# 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 ANC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA095.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N3853W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA090.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Victor, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N222SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA181.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N675MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [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 MIA02FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA045.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N7701J · Destroyed
  > The pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane during a missed approach resulting in the airplane descending uncontrolled and colliding with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N3516W · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power during departure climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA004.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N5573J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were snow and ice on the runway surface, and the pilot's excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB MIA01LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA212.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N5569J · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent disabling of the throttle in the idle position during a cockpit disturbance created when an armed hijacker forcibly attempted to cause the aircraft to fly to Cuba, resulting in a loss of controllability of power for sustainable flight and an…
- [NTSB SEA01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA145.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N3479W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure resulting in a stall. Trees were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI01FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA233.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chenoa, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N27AP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during his turn with an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel starvation on initial climbout and the improper in-flight decision he made to continue the turn. Factors were the fuel starvation and the incorrect…
- [NTSB ATL01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N6YB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA016.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N4803S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly utilize carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA310.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N33117 · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to abort the takeoff and obtain/maintain clearance from the corn crop. Factors were the tall, wet, grass runway, and the corn crop.
- [NTSB LAX00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chester, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N933AC · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 NYC99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA220.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N4830S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn.
- [NTSB DEN99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA146.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Aspen, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N991RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight planning. Factors were the high density altitude, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the sign post that the right wing impacted.
- [NTSB NYC99FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA187.md): Piper PA-32-260 · North Lima, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N5526J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn. Factors include the pilot's failure maintain sufficient airspeed, and his failure to maintain the airplane in proper trim.
- [NTSB MIA99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA099.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N4802S · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing in water, and subsequent sinking of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA073.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N5528J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine assembly overload for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the pilot exceeded the airplane's maximum allowable weight.
- [NTSB CHI99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA065.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Charles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1999 · N40712 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and him becoming lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident were…
- [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 IAD99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N4808S · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway. A contributing factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA330.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N4887S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the runway marker. A factor contributing to this accident was the runway marker.
- [NTSB NYC98WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98WA123.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Nice, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 31, 1998 · N3995W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mc Cordsville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N55059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane. Factors were his self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB NYC98FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA041.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pittsville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1997 · N3448W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision and flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying over wooded terrain. Factors…
- [NTSB CHI98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA037.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N3359W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due a deteriorated grommet in an Adel clamp, and a loose mixture control cable.
- [NTSB MIA98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA007.md): Beech 35-C33A · Robbins, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1997 · N2050W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots in both aircraft to see-and-avoid each other's airplane (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the Beech pilot to operate his airplane at a correct Visual Flight Rules (VFR) cruising altitude for his route of flight.
- [NTSB IAD98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA001.md): Piper PA-32-260 · College Park, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N7730J · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout and his delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA109.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N576PR · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision by flying at too low of an altitude to glide to shore for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA063.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N3604W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance due to his diverted attention in attempting to re-illuminate the runway lights, which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA051.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1997 · N33797 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB IAD97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA027.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damage
  > the worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA171.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Coatsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N3868W · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of suitable landing areas.
- [NTSB IAD96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N1439T · Substantial damage
  > the unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.
- [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 CHI96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA174.md): Piper PA-32 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N40933 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA137.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N4883S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to adequately compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the snowbank.
- [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 MIA95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA158.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N3431W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA145.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N41481 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after continuing the VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the existing weather conditions and dark night that contributed to the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA144.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vieques, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1995 · N41528 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N16354 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to a subsurface fatigue crack in the crankshaft which led to failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB MIA95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA127.md): Piper PA-32-260 · N. Miami Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N3482W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel for failure to identify a hardened oil hose from the oil pump to the oil cooler inlet inside a protective fire sleeve. Additionally, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to…
- [NTSB CHI95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA120.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Clair, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N3631W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to his operating the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [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.

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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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