# 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. Page 4 of 6 · 278 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX88LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA138.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N47766 · Substantial damage > At the end of a cross country flt, on touchdown, the acft began to bounce. The pilot was unable to stop the acft before it ran off the end of the rwy, where it came to rest after the left main gear collapsed. A witness said that the acft landed half way down… - [NTSB LAX88LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA122.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1988 · N1555X · Substantial damage > Drg the lndg roll, the left main lndg gear collapsed & the acft veered off the rwy, further damaging the aircraft. An investigation revealed the left main landing gear trunnion had failed. It had failed diagonally aprx 5 inches from the bottom of the trunnion… - [NTSB NYC88FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA093.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Stratford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N2469M · Destroyed > The pilot and pilot-rated pax received vectors for multiple ILS approaches in deteriorating conditions. On the first attempt the aircraft passed over witnesses but was off course and not in a position to land. The second attempt was aborted before reaching… - [NTSB LAX87LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA292.md): Piper PA-34-200T · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N477BL · Substantial damage > An instructor (CFI) was giving an airline transport plt (ATP) a check-out in the PA-34. The ATP checked the fuel quantity & questioned the CFI about the lvl in the left tank. The CFI acknowledged that the fuel tank was not full. The ATP stated the fuel gauges… - [NTSB CHI87LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA136.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N8231D · Substantial damage > While on final approach about 200 feet from the end of the runway, the right front seat passenger told the pilot she thought she saw a deer. The pilot added power for a possible go-around. Since he did not see any deer, the pilot continued his landing. He… - [NTSB ATL87FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA100.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Georgetown, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N2221E · Destroyed > The plt was cleared for approach with instructions to close flt plan upon landing. Aprx thirty min later approach control called the fss and asked if the plt had been in contact. The reply was negative. No further action was taken by approach control.… - [NTSB NYC87LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA112.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N2083K · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the plt was cleared for an lda/ndb apch to rwy 19. When she 'went visual' on the apch, a check of the VASI showed she was hi, so she slipped the acft to lose alt. The winds were rprtd as light & variable, but plt rprtd that drgthe lndg, there was… - [NTSB MIA87FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA086.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Oxford, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1987 · N3571X · Destroyed > The acft struck an embankment about 5 feet below the crest & just short of the rwy while attempting to land at dusk & in reduced lighting conditions. The acft exploded & bounced out of the impact crater & came to rest about on the extended rwy centerline. An… - [NTSB ANC87LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA039.md): Piper PA-34 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1987 · N6970J · Substantial damage > The on-demand air taxi flight struck a moose during the takeoff roll at a private rural airstrip. The two pilot crew and one passenger were uninjured. The leading edge of the aircraft's left wing was substantially damaged; but the pilot-in-command elected to… - [NTSB MKC87LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA045.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N22470 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that immediately upon touchdown, the nose slowly descended to the runway. The airplane slid for 450 feet before it stopped. A support bracket and an angle was found broken. It has not been determined if the parts were broken before or after… - [NTSB ATL87LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA049.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1986 · N3577U · Substantial damage > The plt had suspected a hydraulic problem prior to departure when hydraulic fluid was found on the hangar floor. The acft was flown to a nearby arpt for repairs. The acft then departed and aprx 1 hr into the flt a heater problem was experienced. The plt… - [NTSB MIA87LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA036.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Isabela, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1986 · N888MD · Destroyed > The acft was reported missing while on a personal flight from san juan PR to aguadilla PR. The plts last radio contact was with aguadilla tower requesting an alternate arpt to land because they were in heavy rain. The coast guard initiated a search and found… - [NTSB CHI87DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEV01.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N8156C · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the acft bounced upon touchdown. She attempted to reflare the acft, however, it bounced again and a go-around was performed. The acft was then landed without further incident. Following the landing it was determined the acft had received… - [NTSB ATL86LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA207.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1986 · N2952D · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing prior to takeoff which forecasted widely scattered thunderstorms. On arrival at destination a thunderstorm was over the arpt. The plt executed an ILS rwy 14 apch. A preceding DC-9 made a missed approach due to tower reported… - [NTSB LAX86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA236.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N8306Z · Substantial damage > The airplane crashed on final approach to runway 16L at Long Beach airport (lgb), Long Beach, California. The pilot reported that both engines sustained a total loss of power. The airplane's altitude was insufficient to land on the airport. The left fuel tank… - [NTSB MKC86LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA119.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1986 · N1581X · Substantial damage > During a takeoff roll fm johnson county executive airport, the PIC stated that the left landing gear collapsed and the aircraft impacted the rwy and veered off into soft terrain. Inspection revealed that when electrical power was initiated and the gear switch… - [NTSB ATL86FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA137.