Final NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24
420 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-24. 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
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| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102402'))
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102402'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 CEN24LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Hugo, OKThe binding of a main landing gear push-pull cable, which rendered the landing gear inoperative in a partially retracted position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in executing a landing, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB ERA22LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Honesdale, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.NTSB CEN22LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s failure to recognize the degraded engine power and abort the takeoff in a timely manner.NTSB ERA21LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Monticello, NYThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR21LA220Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Paris, IDA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR20FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Angel Fire, NMThe airplane’s degraded performance due to high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in its inability to maintain altitude during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with high…NTSB WPR19LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Reno, NVFailure of the engine mount due to internal corrosion and wall thinning, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose gear collapse during landing.NTSB CEN18LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24 · New Braunfels, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA16CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position prior to touchdown.NTSB CEN16LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Houston, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA16CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Homestead, FLThe pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA15LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Stratford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB GAA15CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Charles City, IAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN12CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR09FA400Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Urbana, OHA failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known…NTSB DFW07CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Taylor, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.NTSB LAX07LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Eugene, ORCollapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC06LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · El Cajon, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an on ground collision with a sign, and the collapse of the main landing gear.NTSB CHI05LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Buffalo Grove, ILFatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft during initial climb after takeoff resulting in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the trees and the highway.NTSB NYC04LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Phillipsburg, PAA loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Rockville, INThe restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB CHI03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Winamac, INA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors.NTSB CHI03LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Harvey, NDThe aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. The inadequate short field takeoff procedure by the pilot and the short grass runway were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Halstead, KSFailure by the flight crew to execute an aborted takeoff when acceleration degraded and the improper soft field takeoff procedure as flown by the private pilot. Contributing factors were inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the tailwind…NTSB CHI03FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Fond du Lac, WIThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines while on a night VFR approach. Factors to the accident included the dark night and the power lines.NTSB SEA02LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.NTSB ATL01LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cross City, FLThe fracture of the crankshaft assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB SEA01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Saint Helens, ORthe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat while attempting to determine if there was ice accumulating in the carburetor throat. Factors include flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and a fence running across the field in which the forced…NTSB LAX00FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Independence, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors included night conditions, cockpit lighting, which compromised the pilot's night vision, and drug impairment.NTSB LAX00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Herlong, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB NYC00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Alton Bay, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB LAX99FA316Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · June Lake, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, including icing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI99LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Eden Prairie, MNthe failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and his failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB CHI99LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Boscobel, WIthe pilot's improper approach to landing. Factors included the carburetor icing, the delayed use of carburetor heat, the unsuitable terrain for landing, and the ditch.NTSB MIA99LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to verify that the retractable landing gear were down and locked for landing.NTSB SEA99LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Hillsboro, ORA loose alternator drive belt, and the flight crew's decision to continue flight with a known electrical system deficiency, resulting in disabling of the aircraft electrical system and landing with the gear not down-and-locked.NTSB ATL99FA081Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the collision with trees. A factor is the dark night.NTSB MIA99LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to use the printed checklist which resulted in the gear-up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the intermittent failure of the gear warning horn.NTSB CHI98LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Lamar, MOthe pilot improperly positioned the fuel selector to the closed position causing fuel starvation.NTSB MIA98LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Centre, ALThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point and his delay in initiating a go-around during a high and fast approach. A factor was the ditch.NTSB NYC98LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Taunton, MAa delayed decision by the pilot to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was false reading from the airspeed indicator.NTSB FTW97LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Arthur City, TXThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.NTSB MIA97LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Yakkama City, FLa complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod bolts by a mechanic.NTSB IAD96FA138Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Whitefield, NHthe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's attempt to return to the airport by executing a steep left turn which led to a stall and subsequent loss of control of the…NTSB NYC96FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Hartford, VTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his inadequate removal of airframe ice, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and an inflight collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the…NTSB FTW95FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were reduced light conditions, clouds, and the pilot's premature descent.NTSB SEA94LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Nehalem, ORThe separation of the landing gear transmission assembly from its attach bracket rivets due to undetermined reasons. It was not possible for the landing gear to be locked down during the landing roll due to this separation.NTSB SEA94FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Ashland, ORVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weatheer conditions, and the pilot's lack of…NTSB CHI94IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Thief Rvr Falls, MNFatigue failure of the propeller blade, originating from a corrosion pit.