# 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 MIA95LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA079.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Caribbean Sea · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1995 · N598PR · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Plant City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N33456 · Destroyed
  > The opening of the engine cowling latch in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the puncture of the engine oil cooler, total exhaustion of the engine oil, failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, rod bolts, forced landing while on final…
- [NTSB CHI95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA062.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N7JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure. The low ceiling and fog were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA061.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1994 · N2LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, reduced visibility due fog and low ceilings, and the reduced light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA021.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N3699W · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, while attempting flight into known adverse weather (wind), and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind conditions and turbulence were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI94LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA349.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Williamsport, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N55DH · Destroyed
  > The continued flight into adverse weather conditions, the student's failure to maintain a proper glideslope and the CFI's delay in initiating remedial action. Factors related to the accident were the lightning and turbulent thunderstorm conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA144.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N3701W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, his improper in-flight decision and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. The high terrain and weather conditions were…
- [NTSB ANC94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA106.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N4839S · Destroyed
  > Inadequate engine maintenance and/or inspection, and fatigue cracking of the engine case, which resulted in eventual damage to the #3 cylinder studs/engine through-bolts, subsequent separation of the #3 cylinder and piston, and an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB NYC94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA134.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Minford, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N33468 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure. A factor in the accident were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA94FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N3610W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: inadequate passenger briefing by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA106.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N7659C · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation, while flying with partial panel, and the design stress limits of the aircraft being exceeded. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the vacuum system, which resulted…
- [NTSB NYC94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA057.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Beckley, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N3817W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, while operating over unsuitable terrain, after the pilot failed to remove all the water from the tank prior to departure. A factor was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known leaking fuel cap.
- [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 NYC93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA131.md): Piper PA-32 · Spencer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N3490W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the high density altitude departure and the delay in aborting the takeoff roll, with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in a collision with trees
- [NTSB MIA93WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA098.md): Piper PA-32-260 · N. Eleuthera I., Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 1993 · N3910W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA072.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Riverton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N821SC · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not perform an abort of the takeoff after observing a partial loss of power. Factors include improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB BFO93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA031.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Hudson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N999HF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an advertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA087.md): Piper PA-32 · Austin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · N3658W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude. The pilot's continued flight into IMC, diverted attention and the environmental conditions were factors.
- [NTSB MIA93WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA060.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 1993 · N41709 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pulaski, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N31953 · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to continue VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the actions…
- [NTSB CHI92LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA265.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Moran, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N5572J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper selection of fuel tank resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot-in-command's encounter with unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA173.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N3985W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92WA236.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Punta China, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 1992 · N3330W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA162.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Randleman, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N3544W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to switch the fuel selector to a tank with fuel, after the engine failed due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB BFO92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA107.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Norwalk, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N7727J · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Greenville, NC · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N2259T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's self-induced pressure to make the flight, and his lack of total…
- [NTSB CHI92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA135.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N3811W · Substantial damage
  > Was an inadvertent stall/mush during landing by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of recent total experience.
- [NTSB MIA92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA083.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N56982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain the proper touchdown point due to landing before the displaced threshold on the rwy.
- [NTSB MIA92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA010.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N563PR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft maintenance inspection resulting in the defective muffler which failed and caused an inflight fire.
- [NTSB NYC91FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA194.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N3722W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to achieve a proper touchdown on the runway due to diverted attention, pressure, and other psychological condition.
- [NTSB MIA91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA168.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Culebra, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N5513J · Substantial damage
  > Oil exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA099.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Naples, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N3667W · Destroyed
  > Flight by the pilot into known icing conditions, which resulted in structural (wing) ice and subsequent loss of aircraft control. The weather condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA032.md): Piper PA32-260 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N4870T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance on a night visual approach.
- [NTSB DEN91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA045.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Guymon, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N3549W · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's delay in flaring the airplane. A factor was: the pilot's total lack of experience.
- [NTSB CHI91LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA070.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Marshall, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1991 · N3212W · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather by the pilot(s) and subsequent icing of the Piper PA-32'S air induction system. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and a perceived sense of urgency to make the flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA052.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1990 · N33797 · Substantial damage
  > The deer crossing the runway which the pilot was unable to avoid.
- [NTSB CHI91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Latham, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N5536J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude.
- [NTSB NYC91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA018.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1990 · N3HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failiure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA167.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N412PM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain vso during the takeoff climb, resulting in the loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA140.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N3822W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to flare the airplane for landing resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA90WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA114.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 1, 1990 · N41452 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N7732J · Destroyed
  > An engine failure due to a disconnect in the magneto drive train caused by the crankshaft gear not being properly installed and secured during a recent engine overhaul.
- [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 BFO90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA030.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Dungannon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N3484W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the emergency landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse…
- [NTSB FTW90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA048.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Clinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N3809W · Substantial damage
  > Pilots failure to correctly maintain the proper glidepath, which caused him to impact short of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC90FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA036.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Coventry, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1989 · N3309W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot initiating VFR flight into IMC on a dark night which resulted in spatial disorientation and uncontrolled flight into the ground. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather existing at the time of the accident and the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N5511J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to assure the removal of ice or frost from the wings. The excess gross weight and uneven terrain were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mcleansboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N3916W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while recovering from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA178.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N3660W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wake turbulence and remedial action not possible.
- [NTSB DEN89FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA209.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lk Havasu City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N3999W · Destroyed
  > Pilot's attention diverted outside the airplane. This diversion resulted in the pilot failing to monitor his altitude while in a descending turn and inadvertently flying the airplane into the water.

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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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