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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, CO

57 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, CO per year, 1964–2026: 57 cases
1964	5
1965	3
1966	8
1967	5
1968	2
1969	2
1970	1
1971	1
1973	2
1974	3
1975	1
1976	2
1977	3
1978	1
1979	1
1987	1
1988	1
1990	1
1991	1
1999	1
2001	1
2004	2
2008	1
2012	2
2013	1
2019	1
2021	1
2023	2
2024	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'CO' 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 ('7102404')) 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\" = 'CO' 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 ('7102404'))
  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" = 'CO' 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 ('7102404'))
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 CEN24LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to use the carburetor heat during a descent that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.May 31, 2024 · N7500P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA274Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Durango, COThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Jul 2, 2023 · N7525P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Watkins, COThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the prelanding checklist to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing.Jun 10, 2023 · N6886P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Delta, COFuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power.Dec 8, 2021 · N543AS · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Greeley, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in failure of the right main landing gear and a subsequent loss of control.Jun 24, 2019 · N5866P · Substantial damage 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.Dec 12, 2013 · N8037P · Substantial damage 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.Oct 5, 2012 · N6661P · Substantial damage 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.Aug 24, 2012 · N7774P · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Yuma, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.Aug 24, 2008 · N5476P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN04LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sterling, COthe failure of the landing gear extension system for undetermined reasons.Aug 22, 2004 · N5975P · Destroyed NTSB DEN04CA121Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Model, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the trees.Jul 22, 2004 · N7064P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN01LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Telluride, COthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Factors include the gusty wind and high density altitude conditions.Apr 8, 2001 · N7736P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN00LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · La Junta, COThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper altitude during final approach to landing, and his misjudgment of altitude clearances. Factors were the sudden windshift, downdraft and turbulent weather conditions, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of…Oct 2, 1999 · N6406P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN92LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ellicott, COA power loss for undetermined reasons, the pilot's poorly planned approach, and excessive airspeed. Factors were: the pilot's intentional flight into IMC, accumulation of wing ice and his becoming lost disoriented.Oct 30, 1991 · N6815P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN90LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Broomfield, COThe failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the pilot diverting his attention from the task at hand and failure to use a checklist.Jun 29, 1990 · N6391P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN89LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Peyton, COThe student plt was practicing a touch and go landing. During a turn to final, the plt heard an acft report final for a straight in. He said he became distracted and failed to extend the landing gear. The acft landed with the gear up and slid 500 feet, coming…Dec 18, 1988 · N6843P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hayden, COThe plt and two pax were participating in the denver, CO to jackpot, NV air classic. The acft departed, destined for rock springs, WY. The plt was believed by a friend to have been navigating with the use of a recently installed RNAV system. The plt radioed a…Jul 11, 1987 · N7858P · Destroyed NTSB DEN79FTE24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Silver Cliff, COFeb 10, 1979 · N6428P · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FA019Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Glendevey, COJan 6, 1978 · N8010P · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FTE06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lake City, COOct 25, 1977 · N7083P · Destroyed NTSB DEN77FTE26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Wray, COMar 13, 1977 · N6212P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FA026Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Broomfield, COFeb 26, 1977 · N7237P · Destroyed NTSB DEN76FTE96Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lamar, COSep 17, 1976 · N7951P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76AD044Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Grand Junction, COMar 25, 1976 · N9003T · Destroyed NTSB DEN76ATE13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Steamboat Spgs, COAug 7, 1975 · N5950P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75DTE37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Limon, CODec 9, 1974 · N7136P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75AD001Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Steamboat Sp, COJul 16, 1974 · N6881P · Destroyed NTSB DEN74DTE88Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Center, COJun 21, 1974 · N5242P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74FTE03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Littleton, COJul 6, 1973 · N7744P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73AD032Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Peyton, COJan 21, 1973 · N6647P · Destroyed NTSB DEN71FTE66Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Sugar City, COApr 4, 1971 · N5418P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70DXD22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Colorado Spg, COApr 4, 1970 · N5221P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70D0060Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lake City, COJul 4, 1969 · N7335P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69D0193Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Greeley, COFeb 27, 1969 · N6125P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69A0024Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Platteville, CONov 16, 1968 · N6524P · Destroyed NTSB DEN69D0046Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Joes, COApr 11, 1968 · N6922P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68F0148Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Denver, CONov 9, 1967 · N6919P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68F0109Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Boulder, COSep 30, 1967 · N7500P · Destroyed NTSB DEN68F0079Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Denver, COAug 18, 1967 · N5985P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68A0011Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Longmont, COAug 4, 1967 · N7744P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0257Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Alamosa, COMar 22, 1967 · N6542P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67F0127Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Denver, COOct 15, 1966 · N5468P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67F0103Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Erie, COSep 2, 1966 · N7940P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0058Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Denver, COJun 21, 1966 · N6943P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0267Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Greely, COApr 15, 1966 · N7122P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0257Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Broomfield, COMar 28, 1966 · N7744P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66A0056Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Elbert, COJan 15, 1966 · N8223P · Destroyed NTSB DEN66F0215Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Delta, COJan 14, 1966 · N7847P · Destroyed NTSB LAX66D0248Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Boulder City, COJan 8, 1966 · N6408P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0061Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Taylor, COAug 8, 1965 · N6218P · Substantial damage