# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-400

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA218.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Graham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 13, 2026 · N400HL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA364.md): Piper PA24 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2023 · N400RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to fly an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in a collision with approach lights and the ground short of the intended runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA180.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2022 · N8493P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear on approach due to distraction.
- [NTSB WPR21LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA343.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2021 · N8501P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the environment and maintain a proper glidepath on approach which, resulted in a collision with the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA319.md): Piper PA24 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2019 · N8529P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a pole.
- [NTSB WPR13CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA148.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2013 · N8533P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI07CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA088.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N400VL · Substantial damage
  > the nose landing gear becoming jammed in a partially extended position during flight as a result of damage to the nose landing gear by ground personnel.
- [NTSB MIA00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA055.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1999 · N8469P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and selection of an empty fuel tank (auxiliary) on approach for landing. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA200.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N8536P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, while approaching to land; his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing; and his failure to go around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. A related factor was the uneven terrain, which was…
- [NTSB CHI98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA055.md): Piper PA-24 · Cairo, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N8452P · Substantial damage
  > a fractured muffler, failure of the owner/pilot to ensured that the annual maintenance inspection had been completed before flight, and subsequent pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
- [NTSB FTW97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA061.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N8450P · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, while landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable/gusty wind condition with possible windshear.
- [NTSB ATL92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA152.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Dovesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N8620P · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from an undetermined malfunction of the ignition system. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB FTW91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA127.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Nashville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N8507P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced loss of power due to a blocked finger fuel strainer in the fuel servo unit. A factor was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB NYC91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA088.md): Piper PA28-400 · Fall River, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N8452P · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare and touchdown point which resulted in an overrun of the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN91FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA039.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Snowmass, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1991 · N8510P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA120.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Bettles, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N8508P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to attain airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA091.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Delmont, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1989 · N8471P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #6 connecting rod.
- [NTSB SEA88LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA174.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Gasquet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1988 · N8541P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that as he turned final approach, intense sunglare was encountered. The plt executed a go-around 'in the blind,' and collided with trees in approach path. The acft remained flyable and the pilot diverted to medford, Oregon.
- [NTSB FTW88LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA076.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1988 · N8496P · Substantial damage
  > Encounter with severe turbulence within tops of convective clouds. Leading to this was the pilot's failure to properly evaluate the potential danger of the convective activity, which he chose to penetrate.
- [NTSB SEA88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA018.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N400TT · Substantial damage
  > The plt was attempting to land close to the approach end of the rwy. He made the approach with full flaps at 85 mph the rate of descent became excessive and before recovery was affected the acft collided with a fence near the rwy threshold. The acc site was…
- [NTSB SEA87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA016.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N8419P · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, an eng failure occurred. The plt elected to make a forced lndg on a freeway. During the landing, the acft collided with two vehicles. An inspection revealed an eng oil line had ruptured which led to oil exhaustion. Evidence indicated…
- [NTSB MIA86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA179.md): Piper PA-24-400 · St.Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1986 · N8495P · Substantial damage
  > A forced ldg was made after the eng failed while cruising at 8000 ft. an exam of the eng revealed that the top of the crankcase was cracked & a hole was in the top of the case at the no. 2 cylinder. The bottom of the cap of the no. 2 connecting rod had broken…
- [NTSB LAX85FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA122.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Helendale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1985 · N3983D · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after initiating an enroute letdown, the acft experienced a catastrophic engine failure at about 4,500 ft MSL. Plt selected a road for an attempted emergency landing, but a car turned onto the road in front of him and forced a diversion to a nearby…
- [NTSB DEN84FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA108.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1984 · N400SB · Substantial damage
  > During a night x-country after a 16 hour day the airline captain flying his own acft home collided with a mountain at the 10000 ft level. The weather was VMC but the winds aloft were strong and would have blown the acft towardthe mountain had no wind…
- [NTSB NYC81FNA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA26.md): Piper PA-24 · Marstons Mills, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N8535P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DXQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DXQ06.md): Piper PA-24 · Stateline, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1980 · N8431P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FVW06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVW06.md): Piper PA-24 · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1979 · N8462P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRJ01.md): Piper PA-24 · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1978 · N400CW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA11.md): Piper PA-24 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1977 · N8509P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG35.md): Piper PA-24 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1977 · N8481P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA021.md): Piper PA-24 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 24, 1977 · N8478P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76FLA55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLA55.md): Piper PA-24 · Crescent Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1976 · N400RM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76AL025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL025.md): Cessna 182 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1975 · N14MD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEE62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE62.md): Piper PA-24 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1975 · N8526P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYC38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYC38.md): Piper PA-24 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1975 · N8487P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA039.md): Piper PA-24 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1974 · N8419P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLD93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD93.md): Piper PA-24 · Nw Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N8532P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FKT62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKT62.md): Piper PA-24 · Highland Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1974 · N8609P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN031.md): Piper PA-24 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 27, 1973 · N8470P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73DRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG06.md): Piper PA-24 · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1972 · N847SP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCJ04.md): Piper PA-24 · Ord, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1972 · N8620P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPJ22.md): Piper PA-24 · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1971 · N8471P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUA66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA66.md): Piper PA-24 · San Clmente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1971 · N8466P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM078.md): Piper PA-24 · Marianna, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1971 · N8516P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FRG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG74.md): Piper PA-24 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1971 · N8540P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FQG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG29.md): Piper PA-24 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1970 · N8468P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70AN066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN066.md): Piper PA-24 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 4, 1970 · N8485P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70FGA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FGA02.md): Piper PA-24 · Erlanger, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1970 · N8444P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0053.md): Piper PA-24 · Smartville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1969 · N8492P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69F0324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0324.md): Piper PA-24 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1968 · N8418P · Substantial damage

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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 ('7102408'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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