Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-180

50 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-24-180. 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.

Cases per year

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-180 per year, 1964–2026: 50 cases
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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 ('7102403'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA24FA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Eufaula, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning/management.Jan 31, 2024 · N5520P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19FA033Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 24-180 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.Jul 11, 2019 · N5840P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA145Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Brewster, MAThe flight crew’s loss of airplane control.Jan 15, 2012 · N7648P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06FA109Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Mosca, COa non-mechanical partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the pilot inadvertently flying…Aug 3, 2006 · N5416P · DestroyedNTSB CHI04FA157Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to takeoff. Additional causes were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during his attempt to…Jun 17, 2004 · N6698P · DestroyedNTSB ATL00FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Cordesville, SCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jan 4, 2000 · N5703P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the resulting spatial disorientation, the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, the in-flight wing…Dec 31, 1998 · N7283P · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA193Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Nogales, AZa failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Apr 17, 1994 · N6331P · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Gaylord, MIThe pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's design stress limits.Dec 19, 1992 · N6185P · DestroyedNTSB FTW91FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Pasadena, TXPower loss due to fuel exhaustion resultant from the pilot's failure to refuel at an alternate destination and the inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night and weather conditions.Mar 22, 1991 · N888G · DestroyedNTSB LAX91FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Dunsmuir, CAThe pilot's delayed go-around attempt and improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was a degradation of engine power due to fuel contamination from sand and rust.Jan 30, 1991 · N7194P · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FA096Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Somers, CTThe acft, on a night flt, was seen flying about 1 mi west of ellington arpt. A witness saw the acft flying north and just above the 800 ft high terrain. The acft was in a gradual descent and it appeared that it would not clear terrain ahead. Afterwards the…Mar 31, 1986 · N6599P · DestroyedNTSB MIA82FA044Accident · 8 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · W. Of Homestead, FLCessna N2280G and Piper N7361P collided in midair in a remote area of the everglades national park, Florida.Feb 7, 1982 · N2280G · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA81FA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Vero Beach, FLFeb 19, 1981 · N7078P · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FA086Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Ngrapevine, CAApr 20, 1980 · N6674P · DestroyedNTSB SEA80FAMS1Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Missing AircraftDec 11, 1979 · N6171P · DestroyedNTSB SEA80FA047Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · White Pass, WADec 11, 1979 · N6171P · DestroyedNTSB MIA79FA118Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Melbourne, FLAug 27, 1979 · N5762P · DestroyedNTSB IAD79FA049Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Welch, WVMay 13, 1979 · N8179P · DestroyedNTSB FTW79FA014Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Amarilld, TXNov 19, 1978 · N7856P · DestroyedNTSB IAD79FA011Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Bowie, MDNov 16, 1978 · N6147P · DestroyedNTSB CHI79FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Baraboo, WIOct 10, 1978 · N5696P · DestroyedNTSB OAK78FA050Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Mariposa, CASep 6, 1978 · N6576P · DestroyedNTSB IAD78FA077Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Deerfield, VAJul 4, 1978 · N5991P · DestroyedNTSB DEN78FA023Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Pojoaque, NMFeb 10, 1978 · N6000D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI75AC072Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Cincinnati, INMar 23, 1975 · N7514P · DestroyedNTSB OAK74AP061Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · S Lk Tahoe, CAMay 14, 1974 · N6330P · DestroyedNTSB MIA74AM014Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Gulfport, MSAug 12, 1973 · N6993P · DestroyedNTSB DEN74AD006Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Weed, NMAug 5, 1973 · N5879P · DestroyedNTSB IAD73AI011Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Orange, VAApr 13, 1973 · N6273P · DestroyedNTSB NYC73AN140Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Floyd, VAApr 9, 1973 · N7809P · DestroyedNTSB SEA73AS036Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Malad City, IDDec 17, 1972 · N5774P · DestroyedNTSB DEN73AD023Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Cheyenne, WYNov 19, 1972 · N6944P · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK039Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Fremont, NENov 12, 1972 · N5095P · DestroyedNTSB NYC72AN155Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Atlantic City, NJJun 18, 1972 · N6340P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72AN090Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Morgantown, WVJan 21, 1972 · N5986P · DestroyedNTSB OAK71AP047Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Nice, CAMay 27, 1971 · N6773P · DestroyedNTSB MIA71AM083Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Americus, GAMar 15, 1971 · N6567P · DestroyedNTSB NYC69A0061Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · New Foundland, NJDec 5, 1968 · N5668P · DestroyedNTSB DEN69F0189Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Littleton, COSep 14, 1968 · N7915P · DestroyedNTSB FTW68A0059Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Black Oak, ARDec 9, 1967 · N7657P · DestroyedNTSB LAX68A0030Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Avalon Sci, CASep 12, 1967 · N5638P · DestroyedNTSB CHI68A0005Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Tomah, WIJul 9, 1967 · N7650P · DestroyedNTSB MKC67A0076Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Seneca, KSJun 2, 1967 · N8177P · DestroyedNTSB SEA66A0042Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Osburn, IDFeb 2, 1966 · N6351P · DestroyedNTSB MIA66A0073Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24Dec 29, 1965 · N6077P · DestroyedNTSB DEN66A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Santa Fe, NMNov 22, 1965 · N5542P · DestroyedNTSB NYC66A0031Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Clintwood, VAAug 25, 1965 · N6930P · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X1059Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Ogden, UTDec 19, 1964 · N5875P · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X0337Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA24 · Hoodsport, WAJan 23, 1964 · N8034P · Destroyed