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
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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
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NTSB FTW97LA316Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Caldwell, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from a leaking fuel cap. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL97FA118Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Palm Bch Garden, FLloss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.NTSB LAX97LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI97LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's improper use of the throttle control friction lock, and his inadequate remedial action. Related factors were his lack of experience in type of aircraft, the pilot's habit interference, and the presence of parked (standing) aircraft.NTSB SEA97WA154Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-24-250 · Powell River, CanadaNTSB FTW97LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ward, ARThe loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Correctionville, IAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while taxiing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, an encounter with terrain, and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bowling Green, OHthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in airframe ice and the loss of adequate lift to maintain continued flight. The adverse weather (icing) condition was a related factor.NTSB SEA97FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Boise, IDthe accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors.NTSB FTW97FA103Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Farmington, NMloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Franklin, MNThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor with this accident was a frost blocked cockpit windshield.NTSB ATL97FA014Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Avon Park, FLThe pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB SEA96LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Stanley, IDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Paris, IDthe pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an interuption of the pilot's habit pattern, when he circled to provide time for another airplane to takeoff as he entered the traffic pattern; and his failure…NTSB FTW96LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Leander, TXfailure of the pilot sufficiently slow the airplane, while landing on a grass runway.NTSB SEA96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: upsloping terrain short of the threshold.NTSB CHI96WA204Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-24-250 · Pelican Narrows, CanadaNTSB LAX96LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadvertent turn onto a vehicular access road instead of a taxiway at a large unfamiliar airport, and his diverted attention.NTSB LAX96FA229Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Big Bear City, CAimproper preflight by the pilot, by failing to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to an approved fuel tank with adequate fuel before takeoff; his failure to reposition the fuel selector (per emergency procedures) after the loss of engine power; and…NTSB MIA96FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lakeland, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while turning on approach from base to final resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW96LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bellville, TXthe pilot's excessive approach/landing airspeed and his failure to perform a go-around.NTSB ATL96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Livingston, TNFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid obstructions (electrical lines), while on final approach to land after encountering icing conditions and diverting to a new destination (alternate airport).NTSB MIA96LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lake City, FLFailure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and improper flare by the pilot during the subsequent forced land.NTSB SEA96LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAFailure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.NTSB FTW96LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kaufman, TXThe loss of engine power due to a bent push rod and the resultant loss of oil. Factors were the cockpit smoke and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX96FA249Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI95LA332Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ludington, MIfuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel calculations and the failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the stall/mush during the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TXThe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining.NTSB SEA95FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WYfuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Watertown, WIfuel exhaustion resulting from the improper fuel bladder installation by maintenance personnel. Factors associated with this accident were the collapsed fuel bladder that eliminated about 30 percent of the available fuel in the left tank that the pilot had…NTSB ATL95LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SCThe misalignment of the nose gear centering track and roller assemblies which precluded landing gear extension.NTSB SEA95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaconda, MTThe pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB LAX95LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lone Pine, CAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, resulting in a premature lift-off. A factor in the accident was the failure of the steering linkage.NTSB LAX95LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Jose, CAthe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and his failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB NYC94LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · North Anson, MEthe inadequately installed cylinder mounting stud nuts, by the engine overhaul facility, which resulted in the separation of the number two cylinder and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Nampa, IDA cracked cylinder.NTSB NYC94LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Monmouth Beach, NJA power loss due to fuel starvation, for undetermined reasons. A factor was the night conditions.NTSB BFO94LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Forest Hill, MDThe loss of engine power during for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW94LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Canton, TXWas the undershoot of the runway threshold due to the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to compensate for the wind condition. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ATL94LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Foley, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's inadequate preflight and resultant improper positioning of the fuel selector were factors.NTSB CHI94LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Rochelle, ILthe pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factors associated with the accident were carburetor icing conditions and rough terrain.NTSB NYC94FA075Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · E. Farmingdale, NYFailure of the local tower controller to adequately control the arrival of the airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by the Piper PA-24 pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the local controller's improper phraseology in sequencing the airplanes.NTSB LAX94LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Selma, CAThe pilot's improper use of the fuel supply which allowed the engine to sustain fuel starvation, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist by not using the electrical fuel boost pump. The engine fuel starvation was a factor in this accident.NTSB NYC94LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · South Bethlehem, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway and the inadequate snow removal.NTSB ATL94LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kinston, NCA loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the induction air system by a foreign object (silicon baffling material).NTSB ATL94FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Centreville, ALThe pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff.NTSB FTW94FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ratcliff, TXThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane and allowed it to exceed its design stress limits, which resulted in overload failure of the stabilators and right outboard wing section.NTSB CHI94LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SDwas continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.NTSB MIA94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Labelle, FLThe pilot-in-command exceeding the structural limits of the airplane's design limits by in-flight over-stress that resulted in damage to the gear extension system, fuselage and control surfaces.NTSB FTW94FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Longview, TXPoor judgment of the pilot due to impairment from consumption of alcohol and use of a drug (marijuana), and his failure to correct a descent, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's psychological condition.