# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-260, FL 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 ERA15CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA021.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N254WM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, runway excursion, and collision with vegetation and water. - [NTSB MIA08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA077.md): Piper PA24-260 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N9126P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing. - [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 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 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 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 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 MIA91FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FAMS1.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 24, 1991 · N8938P · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB MIA90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA172.md): Piper PA24-260 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N8756P · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to obtain accurate wind information resulting in the airplane being blown off the runway on landing when a gust which exceeded the crosswind capability of the airplane was encountered. - [NTSB MIA89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N9064P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while switching to the right fuel tank, the eng quit and he was unable to restart it. While attempting a forced landing in a field, the gear collapsed resulting in damage to the wings and flaps. Over 40 gallons of fuel were found in the… - [NTSB MIA88LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA266.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N8670P · Substantial damage > The plt was returning from VFR xc flt during which many climbs, descents & detours were made to avoid adverse wx & maintain VFR. He stated the strong headwinds considerably reduced his grndspeed. At his 1st intended ldg arpt, strong gusty x-winds made the… - [NTSB MIA86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA159.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1986 · N9491P · Substantial damage > While in the traffic pattern the acft's electrical system failed due to internal failure of the alternator. The plt failed to extend the landing gear by the emergency gear extension handle and a gear up landing resulted. - [NTSB MIA85LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA257.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1985 · N9213P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was taxiing on a smooth asphalt taxiway in preparation for takeoff when the landing gear collapsed. A post- accident examination of landing gear failed to reveal any malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation of the… - [NTSB MIA85LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA199.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N9165P · Substantial damage > The plt was landing after a x-country flt when the right wing & the prop contacted the rwy. The plt stated that the gear had collapsed during a go-around. However, the landing gear was intact, except for impact damage on the right main gear. No gear… - [NTSB MIA84LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA214.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Espanola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1984 · N56JG · Substantial damage > The acft without flt plan and no flt history was found abandoned in a field with 14 bales of marijuana located in and around the wreckage. No owner or plt has been located. Customs agents tracking the acft lost contact in a thunderstorm between daytona and… - [NTSB MIA84FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA036.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kathleen, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N9094P · Destroyed > The acft impacted in a swampy area in a fast dive which separated about 6 ft of the left wing. The acft was being vectored on radar when it suddenly began to steer erratically and go off the radar scope. The plt had radioed that he 'must have gone over some… - [NTSB MIA81DKJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ16.md): Piper PA-24 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1981 · N8966P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FLD90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD90.md): Piper PA-24 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1980 · N9010P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FLD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD33.md): Piper PA-24 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1977 · N9099P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DKT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKT11.md): Piper PA-24 · Sanibel Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1976 · N9245P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75DLD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLD24.md): Piper PA-24 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1974 · N8884P · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA75FLD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FLD05.md): Piper PA-24 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1974 · N9397P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73DLD82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD82.md): Piper PA-24 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1973 · N8704P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FLD70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD70.md): Piper PA-24 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1972 · N9169P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FLD57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD57.md): Piper PA-24 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1972 · N8566P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FLD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD11.md): Piper PA-24 · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1971 · N9208P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70FLA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FLA12.md): Piper PA-24 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1970 · N9061P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70D0144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0144.md): Piper PA-24 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1969 · N9169P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69F0210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0210.md): Piper PA-24 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1968 · N9099P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA68A0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0074.md): Piper PA-24 · Fernandna Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 6, 1968 · N8941P · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA68F0439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0439.md): Piper PA-24 · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1968 · N8975P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA68F0429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0429.md): Piper PA-24 · Boca Grande, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1968 · N8566P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA68F0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0123.md): Piper PA-24 · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1967 · N9050P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67F0572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0572.md): Piper PA-24 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1967 · N9075P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67D0456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0456.md): Piper PA-24 · Ft.Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1967 · N9087P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67F0479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0479.md): Piper PA-24 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1967 · N9036P · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X1251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1251.md): Piper PA24 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 8, 1965 · N8558P · 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" = 'FL' 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 ('7102406')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102406&state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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