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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-160

60 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-23-160. 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-23-160 per year, 1964–2026: 60 cases
1964	2
1965	1
1966	3
1967	3
1968	2
1969	5
1970	2
1971	5
1972	2
1973	2
1974	1
1975	2
1976	4
1977	3
1978	4
1979	2
1980	1
1981	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1992	1
1995	1
1998	2
2000	2
2002	1
2004	2
2005	1
2013	1
2014	1

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Latest cases

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 ('7102304')) 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 ('7102304'))
  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 ('7102304'))
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 CEN15FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.Dec 29, 2014 · N222CP · Destroyed NTSB ERA14FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Graniteville, SCThe pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted a loss of power in the left engine due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed following the loss of engine power, which…Nov 25, 2013 · N4016P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, ILThe aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.Jul 15, 2004 · N4439P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA04FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Lake Worth, FLThe pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft by his use of an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and a loss of control following a loss of power in one engine. The reason for the loss of the engine power was…Jan 22, 2004 · N4293P · Destroyed NTSB LAX02FA191Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZa loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…Jun 8, 2002 · N4302P · Destroyed NTSB FTW01FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.Oct 10, 2000 · N3390P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FLThe failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor in the accident is the…May 19, 2000 · N3492P · Destroyed NTSB FTW98FA229Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Guthrie, OKThe designated pilot examiner's decision to execute a single engine go-around which exceeded the airplane's engine out climb capability in the gear down configuration. Factors were the arcing of an electrical wire that grounded the engine starter and the high…May 18, 1998 · N4410P · Destroyed NTSB NYC98FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Somerville, NJin-flight separation of the empennage for undetermined reasons. "This case was modified August 2, 2006."Mar 4, 1998 · N3374P · Destroyed NTSB FTW95FA226Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Palestine, TXLoss of aircraft control during a go-around, due to failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that the minimum control speed (VMC) was maintained. Factors relating to the accident were: shutdown of the left engine, which would have prevented normal…Jun 5, 1995 · N4187P · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA374Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Concord, CAThe following Probable Cause was modified on April18, 2007, as a result of new information provided to the NTSB. The improper installation of the 1.75 inch od plug in the crankshaft by unknown maintenance personnel which resulted in an inadvertent feathering…Sep 2, 1992 · N4305Y · Destroyed NTSB SEA89FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Carson City, NVLoss of power on the left engine due to a foreign object which obstructed the fuel flow, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above VMC during his attempted return to the airfield. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent flight time by the…Jan 27, 1989 · N4391P · Destroyed NTSB MIA88FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Avon Park, FLThe CFI radioed that he would be conducting a simulated engine-out aprch. 2 plt witnesses, 1 of whom was a CFI, stated that acft was seen on final aprch at about 200 ft with the left prop feathered & the gear & flaps down. They stated that although the acft…Jul 30, 1988 · N3464P · Destroyed NTSB NYC87FA241Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Selinsgrove, PAThe pilot was conducting a demonstration flight in an overweight aircraft in conditions of low ceilings and fog. After a touch and go landing the aircraft stalled during the takeoff then collided with the ground. Exam of the wreckage did not disclose any…Aug 28, 1987 · N4003P · Destroyed NTSB NYC82FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Owego, NYDec 31, 1981 · N22P · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA061Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · So.Lake Tahoe, CAMar 3, 1980 · N4180P · Destroyed NTSB IAD80FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Knoxville, TNDec 14, 1979 · N3242P · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA046Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Pascagoula, MSFeb 4, 1979 · N3362P · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA014Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Ormond Beach, FLNov 20, 1978 · N3485P · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Leakey, TXAug 2, 1978 · N4195P · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FA045Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Belleville, ILJun 25, 1978 · N3284P · Destroyed NTSB MKC78FA032Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · St Cloud, MNApr 17, 1978 · N799Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA056Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Freesoil, MIJul 4, 1977 · N4338P · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FA038Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Weathersfield, CTApr 13, 1977 · N4483P · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA047Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Mcalester, OKMar 26, 1977 · N3361P · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FA022Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Danvers, MADec 21, 1976 · N66HR · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA016Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Clewiston, FLDec 6, 1976 · N4240P · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FA014Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Lexington, KYNov 28, 1976 · N4423P · Destroyed NTSB SEA76AS072Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Blackfoot, IDAug 27, 1976 · N4306P · Destroyed NTSB OAK75AP044Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Healdsburg, CAMar 18, 1975 · N246Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN089Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Fulton, NYMar 8, 1975 · N4340P · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM102Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Merritt Is, FLJun 19, 1974 · N4168P · Destroyed NTSB IAD74AI006Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Ona, WVJul 21, 1973 · N3249P · Destroyed NTSB MIA74RM002Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Nassau, Burkina FasoJul 9, 1973 · N43BB · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC003Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Knox, INJul 7, 1972 · N4241P · Destroyed NTSB CHI72AC061Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · St.Charles, ILJan 21, 1972 · N4029P · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN076Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Burnsville, NCDec 4, 1971 · N4063P · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN060Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Berlin, VAOct 29, 1971 · N3308P · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN044Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Lyme Center, NHSep 20, 1971 · N3435P · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN007Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Lanesville, NYJul 16, 1971 · N3401P · Destroyed NTSB FTW71AF050Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Athens, TXFeb 19, 1971 · N4971C · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM022Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Chattanooga, TNSep 4, 1970 · N4417P · Destroyed NTSB LAX70AL053Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Pacoima, CAMar 5, 1970 · N3496P · Destroyed NTSB UNK70X0104Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Inagua, Burkina FasoNov 27, 1969 · N4408P · Destroyed NTSB MIA70A0003Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Melbourne, FLJul 22, 1969 · N4453P · Destroyed NTSB NYC70A0008Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Savannah, GAJul 9, 1969 · N4310Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0111Accident · 9 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Waterford, CTJun 14, 1969 · N4101P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX69A0054Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Costa Mesa, CAMar 16, 1969 · N4308P · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0027Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Chatsworth, GANov 24, 1968 · N4401P · Destroyed