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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23

73 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-23. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23 per year, 1964–2026: 73 cases
1964	3
1965	6
1966	3
1967	4
1968	3
1969	3
1971	6
1972	4
1973	5
1974	4
1975	4
1976	4
1979	4
1980	2
1981	3
1982	1
1983	1
1985	1
1986	3
1996	1
2000	1
2006	1
2008	1
2010	1
2011	1
2015	1
2018	1
2019	1

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Query with 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102302')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102302'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102302'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB GAA19WA391Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA23 · Mulakot, IcelandJun 9, 2019 · N3294P · Destroyed NTSB CEN19LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see a visible horizon due to the dark night lighting conditions and limited…Dec 31, 2018 · N2146P · Destroyed NTSB ERA15FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Lakeland, FLAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation; the loss of control likely occurred during a simulated loss of power in the right engine during an instructional flight.Jan 22, 2015 · N465JA · Destroyed NTSB CEN11FA557Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Millersburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.Aug 8, 2011 · N2286P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10FA322Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Rochester, MNThe loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.Jun 17, 2010 · N7SE · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08FA260Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Highlands, NCThe pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to comply with FAA directives regarding issuance of precipitation location and…Jul 29, 2008 · N1180P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06FA289Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.Sep 8, 2006 · N3082P · Destroyed NTSB CHI00FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot not maintaining airplane control in his turn back in the direction of the airport and the pilot not performing an emergency landing straight ahead. Factors were the water and debris contamination found in the fuel screens and carburetor bowl and the…Jul 22, 2000 · N1069P · Destroyed NTSB NYC96FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Cortland, NYthe pilot failure to maintain directional control of the airplane which resulted in the airplane striking trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, dark night conditions, fog, and the pilot's self induced pressure to reach the…Jun 14, 1996 · N2189P · Destroyed NTSB DCA87MA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Tampa, FLAt aprx 0612 EST, an eastern airline capt (owner of Piper PA-23, N2185P) departed a rwy near his home in VFR conds to commute to work at Tampa, FL. Shortly after takeoff, he contacted a fss & updated the wx info he had obtained on the previous evening. At…Nov 6, 1986 · N2185P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI86FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Warren, MIThe acft developed a small oil leak during a x-country flt. The plt reduced power to idle to conserve oil even though the oil pressure was still in the normal range. During the descent the acfts airspeed was not maintained and the acft contacted the ground in…May 4, 1986 · N1373P · Destroyed NTSB ATL86FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Toledo, OHN3124P crashed while attempting an ILS approach to rwy 07 at express airport in Toledo, OH. The pilot had attempted an approach at metcalf airport but missed the approach because of the weather. The aircraft crashed about 1 mile short of the airport in a…Mar 13, 1986 · N3124P · No damage NTSB MIA85FA097Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Everglades City, FLThe acft departed the airport for a short flight to drop off one passenger. Shortly after takeoff witnesses stated that the acft started a shallow turn to the left in a nose high attitude. The acft continued to lose speed and rolled rapidly to the left at…Feb 14, 1985 · N3163P · Destroyed NTSB FTW84FA074Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Comfort, TXWitnesses stated that the acft barely cleared trees at the end of the arpt & that smoke was seen trailing from the righteng. The acft entered a right turn, stalled & impacted a ridge in a steep, near vertically banked dive. Teardowns of both engs & both props…Nov 25, 1983 · N215EC · Destroyed NTSB CHI82FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Corydon, INPrior to this flight, the aircraft had not been flown for an extended period. On the day of the accident, it had been sold. The aircraft did not have a current annual inspection and had several maintenance discrepancies. These included problems that prevented…Feb 15, 1982 · N1108P · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA010Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · San Fernando, CANov 4, 1981 · N1099P · Destroyed NTSB MIA81FA099Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · St.Thomas, VIJul 23, 1981 · N1349P · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FA035Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Lowell, MIMar 18, 1981 · N2023P · Destroyed NTSB IAD80FA020Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · New Bern, NCJan 18, 1980 · N1376P · Destroyed NTSB FTW80FA031Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Ft Worth, TXJan 8, 1980 · N2021P · Destroyed NTSB DEN80FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Grand Lake, CODec 23, 1979 · N2013P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80DA023Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Missing AircraftDec 21, 1979 · N1435P · Destroyed NTSB NYC8OFA001Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Ashford, CTSep 30, 1979 · N1267P · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FA082Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Linville, NCSep 16, 1979 · N9046J · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA017Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · North Royalton, OHDec 23, 1976 · N2264P · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA004Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · College Sta, TXOct 16, 1976 · N1434P · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF112Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Dalhart, TXAug 2, 1976 · N1459P · Destroyed NTSB DEN76AD042Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Lusk, WYMar 20, 1976 · N3080P · Destroyed NTSB NYC76AN052Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Spring Valley, NYDec 4, 1975 · N2191P · Destroyed NTSB OAK76AP027Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Orinda, CANov 5, 1975 · N1225P · Destroyed NTSB FTW75AF052Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · New Orleans, LAFeb 17, 1975 · N4321P · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN079Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Stratford, CTJan 10, 1975 · N4322Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75AK031Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Perryville, MODec 18, 1974 · N2223R · Destroyed NTSB FTW75AF035Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Falfurrias, TXNov 17, 1974 · N1395P · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI015Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Pinnacle, NCSep 26, 1974 · N2193P · Destroyed NTSB ANC74AA078Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Fairbanks, AKJun 2, 1974 · N117ME · Destroyed NTSB IAD74AI028Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Heaton, NCNov 25, 1973 · N1391P · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF038Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Navasota, TXNov 25, 1973 · N2067P · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF022Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Liberty, TXOct 12, 1973 · N3188P · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC009Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Chicago, ILJul 27, 1973 · N1483P · Destroyed NTSB IAD74AI005Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Deep Run, NCJul 17, 1973 · N3117P · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS038Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Brookings, ORMar 10, 1972 · N91Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK72AP030Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Redding, CAFeb 23, 1972 · N1149P · Destroyed NTSB MKC72AK043Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Chambers, NEJan 18, 1972 · N4897P · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM066Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Ocoee, FLJan 8, 1972 · N2220P · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS020Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Grants Pass, ORNov 17, 1971 · N1156P · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM012Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Hillsboro, TNAug 15, 1971 · N1358P · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN002Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Utica, NYJul 4, 1971 · N3373P · Destroyed NTSB CHI71FEM93Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Grand Rapids, MIJun 24, 1971 · N3007P · No damage NTSB FTW71AF069Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Norman, OKApr 7, 1971 · N2047P · Destroyed