NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250
858 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-23-250. 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.
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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'))
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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 ('7102308'))
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NTSB CHI01TA063Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Griffith, INThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors included the loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.NTSB CHI00LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sandstone, MNthe pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway.NTSB CHI00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Amery, WIthe pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were the icing conditions, the snow and ice covered runway and the snowbank.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 MIA99WA254Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Gustavia, WNNTSB CHI99LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Osceola, WIthe pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt a takeoff with one engine inoperative.NTSB SEA99LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Snohomish, WABrake system failure due to the presence of air bubbles in the hydraulic fluid.NTSB FTW99LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Cabot, ARThe flight instructor's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing.NTSB DEN99FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23E-250 · Tucumcari, NMThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of power of one engine in the twin-engine airplane.NTSB MIA99LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Stuart, FLThe inadequate touchdown resulting in a hard landing on the nose landing gear and subsequent structural damage.NTSB NYC99LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper airspeed during the landing, and failure to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI98LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Grosse Ile, MIthe pilot in command (CFI)'s diverted attention and his failure to select landing gear extension.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 MIA98WA156Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Walker'S Cay, BahamasNTSB MIA98FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GAthe left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.NTSB MIA98LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fruitland Park, FLthe pilot's failure to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown.NTSB NYC98WA080Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA23-250 · Newfoundland, CanadaNTSB 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 NYC98LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Perkasie, PAThe flight instructor failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off runway landing, after the left engine was reported to have lost power.NTSB LAX98FA048Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Carson City, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after being distracted by the nose baggage door opening in-flight resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and lack of experience in the type…NTSB FTW98LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Galveston, TXinadequate maintenance and/or preflight inspection of the airplane, and subsequent blockage of the fuel filters, which led to fuel starvation, partial loss of engine power in both engines, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable…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 NYC97FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Baptistown, NJfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reason(s), while operating it at low altitude.NTSB ATL97LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while on a low pass, leading to propeller damage. A factor was birds in the area.NTSB MIA97WA181Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Bimini, BahamasNTSB MIA97WA111Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin IslandsNTSB MIA97WA044Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Walker Cay, BahamasNTSB LAX97FA070Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after encountering turbulence, low level wind shear, and an open door.NTSB IAD97LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB FTW97LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Plainview, TXthe pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions.NTSB FTW96GA365Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.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 IAD96LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Harrisburg, PAFailure of the right engine due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resultant from heat cracks from an undetermined source.NTSB ATL96FA095Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clanton, ALcorrosion pitting of the number six cylinder on the left engine, and subsequent fatigue fracture and separation of the cylinder, which led to an engine compartment fire, wing fire, and an in-flight separation of the left wing.NTSB IAD96FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marion, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during the instrument approach (FAF/Outer Marker to Threshold IFR), which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the foggy weather conditions.NTSB NYC96FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Bridgeport, WVThe pilot's inablility to maintain aircraft control due to a full nose down trim condition, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB FTW96LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sulphur Springs, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was his diverted attention to the performance of the manual gear extension procedure.NTSB MIA96WA069Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · North Caicos, Turks & Caicos IslandsNTSB CHI96FA052Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Steuben, WIfailure of the pilot to select alternate air. Darkness and snowy weather conditions were related factors.NTSB CHI96FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Laupahoehoe, HIthe pilot falling asleep at the controls due to fatigue. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the dark night.NTSB NYC96FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ashville, NYthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during an approach to land. Factors relating to the accident were: the night and adverse weather conditions.NTSB ATL96FA010Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Isbela Segunda, PRthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall. A factor was the mechanic's failure to properly maintain the forward baggage door locking mechanism.NTSB BFO96IA012Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Beckley, WVan in-flight fire (behind the right side of the instrument panel), which occurred for undetermined reason(s).NTSB MIA96LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing resulted in a loss of control, sliding off the runway into a rock collapsing the landing gear.NTSB LAX95LA314Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marana, AZthe pilot's poor installation of the propeller which allowed the propeller to become loose, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure by feathering the wrong propeller.NTSB LAX95LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Overgaard, AZthe pilot's improper use of the mixture controls, failure to maintain a proper glidepath, failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.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 MIA95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Winstonville, MSPoor preflight planning/preparation and clearance not maintained by the pilot in command.NTSB MIA95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Orlando, FLUnknown.NTSB MIA95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's improper draining of the fuel sumps during preflight inspection of the airplane. This resulted in a partial loss of engine power on the left engine on initial take off climb due to water contamination, subsequent forced landing, collapse of the…