# 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. Page 6 of 17 · 835 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA245.md): Piper PA-30 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N68Y · Destroyed > The acft descended out of control into trees and slid down an embankment. The plt said everything seemed normal on takeoff until the acft was put into a climb at about 93 mph at 50 ft AGL the acft began vibrating and veered about 90 degrees to the right. An… - [NTSB MIA84LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA189.md): Piper PA-30 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1984 · N7225Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that before the flt, he visually checked the main tanks & the fuel gages indicated 1/4 full on each side. Before reaching the destination, an eng lost power, & shortly after that, the other eng lost power, both from fuel exhaustion. The plt had… - [NTSB CHI84LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA219.md): Piper PA-30 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1984 · N8205Y · Substantial damage > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff near the end of the rwy. The sequence began when the plt noticied that acft acceleration was 'a bit slow' on the rwy. Then a noticable drop in RPM on the right engine occurred at about halfway down the 3100 ft rwy. The… - [NTSB ATL84FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA187.md): Piper PA-30 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1984 · N7217Y · Destroyed > Plt departed rwy 18L and shortly thereafter reported to the tower that he had a stuck trim. The plt was cleared to land on rwy 18R. Witnesses observed the acft descend rapidly on downwind to approx 300 to 500 ft AGL and make a steep (90 to 120 degree) right… - [NTSB ATL84FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA118.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1984 · N62849 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The aircrews of a Piper PA-31, N62849, & a Piper PA-30, N7047Y, proceeded to taxi at dawn from a cargo ramp to rwy 26. Their taxi route was down a parallel taxiway. The PA-31 plt stopped at a glide slope hold line which was located near the end of the… - [NTSB MIA84FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA092.md): Piper PA-30 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1984 · N710SC · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff the acft entered a descending left turn, struck a wire, a car, and a tree before contacting a building and exploding. A passenger reported that the stall warning horn had activated at least twice during the initial takeoff climb prior to… - [NTSB ATL84FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA099.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Massies Mill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1984 · N8742Y · Destroyed > While en route, the plt was progressing northbound when he contacted the Washington fss at 2134 EST for updated wx info. At that time, he described his position as north of lynchburg, VA. The fss briefer noted that his voice was normal, his manner was calm &… - [NTSB FTW84FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA126.md): Piper PA-30B · Hugo, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1984 · N1VE · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the acft was having some kind of problem after takeoff. It entered a nose high attitude, went to the right & crashed. An exam revealed that it had impacted in a nose down attitude. The landing gear was found in a down & locked… - [NTSB CHI84LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA026.md): Piper PA-30 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1983 · N7536Y · Substantial damage > After takeoff from dyersburg the gear would not fully retract. The plt attempted to lower the gear manually but it was stuck in the transient position. The plt then diverted to Indianapolis & landed with the gear in the transient position. Investigation… - [NTSB LAX83LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA431.md): Piper PA-30B · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N8211Y · Substantial damage > Both aircrew members were multiengine rated. One was a multiengine instructor pilot (CFI) & was providing instruction for the other to be upgraded as a multiengine instructor. During a landing, the acft touched down with the gear retracted. Neither pilot… - [NTSB ATL83FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA189.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1983 · N8450Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he extended the gear, got a safe gear down indication & made an approach with the flaps retracted. The gear warning was not heard. The plt stated that after the acft rolled about 1500 ft after touchdown, and with all 3 gear on the… - [NTSB SEA83LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA092.md): Piper PA-30B · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N7946Y · Substantial damage > The acft had landed earlier at redmond in what was described as a hard landing. The plt stated the only problem noted was a 'loud squeeking brake' during the rollout. The next leg of the flight was to terminate at reno, but the plt landedat Lakeview to wait… - [NTSB MKC83LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA095.md): Piper PA-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N8301Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot retracted the landing gear during landing roll. This was to be a touch and go landing and the student had just raised the flaps in preparation for takeoff. The instructor stated that during the landing roll the student pilot moved the gear… - [NTSB ATL83LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA098.md): Piper PA-30 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1983 · N1810M · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the landing gear collapsed after acft had rolled aprx 1200 ft during the landing. An exam of the acft revealed that the gear retraction transmission was torn out of its fuselage bulkhead mount, the landing gear push-pull cable rod ends… - [NTSB NYC83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA050.md): Piper PA-30 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1983 · N223JN · Destroyed > The acft experienced a power loss on one engine during take-off initial climb. The pilot regained control of the acft and continued to fly the landing pattern. On the downwind leg the engines ran intermittently. Turning final both enginesstopped. A forced… - [NTSB NYC83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N7619Y · Destroyed > The plt had landed at Atlantic City, NJ at aprx 1545 while en route to oxford, CT. Before taking off, he contacted two fss's and both advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The non-instrument rated plt took off at aprx 1920 local time with no flt plan. At… - [NTSB NYC83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA021.md): Piper PA-30 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N7689Y · Substantial damage > Pilot approached runway and right wing dropped. Pilot corrected with full power aileron and elevator. Aircraft yawed and rolled to left. Left wing hit and main gear collapsed. Aircraft groundlooped and stopped. - [NTSB CHI83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA028.md): Piper PA-30 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N7850Y · Substantial damage > The pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert. - [NTSB NYC83LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA010.md): Piper PA-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N7518Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while practicing touch-and-go landings he encountered turbulence during a touchdown. When he aborted the takeoff segment the aircraft departed the runway and the landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB NYC82DA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA229.md): Piper PA-30F · Dubois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N330CP · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the radio master circuit breaker tripped. He repositioned the switch but it tripped again. As the flight returned to the airport the landing gear and flap trim failed to respond. The pilot confirmed a complete loss… - [NTSB LAX82DA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA315.md): Piper PA-30 · Santa Catalina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N7956Y · Destroyed > The aircraft lost right engine power following departure from Santa Catalina. Unable to climb the aircraft to airport altitude the pilot decided to proceed over the open sea to san clemente. About 19 miles from the island the pilot stated he switched fuel… - [NTSB CHI82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA250.