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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-150

79 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-23-150. 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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Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-150 per year, 1964–2026: 79 cases
1964	9
1965	6
1966	6
1967	5
1968	2
1969	6
1970	3
1971	3
1972	1
1973	4
1974	4
1975	1
1976	2
1977	3
1979	1
1981	1
1984	2
1985	1
1987	1
1990	2
1993	4
1995	2
1996	2
1997	1
2001	1
2005	1
2006	1
2012	1
2015	1
2016	2

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Latest cases

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102303')) 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102303'))
  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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102303'))
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 WPR16LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-150 · Kona, HIThe total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.Jul 15, 2016 · N3180P · Destroyed NTSB WPR16FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-150 · Hayward, CAThe failure of the left engine due to water contamination and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain single-engine minimum control airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total and recent…Jun 19, 2016 · N1270P · Destroyed NTSB ERA15LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23 · San Juan, PRThe total loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 9, 2015 · N1153P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA586Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Canton, MOThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to execute a forced landing to an open field with obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the left engine’s total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the introduction of air into the fuel system…Aug 29, 2012 · N1486P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA06LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors were the en route high wind condition and the soft terrain.Aug 4, 2006 · N1221P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Newnan, GAThe improper repair to the main landing gear assembly resulted in the actuator bracket failure and the right main gear collapse. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right main landing gear.May 14, 2005 · N2113P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Chico, CAThe loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to his improper single engine emergency procedures.Sep 10, 2001 · N2268P · Destroyed NTSB NYC98FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Fitchburg, MAThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to follow standard practices while simulating and practicing emergency…Oct 31, 1997 · N3EV · Destroyed NTSB MIA96LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Knoxville, TNFatigue failure of the blade No. 1 hub arm of the left propeller.Jul 2, 1996 · N3061P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Paradise, TXThe loss of engine power and hydraulic pressure for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 20, 1996 · N299MD · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Ocala, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) of the Cessna, N210PW, to see and avoid the Piper, N2114P.Nov 22, 1995 · N2114P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95FA129Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into known adverse weather. The low ceiling was a factor.Mar 3, 1995 · N1260P · Destroyed NTSB SEA93LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Salt Lake City, UTA power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include a fence, an animal, and a ditch in the landing roll path.Sep 27, 1993 · N200X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93FA242Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Diablo, CAThe pilot in command's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and the improper in flight planning and decision making by the pilot.Jun 6, 1993 · N522T · Destroyed NTSB NYC93LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Nellysford, VAThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, and his failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain avoidance.Apr 19, 1993 · N1494P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93FA103Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Eloy, AZPartial loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination and a partially obstructed carburetor venturi, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Jan 25, 1993 · N2144P · Destroyed NTSB NYC90FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Livingston, NYThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering for an ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience, low cloud ceilings and fog, and failure to follow IFR procedures.Sep 19, 1990 · N3100P · Destroyed NTSB MIA90WA142Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31T · New Town, BahamasJun 20, 1990 · N2200P · Destroyed NTSB LAX88LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Livermore, CAThe right engine ran rough during the initial climb phase of a personal flight. The pilot advised the tower controller of the aircrafts loss of power and entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern for landing. The pilot stated that the aircraft was…Oct 7, 1987 · N2077P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Justin, TXThe purpose of the flt was a mult-engine flt check given by a designated examiner to the commercial plt. According to the examiner the right eng, which was still hot from the previous flt, would not start on the first attempt. After a successful start of the…Mar 19, 1985 · N2154P · Destroyed NTSB FTW85FA014Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-170 · Seguin, TXShortly after takeoff, acft returned with an unknown engine problem. Left engine was feathered and gear partially extended. Acft too high on final to land, acft continued down rwy, descending and slowing down. Witness said acft entered a VMC roll and dove…Oct 16, 1984 · N1094P · Destroyed NTSB ATL84FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Bluefield, WVWhile cruising on an IFR flt at 10,000 ft, the plt informed atlanta center that he had an eng problem & was declaring an emergency. He was provided a heading to the Bluefield arpt which was nearby. When asked about the problem, he said the left eng was…Feb 25, 1984 · N2160P · Destroyed NTSB LAX82DUJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Phoenix, AZNov 27, 1981 · N1303P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FAMS1Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Missing AircraftFeb 3, 1979 · N1330P · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FXQ06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Truckee, CADec 19, 1977 · N2206P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FA032Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Ashland, ORMay 16, 1977 · N2175P · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEP14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Lone Rock, WIJan 21, 1977 · N1275P · Destroyed NTSB NYC76DFA49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Kerhonkson, NYAug 21, 1976 · N2200P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKJ81Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Mobile, ALJul 8, 1976 · N16442 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76AM018Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Decatur, MSAug 24, 1975 · N2019P · Destroyed NTSB CHI75FEP28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Wautoma, WIOct 20, 1974 · N1450P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Richland, WAAug 25, 1974 · N3173P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75FTE12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Grand Jctn, COJul 30, 1974 · N203S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75AC002Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Willis, MIJul 5, 1974 · N1402P · Destroyed NTSB MKC74FCQ18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Colby, KSNov 12, 1973 · N3237P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74DTE28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Greeley, CONov 6, 1973 · N1034P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74FLQ15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Albany, KYNov 5, 1973 · N345E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FQG35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Dimmitt, TXMar 29, 1973 · N1239P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUM06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · San Diego, CASep 23, 1972 · N156M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FHA04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Sussex, NJJul 14, 1971 · N1251P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71FQD18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Tularosa, NMApr 26, 1971 · N1276P · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FIA16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Upperville, VAMar 20, 1971 · N1318P · Destroyed NTSB DEN71FQA33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Ruidoso, NMNov 30, 1970 · N1214P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71FXD10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Greeley, COJul 26, 1970 · N1061P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DKG29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · St.Marys, GAMay 8, 1970 · N2230P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70D0111Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Greeley, COSep 8, 1969 · N1034P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70F0112Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Cortland, NYJun 12, 1969 · N2231P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0027Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Lake Wales, FLMar 5, 1969 · N1338P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0446Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · London, OHJan 27, 1969 · N2005P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69A0067Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Avon, INJan 19, 1969 · N3110P · Destroyed