NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-260, CA
64 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-24-260. 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
| 1965 | 2 |
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| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
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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\" = 'CA' 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 ('7102406'))
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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102406'))
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 WPR23LA317Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Fullerton, CAThe separation of the stabilator actuator from the stabilator tab, which resulted in pitch control surface flutter and structural damage.NTSB WPR23LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · San Jose, CAA landing gear collapse due to an inadequately maintained landing gear extension and retraction system.NTSB WPR17LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR16FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in night…NTSB WPR12CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Madera, CAThe student's and flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing.NTSB WPR10FA385Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260C · Ridgecrest, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight.NTSB WPR09LA412Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Santa Barbara, CAA loss of power during approach due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasonsNTSB WPR09CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.NTSB LAX07LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ramona, CAA total loss of engine power due to a short circuit between both magneto ground leads. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual/100-hour maintenance inspection regarding the wires.NTSB ANC06LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · La Vern, CAThe pilot's excessive taxi speed while turning, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxiway light and the ground.NTSB LAX06LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Rancho Murieta, CAan electrical fault in the nose gear limit switch circuit, which lead to an intermittent failure of the landing gear extension system. Also causal was the pilot's failure to fully complete the emergency gear extension procedure. A factor in the accident was…NTSB LAX01LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Napa, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.NTSB LAX98LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Healdsburg, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude relationship to the runway during a short field approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a hard landing.NTSB LAX96FA275Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Tennant, CAthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX94LA382Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Fullerton, CAFuel starvation due to improper fuel management.NTSB LAX91LA395Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Tehachapi, CAFuel exhaustion due to improper inflight planning.NTSB LAX90FA229Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Corona, CASabotage wherein unknown person(s) put sand in the airplane's fuel tank.NTSB LAX89FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Julian, CAThe pilot's poor judgement of intentionally flying into an area of known forecast icing conditions which resulted in a loss of control and an inflight breakup of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability by…NTSB LAX88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · San Mateo, CAWhile over the ocean, the pilot noted that the engine did not sound right and that the oil pressure indication had dropped to zero. Shortly afterward, the engine began to vibrate violently and seized. The pilot planned for a forced landing to an open field…NTSB LAX86FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Newport Beach, CAThe plt contacted coast TRACON (terminal radar control) & requested VFR traffic advisories to torrence. At aprx 0747 psthe declared an emergency, said the eng had quit & requested vectors to the john wayne/orange county arpt. The controllerprovided a hdg to…NTSB LAX85LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Sonoma, CAPlt made inadvertant gear up landing. Plt stated he forgot to lower the gear when his attention was diverted to the cabin door which came open in-flight.NTSB LAX83LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hollister, CAWhile on final apch to land at night, the right main gear of the acft struck a semi-trailer truck as the acft crossed over a highway. The centerline of the highway was located aprx 102 ft from the apch end of the rwy. The plt continued the landing & the right…NTSB LAX81DUG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Laverne, CANTSB LAX80FVG71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Napa, CANTSB LAX80DUQ20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Santa Paula, CANTSB LAX79DUG38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Anza, CANTSB OAK79FVD10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Livermore, CANTSB OAK79FVG01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Davis, CANTSB LAX78FVM45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Shandon, CANTSB OAK77DA017Incident · No injuriesClosedMitsubishi MU-2 · Monterey, CANTSB LAX76FUM17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Santee, CANTSB OAK76FVG28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Bieder, CANTSB LAX75DUG48Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Big Bear City, CANTSB LAX75FUA25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Fullerton, CANTSB LAX75AL031Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172 · S.Luis Obsp, CANTSB LAX74DUM31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Calexico, CANTSB OAK74AP058Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jackson, CANTSB OAK73DVA66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Merced, CANTSB OAK73DVA56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Los Banos, CANTSB LAX72DVA41Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Bakersfield, CANTSB OAK72AP015Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Wildwood, CANTSB OAK72DVD21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Hayward, CANTSB OAK72DVA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Groveland, CANTSB LAX72FUG01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Laverne, CANTSB OAK71FVG63Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Yuba City, CANTSB OAK71FVG07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Redding, CANTSB LAX70FUD13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Los Angeles, CANTSB LAX70DUG51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Needles, CANTSB LAX70A0016Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Blythe, CANTSB OAK70D0059Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Tracy, CA