NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250
31 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-23-250, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102308')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
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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
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AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
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NTSB DEN06GA128Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Meade, FLA loss of power in the right engine while manuevering for reasons undetermined, and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airspeed below Vmc, and an altitude too low to afford a safe…NTSB DFW06LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Newton, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC05FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN00LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Rock Springs, WYA forced landing on rough, unsuitable terrain. Factors were: Inadequate preflight planning, flight into known adverse weather conditions containing snow, high gusting winds, low temperatures, and a total loss of power for non mechanical reasons due to…NTSB CHI98LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Albion, MIthe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification, his not feathering the engine, and the trees.NTSB CHI98LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Peoria, ILan improper preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and the inadvertant stall/mush which was encountered. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's decision to continue to use the emergency hydraulic hand pump rather than the CO2 bottle…NTSB CHI98LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Charlotte, MIimproper positioning of the fuel selector by the second pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command; and failure of the flight crew to follow the published emergency procedures for loss of engine power.NTSB MIA96LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · St Petersburg, FLa loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a forced landing (ditching) in water. Factors relating to the accident were: an inadquate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.NTSB FTW95LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees.NTSB MIA94LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Margate, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to position the fuel selectors to the fullest tank before landing resulting in the total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC94LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Parrfield, OHThe pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply by the improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC94FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NYInadvertent feathering of both propellers by the student pilot, which resulted in a loss of power, and failure (or inability) of the instructor pilot (CFI) to attain remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the student pilot's habit…NTSB CHI93LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Spencer, IAthe pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.NTSB MIA93LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his own abilities and the subsequent failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the failure of the pilot to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the unsuitable terrain for…NTSB LAX91FA355Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Hawthorne, CAOverconfidence in the airplane's ability and his personal ability by the instructor pilot (CFI), by intentionally shutting off fuel to an engine during a critical part of flight. The aircraft's lack of single engine performance was a related factor.NTSB LAX91FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's improper refueling and inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel contamination and the inadvertent stall.NTSB BFO91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Milton, KYThe in-flight failure of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB SEA90LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Burns, ORLoss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line and the operation of the aircraft in an non-airworthy condition by the PIC.NTSB MIA90FA027Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Pembroke Pines, FLInadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, which resulted in failure to detect water and contamination (residue) in the fuel. Contributing factors were: failure of the plt to feather the…NTSB MIA89LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MSThe operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running…NTSB MKC88FA067Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Excelsior Spgs, MODuring arrival at night, after using fuel from the inboard tanks, the plt switched to the outboard fuel tanks. Shortly, thereafter, both engs lost power. The plt declared an emergency & obtained vectors to the nearest airport, but was unable to reach it.…NTSB ATL88LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Cleveland, OHThe plt rptd that both engines began to surge shortly after t/o during climb. The engines subsequently lost pwr completely, and the plt made a forced ldg in trees. Post-crash exam revealed that the fuel selectors were in the inbd tank positions. The lt inbd…NTSB MIA88LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marathon, FLU.S. Coast guard personnel stated that the pilot reported that they were out of fuel and were ditching approximately 110 miles southeast of Marathon FL. The pilots were picked up by the coast guard and were transported back to miami.NTSB LAX86FA167Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Mesa, AZWhile on the fourth leg of an IFR business flight from stow, Ohio to santa paula, California, the airplane experienced fuel exhaustion and crashed about 1 1/2 miles northeast of falcon field (ffz), Mesa, Arizona. The flight was being conducted under the…NTSB MIA86LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ft. Pierce, FLThe plt stated that while switching tanks, his fuel selector froze up & both eng's failed. Upon landing, the acft struck a tree severing a wing. The NTSB form 6120.1 that was sent to the plt was returned, it stated that the addressee moved & left no address.…NTSB LAX86LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ukiah, CAWhile en route to sonoma county arpt, santa rosa, CA, the plt became concerned about the acft fuel state. The plt elected to divert to Ukiah arpt, Ukiah, CA, and while en route the acft experienced total pwr loss due to fuel starvation. During the forced…NTSB MIA85FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Key Largo, FLThe aircraft crashed into the waters of the atlantic ocean and sank nose first into 15 feet of water. On impact the 25 bales of marijuana located in the cabin of the aircraft shifted forward and pinned the pilot and passenger in the aircraft. No usable fuel…NTSB ATL84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Warrenton, VAThe CFI shut down one engine during takeoff for a simulated emergency and the plt taking instruction applied the incorrect rudder action during the aborted takeoff and left full power on the operating right engine. The CFI was unableto correct the resulting…NTSB FTW84FA156Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Worth, TXThe acft made a forced landing in an open field near the arpt when the right engine stopped at about 50-100 ft AGL during a touch and go landing. The CFI aboard said he had positioned the fuel tank selector to the inboard tanks prior to the last approach or…NTSB NYC83LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Pittsfield, MAOn the 1st takeoff, the CFI demonstrated an aborted takeoff by placing the rt selector gasoline valve in the off position and had the student pull the eng back, making a landing on the rwy. The flt then taxied back for another takeoff, again the CFI shut off…NTSB LAX83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sun City, CAThe pilot made a wheels up landing on hawn avenue in Sun City, CA and abandoned the aircraft. During the landing, both wing tips struck sign posts and were damaged. No fuel was found in the aircraft after it had crashed, but about 650 lbs of illegal drugs…