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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250, PA

41 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 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" = 'PA' 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 NYC06CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · State College, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor was the snow-covered runway.Dec 16, 2005 · N62497 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD05LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Smoketown, PAA loss of engine power during the climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.Aug 18, 2005 · N40504 · Substantial damage 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.Mar 6, 2005 · N2343Z · Substantial 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.Oct 29, 1998 · N9190W · Substantial damage 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.Dec 18, 1997 · N6962Y · Substantial damage 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.Jul 7, 1996 · N6994Y · Destroyed NTSB 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…Apr 17, 1992 · N62774 · Destroyed NTSB NYC91LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Punxsutawney, PAIntentional flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a inflight collision with rising terrain, which was obscured by fog. A factor related to the accident was the pilots evaluation of the weather.Feb 19, 1991 · N5512Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC86FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Landisburg, PAThe non-instrument rated pilot took off on a VFR crosscounty flight with no weather briefing. He flew into an area of adverse weather including low clouds, fog, drizzle & haze. The aircraft impacted near the top of a 2100 ft high hill in forested terrain.Oct 23, 1985 · N54264 · Destroyed NTSB NYC85LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clarion, PAThe purpose of the flight was to position the aircraft at pittsburgh, PA. During the takeoff roll at buffalo, two to three short power surges in the no. 1 engine were experienced but the pilot decided not to abort and continued to destination. The aircraft…Apr 18, 1985 · N506AC · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · West Mifflin, PADuring the cockpit preflight the plt noticed an unsafe nose gear indication. The plt checked the nose gear & could see nothing unusual, & concluded that there was a faulty indicating system. During rotation the nose gear collapsed & this acft slid down the…Dec 29, 1983 · N14360 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FA098Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Philadelphia, PASep 14, 1979 · N8017J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGT04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Towanda, PANov 7, 1978 · N6159Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FA032Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Connellsville, PAMar 12, 1978 · N40355 · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FGT08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Lock Haven, PAJan 28, 1977 · N62719 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AN101Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Newville, PAJun 1, 1976 · N13991 · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN062Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Philadelphia, PANov 15, 1974 · N40254 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75AN049Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Clarion, PAOct 15, 1974 · N40217 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75AN001Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Acme, PAJul 4, 1974 · N5084Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC74FGM25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Connelsville, PAApr 19, 1974 · N5209Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FGM20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Meadville, PAMar 16, 1974 · N5676Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74AN012Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · University Prk, PAAug 10, 1973 · N94T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73AN087Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Allentown, PADec 20, 1972 · N5811Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC73DHD20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Chester, PANov 25, 1972 · N6185Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71AN105Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Coraopolis, PAApr 21, 1971 · N8017J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FHA36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Montgomeryvile, PAMar 9, 1971 · N5603Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FHA23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Doylestown, PANov 30, 1970 · N4542P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71AN013Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Muncy, PAJul 31, 1970 · N6753Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC70AN091Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Fairview, PAFeb 19, 1970 · N5174Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0045Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Derry, PAOct 10, 1968 · N5140Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC69D0051Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Tarentum, PAJun 28, 1968 · N6279Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68A0086Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Allentown, PAJan 3, 1968 · N4563P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68A0004Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Pottstown, PAJul 10, 1967 · N5806Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67A0151Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Hershey, PAApr 30, 1967 · N8888 · Destroyed NTSB NYC67F0410Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Easton, PAJan 9, 1967 · N6053Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67A0083Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Lewisburg, PANov 23, 1966 · N4562P · Destroyed NTSB NYC66A0128Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Indian Head, PAMay 8, 1966 · N5823Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC66F0556Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Snydertown, PAMar 9, 1966 · N4562P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC65A0123Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Millville, PAApr 15, 1965 · N5482Y · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3894Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Lehighton, PASep 10, 1964 · N5540Y · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0602Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Reading, PAFeb 18, 1964 · N5121Y · Destroyed