# 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. Page 4 of 7 · 301 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA027.md): Piper PA-32R · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1991 · N9207K · Destroyed > The pilot allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during a night visual landing. Factors in the accident were: the pilot improperly planned the approach, dark night and a lack of flight experience in night operations. - [NTSB CHI91LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA261.md): Piper PA-32-R300 · Lake In Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N40446 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight by assuring the gear lever was in the down and locked position. - [NTSB NYC91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA198.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N2237M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of N6877M to insure the runway was clear prior to pulling onto the runway. - [NTSB ATL91LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA140.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N75173 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's procedures related to takeoff performance. Factors in the accident were: the high density altitude, the high obstructions, and the pilot's lack of expereince with takeoff operations at high density altitude. - [NTSB NYC91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA167.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N5002F · Substantial damage > The pilot did not calculated the airplane's performance data to insure that he had enough runway to clear an obstacle at the end of the field, which resulted in the airplane's landing gear striking high hedges, subsequently the pilot elected to land in a… - [NTSB LAX91FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA124.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N711PE · Destroyed > Incapacitation of the pilot due to inadequate sleep. - [NTSB LAX91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA085.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Anaheim, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1991 · N1885H · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel in that they improperly adjusted the left magneto which resulted in the complete erosion of the electrodes from six of the twelve installed spark plugs. The installation of spark plugs with colder heat ranges than specified by the… - [NTSB BFO91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA022.md): Piper PA-32R · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1990 · N6945J · Substantial damage > Pilot failure to maintain altitude clearance above an obstacle after the aircraft encountered a downdraft. - [NTSB CHI90FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Watertown, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N4070Q · Destroyed > Initiation of VFR flight into adverse weather and instrument meteorologial conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's self-induced pressure to maintain currency. - [NTSB SEA90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA120.md): Piper PA-32R · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N38575 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control, while attempting a soft-field takeoff. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL90FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA115.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N5661F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to operate the aircraft within the center of gravity limitations of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA108.md): Piper PA-32-R-300 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N38908 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent collision with a large bird during the hours of darkness while in the landing pattern. - [NTSB NYC90FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Great Barrngton, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N38389 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and clearance from trees while departing from the airport. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his allowing the aircraft weight and balance to be… - [NTSB NYC90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA032.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N1028Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed and altitude on an ILS final approach, which allowed the aircraft to descend below the glide path and collide with approach lighting. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB ATL90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N4945F · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The dark night and instrument conditions contributed to the accident. - [NTSB DEN90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA010.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N3166Q · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, his failure to use the recommended flap extension, his failure to maintain an airspeed above the automatic gear extension speed… - [NTSB LAX89LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA313.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N3929F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind condition and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors that related to the accident were: the gusty & cross-winds and high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA163.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Paradise Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N83TL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The high density altitude, soft runway, and fence were related factors. - [NTSB CHI89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA146.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N3923F · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight calculation of weight and balance and the aircraft's inadequate climb capability due to low compression. - [NTSB BFO89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA061.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N69WP · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors related to the accident were: adverse wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind. - [NTSB FTW89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA100.md): Piper PA-32R · Stratford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N3279Q · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA099.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N301WA · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired by alcohol, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, dark night, adverse weather… - [NTSB MIA89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA089.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1989 · N4303X · Substantial damage > Faulty installation of avionics equipment which caused wiring in the landing gear system to be improperly reinstalled. - [NTSB MIA89LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA039.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N4908F · Destroyed > The plt stated that after he began a descent from 12,000 ft to 4000 ft, the acft lost all electrical power due to failure of the alternator. While apchg to land at Holly Springs arpt, the acft enctrd unfavorable winds & turbulence. Subsequently, it lost… - [NTSB CHI88LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA242.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1988 · N8322C · Substantial damage > On taxiing in from landing on a dark night, the pilot inadvertently taxied off the pavement onto a grassy area. When he realized that he was off the pavement he made an attempt to return to the pavement and encountered a 20' hole. The main gear sank into the… - [NTSB NYC88LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA173.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Akron, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N1954H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulted in a delayed aborted take-off. After an inadvertent retraction of the landing gear the aircraft skidded off the end of the runway into rough terrain. - [NTSB MIA88LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA210.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1988 · N75033 · Destroyed > The plt stated that the eng started running rough. He decided to divert to alt aprt 15 miles away. While enroute, the plt stated that he heard a 'clanking' noise and oil sprayed the windsheild. The eng lost all power. The a/c was ditched in the Atlantic Ocean… - [NTSB ATL88FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA110.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1988 · N8727E · Destroyed > The plt and a certificated pilot/pax departed the Rock Hill apt for a local maint test flt following an engine overhaul and installation. About 10 minutes into the flt, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and a complete loss of power followed. The plt… - [NTSB MIA88FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA083.