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N7047Y · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he had 3 green gear lights. During touchdown and roll the landing gear collapsed. The landing gear control switch collar was defective and if the pilot did not hold the gear selector in the down position it may have returned to off before the… - [NTSB MIA82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA145.md): Piper PA-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N7712Y · Substantial damage > There was no green light indication on landing approach, however a fly-by confirmed the gear was down. During landing roll the right main gear and nose gear collapsed. The aircraft ground looped. - [NTSB CHI82FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA211.md): Piper PA-30 · Vandalia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N7254Y · Substantial damage > During descent at 215 mph the acft entered violent buffeting. Recovery was initiated by reducing power & the acft landed without any further incident. Examination revealed the horizontal stabilator was permanently bent downward on both sides. The acft was… - [NTSB FTW82FRG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG31.md): Piper PA-30 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N7705Y · Substantial damage > Due to unfavorable weather conditions enroute to austin, TX the pilot diverted to San Antonio, TX. The engines lost power as the aircraft approached the destination airport. The pilot was unable to restart the engines or glide to the airport and the pilot… - [NTSB MIA82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA083.md): Piper PA-30 · Placida, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N8043Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the beginning of the landing roll the right main and nose landing gears collapsed. Examination revealed that the retraction torque tube arm fitting, Piper p/n 21012-03, which links the right main and nose gear to the retraction… - [NTSB MIA82DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA070.md): Piper PA-30 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N7433Y · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on an upward sloping runway in very calm wind conditions. He stated that he failed to properly monitor the airspeed on final approach, and when he chopped the power, it resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA078.md): Piper PA-30 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N34EE · Substantial damage > The pilot reported encountering severe icing conditions after he had canceled his IFR flight plan and had the airport in sight. At that point, he felt that the safest alternative was to continue the approach. The approach was flown at 120 mph with no flaps.… - [NTSB DEN82FTI05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTI05.md): Piper PA-30 · Sheridan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1981 · N7306Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW82FPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA04.md): Piper PA-30 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N7873Y · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA03-122898.md): Piper PA-30 · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1981 · N33JL · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81FEP45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEP45.md): Piper PA-30 · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N8786Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEE49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE49.md): Piper PA-30 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1981 · N7676Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA46.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1981 · N7438Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FLG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLG11.md): Piper PA-30 · Hilton Head Is, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N8264Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA091.md): Piper PA-30 · Moreno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1981 · N8457Y · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA072.md): Piper PA-30 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 12, 1981 · N7512Y · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81FEC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC21.md): Piper PA-30 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1981 · N7755Y · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA051.md): Piper PA-30 · Autaugaville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1981 · N7443Y · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · North Castle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1981 · N750HK · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA024.md): Piper PA-30 · Sunbright, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 2, 1980 · N99EJ · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81FCG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCG08.md): Piper PA-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1980 · N8456Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ02.md): Piper PA-30 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1980 · N811LE · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FLA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLA10.md): Piper PA-30 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1980 · N8353Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG68.md): Piper PA-30 · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1980 · N1VE · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA070.md): Piper PA-30 · Cutchogue, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 14, 1980 · N7094Y · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC80FHM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM22.md): Piper PA-30 · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1980 · N7103Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FTE60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE60.md): Piper PA-30 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1980 · N8172Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FTI10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTI10.md): Piper PA-30 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N8817Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA042.md): Piper PA-30 · Saltese, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1980 · N7181Y · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7103002&page=7 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103002&page=6 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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