# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB IAD02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA044.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N166PA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. - [NTSB FTW00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA263.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Clinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N3869W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper setting of the cockpit fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and forced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA066.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Creal Springs, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1999 · N3689W · Destroyed > was the pilot having the fuel tank selector in the improper position and not following the airplane manufacturer's emergency procedures to restore a loss of power. A factor in this accident was fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA056.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1998 · N7724J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Felton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N5538J · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA202.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Live Oak, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N3399W · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the approach to land, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA275.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N4823T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position and the resultant fuel starvation induced power loss. - [NTSB NYC95FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA068.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N57326 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a factor related to the improper planning/decision-making for the emergency landing. - [NTSB SEA93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA152.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Arlington, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N3774W · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination, directives not followed by the pilot in command, and his premature flare. - [NTSB ATL90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA086.md): Piper PA-32 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1990 · N5524J · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to properly select a tank with sufficient fuel prior to takeoff. - [NTSB BFO89FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA064.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bradshaw, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N3663W · Substantial damage > An engine power loss due to fuel starvation for unknown reasons. - [NTSB CHI89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA028.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1988 · N3662W · Substantial damage > After encountering unforecast adverse wx at his intended destn, the plt circled the area a couple of times, then diverted to Marquette, MI. However, before reaching the alternate arpt, the eng lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Subsequently, the acft collided… - [NTSB CHI88LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA232.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1988 · N9346C · Destroyed > The pilot in command's improper selection of the fuel tank, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB MKC88LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA060.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mound City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1988 · N7703J · Substantial damage > The PIC, after an earlier lndg at tarkio, Missouri and an unsuccessful attempt to reach his fishing partner, flew his acft to and landed at st. joseph rosecrans arpt. After contacting his friend, and catching a few hours of sleep, the PIC made an early… - [NTSB MIA88LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA089.md): Piper PA-32-260 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1988 · N4818S · Substantial damage > The pilot, while on an on-demand air taxi flight, switched to an empty fuel tank in preparation for landing and the engine failed. The pilot then executed a forced landing to the grass short of the runway and the landing gear failed. - [NTSB ANC87LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA170.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N3560W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that she departed the airport with only one quarter tank of fuel; on final approach to the runway the engine quit. The owner stated there was less than ten (10) gallons on board the aircraft prior to take off. - [NTSB BFO87LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA066.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N3636W · Substantial damage > Roanoke tower cleared the aircraft for landing and the pilot pulled the power to idle. The pilot did not realize the engine had quit until he applied power on short final and the engine did not respond. The aircraft struck short of runway 33. The pilot stated… - [NTSB MIA87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA075.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1987 · N3743W · Substantial damage > The plt repositioned the fuel selector from the left tip tank to the right main tank when the flt entered the traffic pattern. The eng then quit & a forced landing was made in an open field. Upon touchdown the left & right main landing gear were pushed… - [NTSB DEN84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA249.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N3392W · Substantial damage > After discharging sky divers, plt was concentrating on max rate of descent, eng pwr at idle, when fuel tank in use ran day. Pwr loss not noted until throttle applied for level off. Switch to usable fuel tank and restart attempt initiated with insufficient… - [NTSB CHI84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA265.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1984 · N40712 · Substantial damage > The eng quit shortly after takeoff & the acft landed in a bean field. The fuel selector was found on the empty right main fuel tank. The left main fuel tank & tip tanks were full of fuel. - [NTSB CHI84LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA030.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1983 · N15419 · Substantial damage > The acft collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing following eng failure. The acft had been flown 5.5 hours before landing 3 miles NE of the intended refueling stop. The pilot had passed ft wayne at flt time of 5+ hours with about 10 gallons of fuel… - [NTSB MIA83LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA182.md): Piper PA-32 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N3719W · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was returning from the Bahamas when he experienced a loss of eng power & landed in a vacant field. The power loss occurred following fuel starvation. The plt stated that the acft was recently purchased & the fuel gauges were… - [NTSB ATL83FIG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIG04.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1983 · N4823T · Substantial damage > The pilot started a go-around after the acft had progressed over half way down the runway in the air. When full power was applied the engine sputtered and quit. The pilot changed fuel tanks, lowered the nose and landed straight ahead in the tops of trees.… - [NTSB CHI83LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA124.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Madeira, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1983 · N6809J · Destroyed > The acft crashed into trees during a forced landing after the engine stopped operating while approaching an arpt. The acft was on a cross country flt from dayton to cincinnati in VMC weather. The acft was inspected at the scene and the engine was removed and… - [NTSB CHI83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA020.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vandalia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1982 · N4740S · Substantial damage > The pilot estimated that he had 40 gal of fuel on board when he departed parkersburg, WV for new carlisle, OH. During a night arrival at new carlisle, he was unable to activate the runway lights by keying his microphone. Therefore, he diverted to Vandalia,… - [NTSB MKC82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA147.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1982 · N3436W · Substantial damage > The pilot departed Manhattan, KS and flew to minneapolis, MN. At minneapolis, he refueled with 10 gal added to the left main tank. He said both main tanks were full, the right auxiliary tank was empty, and he estimated there was 5 gal in the left auxiliary… - [NTSB NYC82FFJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFJ12.md): Piper PA-32 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N260BB · Substantial damage > The pilot took off on a VFR flight plan with a litter patient and 3 other passengers onboard. The right main fuel tank was used for about the first 30 minutes of flight, then the pilot switched to the left main tank. While en route, an IFR flight plan was… - [NTSB ATL82DA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA043.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1982 · N3654W · Substantial damage > At 600FT AGL while on a 3 mile straight in visual approach,the engine quit. The pilot stated he had insufficient time to attempt a restart and commenced a 180 degree turn toward a golf course. Upon landing the aircraft struck a tree. Investigation revealed no… ## 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 ('7103206') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103206&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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