# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA16CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA218.md): Piper PA32 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2016 · N44255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane’s subsequent collision with obstacles during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA16LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA053.md): Piper PA-32 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N5568J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which resulted in the escape of exhaust gases into the engine compartment and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bluemont, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N43249 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the No. 5 connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA270.md): Piper PA 32-260 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N3354W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ANC14CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA060.md): Piper PA 32-260 · Anderson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N3502W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA285.md): Piper PA 32-260 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N3FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC13FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FAMS2.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 9, 2013 · N3705W · Destroyed
  > Undetermined because the pilot and airplane were not found.
- [NTSB ERA13LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA121.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Yonkers, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2013 · N1967E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine and associated components did not reveal any mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA339.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA12LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Amory, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N3688W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision-making, including his inadequate weather evaluation and his delayed diversion to a closer airport, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2011 · N997TB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN12FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA108.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N3590T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…
- [NTSB CEN12FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA097.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N33315 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA501.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N3815W · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing at an airport with known wildlife activity.
- [NTSB CEN11CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA378.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2011 · N3534W · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC10LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N3432W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA038.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N3929W · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA033.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3568W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) pilot's failure to see and avoid the Piper Cherokee (PA-32-260).
- [NTSB NYC08LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA299.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cumberland, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N5529J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management practices, which resulted in fuel starvation and a complete power loss. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misdiagnosis of the situation, and his cessation of trouble-shooting to positively identify and correct…
- [NTSB NYC08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA192.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N4823S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor fuel consumption during the flight.
- [NTSB NYC08FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N64FP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA121.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N32394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA111.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N5521J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA142.md): Piper PA32 · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3304W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N3528W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA029.md): Piper PA32-260 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N801VC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA105.md): Piper PA-32 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N3948W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC07FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FAMS1.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N5067T · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane remains missing.
- [NTSB ATL07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Tyringham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N5595J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed…
- [NTSB ANC07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA001.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N996PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with tree covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather…
- [NTSB ATL06FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Suches, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N3380W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps and his decision to make a turn while performing a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC06CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA105.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N412PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA06FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA092.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N592PR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to a contaminated carburetor fuel inlet screen.
- [NTSB CHI06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA072.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N3946W · Destroyed
  > the blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.
- [NTSB ATL06CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA015.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryson City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2005 · N1186X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI05CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N3936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!!
- [NTSB ATL05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N411CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power..
- [NTSB ATL04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N45100 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN04FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA115.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N3352W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA04FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA086.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N3331W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from an improper landing flare resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed (Vs), an inadvertant stall, loss of control, and inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL04LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA117.md): Piper PA-32-260 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N3260W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N1563X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach to the runway. Factors in the accident were the dark night and snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA044.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Brooklyn, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2003 · N3733W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his…
- [NTSB ANC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Larson Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2003 · N3983W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling and a snow squall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA258.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N3258W · Substantial damage
  > An animal wandered onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor was the night light condition.
- [NTSB ATL03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA123.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2003 · N6JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after an aborted landing and subsequent collision with an airport runway sign.
- [NTSB NYC03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA116.md): Piper PA32-260 · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N820CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to a tank with adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA111.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N3921W · Substantial damage
  > Thew failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after travelling past the estimated point of liftoff, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent with subsequent impact onto the…

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## 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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