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1986 · N2850S · Substantial damage > The left engine lost power shortly after takeoff and the pilot did not feather the propeller. A traffic pattern was flown with the aircraft in a continuous descent. Insufficient altitude remained to maneuver the aircraft to the runway, so the pilot elected to… - [NTSB ATL86LLT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT08.md): Piper PA-34 · Smithville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1986 · N3951X · Minor damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy during landing. The acft reportedly landed 1/2 way down the 3400 ft rwy. The plt stated in a post acc interview that he was 'too high too fast and too long.' - [NTSB NYC86LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA058.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1986 · N1468X · No damage > The pilot was attempting to start the aircraft for a cross country flight. The weather was cold. Initially. The pilot stated the engine started but stopped. The pilot pulled key from ignition, pulled back throttle and closed the mixture before exiting the… - [NTSB LAX86LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA067.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1985 · N3885F · Substantial damage > After completing a LCL flight the plt returned to his home base arpt & proceeded to land on the 2400 ft long rwy. The plt reported that he was unable to stop at its end and collided with barricades and a fence. A witness reported that the acft skidded on the… - [NTSB MIA86LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA025.md): Piper PA-34-200T · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1985 · N11RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot loaded the ac with 100 pounds of fuel,himself and 5 passengers and departed for a short local flight. The ac was landed 15 minutes later 382 pounds over max gross weight, and landed long on a 2800 ft runway, in a crosswind. The ac then skidded left… - [NTSB MIA86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA024.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N24MS · Destroyed > Aircraft disappeared from radar while operating in an area of level 3, 4, and 5 thunderstorms associated with tropical storm juan. A search by the u. s. coast guard resulted in no aircraft wreckage being found. The aircraft is missing and the pilot is… - [NTSB ATL86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA007.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1985 · N1944H · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed on radar as it approached the joint civil - military airport. It passed over near the center of the airport at about 200 feet AGL. There was no reported communication with the aircraft. Several sighting placed the aircraft under at… - [NTSB DEN85FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA233.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N75015 · Destroyed > The plt and his party were en route from minden, NV to casper, WY and had stopped at Ogden, UT to refuel. The plt obtained an updated wx briefing fr fss and field an IFR flt plan. After takeoff the plt was told to climb in the holding pattern to 13000 ft.… - [NTSB LAX85LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA327.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1985 · N2193Z · Substantial damage > The plt and a gnd witness reptd the acft touched down, main wheel first, in a smooth, soft manner. Upon touch down the nose gear collapsed. The acft slid for 200 ft before coming to rest. Examination of the nose gear assembly disclosed the gear actuator rod… - [NTSB LAX85LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA312.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N29461 · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight the plt observed a slight lt eng fuel pressure fluctuation. Previously, a similar fluctuation to the rt eng revealed the presence of a leaking fuel line. Fearing fire because of a suspected fuel leak to the lt eng, the plt elected to… - [NTSB ATL85IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA153.md): Piper PA-34-200T · White Sulphur, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N2618M · Minor damage > During VFR ldg apch, pilot noted a vehicle on the left edge of the rwy. The apch was contd and as the ldg flare was started, the pilot and one of his passengers stated that the vehicle started across the rwy in front of them. The pilot pulled the yoke back to… - [NTSB MIA85LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA134.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1985 · N8300V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during takeoff from rwy 17, the right eng lost power at an alt of about 50 to 60 ft. he attempted toturn back & land, but touched down 90 deg to rwy 03 & slid aprx 100 yards, collapsing the landing gear & separating the right wing from the… - [NTSB MKC85FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA060.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1985 · N8658E · Destroyed > The pilot had been cleared for an instrument approach to themena, Arkansas intermountain regional airport. The airplane impacted a mountain side 8 1/2 miles off course. - [NTSB DEN85LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA023.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1984 · N47347 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the acft was taxiing to park when a small truck was seen approaching from the right about 50 ft away. After realizing that the vehicle driver did not see the acft the pilot reduced power to idle and applied the brakes. The truck driver… - [NTSB CHI85LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA019.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Compton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1984 · N500JT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he landed aprx 1/4 way down the wet sod rwy which is 2590 ft long. The braking action was nil. The acft ran off the end of the rwy & collided with a 3 ft embankment. - [NTSB CHI84LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA325.md): Cessna 182-C · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N8851T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Cessna 182 on takeoff on rwy 19 collided with a Piper PA34 landing on rwy 25. Each plts view of the other was obstructed by airport parking at one point during the mishap. The airport tower was closed. The pilot of the Cessna left the UNICOM frequency for… - [NTSB MKC84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA230.md): Mooney M20C · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N7702M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N7702M experienced an electrical failure en route & diverted to Hannibal. Plt stated he circled the arpt, saw no traffic& decided to land to the south. N38455 had just landed to the north and was on the rwy when the plt saw N7702M attempting to land in the… - [NTSB NYC84LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA205.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N33086 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A Piper PA-34-200T, N33086 & a Piper Aerostar 600, N8208T, were involved in an on-ground collision at night. IFR flt plans had been filed for both acft & the plts of both acft had begun taxiing for takeoff. According to the PA-34 plt, he had been cleared to… - [NTSB NYC84FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA135.