# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-301 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. Page 2 of 2 · 87 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX92FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA201.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N8408V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument missed approach procedure, and his failure to initiate a timely climb after being given a low altitude alert. Factors contributing to the accident were: the controller's failure to take positive action… - [NTSB ANC92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA052.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1992 · N84547 · Substantial damage > The airplane stalled when the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB NYC92FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA059.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Heath, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N4380T · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. An additional cause was the pilot's self induced pressure to complete the fight in known adverse weather, and to deviate from the published instrument approach procedure. Factors related to the… - [NTSB MIA92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA068.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1992 · N8300X · Destroyed > Undetermined. The airplane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean and was not located. - [NTSB ANC91IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA052.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Eek, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N4258N · Minor damage > The failure of the center torque link bolt. - [NTSB NYC91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA065.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Celina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1991 · N8385S · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the powerplant controls, magnetos and brakes. - [NTSB ANC91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA015.md): Piper PA-32 · Kongikank, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N8225J · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in an inadverrtent stall annd uncontrolled descent into the ground. - [NTSB ANC90FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA039.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Almautlak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N8290T · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane because of spatial disorientation. The weather conditions prevailing at the time were factors relating to the accident. - [NTSB MKC90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA040.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N8157R · Substantial damage > Inproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack… - [NTSB SEA89FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA143.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Haines, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N8257V · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning and decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The weather conditions and terrain were related factors. - [NTSB CHI89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA139.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N8301F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to go around (when there was sufficient speed and runway remaining). A contributing factor was his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft. - [NTSB ANC89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA013.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Ivanof Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N8402S · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land on a 30 foot wide, 1200 foot gravel strip in gusty wind conditions. He said just prior to touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind resulting in a hard landing short of the runway. The left main landing gear… - [NTSB ATL88FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA207.md): Piper PA-32 · Uniontown, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N8324V · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC88LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA061.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1988 · N8259V · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to abort the takeoff of a heavily loaded Piper from a soft strip. His decision was tardy and the airplane struck a cinder bank. - [NTSB MIA88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA135.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Captiva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1988 · N8076D · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the aircraft to descend below the normal approach angle and failed to correct the situation timely. The aircraft struck a seawall severing first the nose gear and then the main gear. The aircraft slid to a stop. - [NTSB ANC88LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA032.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1988 · N8429N · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the initial climbout from the airport he encountered a complete whiteout condition. The pilot then elected to land on the frozen lake and during the rollout the aircraft struck a snowbank. - [NTSB ATL88FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA044.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Commercial Pt, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1987 · N8046X · Destroyed > The acft crashed on a wheat field during a night instrument training flt. The plt had declared a vacuum system failure about 40 minutes after take-off but he declined ATC assistance for a no-gyro approach to columbus. Two minutes after the radio call radar… - [NTSB ANC88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA015.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1987 · N43639 · Substantial damage > The acft eng lost oil pressure during cruise. The plt attempted to land on a small airstrip. He did not make it to the strip and overran nearby tundra into Iliamna lake. The oil pump housing was broken; one gear was split and the other had a broken tooth. The… - [NTSB CHI87FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA057.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1986 · N8281Y · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted flight although pirep's for icing had been issued during weather briefing from fss and aircraft was not equipped for icing conditions. Shortly after takeoff, pilot reported to ATC problems with aircraft flight instruments and then reported… - [NTSB LAX86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA060.md): Piper PA-32-301 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N82009 · Substantial damage > After completing a personal flight the plt landed the acft. Upon touchdown on the 8899 ft-long by 150 ft-wide rwy the plt failed to maintain directional control of the acft. There was a 70 deg, 8 kt. Right x-wind. The acft overran the runway's edge, entered a… - [NTSB MKC85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA200.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Fredericktown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N8385S · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he lost directional control during the landing roll. The acft swerved off the side of the rwy, down an embankment and collided with a fence. The landing and brake system were examined by a mechanic after the accident and no evidence of a… - [NTSB NYC85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA128.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N300UM · Substantial damage > The acft colldied with a stump during a landing attempt at Ellington arpt. The acft had touched dwn about 25 ft short of the rwy. The left aileron was damaged but the acft made a go-around & returned to westover air base & landed. According to the plt,… - [NTSB CHI85LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA085.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1985 · N83187 · Substantial damage > The low time pilot with six POB was ld at dark night light saw showers and icy patches on runway during rollout the acft entered a skid with nose cocked to the left the left main gear failed outboard and the acft exited the left side of the rwy the left wing… - [NTSB LAX85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA039.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sanger, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N8152Z · Substantial damage > Upon touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a pothole in the rwy aprx 175 ft from the threshold. Skid marks from the left main tire were seen on the rwy beginning at that point along with metal scrappings from the gear. Shortly thereafter, skid marks… - [NTSB SEA84FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA228.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Burley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1984 · N8160B · Destroyed > While climbing after takeoff, the eng surged twice, then quit. The plt repositioned the fuel selector, checked that the electric fuel pump was 'on' & restarted the eng, then started to return to the departure arpt. However, about 1 min later, the eng lost… - [NTSB LAX84FA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA504.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N4575L · Destroyed > controlled flight into terrain that resulted from the pilot's failure to ensure a safe VFR altitude. The dark night, which restricted the pilot's view of terrain, was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX84LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA306.md): Piper PA-32-301 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N82009 · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear collapsed during landing. Witnesses described the bounced landing as a 'porpoise'. - [NTSB MIA84LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA154.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Marco, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1984 · N81701 · Destroyed > The flt departed fort myers, FL at 0550 & arrived at key west, FL at 0655. The flt then departed key west at 0710 for the return flt. At 0722, the plt reported to ARTCC that he was experiencing eng failure & could get no fuel pressure. The acft was ditched 29… - [NTSB MKC84LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA028.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N8169C · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the plt held the nosewheel off while slowing down, and used right rudder to compensate for a reported x-wind condition. As soon as the nosewheel touched down, the acft veered to the right. It went off the right side of the rwy, the… - [NTSB ATL84LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA003.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sewanee, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N8349Z · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during landing roll. The plt has recounted several variations of the accident from locked brakes (parking) to a flat left tire with full right rudder to maintain directional control. There was a left tire skid mark from touchdown… - [NTSB ANC83IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA036.md): Piper PA32-301 · Quzinkie, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1983 · N8385G · Minor damage > During landing roll the acft struck a snow berm on the runway causing the nose gear to fail. - [NTSB ANC83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA046.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1983 · N8429N · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a landing on an ice & snow covered rwy, the braking was poor & he was using pumping actions while applying the brakes. Reportedly, when the acft was about half way down the rwy, the left brake lost all pressure. At about the same… - [NTSB FTW82DA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA366.md): Piper PA32-301 · Raton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1982 · N8200M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the airport regulations were such that he had to make a downwind takeoff on runway 17. The wind was from 350 degrees at 10 knots. He stated that just after liftoff, the aircraft stalled. Forward elevator was applied to break the stall… - [NTSB ANC81FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA105.md): Piper PA-32 · Lk Clark Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1981 · N4258N · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81DKJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKJ28.md): Piper PA-32 · Butler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1981 · N8165H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FER26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER26.md): Piper PA-32 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1981 · N8157R · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ07-127776.md): Piper PA-32 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1980 · N8257A · Substantial damage ## 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 ('7103207')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103207&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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