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Pembroke Park, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N5327F · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated private pilot obtained a weather briefing that indicated the weather would be deteriorating to IMC, but he attempted a flight anyway. During the flight, he became disoriented and penetrated 2 control zones and then struck an antenna… - [NTSB LAX88LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA074.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1987 · N75397 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > While taxiing after landing, N911E was instructed to taxi to a position and hold, en route to that position, the acft collided with N75397 that was also holding in the same position. The plt of N911E stated that he did not see the acft due to moisture that… - [NTSB SEA88FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA031.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1987 · N400LA · Destroyed > Although weather conditions were marginally VFR at his departure point, and the pilot had access to a vehicle which could have been used to drive to his dest, he departed novato, CA, enroute to Lakeport, CA, without obtaining a wx briefing nor filing a flt… - [NTSB NYC88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1987 · N38334 · Substantial damage > The flight departed groton, Connecticut enroute to willimantic, Connecticut in unlimited visibility. However at Windham airport, the runway was partially obscured by patchy fog according to the pilot. The pilot landed long due to carrying additional speed in… - [NTSB CHI87LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N8799E · Destroyed > Tkof and climb to 7000 ft were made on the left fuel tank. Shortly after lvl-off, the plt switched to the rt tank and stayed on it during the initial cruise. The plt then switched back to left tank and abt 10 min later the eng began to lose pwr. Readings were… - [NTSB MIA87LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA206.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N4647F · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had just lifted from the 2300 ft wet grass strip, where he estimated the grass to be about 6 in to 1 ft high, when he sustained a partial power loss. The acft struck an embankment at the end of the rwy & sheared the gear. Air temp in… - [NTSB LAX87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA245.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N4364X · Substantial damage > At the end of a business flt, the plt extended the landing gear and noted that the left main landing gear indicated that it was not down and locked. The plt activated the emergency landing gear extension which still indicated it was not down. While on final… - [NTSB NYC87FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA188.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tannersville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N7146C · Destroyed > While on a VFR air taxi cargo flight, the aircraft collided with trees on the east side of high peak mountain, elevation 3,655 feet. The accident site elevation was 3080 feet. A witness said it was heavy overcast, not raining and the clouds were not below the… - [NTSB LAX87LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1986 · N2209Q · Substantial damage > A Piper pa 32R-300 landed short of the rwy after a loss of power. The plt reported during the climb that he turned on the heater and the windshield turned black obscuring outside vision. The plt also indicated that there was a 'pungent odor' at the same time.… - [NTSB CHI87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA023.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Winamac, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1986 · N75363 · Substantial damage > After noticing a vague shape off the right side of the aircraft, during takeoff run at night, the pilot continued down the runway until the aircraft collided with a 180 pound deer. - [NTSB ATL87FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N5260F · Destroyed > The flight was cleared for the localizer approach to rwy 31. The pilot reported the airport in sight. The flight descended into the cloud layer and crashed about 1000 feet short of the middle marker. The pilot did not report any aircraft problem. The approach… - [NTSB DEN86FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA101.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N555EB · Destroyed > The acft crashed on the second aborted takeoff attempt. The plt said that the acft was not accelerating properly on the first attempt and that the eng lost power on the second attempt. Ground witnesses said that the air conditioner condenser door was open and… - [NTSB MKC86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA047.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1986 · N38127 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he mistook an ice and snow covered area for a taxiway and turned off past the actual taxiway. The acft struck a snowbank which collapsed the nosegear. The blue taxiway light was out. This light marks the edge of taxiway. The taxiway was free of… - [NTSB CHI85LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA286.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N4137F · Substantial damage > As the plt applied brakes during a full stop landing, the right brake failed. The plt then maneuvered the acft off the paved landing surface in an attempt to get it to roll to a stop. The right landing gear strut collapsed. The acft then slid into a fence and… - [NTSB DEN85FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA153.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Melstone, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N75063 · Substantial damage > The acft was observed in a left turn in a steep dive until it passed out of view behind a hill. The investigation revealed no evidence of airframe or engine malfunction or failure piror to the crash. Medical findings revealed the plt, sole occupant, had 90… - [NTSB ATL85FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA146.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dundee, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1985 · N8069C · Destroyed > Plt obtained three preflight wx briefings then filed IFR using an assumed name. Routine communications until 2117 CST when pilot reported in a cell and said he wanted to make a 180 degree turn. Cleared for right turn. Radar and comm contact with aircraft lost… - [NTSB ATL85IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA132.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Marion, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N46PC · Minor damage > Cruising at 4000 ft MSL when engine vibration occurred and became severe. Reduced throtte but roughness persisted. Unable to mntn altitude with 2000 RPM and 25 inches map. Made forced ldg in corn field. Nose ldg gr collapsed. Engine checked out okay. One… - [NTSB MIA85FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N8920C · Destroyed > While cruising northerly at a low altitude during a dark night, the acft struck a row of trees appx 50 ft tall about 8 ft from the tops, it then hit a large tree at about 6 ft AGL, 670 ft from the initial impact point, & came to rest in a dirt road. An exam… - [NTSB FTW84FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA342.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N5105F · Substantial damage > On climbout from a night takeoff, a complete power loss occurred. The plt attempted to return to the airport, but insufficient altitude was available. During an ensuing forced landing, the acft collided with trees before ground impact. An investigation… - [NTSB MKC84FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA235.md): Piper PA32R300 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1984 · N1654H · Substantial damage > The acft eng began to 'shudder badly' upon reaching a cruise alt of 3500 ft MSL shortly after takeoff. The plt made a 180 deg course reversal to return to the arpt but reported to ATC he was unable to see outside the acft because oil was smeared on the acft.… - [NTSB NYC84LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA199.md): Piper PA-32R · Rehoboth Beach, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1984 · N5870V · Substantial damage > Based on erroneous information PIC assumed road construction was work to pave grass strip. He landed on a road being constructed in a housing expansion area. During landing roll the left main gear broke off after contacting a dirt mound. - [NTSB CHI84LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA094.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Greenville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1984 · N76AP · Substantial damage > The plt received a weather briefing the night before the accident and did not have it updated on the day of the accident. The acft was descended below the mda during the approach in fog and collided with high tension lines. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7103213&page=5 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103213&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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