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

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 CEN21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N3992W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA081.md): Piper PA 32 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2017 · N4887S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s rate of descent in gusting wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 CHI87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA115.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Byron Center, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N5593J · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that following a preflight inspection and engine run-up, he attempted a soft field takeoff on the 2070 foot turf rwy. According to the plt, he aborted the takeoff aprx 1035 feet down the rwy because he held the nose too high and he was dragging…
- [NTSB CHI84LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA133.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1984 · N4343X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated flight into adverse wx conditions in order to pick up a heart attack victim. The pilot encountered fog & in an attempt to return to his departure point, collided with the frozen lake.
- [NTSB CHI76AC069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC069.md): Piper PA-32 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1976 · N55573 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM33.md): Piper PA-32 · Lansing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1976 · N3969W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEC37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEC37.md): Piper PA-32 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1975 · N3939W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEM38.md): Piper PA-32 · Pellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1974 · N3911W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AEM72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AEM72.md): Piper PA-32 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1973 · N4394T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEC22.md): Piper PA-32 · Laingsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1973 · N3589W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEM27.md): Piper PA-32 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1972 · N4727S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEC07.md): Piper PA-32 · Onsted, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1972 · N3802W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBJ58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBJ58.md): Piper PA-32 · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1971 · N3821W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FDW36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FDW36.md): Piper PA-32 · Westland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1971 · N4726S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBJ53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBJ53.md): Piper PA-32 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1971 · N4740S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DBJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DBJ15.md): Piper PA-32 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1970 · N3522W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FBG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBG08.md): Piper PA-32 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1970 · N3486W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0346.md): Piper PA-32 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1969 · N3688W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0318.md): Piper PA-32 · Skanee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1969 · N3932W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0253.md): Piper PA-32 · Mackinaw Cty, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1969 · N3688W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0625.md): Piper PA-32 · Rapid City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1969 · N5548J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69D0431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0431.md): Piper PA-32 · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1969 · N3922W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0444.md): Piper PA-32 · Houghton Lke, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1967 · N493CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0492.md): Piper PA-32 · Lupton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1967 · N3444W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0555.md): Piper PA-32 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1967 · N3865W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0050.md): Piper PA-32 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1966 · N3279W · 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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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