# 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 4 of 7 · 302 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Point Hope, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N4109E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight to ensure the nose baggage door was properly latched, and the subsequent opening of the baggage compartment door, which allowed items to collide with the left propeller, resulting in propeller damage and loss of thrust from… - [NTSB LAX96FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA122.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1996 · N27989 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft after landing. Contributing to the accident was the icy runway conditions with poor braking. - [NTSB CHI96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA071.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1996 · N111UC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly align the airplane for a safe landing on the runway. Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, snow, the snow-covered runway, and snowbanks on the sides of the runway. - [NTSB LAX96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N27954 · Destroyed > The failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue… - [NTSB NYC96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA012.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N711EX · Substantial damage > a total loss of left engine power as a result of an in-flight separation of the #2 cylinder. The cylinder separated due to high stress fatigue cracking of the cylinder hold down studs and the #3 main bearing thru-studs. Factors in this accident were: improper… - [NTSB CHI95FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA285.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ardoch, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N85115 · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's continuing flight into adverse weather. Factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a weather observation and the adverse weather. - [NTSB MIA95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA153.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1995 · N530JB · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to comply with manufacturer inspection procedures for hydraulic lines resulting in the failure of the right main gear door line and loss of all hydraulic fluid. - [NTSB ANC95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA050.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N3588Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident are: the dispatcher's decision to dispatch a multi-engined airplane to a short, soft airstrip, and inadequate company management oversight/surveillance. - [NTSB DCA95MA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA019.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1995 · N27245 · Destroyed > a loss of power on one engine for an undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's improper decision to return to the departure airport for landing which neccessitated maneuvering over increasingly higher terrain. Factors in the accident were: the high gusting… - [NTSB SEA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N36PB · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from higher terrain that was located near the airport. Factors related to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, false/incorrect indication of the NDB, failure of other personnel to properly issue a… - [NTSB ATL95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N7144Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pre-flight inspection, in that he failed to visually confirm the fuel quantity prior to departure. - [NTSB FTW95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA085.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1995 · N50WT · Destroyed > The fuel starvation loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were the pilot's qualification and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB ANC94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA072.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Sheldon Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N41185 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown Point. Factor was the inadequate runway marking. - [NTSB BFO94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA102.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N4093U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with fog during landing. - [NTSB MIA94WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA145.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Herrera, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 18, 1994 · N456M · Substantial damage - [NTSB DCA94MA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA053.md): Piper PA31 · Stratford, CT · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 28, 1994 · N990RA · Destroyed > The failure of the captain to use the available ILS glideslope, his failure to execute a go-around when conditions were not suitable for landing, and his failure to land the airplane at a point sufficient to allow for a safe stopping distance; the fatalities… - [NTSB FTW94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA136.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1994 · N44AC · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL94FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA076.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N64LB · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds and obscuration at the accident site. - [NTSB LAX94FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA149.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N78DE · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to select a cruise altitude which would ensure adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors related to the dark, nighttime condition and to the pilot's lack of attentiveness. - [NTSB MIA94FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N27687 · Destroyed > Was in flight loss of control for failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power from the left engine due to partial blockage of several of the fuel injector nozzles. Also… - [NTSB MIA93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA197.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N456CB · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's excessive airspeed, his failure to touch down at the proper point on the runway, and his failure to abort the landing. - [NTSB ANC93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA146.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N6SF · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot in commands improper preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB ANC93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA105.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Gambell, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N4112D · No damage > Intentional personal injury. Factors in the accident were: the person's psychological condition, and the lack of sufficient procedures/airport staff by the operator(s). - [NTSB ANC93IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA085.md): Piper PA-31-350 · King Salmon, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N3588Z · Minor damage > The failure of the main gear upper strut assembly due to stress corrosion. - [NTSB MIA93WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA043.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 2, 1993 · N4107V · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA121.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N140RD · Substantial damage > The failure of the hydraulic system seal and the subsequent fluid leak. - [NTSB ANC92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA058.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N3555C · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that the proper glidepath and altitude was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inattentiveness and snow. - [NTSB BFO92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brewer, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N62951 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct an excessive descent rate during flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilots improper compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB BFO92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA033.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Qioquinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N27613 · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of an open crossfeed fuel line drain valve. - [NTSB MIA92WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA060.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nagua, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 1991 · N225CH · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC92LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA023.md): Piper PA-31 · Tatitlek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1991 · N27827 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a go around. Contributing to the accident was the icy runway condition and the failure of the fss personnel to properly issue and disseminate a NOTAM concerning the icy runway condition. - [NTSB LAX92FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA058.md): Piper PA31-350 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1991 · N350MR · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's poor inflight decision by not electing to proceed to an alternate airport and to continue to the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceilings and visibilities across the flight route and… - [NTSB DEN92LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA012.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N354AC · Substantial damage > A false unsafe landing gear indication due to a frozen down lock switch. Factors were: icing conditions and low ceilings. - [NTSB ANC92IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA001.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1991 · N200AK · Minor damage > Incorrect installation of crankshaft counterwweight rollers by the manufacturer during remanufacture of the engine. Factor was the inadequate surveillance of the engine assembly process by the manufacturer. - [NTSB ANC91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA118.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Emmonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1991 · N27472 · Substantial damage > That the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear during the takeoff roll. Contributing to this accident was that the checklist was not followed. - [NTSB ATL91FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA052.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Munford, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N27818 · Destroyed > The pilot attempting visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum safe altitude for terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB MIA91LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA070.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N27759 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures resulting in a gearup landing. - [NTSB ANC91IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nome, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1991 · N4118G · Minor damage > Was the sheared fitting on the nose gear actuator shuttle valve which caused the nose gear to not extend for landing. - [NTSB MIA91WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA056.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 1990 · N141RA · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA017.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Evanston, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1990 · N4082H · Destroyed > The pilot's premature descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue and poor weather. - [NTSB NYC90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA222.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N250SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight and inflight planning of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and forced landing. - [NTSB ANC90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA129.md): Piper PA-31 · Naked Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N27425 · Substantial damage > A left engine failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA154.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N35551 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while taxiing, and his visual lookout was inadequate. - [NTSB CHI90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA141.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N62869 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to insure that the landing gear was extended and locked prior to touchdown. - [NTSB MKC90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA108.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N111AY · Substantial damage > Weather evaluation misjudged resulting in uncontrolled descent by the pilot in command and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command. - [NTSB ANC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA062.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N4109E · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the nose baggage door. - [NTSB MKC90FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA082.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bois D'Arc, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N6KG · Destroyed > Inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, darkness, low… - [NTSB DEN90FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA066.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N3554P · Destroyed > The improper identification of parts in the Piper PA-31-350 service manual pertaining to the aileron cables. This discrepancy resulted in the improper installation of the aileron cables on the right aileron bellcrank by a mechanic during the reconstruction of… - [NTSB ANC90FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA034.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1990 · N27328 · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude (or clearance) from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB NYC90FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cairo Township, NY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1989 · N45CH · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly into the known adverse weather and his failure to select an altitude that would provide terrain clearance. Factors were: the adverse weather and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted conditions. 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