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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-250, 1982

19 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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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 damageNTSB ATL83FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot and passenger bodies were recovered from the atlantic Ocean near Ocean City, MD. Both persons had died of drowning without serious traumatic injuries. The aircraft was not recovered. Low ceilings and visibilities were reportedin the area throughout…Dec 2, 1982 · N5284PNTSB SEA83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Cascade Locks, ORWhile cruising at 10000 feet MSL, in IMC conditions, the pilot reported that power had been lost. During descent to 2000 feet the engine restarted and failed several times but eventually maintained idle throughout the remainder of the descent. Portland…Nov 20, 1982 · N8185P · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Oct 13, 1982 · N5697P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA226Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Erie, PAThe aircraft was on final approach for landing when the engine lost power. The power loss occurred when the plane was about 40 to 50 ft AGL and 1/4 mile from the runway. The plane touched down short of the runway and collided with approach lights. After…Sep 18, 1982 · N6253P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FA308Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Los Angeles, CAThe flt departed santa monica at 0830 for a local flt. At 0926 the plt called from downtown Los Angeles for landing at santa monica. At 9028 the plt 3 mi east of a VFR reporting point with eng trouble & that he had to come down. The acft wing struck the roof…Aug 22, 1982 · N6825P · DestroyedNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB DEN82AA132Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Billings, MTPlt decided to land enroute due wx. At 0803 he contacted Billings fss & was advised Billings wx was 5,000 ft broken. At 0809 he called Billings approach control (a/c) & advised he was 20 mi for landing. Enroute to arpt he was unable to locate the arpt due wx…Jul 9, 1982 · N5356P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA240Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lafayette, INDuring arrival, the pilot was unable to extend the gear by using the normal (electrical) system or the manual emergency handle. After repeated attempts to correct the malfunction, he elected to land with the gear up.Jul 7, 1982 · N8103P · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB NYC82DA111Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bridgeville, PAThe pilot landed the aircraft wheels up. The pilot stated the sun was in his eyes which prevented him from seeing the gear lights. He also stated the warning horn did not sound. Examination revealed no abnormalities in the gear system operation.May 31, 1982 · N6159P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA198Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Apple Valley, CADuring a flight from saint george, ut to imperial, GA, the pilot encountered fog as he approached el cajon pass, south of Apple Valley, CA. He attempted to go under the fog but was unable. He reversed course and headed back toward Apple Valley. As he was…May 28, 1982 · N6503P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot stated that a gust of wind caught the left wing of the aircraft during landing. This resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the right main and nose gear.May 1, 1982 · N8355P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wheatland, WYThe acft struck a tree approximately 1/2 mi from the approach end of rwy 08. No fuel was on board the acft. The gear were down & the flaps were in the 10 deg position.May 1, 1982 · N6695P · DestroyedNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI82DA092Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbus, OHWhile performing a touch and go landing on runway 27R, the aircraft veered off the runway to the right and struck a drainage ditch. The pilot reported that the wind was from 350 degrees at 15 knots. Runway 32, an asphalt runway with a length of 3040 ft and a…Mar 18, 1982 · N6286P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82FEG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pleasant Hill, OHWhile enroute, the pilot elected to climb over the weather rather than fly through it. At about 12,000 ft MSL over the weather, he encountered an engine problem. He initiated emergency procedures and informed dayton approach control of his problem. Unable to…Feb 13, 1982 · N5266P · DestroyedNTSB MKC82DA026Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Liberty, MOThe instructor pilot reported encountering wind shear at about 12 to 15 ft AGL during a short field landing on runway 19. She stated that there were several obstructions that could create a wind effect. The surface wind was from the northeast at five knots.…Jan 8, 1982 · N7618P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA037Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lonoke, ARThe pilot stated that the engine failed at 2000 ft as he was descending for an approach. He switched the fuel selector from the right tank to the left tank, turned on the boost pump, and pumped the throttle but the engine failed to start. The aircraft landed…Jan 5, 1982 · N5304P · Substantial damage