# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-31-350 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 3 of 7 · 302 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX01FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA201.md): Piper PA-31-350 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N209TA · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the right main landing gear retraction arm. - [NTSB NYC01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA116.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Nahant, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2001 · N3558G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the pilot's failure to visual check the airplane's fuel quantity prior to takeoff. - [NTSB DEN01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA093.md): Piper PA-31-350 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2001 · N27367 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to sump all the fuel drains during preflight and the subsequent loss of power in the right engine during takeoff, the pilot feathering the wrong engine's propeller during the forced landing, the pilot improperly raising the landing gear… - [NTSB NYC01IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA126.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Newark, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N4078L · Minor damage > The company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with the service bulletin, which resulted in a fuel boost pump leakage and subsequent fire during taxi. A factor was the manufacturer's confusing service bulletin. - [NTSB ANC01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA027.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N63MB · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were clouds, fog, dusk light conditions, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the flight prior to nightfall. - [NTSB DEN01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N159SW · Substantial damage > Total failure of the right forward inboard landing gear door hinge pin for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA179.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N114SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear for landing. A factor was diverted attention. - [NTSB ANC00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA133.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Emmonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N4105D · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane on unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent failure of the main landing gear torque link. Factors in the accident were rough and uneven runways, and inadequate surveillance of airport facilities/runway conditions… - [NTSB LAX00FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA310.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N923BA · Substantial damage > Deterioration and failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB ATL00FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA081.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Lumber City, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N801MW · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures and descended below approach minimums and collided with trees. A factor was low clouds. - [NTSB DCA00MA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA080.md): Piper PA-31 Navajo · Burlington Twp., NJ · Accident · 11 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N27944 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules flight. - [NTSB LAX00LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA277.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N600EE · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture and separation of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector line due to the company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive. A factor in the accident was the company's decision to operate the aircraft in… - [NTSB DEN00FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA102.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kiowa, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N67BJ · Destroyed > the flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while practicing stall maneuvers, which resulted in an inadvertent spin. - [NTSB ANC00IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA063.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N3536B · Minor damage > An in-flight oil leak due to the deterioration of oil filter adapter plate gasket material, and the supplier's distribution of inadequate material. A factor associated with the accident was the engine manufacturer's inadequate quality control. - [NTSB LAX00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA043.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N27181 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published emergency procedures for engine loss of power resulting in a forced landing in an open construction area where the airplane collided with a berm. A related factor was the loss of engine power in the… - [NTSB CHI00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Romulus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N4UE · Substantial damage > the inadvertent wheels-up landing by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX00FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA014.md): Piper PA-31-350 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N1024B · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain separation from terrain while operating under visual flight rules. Contributing factors were the improper issuance of a suggested heading by air traffic control personnel, inadequate flight progress monitoring… - [NTSB ANC00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA004.md): Piper PA-31 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N74923 · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird. - [NTSB DCA99MA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99MA088.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Volcano, HI · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N411WL · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in an area of cloud-covered mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to properly navigate and his disregard for standard operating… - [NTSB MIA99FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA263.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Moreland, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N27343 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude while executing a localizer approach. Contributing factors were low ceilings and dark night conditions as well as the trees. - [NTSB CHI99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA256.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N97MA · Substantial damage > the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA074.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N41078 · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB ANC99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N59985 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were a tail wind condition, and the presence of snow and ice on the runway surface. - [NTSB CHI99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA114.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N812TB · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ANC99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N6GR · Substantial damage > The failure of the driver of a vehicle to maintain an adequate visual lookout. - [NTSB CHI99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA047.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N59902 · Destroyed > the pilot's descent below the decision height for the instrument approach. - [NTSB ANC99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA014.md): Piper PA-31 · Point Lay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N3542H · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors associated with this accident were the airport not having a VASI system installed, and the lack of visual perception for the pilot. - [NTSB DEN99FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N35533 · Destroyed > The pilot not following instrument procedures and subsequently descended to minimums prematurely. Factors were the mountainous terrain and the falling snow. - [NTSB NYC99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N3543A · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative equipment which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inoperative fuel quantity gauges, and the night conditions. - [NTSB ANC98LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA167.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Noorvik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N4112D · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot to follow the aircraft checklist, and an inadvertent wheels up landing. - [NTSB ANC98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA143.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N4072A · Substantial damage > A total loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW98IA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA361.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N66906 · Minor damage > A hydraulic failure due to a ruptured hydraulic line, preventing the extension of the nose and right main landing gear. - [NTSB ANC98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA120.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N3527U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB LAX98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA106.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Novato, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1998 · N257NW · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after initiating a descent over mountainous terrain at night and under marginal VFR conditions. The pilot's self-induced pressure to arrive at class with enough time remaining to take the final… - [NTSB ANC98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1998 · N7678L · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX98WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98WA073.md): Piper PA-31 · Philippines · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 9, 1998 · N4111M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA98WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA041.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Walker Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 1997 · N116PM · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA267.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N800SA · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the bus driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and bright background lighting. - [NTSB FTW97LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA206.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1997 · N491SC · Substantial damage > unlatching of the left outboard engine cowling latches for undetermined reason(s), which allowed the left engine cowling to separate inflight and strike the vertical stabilizer. - [NTSB ATL97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N4105Q · Substantial damage > A fire in the left engine started by a leak in the fuel pump. - [NTSB MIA97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA155.md): Piper PA31-350 · St Thomas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N4088G · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of power in the right engine, by failing to shutdown the right engine and feather the right propeller. This resulted in the aircraft being unable to maintain altitude and a subsequent ditching in… - [NTSB ANC97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA069.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Selawik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N59985 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while in the landing pattern. - [NTSB LAX97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA154.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N27659 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power in one engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the aircraft's diminished single engine performance during the early portion of the overweight ferry flight. - [NTSB ANC97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA041.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N4105D · Substantial damage > a fuel leak from an engine driven fuel pump which initiated an engine fire, and the fuel pump manufacturer's inadequate quality control of the fuel pump. - [NTSB ANC97IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97IA035.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kotzebue, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N3542H · Minor damage > the jammed main landing gear which was caused by a binding main landing gear door with a broken hinge. The fractured, inadequate main landing gear door hinge was also causal. - [NTSB ANC97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA012.md): Piper PA-31 · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1996 · N54272 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the low fuel condition, which led to a single engine landing, and the crosswind condition. - [NTSB MIA97IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N120JD · Minor damage > the lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle. - [NTSB NYC97RA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97RA006.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Eel River Cross, Canada · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 1996 · N744W - [NTSB CHI96LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA335.md): Piper PA-31 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N27299 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate preflight by the pilot in command. - [NTSB LAX96LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA289.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N48DH · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, during the landing, and his failure to execute a go-around, when a proper touchdown point was not attained. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7103110&page=4 ## 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 ('7103110', '7103125')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103110&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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