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

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 WPR22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA249.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2022 · N4383D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect the tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which prevented the gear from fully locking in the down position, and subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA042.md): Piper PA32R · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N323PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA142.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2010 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA285.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2007 · N4379A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB LAX06CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA193.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N4174Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in a runway overrun. A contributing factor was the hump in the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA032.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2004 · N803ZG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select and maintain an adequate terrain avoidance cruise altitude. Contributing factors were the dark nighttime conditions, the rising mountainous terrain, and the Federal Aviation Administration controller's failure to issue a…
- [NTSB LAX04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA177.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N4130D · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…
- [NTSB LAX04FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA001.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N481CA · Destroyed
  > failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp due to a pre-existing weld crack, which allowed the release of high temperature exhaust gasses in the engine compartment, causing an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB LAX02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N4328B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's collision with an unobserved animal that entered the active runway during the dark nighttime when the pilot's visibility was diminished.
- [NTSB LAX01FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA290.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9288X · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA112.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2000 · N8170S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear for undetermined reasons to go into the locked position after the pilot conducted a manual and emergency gear extension. A factor in the accident was the undetermined failure of the electrical system.
- [NTSB LAX99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA012.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N4316L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the aircraft's brakes while using the rudder pedals to maintain directional alignment during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA292.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N8386H · Substantial damage
  > A failure in the aircraft electrical system, and the pilot's failure (or inability) to extend the landing gear with the emergency extension system. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB LAX95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA105.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ceres, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N560LM · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented during a missed approach, his failure to follow the proper missed approach procedure, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX94FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA198.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N8171G · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the pilot to select a tank containing fuel, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX94FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA157.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Napa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N3562C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an en route descent altitude profile inadequate to clear all terrain along his intended flight path, and, his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the obscured…
- [NTSB LAX92LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA299.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Shafter, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N327PL · Substantial damage
  > The pic's poor preflight planning and the pic's and flight instructor/passenger's failure to use the emergency checklist. The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N6913D · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning and preparation by selecting the wrong runway despite NOTAM and ATIS information indicating the runway was closed.
- [NTSB LAX87FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA281.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Monterey, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N82793 · Destroyed
  > Loss of control of the aircraft, by the pilot, while excuting a missed approach.
- [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.

## 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" = 'CA' 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 ('7103220', '7103221'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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