Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250
261 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-24-250. 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
| 1964 | 19 |
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| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 7 |
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| 1973 | 7 |
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| 1989 | 6 |
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| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 |
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| 1996 | 4 |
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| 1999 | 1 |
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| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
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| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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
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WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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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'
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NTSB CEN26FA280Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bethany, MOOn August 4, 2026, about 1839 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250 airplane, N8422P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bethany, Missouri. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26FA252Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA24 · Hazen, NDOn June 28, 2026, about 1317 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6852P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hazen, North Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB WPR26FA224Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-250 · Middlefield, OHOn June 20, 2026, about 1535 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6403P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Middlefield, Ohio. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR25FA079Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-250 · Rock Springs, WYOn January 14, 2025, about 0622 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6502P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Springs, Wyoming. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB GAA24WA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-24-250 · San Juan de la Costa, MexicoNTSB CEN22FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · St. Jacob, ILThe inadequate maintenance of the airplane fuel system that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22FA223Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Athens, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA21FA333Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wadesboro, NCA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing was the pilot’s loss of airplane control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN21LA104Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · New Hudson, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of an instrument rating and the low visibility at the time…NTSB CEN20LA373Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Midland, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN20LA370Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Bryan, TXA total loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN20FA023Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA24 · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for reason that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB WPR19FA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Aberdeen, IDThe pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff climb due to a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack and subsequent stall/spin.NTSB CEN19FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA18FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Palatka, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.NTSB CEN15FA287Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Quinlan, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot's…NTSB ERA15LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's inadvertent placement of both fuel selectors to the "off" position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR15FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Garberville, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage sustained during the collision and postaccident water immersion.NTSB CEN14FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Collbran, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12FA571Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Milner, COThe student pilot's impairment from alcohol, marijuana, and hypoxia, which adversely affected his ability to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB WPR12FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.NTSB CEN12FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Albany, TXThe loss of flight instrumentation due to a failed vacuum pump while flying a night without a discernable horizon, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the continued…NTSB WPR11FA367Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA11FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Westbrook, CTA total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts.NTSB WPR11FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Astoria, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.NTSB ERA11FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NYThe PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.NTSB WPR10FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN10LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…NTSB WPR10FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Black Canyon City, AZThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR09FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during an en route cruise descent through multiple cloud layers, resulting in an in-flight breakup.NTSB DFW08FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Yuma, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL06LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX05FA271Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pomona, CAA loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation caused by debris and corrosion in the carburetor assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin…NTSB IAD04FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.NTSB ATL03FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Florence, SCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. A factors was dark night and clouds.NTSB LAX03FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CAthe pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…NTSB MIA02FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FLThe pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB LAX02FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · El Dorado, CAthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI01FA146Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MOAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing and inadequate preflight inspection performed by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel system contamination that resulted in the loss of engine power, the…NTSB IAD01FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Paris, VApilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB DEN01FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Antimony, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into IMC, lack of instrument certification, spatial disorientation, low ceiling, and snow.NTSB SEA01WA005Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 24-250 · Kelowna, CanadaNTSB NYC00FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB IAD00FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bluffton, OHPilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal, was his abrupt maneuver during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI99FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MNthe inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.NTSB CHI98LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Robinson, ILthe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions The low ceiling and the heavy rain were factors.NTSB ATL97FA118Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Palm Bch Garden, FLloss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.NTSB SEA97FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Boise, IDthe accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors.NTSB FTW97FA103Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Farmington, NMloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).NTSB ATL97FA014Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Avon Park, FLThe pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control.