# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260, CA

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 WPR26FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA069.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 24, 2025 · N2785Q · Substantial damage
  > On December 24, 2025, at approximately 1230 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N2785Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rio Linda, California. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger was…
- [NTSB WPR21FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA114.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 19, 2021 · N57014 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 6 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [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 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 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.
- [NTSB LAX88FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA327.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1988 · N3451W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to properly preflight the acft followed by loss of power during takeoff. The plt also failed to about the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX86FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA303.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Yosemite Nation, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N3643W · Destroyed
  > After flying low over Yosemite national park the Piper PA-32-260, operating as an on-demand passenger flight, climbed eastward into rising terrain. The flight path selected by the pilot was approximately one mile north and 1000 feet higher than tioga pass…
- [NTSB LAX86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA010.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1985 · N3643W · Substantial damage
  > The acft touched dwn tail first during lndging to the rt of the rwy. The plt indicated he was lndging in a gusting x-wind which drifted him during a nose high hard lndg. No mechanical difficulties were reported by the plt.
- [NTSB LAX84FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA087.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Holtville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N3206W · Destroyed
  > The plt had departed mazatlan, Mexico at 0632 PST & had landed at los mochis & mexicali, Mexico & at calexico, CA, where he cleared U.S. Customs. Before departing calexico, he telephoned his family & told them the wx had been poor all day. The estimated time…
- [NTSB LAX84FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA045.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1983 · N15039 · Destroyed
  > Shortly after departure the plt radioed in that he had blown a rod 'or something' and was about two miles out on a right base leg. He then informed the tower that he was not going to make the runway after which the left wing contacted a power pole and the…
- [NTSB LAX80FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA004.md): Piper PA-32 · Ontario, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1979 · N331JB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FUG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUG42.md): Piper PA-32 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N3857W · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79DVW13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVW13.md): Piper PA-32 · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1979 · N5584J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA021.md): Piper PA-32 · Kernville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 16, 1978 · N3350W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA012.md): Piper PA-32 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1977 · N3977W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA069.md): Piper PA-32 · Corona, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 31, 1977 · N3422W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77DUG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUG35.md): Piper PA-32 · Needles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N3595W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FVD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVD18.md): Piper PA-32 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1977 · N67180 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVG96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVG96.md): Piper PA-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1976 · N3223W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUQ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ45.md): Piper PA-32 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1976 · N5586J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FVA77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FVA77.md): Piper PA-32 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1976 · N3964W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP027.md): Piper PA-32 · Hlf Moon By, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1974 · N7705J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72FUQ89](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUQ89.md): Piper PA-32 · Lake Hughes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 29, 1972 · N3435W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVA71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVA71.md): Piper PA-32 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1971 · N3343W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG45.md): Piper PA-32 · Cadiz, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 15, 1971 · N3233W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70FVG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70FVG12.md): Piper PA-32 · Pleasnt Grv, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1970 · N3310W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0089.md): Piper PA-32 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1969 · N3515W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0032.md): Piper PA-32 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1969 · N3335W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69A0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0075.md): Piper PA-32 · Chatsworth, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1969 · N3505W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0032.md): Piper PA-32 · Avenal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 10, 1968 · N3267W · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69F0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0035.md): Piper PA-32 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1968 · N3594W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69F0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0017.md): Piper PA-32 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1968 · N3675W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0357.md): Piper PA-32 · Arcata, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1968 · N3310W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68D0234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0234.md): Piper PA-32 · Ventucopa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1967 · N3505W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0238.md): Piper PA-32 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1967 · N3223W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68F0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0125.md): Piper PA-32 · El Granada, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1967 · N3657W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67D0236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0236.md): Piper PA-32 · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1966 · N3575W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0053.md): Piper PA-32 · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1966 · N3675W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0128.md): Piper PA-32 · Oildale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1966 · N3630W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0065.md): Piper PA-32 · Walteria Sta., CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1966 · N3403W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66A0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0101.md): Piper PA-32 · Guadalupe, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Jun 16, 1966 · N3531W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0067.md): Lpiper PA-32 · Santa Cruz Is, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Mar 8, 1966 · N3296W · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66F0218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0218.md): Piper PA-32 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1966 · N3423W · Destroyed

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103206&state=CA

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