NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250
1,523 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-24-250. 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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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102404'))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102404'))
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NTSB CEN19FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB GAA19CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Texico, NMThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Madras, ORThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent pitchdown and impact with the runway.NTSB GAA19CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Winder, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path at night after an electrical failure, which resulted in the airplane striking runway lights.NTSB GAA18CA574Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Crewe, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation…NTSB WPR18LA268Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Upland, CALoss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB GAA18CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and his failure to complete the appropriate checklist before landing.NTSB ERA18FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Palatka, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Knox, INThe flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR18LA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Hillsboro, ORThe student's pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach and subsequent exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB ERA17CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Houlton, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.NTSB GAA17CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wagoner, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Hillsboro, OHThe pilot's descent below the intended glidepath during the approach, which resulted in an impact with a ditch prior to the runway.NTSB GAA16CA277Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Loda, ILThe pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel consumption rate and to properly monitor the fuel status in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing, runway excursion, and impact with a…NTSB CEN16LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Kentland, INThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB GAA16LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach procedure in a timely manner, which resulted in collision with a light pole and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Millville, NJThe total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15LA444Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · New Orleans, LAThe collapse of the landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA15CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Newton, KSThe failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB CEN15FA287Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Quinlan, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot's…NTSB ERA15LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's inadvertent placement of both fuel selectors to the "off" position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR15FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Garberville, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage sustained during the collision and postaccident water immersion.NTSB WPR14CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Rancho Murieta, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action, which resulted in the stall.NTSB WPR14LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Mesa, AZThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) transmission mounting bracket coupled with the differential rigging of the two landing gear cables, which prevented the right MLG from moving to the down-and-locked position before landing.NTSB ERA14LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Monroeville, ALA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN14CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · New Braunfels, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making.NTSB WPR14LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · San Jose, CAThe pilot’s failure to sump the fuel tanks, which resulted in water contamination, a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and collision with a taxiing airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN14LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Silver City, NMThe collapse of the landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB CEN14FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Collbran, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR14LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Fair Oaks, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA408Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Woodstock, CTThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hesperia, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN13CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot's improper operation of the airplane controls during engine start, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN13LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mc Allen, TXA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR13CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.NTSB CEN13CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing with known structural icing, which resulted in the airplane’s stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to an area where conditions were not conducive to icing.NTSB CEN12FA571Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Milner, COThe student pilot's impairment from alcohol, marijuana, and hypoxia, which adversely affected his ability to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB WPR12FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.NTSB ERA12LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Blacksburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Shawnee, OKThe improper installation of the mixture cable by maintenance personnel, which allowed the mixture cable to entangle with the landing gear during gear extension and led to the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Albany, TXThe loss of flight instrumentation due to a failed vacuum pump while flying a night without a discernable horizon, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the continued…NTSB WPR11FA367Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA11CA425Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during final approach.NTSB WPR11LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lopez, WAA partial loss of engine power due to a cracked engine case near the rear cylinder.NTSB ERA11FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Westbrook, CTA total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts.NTSB WPR11FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Astoria, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.NTSB WPR11CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions that exceeded the maximum demonstrated capability of the airplane.NTSB ERA11FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NYThe PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.NTSB CEN11LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Huntsville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to ensure the main tanks were full, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.