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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250, CA

60 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250, CA per year, 1964–2026: 60 cases
1964	3
1965	3
1966	4
1967	3
1968	1
1969	5
1970	4
1972	2
1973	2
1974	3
1975	1
1976	4
1977	2
1978	2
1979	3
1980	3
1982	1
1984	2
1985	3
1986	1
1989	1
1991	3
1996	1
2011	1
2014	1
2020	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102308')) 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102308'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102308'))
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 WPR20LA135Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Hemet, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly inspect and replace damaged aileron control cables, which resulted in fatigue separation of the aileron control cable and loss of control of the aircraft.Apr 30, 2020 · N6521Y · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-250 · Camarillo, CAThe inadequate hydraulic pressure due to a damaged O-ring in the hydraulic powerpack, which prevented the right main landing gear (MLG) downlock from locking in the extended positon and allowed the right MLG to collapse during landing.Jan 28, 2014 · N5977Y · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at or above the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power from the left engine as a result of a clogged fuel…Sep 21, 2011 · N62792 · Substantial damage NTSB 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.Dec 22, 1996 · N2377T · Destroyed 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.Aug 13, 1991 · N4553P · Substantial damage 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.Jul 14, 1991 · N515TW · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA220Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Gasquet, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in a narrow mountain valley in conditions of low ceilings and mountain obscurement.May 20, 1991 · N49DB · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA277Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lake Tahoe, CADisablement of the stabilator flight control system. A contributing factor was: inadequate maintenance.Aug 14, 1989 · N4838P · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · San Francisco, CAOn feb 9, 1986 at 1717 PST a Piper PA-23, N5300Y, ditched approximately 460 NM sw of sfo, CA. The flt originated from hnl, HI. In flt fuel leak was discovered after 7 hrs of flight. Fuel vapors were seen contrailing off both wings. The plt attempted to…Feb 10, 1986 · N5300Y · Destroyed 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…Nov 27, 1985 · N123 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Tustin, CAThe plt's mechanic performed a pre-purchase inspection of the acft. No malfunctions were detected with the fuel system, & the mechanic informed the plt that the acft was overall 'in good condition.' Later in the day the plt purchased the acft, & after…Nov 23, 1985 · N5353Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA008Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Santa Barbara, CAOn oct. 3, 1985, pipter PA-23-250 crashed into the pacific ocean while on an air sampling flt near Santa Barbara, CA. The ac was destroyed and the two plts were fatally injured. The flt was to be flown along a predermined route utilizing loran navaids. The ac…Oct 4, 1985 · N6726Y · No damage NTSB LAX84FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Barstow, CAThe flt had originated somewhere in Mexico & was being tracked by dea investigators until radar contact was lost. In the vicinity of amboy, CA an anonymous caller had contacted the highway patrol & reported a low flying acft near amboy with no visible…Jun 7, 1984 · N5306Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX84FA277Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ukiah, CADuring arrival, the plt was cleared for a loc/dme rwy 15 apch to the Ukiah arpt. At 1307 PDT, he began the apch at the tucci intersection, 15.5 mi north of the rwy. At 1311:04 the last radar contact showed that the acft was about 5 mi north of the arpt. At…May 1, 1984 · N63813 · Destroyed 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…Oct 20, 1982 · N4729P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVM02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · San Carlos, CAOct 23, 1980 · N6024Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA091Accident · 8 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Bakersfield, CAApr 28, 1980 · N2546M · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FUD05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Compton, CAFeb 13, 1980 · N4595P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVA01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Fresno, CAOct 2, 1979 · N55WD · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FVG80Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Redding, CASep 29, 1979 · N5160Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FUA17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Huntington Bch, CAJul 24, 1979 · N6527Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUA30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Long Beach, CASep 20, 1978 · N13823 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Trabuco Canyon, CAApr 15, 1978 · N5641Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA070Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Gorman, CASep 6, 1977 · N250CB · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVG17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Chico, CAJan 9, 1977 · N5VM · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Blythe, CADec 15, 1976 · N5590Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FVG15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Jackson, CADec 6, 1976 · N5381Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVA90Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · San Joaquin, CASep 17, 1976 · N76JT · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76AL059Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Desert Hot Spg, CAMar 1, 1976 · N5931Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL031Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Julian, CAOct 30, 1975 · N6982Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL027Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Van Nuys, CANov 15, 1974 · N6311Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL019Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Long Beach, CAOct 18, 1974 · N501EE · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP042Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Sutter Crk, CAMar 1, 1974 · N6117Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73AL049Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 707 · Los Angeles, CAApr 6, 1973 · FBHSY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB OAK73AP024Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Five Points, CAJan 24, 1973 · N5878Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX72AL060Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · So.Lk.Tahoe, CAJun 3, 1972 · N5511Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX72FUG61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Landers, CAMar 24, 1972 · N5587Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71AL021Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Bonita, CAOct 13, 1970 · N851PS · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUM09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Coronado, CAAug 6, 1970 · N854PS · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70DVM13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Palo Alto, CAApr 28, 1970 · N6360Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70FVA09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Fresno, CAApr 13, 1970 · N5978Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0129Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · San Carlos, CASep 19, 1969 · N5895Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70D0051Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Bakersfield, CAJul 19, 1969 · N5551Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0031Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Redlands, CAJul 2, 1969 · N4694P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69A0074Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Lebec, CAJun 11, 1969 · N237PS · Destroyed NTSB LAX69F0286Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Plaster City, CAFeb 25, 1969 · N6323Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0341Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Palm Springs, CAMar 5, 1968 · N5466Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0202Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Redding, CAAug 23, 1967 · N5286Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0374Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Calexico, CAApr 16, 1967 · N5478Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0266Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Oceanside, CAJan 9, 1967 · N4508P · Substantial damage