NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, TX
130 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 13 |
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| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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" DESCRun 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 CEN25LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Tyler, TXAn electrical system surge for a reason that could not be determined that resulted in an overvoltage event, internal damage to electronics equipment, smoke in the cockpit, and a gear up landing.NTSB CEN20LA370Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Bryan, TXA total loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN20FA023Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA24 · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for reason that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.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 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 CEN13LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mc Allen, TXA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.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 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.NTSB CEN09CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mineral Wells, TXThe failure of the airframe and power plant mechanic to ensure proper lubrication of wire cables in the landing gear system during the annual inspection which precluded safe operation of the landing gear system.NTSB DFW07CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Navasota, TXThe hard landing as result of the pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB DFW07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Jacksboro, TXThe pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB DFW05LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Granbury, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Uvalde, TXThe pilot's failure to verify the landing gear was down and locked, which resulted in a wheels up landing and subsequent ground fire.NTSB FTW00LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · College Station, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Denton, TXThe hard landing as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the landing flare.NTSB FTW98LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TXThe inadequate maintenance of the landing gear assembly by maintenance personnel resulting in a partial gear extension, and the pilot's misjudgment of a proper touchdown point to intentionally shut down the engine resulting in the airplane landing short of…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 FTW96LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Leander, TXfailure of the pilot sufficiently slow the airplane, while landing on a grass runway.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 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 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 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 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 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.NTSB FTW89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Decatur, TXInadequate inspection of the exhaust system by the maintenance personnel during the latest annual inspection.NTSB FTW87LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Midland, TXThe right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll resulting in the loss of directional control. The acft sustained substantial damage to the right wing assembly and the right main landing gear assembly. The acft was being moved to Midland airpark…NTSB FTW87FA161Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · El Paso, TXEscaping hot exhaust gas from the broken exhaust manifold melted the sealant from several areas of the firewall where hoses, wires, etc., pass through to the cocipit area. Heavy black smoke produced by smoldering wire insulation, fire shield material, etc.,…NTSB FTW86FPA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Terrell, TXThe acft traveled through a barbed wire fence during a forced landing short of rwy 35 at Terrell arpt. When aprx 1 mile from the arpt, the eng quit. The plt was unable to move the fuel selector, however, by applying a full rich mixture and turning on the…NTSB FTW85LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Austin, TXThe plt stated he felt the gear extend and the corresponding decrease in airspeed when the gear was lowered during the apch. He stated he thought he observed a green gear down indication and he did observe the shadow of the extended gear on the ground as the…NTSB FTW85LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Justin, TXMisinterpreting the windsock, the pilot landed downwind on a short gravel strip and collided with a tree at the end.NTSB FTW83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Houston, TXThe pilot had taxied onto taxiway lima and had stopped short of runway 13R/31L to hold for landing traffic. At about the same time, an airport employee was proceeding down the runway from northwest to southeast to check the runway lights. The ground…NTSB FTW81FQG62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Shallowater, TXNTSB FTW81DRG44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Belton, TXNTSB FTW81DRA06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Iola, TXNTSB FTW81FQD05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · El Paso, TXNTSB FTW80FRG76Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Corpus Christi, TXNTSB FTW80FPD29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Fort Worth, TXNTSB FTW80FA063Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Texarkana, TXNTSB FTW79FA050Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Dallas, TXNTSB FTW79FQG15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Amarillo, TXNTSB FTW78DA082Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Muleshoe, TXNTSB FTW78DQG18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Midland, TXNTSB FTW78DQG15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Amarillo, TXNTSB FTW78FA017Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Kerrville, TXNTSB FTW78FRA08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Houston, TXNTSB FTW77DQG52Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Dimmitt, TXNTSB FTW77DQD27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Panther Junctn, TXNTSB FTW77FA072Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Canyon, TXNTSB FTW77DRA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jewett, TXNTSB FTW76FQG93Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Vega, TX