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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250, TX

48 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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Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250, TX per year, 1964–2026: 48 cases
1964	4
1965	7
1966	2
1967	1
1968	1
1970	2
1974	4
1976	2
1979	1
1980	2
1981	2
1982	2
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	1
1987	4
1989	1
1990	1
1994	1
1996	2
1997	1
2004	1
2005	1
2012	1
2023	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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN24LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Forney, TXThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 18, 2023 · N66RC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA628Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Bullard, TXThe pilot's maneuver, which exceeded the airplane's structural limit and resulted in an in-flight breakup.Sep 12, 2012 · N4842P · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Carizzo Springs, TXThe failure of the stabilator trim control rod due to internal corrosion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 21, 2005 · N2521M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sweetwater, TXThe propeller overspeed for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 20, 2004 · N6257H · Substantial damage 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…Nov 1, 1997 · N40201 · Substantial damage 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.Nov 13, 1996 · N5443 · Substantial damage 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.Mar 4, 1996 · N40273 · Substantial damage 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.Oct 16, 1994 · N821AC · Substantial damage NTSB DEN91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Abilene, TXAn in flight encounter with turbulence. Factors were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight.Nov 7, 1990 · N6078Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Worth, TXInitially the loss of power on the left engine due to an inadequate preflight by the pilot. A secondary cause was a inadvertent feathering of the wrong propeller by the pilot.Jun 4, 1989 · N4906P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Brownsville, TXDuring initial climb into IFR conditions, the non-multiengine, non-instrument rated mexican certificated private pilot diverted his attention from flying the aircraft to adjust the mixture control on the left engine. The aircraft impacted the ground and…Oct 25, 1987 · N5606Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Mc Allen, TXThe right main landing gear collapsed for unknown reasons as the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff. The pilot has not responded to requests to complete an accident report form. According to airman records, the pilot did not have a multiengine rating.Aug 16, 1987 · N5437Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Imperial, TXAfter takeoff, the plt elected to fly low over a reservoir. He stated that as he began a pass, not FAR from the water's edge, the acft enctrd a sink. He said he ' . . . Checked power, all ok, plane just seemed to lose all lift . . .' Subsequently, the acft…Aug 1, 1987 · N5998Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW87LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · George West, TXAircraft collided with power lines during forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Owner has not responded to letters. Warrant was issued for arrest of person thought to be pilot. Aircraft had traces of marijuana on board.Mar 9, 1987 · N178S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Rio Hondo, TXThe right eng failed during cruise flt and the plt was unsuccessful in his attempt to restart the eng. The acft was unable to maintain alt and impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the acft. Although there was no evidence of any…May 21, 1986 · N717WL · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Addison, TXThe plt stated that on touchdown, the acft veered left & went off the edge of the 30' wide rwy. The nose gear then collapsed in soft terrain before the plt could get the acft back on the rwy surface. At 1900 CST, the wind was from 360 deg at 30 gusting 40 KTS.Jan 20, 1985 · N96DD · Substantial damage 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…Mar 6, 1984 · N777RG · Destroyed NTSB FTW83FA415Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Huffman, TXThe acft collided with the ground in a high speed dive and totally disintegrated. Impact created a 7' crater and material blew out for 100 yards. The engines were recovered at the 14 ft level in the crater. The acft took off at 2215 from baytown TX. At 2334…Sep 3, 1983 · N5551Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW82FRG39Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Bandera, TXWhile returning from Mexico, the pilot landed at eagle pass, TX and cleared U.S. Customs. Without refueling or obtaining a weather briefing, he continued toward his home airfield at the flying l ranch near Bandera, TX. Local weather observations indicated…Aug 8, 1982 · N148AF · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DA151Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250T · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot stated the landing gear indicated down and locked and the touchdown was normal. During the landing roll the gear retracted. During the slide down the runway the left engine caught on fire causing substantial damage to the aircraft. Examination by a…Apr 27, 1982 · N42050 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FA111Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Palacios, TXApr 13, 1981 · N62831 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA027Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Odessa, TXFeb 4, 1981 · N63900 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FRA03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Houston, TXOct 18, 1980 · N4859P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FRG66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Austin, TXAug 23, 1980 · N6691Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FQG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Denver City, TXMar 14, 1979 · N777RG · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76AF084Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Princeton, TXApr 16, 1976 · N5424Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FPD29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Bowie, TXFeb 17, 1976 · N5185Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75AF039Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Denton, TXDec 10, 1974 · N5085Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW75FQG12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Dalhart, TXJul 28, 1974 · N411PC · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74AF089Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-23E · Cresson, TXJun 8, 1974 · N777AV · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FPA18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Farmersville, TXMar 20, 1974 · N50CC · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRG56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Mountain Home, TXDec 4, 1970 · N5526Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70DRJ03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Lufkin, TXMar 14, 1970 · N4512P · Destroyed NTSB FTW69D0087Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Plainview, TXJul 13, 1968 · N5595Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0377Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Andrews, TXNov 30, 1967 · N5032Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0136Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Big Spring, TXAug 15, 1966 · N5447Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0104Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Batesville, TXMay 16, 1966 · N4869P · Destroyed NTSB FTW66D0285Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Spearman, TXAug 28, 1965 · N5552Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0294Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Temple, TXAug 24, 1965 · N5206Y · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0013Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Antelope Wells, TXJun 19, 1965 · N5272Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW65D0048Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · La Pryor, TXApr 16, 1965 · N5440Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0010Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Spearman, TXMar 14, 1965 · N5142Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1447Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · San Antonio, TXFeb 21, 1965 · N4523P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1384Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Houston, TXFeb 2, 1965 · N5536Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3367Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Fort Worth, TXAug 13, 1964 · N5466Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1435Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Lubbock, TXApr 24, 1964 · N5305Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1126Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · Amarillo, TXApr 1, 1964 · N5305Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0790Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA23 · San Antonio, TXMar 2, 1964 · N4597P · Substantial damage