# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-30, CA 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 1 of 2 · 71 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA107.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 24, 2026 · N811LE · Substantial damage > On February 23, 2026, at 1800 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-30, N811LE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Bear, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR24LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA275.md): Piper PA-30 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2024 · N8458Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was a mechanical failure of the manual landing gear release mechanism due to inadequate clearance… - [NTSB WPR15LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA136.md): Piper PA30 - NO Series · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2015 · N8403Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR13CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA164.md): Piper PA-30 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N7497Y · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB WPR11LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA113.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N64RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum single-engine control speed while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency in one engine and a loss of power in that engine for reasons that… - [NTSB WPR10FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA217.md): Piper PA-30 · Merced, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2010 · N847DE · Substantial damage > Pilot incapacitation due to the combined effect of multiple unreported medical conditions. - [NTSB LAX06FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA089.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N7291Y · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's impairment due to his prolonged use of a highly sedating over-the-counter sleep aid… - [NTSB LAX04LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA325.md): Piper PA-30 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N8475Y · Substantial damage > a collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA093.md): Piper PA-30 · Nipomo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N9YB · Substantial damage > the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX00LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA287.md): Piper PA-30 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N300RE · Substantial damage > the dual student's improper response to a simulated engine failure and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. - [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 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 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 LAX90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA169.md): Piper PA-30 · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N505GM · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command to adequately configure the aircraft for the takeoff portion of a touch and go. - [NTSB LAX89LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA230.md): Piper PA-30B-160 · Merced, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N8212Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA071.md): Beech A35 · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N675B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision. - [NTSB LAX87LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA013.md): Piper PA-30 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1986 · N7982Y · Destroyed > During a x-country flt, the plt stated, that just south of los angeles international arpt, the acft's right engine was running rough. At the same time pwr in the left engine began decreasing, then the prop automatically feathered. The plt attempted a re-start… - [NTSB LAX85LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA347.md): Piper PA-30 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1985 · N7982Y · Substantial damage > The plt and gnd witnesses reported that during the takeoff roll, the nose gear collapsed, followed by the main landing gears. Post-accident investigation disclosed the landing gear control handle was in the down position. All of the landing gear… - [NTSB LAX85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA061.md): Piper PA-30 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1984 · N8780Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that on his first attempt to land he was 'too high' so he made a go-around. On the second apch to the 3050 ft rwy, he was flying at 110 mph. He landed long, applied brakes & skidded off the dept end of the rwy. The lt tire blew-out,… - [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 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 LAX81DVA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA46.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1981 · N7438Y · 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 LAX80FVG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG68.md): Piper PA-30 · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1980 · N1VE · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA16.md): Piper PA-30 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1980 · N8176Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG05-201194.md): Piper PA-30 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1979 · N7915Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA066.md): Piper PA-30 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1979 · N7595Y · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK79DVG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG61.md): Piper PA-30 · Smartville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1979 · N7077Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FHQ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FHQ38.md): Piper PA-30 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1979 · N7445Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUM24.md): Piper PA-30 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1978 · N7569Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUQ14.md): Piper PA-30 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1978 · N7647Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · Glen Ivy, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1978 · N7558Y · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX78FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA013.md): Piper PA-30 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 17, 1977 · N922JS · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77DXQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DXQ35.md): Piper PA30 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1977 · N8612Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76FVA63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVA63.md): Piper PA-30 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1976 · N178E · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX75DUG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG50.md): Piper PA-30 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1975 · N7122Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74FVM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVM12.md): Piper PA-30 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1973 · N7959Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK73AP038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP038.md): Piper PA-30 · Three Rvrs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 29, 1973 · N8650Y · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK73FVA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVA28.md): Piper PA-30 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1972 · N7647Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72DUG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUG71.md): Piper PA-30 · Bermuda Dns, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1972 · N7757Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK72DXQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DXQ18.md): Piper PA-30 · Mammoth Lks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1972 · N7604Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71DVA76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DVA76.md): Piper PA-30 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1971 · N156LM · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71DUA62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUA62.md): Piper PA-30 · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1971 · N7562Y · Minor damage - [NTSB OAK71AP030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP030.md): Piper PA-30 · H.Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1970 · N7667Y · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX71FUA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA36.md): Piper PA-30 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1970 · N8607Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71DVA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVA44.md): Piper PA-30 · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1970 · N7503Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71AP023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP023.md): Piper PA-30 · Mcknlyville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1970 · N7161Y · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX71FUA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA06.md): Piper PA-30 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1970 · N8771Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70DUG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUG28.md): Piper PA-30 · Needles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1970 · N8496Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK70AP048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70AP048.md): Piper PA-30 · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Mar 23, 1970 · N8720V · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7103002&state=CA&page=2 ## 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" = 'CA' 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 ('7103002')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103002&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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