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Johnstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1984 · N33569 · Destroyed > The acft took off with a center of gravity bet 95.45 & 95.71 inches aft of the datum & aprx 98 lbs below the max allowable gross weight. The max aft CG limit for all weights was 94.6 inches. Wx at the aprx time of the accident was 400 ft ceiling, light… - [NTSB ATL84IA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA137.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Parkersburg, WV · Incident · 2 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1984 · N2827U · No damage > After an unscheduled landing due to the condition of a patient aboard the acft, the acft turned off a taxiway into the grass and stopped. Rescue personnel found the plt incapacitated from a heart attack and collapsed over the controls and the nurse… - [NTSB ATL84FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA126.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Fletcher, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1984 · N8300T · Destroyed > During takeoff the left eng lost power shortly after the landing gear was retracted. The plt stated that he felt the loss of power at about the same time that he turned off the landing lights. With the left eng manifold pressure gauge reading 25 inches hg,… - [NTSB NYC84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA042.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bennington, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1983 · N2958R · Destroyed > The acft crashed into mountainous terrain at about the 1,800 ft level approximately 2 mi south of the arpt. The acft had been cleared for the vor-a approach. The missed approach point is the 6 DME point from the cambridge VOR on the 159 deg radial. Mda is… - [NTSB FTW84LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA056.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N31856 · 3 aircraft · Substantial damage > See FTW84LA056A - [NTSB NYC83LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA213.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Rangeley, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N39934 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that a downdraft was encountered on the approach and in adding power to counteract, the airspeed increased over the threshold as the downdraft subsided. The acft floated 1/3 down the 2700 ft rwy and the remaining 1800FT was insufficient to… - [NTSB LAX83LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA294.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N3ZT · Substantial damage > The left main landing gear collapsed during landing. The pilot had difficulty getting all the landing gear warning lights to function properly in the pattern. After 1 recycle the gear indicated down but on rollout the left gear collapsed. The pilot feathered… - [NTSB ATL83IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA208.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Muscle Shoals, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 26, 1983 · N6935C · Minor damage > The right main landing gear strut failed on landing roll. The cause for the failure was not determined, the owner would not make the strut available for testing. - [NTSB ATL83LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA196.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1983 · N66AH · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard, boundced several times and collapsed the nose gear. An ATC specialist on duty said he observed theacft bounce and each time it bounced it seemed to bounce higher. On the fourth bounce the nose gear collapsed. The acft skidded 200 feet on… - [NTSB MKC83FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA098.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Stover, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1983 · N1091X · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a wooded area in a high speed descent on a dark and stormy night. The pilot had telephoned the st. louis fss on 04/30/83 and requested Kansas city weather. The weather briefer advised the pilot that the area was in a tornado watch. The… - [NTSB ATL83FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA145.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1983 · N5885V · Destroyed > The acft was on a x-country from buffalo, NY to new port richey, FL. The plt made an en route stop at painsville, OH, then proceeded toward greensboro, NC. While en route, he elected to land at Roanoke, VA because his fuel would be low if he continued to… - [NTSB ANC83IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA058.md): Piper PA34-200T · Palmer, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1983 · N47895 · Minor damage > During touch go landing the student pilot placed the landinggear handle in the up polition while still on the ground, and immediately placed it in the down position. The gear collapsed. The instructor stated that the student appeared to be fatigued. - [NTSB ATL83LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA118.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ahoskie, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1983 · N6075H · Substantial damage > The acft was struck by lightning while cruising at 9000 ft MSL. At that time, the plt observed a blue flash off the nose & heard a loud boom. All radios and navigational & electrical equipment became inop. The plt circled down thru a hole in the clouds &… - [NTSB SEA83FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA054.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1983 · N2859M · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with another parked aircraft while taxiing to takeoff. The time was dawn and the taxiway lights were on. The taxiing pilot allowed his aircraft to stray and collided with a parked PA-34. Both aircraft were damaged substantially. The… - [NTSB LAX83LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA062.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N477BL · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll. On-scene examination revealed that the right main gear was down & locked, but a material failure in the trunnion allowed the gear to rotate out & clockwise leading to collapse. A similarly located… - [NTSB ANC83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA021.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Gambell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N8225Y · Substantial damage > On 12/12/82, the aircraft departed on a flight from savoonga to nome, AK. After departure, the pilot noted a problem with the left engine and diverted to Gambell, AK. While en route to Gambell, there was a gradual loss of oil pressure. After landing, the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7103406&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 ('7103406')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7103406&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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