# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-34-200T

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 CHI96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA068.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1996 · N3679M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not using the airplane's deice system which resulted in an accumulation of empennage ice and a tailplane stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions, and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA030.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Gulfport, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N424WA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and inadequate supply of fuel in the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching at sea.
- [NTSB MIA95FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA223.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Dalton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N1543X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper action by turning off the right engine fuel selector valve after the left engine had failed, and her failure to maintain control of the airplane after losing power in both engines. Factors relating to the accident were: a worn rocker arm…
- [NTSB NYC95WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA219.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Poznan, Poland · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 1995 · N2082D · No damage
- [NTSB SEA95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA101.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N2883D · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from rising terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low light conditions at dusk, low ceilings with thunderstorms in the area, and continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather…
- [NTSB ATL95FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA078.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Covington, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N6390C · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft and subsequent overload failures of the stabilator and wing spars.
- [NTSB MIA95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA112.md): Piper PA-34 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1995 · N4546L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper touchdown point and his failure to flare properly.
- [NTSB BFO95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA035.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Middle River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N79TH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing. The pilot's improper landing flare was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA029.md): Piper PA-34-200T · London, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N2299M · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power (both engines, cause undetermined) shortly after lift off. Related factors are the foggy, dark night conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA014.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1994 · N8154C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB SEA94LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA206.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Salmon, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N47671 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately judge the distance and altitude to the runway during the night VFR approach. Factors in the accident were: fatigue, lack of recent night flying experience, the dark night, and the operator's inadequate supervision of the…
- [NTSB NYC94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA136.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N40996 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's (1) improper recovery from a bounced landing and (2) failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor is the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA068.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N123AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's disorientation and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA370.md): Piper PA-34-200T · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N8753E · Substantial damage
  > Selection of the wrong runway by the pilot after misreading the wind sock. The resultant tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA151.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Williamson, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N31858 · Destroyed
  > A fire in the cockpit area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA329.md): Piper PA-34-220 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1993 · N1232H · Destroyed
  > The loss of oil pressure to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA072.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N47448 · Substantial damage
  > Lack of braking action from the right brake. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA146.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N1808H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach, excessive airspeed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93WA090.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Loreto, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 1992 · N4506X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA176.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N37DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach and eventual touching down off the runway which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and collapsing the landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's loss of visual perception and fog.
- [NTSB DEN92IA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA072.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lamar, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N3030K · Minor damage
  > Fractured nose landing gear bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB BFO92FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA088.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N188AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation/vertigo.
- [NTSB ATL92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA123.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2106E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA92FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA051.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Rainbow Lake, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N47506 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper inflight decision to divert her attention to other activities not related to the conduct of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the exceeding of the design limits of the airplane leading to a wing failure.
- [NTSB LAX92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA063.md): Piper PA34-200T · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N6522F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the nonmultiengine/instrument rated pilot in command to accomplish the proper emergency procedure during a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper training, lack of instrument experience, heavy fog reported…
- [NTSB LAX92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA057.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N36506 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the proper altitude over obserable rising terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with a strong downdraft.
- [NTSB MIA92WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA026.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 1991 · N2898C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA121.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N3068B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, his failure to maintain a proper touchdown point, and his failure to execute a go-around when a safe landing could not be made. Factors in the accident were: the wet runway conditions at the airport and the crosswind…
- [NTSB FTW91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA097.md): Piper PA-34-200T · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N44447 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was: the pilot's lack of total experience in model.
- [NTSB NYC91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA128.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Arcadia, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N1193X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA099.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ravensdale, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1991 · N2859M · Destroyed
  > The in-flight breakup of the airplane as a result of the pilot exceeding the speed and stress limits for the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the center of gravity loading that exceeded the aft limits.
- [NTSB LAX91LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA067.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1991 · N66SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to detect a descent below the minimum descent altitude for the approach in use.
- [NTSB SEA91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA020.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Albion, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N4325X · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's apprehension of flying in the forecasted weather, and the adverse weather conditions…
- [NTSB MIA91WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA012.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lascahobas, Haiti · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 1990 · N31575 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA188.md): Piper PA34-200T · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N3981F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare and landed hard.
- [NTSB NYC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA089.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N132CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB DEN90FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA058.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Pueblo, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N1666H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and sufficient altitude to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB NYC90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA049.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Messena, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · N1506X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane striking a light pole during an off airport landing on a road, due to a double power loss for unknown reasons. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA169.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N6144H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the parking brake and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the fence & vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA138.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N36345 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear trunnion. A contributing factor was: inadequate inspection procedure in Piper service bulletin #787A.
- [NTSB MIA89IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA145.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N859SC · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of the left main landing gear trunnion. A contributing factor was: inadequate inspection procedure in Piper service bulletin #787A.
- [NTSB ANC89IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89IA068.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cordova, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N47895 · Minor damage
  > Failure of the upper trunion bolt which normally holds the upper portion of the over center down link.
- [NTSB CHI89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA060.md): Piper PA-34-200T · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N3045M · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot. The crosswind (quartering headwind) was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA068.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1989 · N3070M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of right engine power for undetermined reason(s), and the failure of the instructor pilot to feather the right engine. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left main gear locking mechanism to engage and the unprepared (rough/uneven)…
- [NTSB SEA89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA008.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1988 · N75107 · Substantial damage
  > Plt landed short of hard surface, collapsing lndg gear.
- [NTSB MIA88IA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA230.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N47506 · Minor damage
  > Shortly after depg, the plt elected to rtrn to the arpt for paperwork he had forgotten. He rprtd the apch & touchdown were normal, but drg the lndg roll, the left main gear collapsed. Subsequently, the acft veered off the rwy & hit a rwy lgt before stopping.…
- [NTSB MIA88LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA227.md): Piper PA-34-200T · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N11RJ · Destroyed
  > The 27 yr old plt purchased the acft about 2 weeks before the accident & had received his multi-eng rating about 3 weeks before. His total multi eng time was about 35 hrs. Nearing his destination, 1 eng quit. A few moments later, the other quit & the plt…
- [NTSB ATL88LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA214.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Andrews, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N59039 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to establish a proper apch profile and experienced a hard landing. The hard landing caused the main landing gear to collapse, and the airplane veered off of the left side of the runway. A witness located near the runway confirmed that the…
- [NTSB LAX88LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA208.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1988 · N2710M · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel had replaced the nose landing gear assy and had conducted retraction tests prior to releasing the acft for flt. After takeoff the lndg gear was retracted and the flt was conducted without incident until, upon entering the traffic…
- [NTSB LAX88LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA186.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N66SL · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing on a dirt road, the right wing struck a tree resulting in substantial damage. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions reported at the time of the accident.

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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 ('7103406'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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