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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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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NTSB CHI95LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Plymouth, MIthe failure of the nose wheel collar assembly as a result of the loss of a bolt.NTSB MIA95FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Opa-Locka, FLA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate for recovery.…NTSB CHI95LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, INreason for the occurrence was undetermined.NTSB MIA95LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Venice, FLFailure of the globe GC-1B (swift) pilot to see the Piper PA-23 in time to avoid a collision, and the Piper PA-23 pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to avoid the collision.NTSB CHI95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Minneapolis, MNan inadequate windshield deicing system for the inflight icing encountered, airframe icing, and the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate weather forecast and icing conditions.NTSB MIA95WA017Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Mangrove Key, Congo - KinshasaNTSB ATL95FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Newville, ALFailure of maintenance personnel to properly install the marmon clamp on the discharge side of the turbocharger.NTSB CHI95FA018Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sellersburg, INFailure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures by allowing the aircraft to deviate left of the ILS localizer course, by not maintaining the proper ILS glide path, and by continuing descent below the ILS decision height.NTSB FTW95LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fredericksburg, TXImproper maintenance resulting in an engine fire, and the pilot's improper propeller feathering procedure, causing the propeller not to feather and the airplane's engine out capability to be exceeded. A factor was the unsuitable terrain conditions.NTSB MIA94FAMS2Accident · 5 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · MissingUndetermined.NTSB CHI94FA329Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. The pilot's buzzing and his impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA94FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Arco, IDThe pilot's diversion of his attention of controlling the airplane which led to his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to assure that the cabin door was closed and locked.NTSB MIA94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual outlook and a safe altitude while making a low pass over a boat, resulting in an in-flight collision with the boat mast.NTSB ATL94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Blowing Rock, NCThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (remote, wooded, mountainous) for an intentional crash landing.NTSB BFO94LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250B · Kent, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.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 CHI94FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Alliance, NEThe pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertant entry into a spiral dive. Factors were the pilot's lack of total instrument experience and the weather conditions of blowing snow and turbulence.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 MIA94WA079Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Tortola, British Virgin IslandsNTSB LAX94LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Las Vegas, NVThe cfi's improper remedial action by failing to go-around instead of landing, the cfi's excessive touchdown speed, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. The dual student's initial excessive airspeed and the ditch were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX94LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Showlow, AZthe pilot's poorly planned approach, improper emergency procedures, and his failure to feather the propeller. The inoperative fuel selector valve was a factor in this accident.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 MIA93WA167Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Marsh Harbor, BahamasNTSB FTW93LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Searcy, ARTotal power loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW93FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Henryetta, OKThe pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions and the ensuing spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather, and the pilot's decision to fly into IMC with inadequate flight and navigational equipment installed in the aircraft.NTSB ATL93LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elizabethton, TNA loss of engine power on one engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA93WA095Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Nassau, BahamasNTSB SEA93FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Estacada, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance (and/or altitude) from moutainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, clouds, low ceilings, and the high (mountainous) terrain in the area of the accident site.NTSB NYC93FA066Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elmwood Park, NJInadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel injector system resulting in a loss of power of the left engine, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed which resulted in a flat spin. A factor which contributed to the accident was the…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 NYC93LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · West Dover, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and his inadequate remedial actions, resulting in a collision with a snowbank. Factors related to the accident were the ice covered runway and the snowbank along the runway edges.NTSB ATL93FA041Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from approach lights while conducting a night landing. A factor was a dark night.NTSB MIA92WA192Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Mores Island, BahamasNTSB MIA92LA143Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · St. ThomasIn-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water.NTSB MIA92WA140Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Rock Sound, BahamasNTSB CHI92IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Valentine, NEThe failure of the pilot in command to extend the landing gear and the inattentive FAA inspector (check airman). Associated factors are the inoperative landing gear warning system, the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot and FAA inspector, and the…NTSB MIA92WA116Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Marsh Harbour, BahamasNTSB NYC92FA079Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Hamburg, PAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and an improperly planned approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with rising terrain during the execution of the missed approach procedure. Factors related to the…NTSB FTW92LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Denver, COThe loss of hydraulic fluid due to a ruptured hydraulic line in the landing gear system.NTSB BFO92FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure.NTSB NYC92LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Groton, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the approach. A factor was pilot fatigue.NTSB NYC92LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Edgartown, MAImproper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were improper use of the flight controls and throttles.NTSB CHI91LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Boscobel, WIImproper remedial action by the pilot-in-command (PIC), and inadequate monitoring by the designated pilot examiner (DPE) during a simulated emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the loss of power in one engine due to an undetermined…NTSB BFO91FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sod, WVThe improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was fuel starvation resulting in partial loss of engine power.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 ATL91FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Manteo, NCThe loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum controllable airspeed, which resulted in the stalling of the airplane.NTSB NYC91LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Templeton, MAFuel starvation induced power loss on first the left engine due to a failed fuel fitting and then the right engine due to a worn fuel fitting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.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 BFO91LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · New Market, VAThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision that resulted in VFR flight into IMC.