446P · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot/mechanics inadequate installation of a fuel line resulting in a fuel leak, partial loss of engine power, and force landing in swampy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA153.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N9394P · Substantial damage
  > Unknown malfunction of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons that resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA057.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2004 · N1XF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.
- [NTSB MIA04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Archer, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N9291P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in the airplane veering off the centerline of the runway and impacting an object, incurring damage.
- [NTSB DEN03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA127.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8547P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly due to the improper rigging of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA130.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blaney Park, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9181P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree line. Factors contributing to this accident were the wind gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA113.md): Piper PA24 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N842PS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown and hard landing. Factors associated with the accident are a momentary loss of engine power, and the inadvertent touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI02FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA292.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N8782P · Destroyed
  > The pilot applied an excessive angle of bank and failed to maintain terrain clearance. An additonal factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [NTSB DEN02FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA105.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N8822P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew of the Beech and the pilot of the Piper's failure to attain proper clearance from the other during their respective landings. Factors contributing to the accident were the crew's and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout…
- [NTSB NYC02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA170.md): Piper PA-24-260 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N9030P · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the CFI's delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW02FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA192.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Gorman, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N8681P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB NYC02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA072.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N9055P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA166.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N8710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.
- [NTSB NYC00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA254.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N8704P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA00WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00WA130.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Chilko Lake, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2000 · N8804P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA118.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N9204P · Destroyed
  > The pilot experiencing spatial disorientation while reversing course during a dark night while over water which resul;ted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA035.md): Piper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N8825P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA178.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N5788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during a forced landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot. Factors were the total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC99FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FAMS1.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N8694P · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA062.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1997 · N8805P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and altitude relationship to the runway during a short field approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA218.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N9396P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use the checklist to confirm that the main cabin door was closed and locked before takeoff. Also, failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the self…
- [NTSB SEA97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA086.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Sequim, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N8645P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA105.md): Piper PA-24 · Elk Falls, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N8739P · Substantial damage
  > fracture of the fuel selector assembly which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA097.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N8857P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning in attempting to maintain VFR conditions at night over mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountain. Contributing to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning for not…
- [NTSB SEA97FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA044.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Winston, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N9080P · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to hypoxia. Failure of the pilot to use available oxygen is a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96WA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96WA348.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Fiji · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 1996 · N9483P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX96FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA275.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tennant, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N9324P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA081.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N9101P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during final approach.
- [NTSB CHI96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA012.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N8866P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed on final approach to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA402.md): Piper PA-24B-260 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N9121P · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, the adverse weather…
- [NTSB SEA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA044.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N9201P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to inadequate supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command when the dual student improperly adjusted the fuel selector position.
- [NTSB LAX94LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA382.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1994 · N8707P · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to improper fuel management.
- [NTSB FTW94FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA300.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tennesse Colony, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N9159P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resultant inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA084.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N9041P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply with an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor is the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB MIA94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA123.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N8572P · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain encountered during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of one of the propeller blade's pitch change knob.
- [NTSB FTW94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA117.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1994 · N8961P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB BFO94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA053.md): Piper PA-24- 260 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N9322P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA186.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N8992P · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow starting procedures and his inadequate preflight inspection by not removing the wheel chocks and the passenger not maintaining clearance from the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA178.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N9249P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to properly set the stabilator trim tab.
- [NTSB DEN93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA074.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N8967P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow manual gear extension procedures. A factor was a total electrical failure.
- [NTSB ATL93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA001.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Aliceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N8548P · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the fuel line from the fuel pump to the fuel injector during the engine installation, which resulted in a complete engine failure.
- [NTSB FTW92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA198.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N8747P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA165.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N139CA · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the recently certificated private pilot, and her failure to properly recover from the bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA147.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N9323P · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to attain and maintain sufficient flying speed. Factors to the accident were: cylinder over temperature, improper use of the mixture and procedures/directives were not followed.
- [NTSB MIA92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA132.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N9307P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. A contributing factor was a shifting crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA051.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Stratford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N9423P · Destroyed
  > Water/ice in the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: freezing temperatures and inadequate pre-flight preparation by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA026.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Charles City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1991 · N9161P · Substantial damage
  > Proper glide path not maintained. Factors in the accident are the premature landing gear extension and inadequate airspeed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC92LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA012.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N9122P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to correctly position the fuel selector when the right main fuel tank was exhausted, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102406'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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