# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-300

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 ERA11LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA198.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N2027M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA015.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N38205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Naperville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N3402Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane was not attaining sufficient takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the fuel servo air inlet…
- [NTSB ERA10CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA368.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N38448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR10FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA287.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N7699F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN10CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA228.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2010 · N5868V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA180.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williston, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N823AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB ERA10LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N8985C · Substantial damage
  > A missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut.
- [NTSB WPR10LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N2165M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA004.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N8809C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…
- [NTSB CEN09FA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA562.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1228H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and an in-flight collision with a radio tower guy wire.
- [NTSB ERA09MA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA447.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N71MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > (1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…
- [NTSB CEN09FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA393.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N38171 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment/decision making in attempting the no-flap takeoff, his failure to comply with weight and balance limitations, and his failure to calculate the airplane's performance under exiting conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA134.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2009 · N7918C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure while landing with a low ceiling.
- [NTSB ERA09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA007.md): Piper PA-32R · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N1392H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB DFW08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N6822J · Substantial damage
  > A loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease.
- [NTSB DFW08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA133.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N385WR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel outlet caused by the peeling off of a previously approved fuel tank sealer.
- [NTSB NYC08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA084.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N9896 · Substantial damage
  > A deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warrens, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N1919H · Destroyed
  > The decision by the pilot to fly into known adverse weather, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors include the clouds and the night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N8349C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2006 · N9430K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. Contributing was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dry Prong, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N64GK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to oil starvation, resulting in an emergency off-airport forced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the instructor's improper in-flight decision in delaying to seek an emergency landing site…
- [NTSB NYC06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA185.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N43945 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA021.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N8322C · Substantial damage
  > The presence of a foreign material/substance in the fuel system, which partially blocked the fuel flow divider, and resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable…
- [NTSB ATL06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Camden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2006 · N38510 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain altitude and clearance during a visual descent which resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA05LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA116.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N333TG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and repair of the engine top cowling by company maintenance personnel, resulting in failure and separation of the cowling in flight.
- [NTSB FTW04FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA235.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rachel, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N6209J · Destroyed
  > The total failure of the vacuum pump that resulted in an inoperative attitude gyro and spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of aircraft control by the pilot. Factors were; the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions, and the dark night light…
- [NTSB FTW04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA169.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N49KG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a corroded magneto for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA102.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2004 · N8701E · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA084.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2004 · N589Q · Substantial damage
  > engine oil exhaustion due to the extrusion of an oil filter converter plate gasket and the failure of the aircraft owner to comply with a mandatory Service Bulletin and a Federal Aviation Administration emergency Airworthiness Directive.
- [NTSB SEA03FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA173.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6126J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA053.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2003 · N4135Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA021.md): Mooney M10 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N9502V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA117.md): Piper PA-32R · Manley Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N40449 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA162.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Beaumont, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N38709 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the aircraft was not accelerating as expected. The wet and muddy turf runway was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA040.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Noorvik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N9243K · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the climb to cruise for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing in soft terrain. A factor associated in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA067.md): Piper PA32R-300 · Broadway, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N4451X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB DEN02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA028.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ferron, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2002 · N47465 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to the ingestion of foreign object(s) into the meshing of the gears, causing a malfunction of the magneto idler gear and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the signs of imminent failure during a mandatory oil filter…
- [NTSB MIA02WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rum Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2001 · N6119J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA145.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N4352F · Substantial damage
  > An unlocked landing gear mechanism during landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.
- [NTSB FTW01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5883V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA184.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N5659V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach and the inadvertent stall that occurred during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the uphill terrain, and the fence.
- [NTSB MIA01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA136.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N38261 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance to properly secure the fuel selector cover, resulting in the pilot inadvertently selecting "off" instead of "left" tank, and the subsequent forced landing to uneven terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA046.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · King George, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N40066 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA113.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Essex, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2001 · N1965H · Destroyed
  > Rupture of the fuel injection flow divider diaphragm due to improper manufacture of the raw material stock from which the diaphragm was fabricated. The diaphragm tear resulted in complete engine power loss, which required the pilot to descend into an…
- [NTSB CHI00LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA286.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8304C · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot and the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket. Factors to the accident were the total loss of oil and the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB DEN00IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA093.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Erie, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N424TP · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of cylinders by unknown maintenance personnel who failed to torque the cylinder stud nuts sufficiently.
- [NTSB ANC00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA038.md): Piper PA-32R · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N8540F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and subsequent undershoot during landing. Factors in the accident were light snow precipitation, flat light conditions, snow-covered terrain, and the absence of a visual approach slope indicator.
- [NTSB CHI00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA013.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N2XT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to perform an intersection takeoff, and the improper short field, rolling, intersection takeoff. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.

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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 ('7103213'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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