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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, FL

88 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, FL per year, 1964–2026: 88 cases
1964	6
1965	11
1966	7
1967	2
1968	1
1969	2
1970	6
1971	2
1972	5
1973	6
1974	2
1976	3
1977	1
1978	1
1980	6
1982	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	1
1987	2
1988	1
1989	1
1991	1
1992	1
1993	1
1996	3
1997	1
1998	1
1999	3
2000	1
2002	1
2004	1
2007	1
2015	1
2018	1
2024	1
2026	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" = 'FL' 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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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 ERA26LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bartow, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.May 23, 2026 · N5376P · Substantial damage NTSB ERA25LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 3, 2024 · N12RD · Substantial damage 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.Jul 27, 2018 · N6427P · Destroyed 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.Mar 9, 2015 · N6514P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA07LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wimauma, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 25, 2007 · N7961P · Substantial damage NTSB ANC04LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Palm Beach, FLThe incorrect assembly of the fuel selector valve by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing to assess the fuel situation and lack of movement of the right fuel tank indicator. which resulted in fuel starvation and the…Mar 20, 2004 · N6583R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FLThe pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.Jan 13, 2002 · N8263P · Destroyed NTSB MIA00LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Immokalee, FLThe inadequate supervision of the pilot rated student by the CFI for her failure to note that the fuel selector was positioned to an empty fuel tank. Also, failure of the CFI to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown resulting in a hard landing.…Jul 16, 2000 · N980AC · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · St. Petersburg, FLthe pilots improper use of the hand brake during the landing roll out and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage.Sep 12, 1999 · N8051P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Naples, FLThe pilot's failure to perform manual gear extension procedures with a suspected unsafe landing gear indication which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear on landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in kind…Sep 8, 1999 · N980AC · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Everglades City, FLThe failure of the PIC to maintain directional control on takeoff roll following a loss of power brought about by fuel starvation due to the PIC's failure to verify the proper setting of the fuel selector valve, and the subsequent collision with trees during…Feb 21, 1999 · N8309P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Clearwater, FLThe delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to take control of the airplane and inadvertent stall/mush resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact with the runway.Dec 19, 1998 · N5836P · Substantial damage 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.Aug 11, 1997 · N8213P · Destroyed 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.Oct 31, 1996 · N8353P · Substantial damage 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.Apr 12, 1996 · N6243P · Destroyed 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.Jan 13, 1996 · N7498P · Substantial damage 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.Nov 21, 1993 · N5755P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain alignment with the runway during landing. This resulted in an in-flight collision with a runway marker, collapse of the right main landing gear, and subsequent collision with terrain.Aug 10, 1992 · N119Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA91FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Long Boat Key, FLAn inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with the water for unknown reasons.May 31, 1991 · N6376P · Destroyed NTSB MIA89LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Perry, FLFuel starvation due to wear and restricted movement of the carburetor float, which resulted in loss of engine power. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area contributed to overload failure of the nose gear.Sep 3, 1989 · N4CD · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Crestview, FLWhile in cruise flt near an arpt, the prop separated. Plt was given vectors to arpt & entered pattern for lndg. Downwind leg was extended due to strong tailwind. Strong headwind on final caused acft to land short. During landing roll acft collided with two…Nov 28, 1988 · N8226P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kissimmee, FLThe plt failed to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown. Insp of the acft revealed that the landing gear warning horn & gear down & locked light were inoperative.Jun 10, 1987 · N6529P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Navarre, FLShortly after take off with the fuel selector positioned to the rt tank, at an alt of aprx 250 feet, the eng quit. The plt force landed the acft in an inter coastal waterway with the landing gear extended. Insp of the acft revealed that the eng quit due to…Mar 11, 1987 · N7645P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Crestview, FLWhile on final aprch with the ldg gear extended for ldg, the plt observed another acft ahead of him which he felt he was overtaking. He elected to execute a go-around & while on downwind leg, the plt retracted the gear absent-mindedly thinking he was…Aug 2, 1986 · N7992P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fellsmere, FLThe acft made a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion in an open field. On the landing roll, the nosewheel struck a ditch causing it to fold and the acft came to a stop resting on it's nose. The plt had determined the amount of fuel on board prior to takeoff…Apr 19, 1985 · N5836P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA84LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Rockledge, FLThe acft collided with a mound of dirt while executing a go-around at a private airstrip. The plt stated he selected rwy 27 based on winds reported at another airport and when the acft touched down about mid-point of the strip, 'I retracted flaps and applied…Sep 16, 1984 · N7431P · Destroyed NTSB MIA82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Clearwater, FLDuring the approach to the airport, the pilot was distracted by other aircraft and failed to extend the gear. The propeller and lower surface of the aircraft were damaged during a gear up landing.Jul 4, 1982 · N8232P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81FKT19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · W.Palm Beach, FLDec 30, 1980 · N1313M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FKT55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lauderhill, FLSep 1, 1980 · N6138P · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FLD75Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Okeechobee, FLAug 5, 1980 · N5412P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80DLD61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lakeland, FLApr 21, 1980 · N5949P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80DLD56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lake Wales, FLMar 22, 1980 · N7953P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FLD36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Clearwater, FLFeb 3, 1980 · N7697P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FLA15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jacksonville, FLFeb 23, 1978 · N740W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLD08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Tampa, FLOct 20, 1977 · N7330P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DKT83Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Ochopee, FLMay 5, 1976 · N7357P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FLA39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Quincy, FLApr 4, 1976 · N7064P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76AM064Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Punta Gorda, FLFeb 19, 1976 · N6255P · Destroyed NTSB MIA74FLD70Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Vero Beach, FLMar 10, 1974 · N7190P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74AM072Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Pensacola, FLFeb 21, 1974 · N7815P · Destroyed NTSB MIA74FLA23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jacksonville, FLNov 20, 1973 · N5549P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLD21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lake Wales, FLAug 26, 1973 · N6172P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKT05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Placida, FLJul 24, 1973 · N6435P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73AM116Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Panama City, FLJun 30, 1973 · N7111P · Destroyed NTSB MIA73FLA32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jacksonville, FLApr 2, 1973 · N6276P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLD68Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Inverness, FLMar 29, 1973 · N7438P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLD31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Orlando, FLNov 12, 1972 · N5801P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FKT14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Ft Lauderdale, FLAug 24, 1972 · N6934P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FLA11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Tallahassee, FLAug 1, 1972 · N7732P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FLD74Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Tampa, FLJun 16, 1972 · N6435P · Substantial damage