# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-301T

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 MIA87LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA032.md): Piper PA-32R · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1986 · N20816 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he was not able to see the lighted wind sock from 1000 ft as he was unfamiliar with its location. The acft landed downwind on the rwy & was unable to stop before running off the end. A 15 to 20 kt tailwind was present at the time. The plt…
- [NTSB DEN85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA188.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Glen Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N8409V · Substantial damage
  > The plt said that during the takeoff roll at night from an unlit runway, he was distracted when the engine overboost light illuminated. The investigation revealed, however, that the plt was actually trying to avoid colliding with an airplane at the other end…
- [NTSB DEN85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA175.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1985 · N8180F · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to take off from a dirt road at or near max gross wieght and at high density alt conditions. The plt said there was a small rise in the road and he eased back on the control yoke. Directional control was lost and the airplane skidded off the…
- [NTSB ATL85FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA181.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N8215B · Substantial damage
  > The eng started running rough then quit. The plt landed in awarehouse parking lot between two rows of 40-45 foot trailers. Exam of the eng revealed that the sharp edges of the roll pin had worn through the centering spacer for the tach drive ass'y. which then…
- [NTSB MIA85LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA111.md): Piper PA-32R · W. Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N120DG · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt contacted Palm Beach apch control & obtain flt following. He reported that he was 20 mi north & wished to proceed southbound along the coast. The controller acknowledged the request & advised the plt to remain VFR. The controller did…
- [NTSB CHI85FEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEI01.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Sandusky, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 19, 1984 · N8462U · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees at night during a short final approach to land and crashed to the ground in the back yard of a private residence. The plt, who was seriously injured in the accident, said he flew a normal pattern into a 15-20 kt wind when tree…
- [NTSB MIA85FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA040.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Freeport, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1984 · N4316P · Destroyed
  > Preflt wx brief included advisory for scattered showers/thunderstorms along route of flt. Departed in VFR conditions but encountered deteriorating wx enroute, received inflt wx advisory to expect low clngs and reduced visibility ahead. Plt stated he 'would…
- [NTSB FTW84LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA295.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1984 · N3571U · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he was in a climb to cruise when he smelled smoke. He immediately turned back towards the arpt but the cabin filled with smoke so he elected to make an emergency landing in a plowed field. After landing the acft was totally destroyed by…
- [NTSB ATL84FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA111.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Goodway, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N8427A · Destroyed
  > Plt received two weather briefings prior to departure. He was told of an approaching cold front but the fss briefer stated 'if you go now, it'll be fine.' The plt departed on the VFR flt to hickory, NC, and did not file a flt plan. Radar info obtained during…
- [NTSB LAX84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N8178W · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the wind was variable & gusty when the acft took off from the hualapai arpt, Peach Springs, AZ. The plt reported that after rotating for takeoff, the acft moved laterally to the left, and as he was correcting for the movement, the left main gear…
- [NTSB LAX83FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA351.md): Piper PA32R-T301 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N8370L · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed hard, collided with a ditch and collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing after the engine quitat 75 ft AGL during takeoff. The engine was started after the accident and ran for over 7 minutes until it was cut off.
- [NTSB LAX82FUG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG17.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · San Gorgonio, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N8214L · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into the south face of mount San Gorgonio at approximately 8,300 ft MSL. It appeared the acft was in level flt & at a high speed at impact. Witnesses in the area reported the weather was VFR.
- [NTSB FTW82FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA223.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Hartshorne, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1982 · N8442T · Destroyed
  > While on a cross-country flight, the pilot was advised by radio of a severe thunderstorm and tornado watch along his route. At 1613 CDT, he was advised of a line of radar returns about 10 miles ahead. He replied that it "looks like a soft spot through there,…
- [NTSB FTW82DQG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQG12.md): Piper PA-32R · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1981 · N800ER · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FRD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRD45.md): Piper PA-32R · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1981 · N8108V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA132.md): Piper PA-32R · Mount Hermon, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N304FW · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA030.md): Piper PA-32R · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jan 3, 1981 · N82948 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71DWG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWG19.md): Piper PA-23 · Hayden Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1970 · N4186P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0152.md): Piper PA-30 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1968 · N84337 · 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 ('7103220', '7103221'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103220&page=3

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