# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-30

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 IAD99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA026.md): Piper PA-30 · Fairfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N3TH · Destroyed
  > The owner's failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive and the subsequent fuel system filter blockage by ice leading to fuel starvation and power loss of the right engine. Additionally, the pilot's improper selection of the left auxiliary fuel tank…
- [NTSB LAX99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA037.md): Piper PA-30B · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N7933Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB IAD98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA104.md): Piper PA-30 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N8349Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA118.md): Piper PA-30-39 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7298Y · Substantial damage
  > A loose wiring connection at the landing gear motor relay that prevented the electrical extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW98LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA312.md): Piper PA-30 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1998 · N444BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude. Contributing to the accident were unfavorable wind and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA085.md): Piper PA-30 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N98NT · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exiting the aircraft with both engines running to remove a wheel chock. A factor was the inadequate preflight of the aircraft (not removing the chock) prior to engine start.
- [NTSB IAD98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA065.md): Piper PA-30 · Floyd, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7794Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper selection of fuel tank position resulting in fuel starvation of both engines.
- [NTSB ATL98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA074.md): Piper PA-30 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N7312Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper go-around procedures resulting in collision with wires, trees, and the ground. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the short runway.
- [NTSB IAD98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA042.md): Piper PA-30 · Mcmechen, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N7845Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA072.md): Piper PA-30/A · Hastings, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N9WG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure, by which he failed to maintain minimum descent altitude. Fog, a low ceiling, and night condition were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA126.md): Piper PA-30 · Highgate, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N8321Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to secure the cargo. A factor was the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations.
- [NTSB MIA97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA080.md): Piper PA-30 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N64TD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA97FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N8220Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures during numerous instrument approaches and missed approaches which resuled in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB ATL97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA018.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N7392Y · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained, during a simulated engine failure. The student pilot's delay in performing the appropriate single-engine emergency procedure…
- [NTSB FTW96LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA403.md): Piper PA-30 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1996 · N37P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to use proper procedures and engage the turbochargers for takeoff from a high altitude airport. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC96WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96WA175.md): Piper PA-30 · North Italy, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 13, 1996 · N8484Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA085.md): Piper PA-30-160 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1996 · N8740Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the glide slope and becoming distracted by a passenger.
- [NTSB LAX96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA102.md): Piper PA-30 · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N7358Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during an attempted go-around from a balked landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a distance remaining marker.
- [NTSB SEA95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA142.md): Piper PA-30 · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N7487Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ATL95FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA054.md): Piper PA-30B · Franklin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N7972Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA076.md): Piper PA-30 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N8778Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the truck driver to follow airport operations procedures and signs.
- [NTSB FTW95FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA084.md): Piper PA-30 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N8398Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of power in both engines and loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA153.md): Piper PA-30 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N8541Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in inflight collission with trees.
- [NTSB BFO94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA124.md): Piper PA-30 · Sandy Hook, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N7041Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined and the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX94FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA047.md): Piper PA-30 · Brea, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N8238Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's choice of an inadequate cruise altitude over rolling hill terrain which resulted in an in-flight collision with helium balloons and an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate visual…
- [NTSB SEA93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA191.md): Piper PA-30 · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N7148Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the forced landing were: high density altitude and rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA262.md): Piper PA-30 · Branson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N7636Y · Substantial damage
  > the fractured nose gear retract arm which allowed the nose gear to collapse.
- [NTSB BFO93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA110.md): Piper PA-30 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8325Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, and his delay is performing the proper remedial action of bringing back the left throttle to idle during landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA132.md): Piper PA-30 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N7563Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, which resulted in the airplane striking a moving vehicle.
- [NTSB SEA93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA121.md): Piper PA-30 · Afton, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N7569Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB DEN93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N7198Y · Destroyed
  > The student's failure to maintain proper touchdown alignment, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Eckert, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1993 · N8210Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the truck during the landing. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the operation, and the driver's poor judgement in not vacating all…
- [NTSB ATL93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N7712Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures in that he did not utilize the alternate gear extension method when electrical power was lost. A factor was his failure to follow the checklist when he failed to turn on the generators prior to flight, which…
- [NTSB CHI93FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA053.md): Piper PA-30 · Bowman, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N7243Y · Destroyed
  > The non instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA023.md): Piper PA-30 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N7629Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA129.md): Piper PA-30K · Schaghticoke, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N400RD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the loss of total electrical power.
- [NTSB FTW92FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA223.md): Piper PA-30 · Broussard, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N7065Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather and the resultant in flight break up of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA140.md): Piper PA-30 · Shallotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N160MJ · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the left main fuel bladder which resulted in the premature exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA112.md): Piper PA-30 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7958Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly compensated for the wind conditions and lost control of the airplane after touchdown which resulted in the airplane departing the runway. An additional cause of the accident was, the delayed remedial action on the part of the flight…
- [NTSB LAX92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA099.md): Piper PA-30 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1992 · N8662Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the unlocked nose baggage door.
- [NTSB MIA92WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA025.md): Piper PA-30 · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 1991 · N8410Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN91FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA126.md): Piper PA-30 · Ft. Carson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N7730Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of power to both engines due first to fuel starvation followed by fuel exhaustion, the pilot's failure to refuel, and the inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls.
- [NTSB CHI91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA165.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N7209Y · Substantial damage
  > Excessive application of the flight controls by the student pilot. A factor related to the accident is delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC91FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA112.md): Piper PA-30 · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N8073Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA91FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA073.md): Piper PA-30 · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1991 · N7133Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight decisions, fuel starvation, and failure to perform alternative IFR approach procedures. Factors include operation with known deficiencies in equipment, disorientation, and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB CHI91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA108.md): Piper PA-30 · Thief River Fls, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N8290Y · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure of the pilot, while intercepting the ILS localizer, by not maintianing the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB FTW91FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA033.md): Piper PA-30 · Oppella, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N291R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate following loss of his visual references and allowing himself to become diverted during the takeoff. Factors in the accident were interrupted instrument lighting and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA004.md): Piper PA-30B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N85VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI90GA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90GA273.md): Piper PA-3O · Cape Girardeau, MO · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N752CF · Minor damage
  > Excessive play in the landing gear extension linkage. A factor in the incident was unreliability of the gear indicating system.
- [NTSB SEA90FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA165.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N8556Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to flare the aircraft for landing and to maintain its control during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, a number of runway edge lights that were either inoperative or hidden by…

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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 ('7103002'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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