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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper AEROSTAR 601P

33 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper AEROSTAR 601P. 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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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 ('7106012')) 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 ('7106012'))
  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 ('7106012'))
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 CEN23FA285Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Burlington, COThe pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain.Jul 6, 2023 · N100PB · Destroyed NTSB CEN20FA070Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA60 · Springfield, ILThe pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance during the instrument approach.Jan 28, 2020 · N6071R · Destroyed NTSB ERA09WA335Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper Aerostar 6 · Minga Guazu, ParaguayOn June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60, N601RP, was destroyed during collision with terrain and a post crash fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES), Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological…Jun 9, 2009 · N601RP · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Jamestown, NYThe pilot's incorrect selection of the right engine fuel selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine, a loss of the right engine's power, and a loss of control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…Jan 8, 2007 · N720Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX03FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's diverted attention.Jan 27, 2003 · N3636Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI02FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Moscow, KSThe pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the…Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · Destroyed NTSB LAX02FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Stonyford, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and the dark night light conditions.Jan 31, 2002 · N3636M · Destroyed NTSB MIA01FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Marco Island, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a rejected landing and the collision with the terrain and mangrove trees. A finding in the investigation was the presence of quinine in the blood and urine during postmortem toxicological…Mar 31, 2001 · N900CE · Destroyed NTSB NYC98FA127Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Martinsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.Jun 10, 1998 · N60721 · Destroyed NTSB NYC97FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Waterford, VAfailure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach.Apr 28, 1997 · N885JC · Destroyed NTSB FTW97FA042Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Eagle, COThe pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions without proper certification. Factors were the meteorological conditions that existed --- low ceiling, low visibility, and falling snow --- and his use of contraindicated drugs.Nov 17, 1996 · N251B · Destroyed NTSB MIA96LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)pilot incapacitation.Feb 17, 1996 · N956AF · Destroyed NTSB MIA95FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.Aug 20, 1995 · N41GA · Destroyed NTSB SEA95FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Tremonton, UTThe pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds, and the dark night.Feb 10, 1995 · N57NW · Destroyed NTSB FTW95WA081Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper Aerostar 601P · Toluca, MexicoJan 4, 1995 · N720EM · Destroyed NTSB BFO94FA163Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Sea Isle City, NJthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a level 6 thunderstorm, loss of gyro's for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.Aug 15, 1994 · N3642A · Destroyed NTSB NYC94FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Limerick, PAThe pilot's failure to ensure that ice was properly removed from the airplane before flight, possibly due to impairment of judgment caused by a prescription drug (valium) that was not approved for use while flying. Factors related to the accident were: the…Mar 18, 1994 · N36444 · Destroyed NTSB CHI92FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-61-601P · Aurora, INExceeding the design stress limits of the airplane by the pilot in command.Sep 8, 1992 · N717BB · Destroyed NTSB BFO92FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · North Salem, NYA loss of control due to a distraction caused by a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident was adverse weather near the destination airport.Dec 30, 1991 · N36362 · Destroyed NTSB FTW91FA012Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Nacogdoches, TXFailure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, dark night, low fuel state of the aircraft, and trees at the accident site.Nov 9, 1990 · N23NS · Destroyed NTSB BFO90FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Wiley Ford, WVThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining sufficient altitude, while circling to land. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and visibility conditions in fog.Sep 19, 1990 · N8249J · Destroyed NTSB MIA90FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Orlando, FLLoss of aircraft control during takeoff for an unknown reason which resulted in a collision with the ground.Dec 1, 1989 · N6079H · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA268Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Ramona, CAThe pilot's VFR flight in instrument meteorologial conditions (IMC) and spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent descent into the ground. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of a preflight weather…Aug 8, 1989 · N6067Z · Destroyed NTSB DEN89FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Laketown, UTThe plt departed salt lake city on a pleasure flt to bear lake to overfly a home that he owned. Witnesses near the acc site stated they saw the acft circle over the house and then depart the area over a ridge of mtns. The acft turned out over the lake and was…Oct 20, 1988 · N6069U · Destroyed NTSB MIA88FA261Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Pembroke Pines, FLWitnesses stated that the acft used almost the entire length of the runway during the ground run. After rotation & gear retraction, it continued to climb in a nose high attitude to aprx 100-150 feet, then it started an aprx 20 degree bank to the right until…Aug 25, 1988 · N6069W · Destroyed NTSB NYC84MA151Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Cockeysville, MDOn the day of departure the plt had received a 30 min familiarization flt upon completion of the superstar conversion. Emphasis was directed to eng gages, fuel flow & counter, & power settings. The flt was flown at 5,500 ft. the plt then obtained a wx…Apr 28, 1984 · N6079R · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA275Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · South Of Wicken, AZAt about 1005 MST the plt received a wx briefing for a flt to Florida with an overnight stay in Texas. Thunderstorm activity was forecast along the proposed route of flt. The briefer advised the plt to get an updated briefing before departure because of the…Jul 24, 1982 · N3642T · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA057Accident · 1 fatalClosedAerostar 601P · Roanoke, VAMar 23, 1981 · N3641U · Destroyed NTSB MIA81FA007Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper 601P · Wilma, FLOct 23, 1980 · N8250J · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA045Accident · 2 fatalClosedAerostar 601P · San Jose, CAFeb 4, 1980 · N8078J · Destroyed NTSB NYC80FA010Accident · 3 fatalClosedAerostar 601P · Charlstadt, NJNov 16, 1979 · N8099J · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FA031Accident · 3 fatalClosedAerostar 601P · Columbus, OHMar 14, 1979 · N8061J · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA014Accident · 5 fatalClosedAerostar 601P · Costa Mesa, CADec 5, 1976 · N7485S · Destroyed