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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, GA

37 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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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" = 'GA' 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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 ERA22LA291Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Warm Springs, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel supply before flight and the mismanagement of fuel during flight.Jun 26, 2022 · N14FC · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22FA223Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Athens, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.May 11, 2022 · N8007P · Destroyed NTSB GAA19CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel mixture in flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced landing with the landing gear retracted.Jun 29, 2019 · N8294P · Substantial damage 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.Oct 4, 2018 · N8220P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Evans, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management and failure switch to the other fuel tank which had fuel available prior to the engine ceasing to operate, which resulted in fuel starvation and damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing.Nov 20, 2001 · N6688P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot’s attempted operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the engine ignition system resulting in failure of the engine due to ignition system failure and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Nov 16, 2001 · N8183P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Colbert, GAInadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Jan 2, 1999 · N7295P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Savannah, GATotal failure of a connecting rod cap bolt which resulted in a total loss of power.Oct 21, 1990 · N5506P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Danielsville, GAInadequate preflight preparation/planning by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related factors were: a false fuel quantity indication, trees in the emergency landing area, and failure of the landing gear…Dec 24, 1989 · N5556P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · St Marys, GAAfter returning fm a local ngt flt, the acft was lndd gear up when the lndg gear did not extend. The acft bgn burning after it came to rest. It was extensively damaged by fire & the cause of the gear malfunction was not determined. Local police, who responded…Jul 5, 1987 · N6165P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GAAccording to the pilot, he forgot to extend the landing gear. He stated most of his flight time had been in fixed gear aircraft. On this flight he had been told by his instructor to work on smoothing his radio technique on the second landing of the flight he…Jul 8, 1985 · N7474P · Destroyed NTSB ATL85LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Savannah, GAThe plt ldg the acft with the ldg gear retracted. He stated that he evidently forgot to extend the gear.May 12, 1985 · N5844P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83IA070Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Moultrie, GAThe pilot was making a refueling stop in Moultrie, GA when the aircraft touched down on runway 14 at spence field with the landing gear in the up position. The pilot does not recall what events led to the wheels up landing. On exiting the aircraft, he noted…Dec 21, 1982 · N6262P · Minor damage NTSB ATL82FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Roswell, GAAbout 12 minutes after takeoff the plt reported "...alternator or generator trouble" & requested to return to the arpt. He later reported that he was having radio problems. The plt was vectored to intercept the ILS rwy 20L apch course. The accident occurred…Jul 15, 1982 · N6868P · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Macon, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot reported departing ft lauderdale, FL with 4 hrs of fuel on board on a 40 minute flight to okeechobee, FL. The next day, he departed okeechobee without refueling on a flight to Macon, GA. He reported that he had to climb to…Mar 29, 1982 · N9LT · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG80Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Dawson, GASep 14, 1978 · N7632P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKG83Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jefferson, GASep 26, 1977 · N5339P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DKG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Americus, GAJul 27, 1974 · N6973P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKG23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Hartwell, GAAug 15, 1972 · N6145P · Destroyed NTSB MIA72DKH23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Dublin, GAJun 16, 1972 · N5100P · No damage NTSB MIA72FKG86Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Macon, GAApr 3, 1972 · N5851P · Destroyed NTSB MIA71DKG66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Stone Mountain, GAFeb 18, 1971 · N7217P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DKG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Marietta, GAJul 9, 1970 · N6793P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69A0081Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Lawrenceville, GAMay 30, 1969 · N5938P · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0055Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Warm Springs, GAMar 19, 1969 · N7631P · Destroyed NTSB MIA69D0159Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Conyers, GAAug 2, 1968 · N7612P · Substantial damage NTSB ANC68F0070Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Marietta, GANov 11, 1967 · N7220P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0083Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Marietta, GAApr 30, 1967 · N7159P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0114Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Omega, GAApr 29, 1967 · N6148P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67A0070Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Rebecca, GAJan 2, 1967 · N7377P · Destroyed NTSB MIA66D0413Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Statesboro, GAJan 11, 1966 · N5219P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0388Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Columbus, GANov 19, 1965 · N5210P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0178Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Cannon, GAJun 25, 1965 · N7211P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA65F0038Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Marietta, GAMar 30, 1965 · N6145P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1042Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Savannah, GADec 18, 1964 · N7781P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3414Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Cochran, GAAug 16, 1964 · N6394P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0328Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Atlanta, GAJan 23, 1964 · N7038P · Substantial damage