NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-260, FL

37 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.

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NTSB ERA15CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, runway excursion, and collision with vegetation and water.Oct 18, 2014 · N254WM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24-260 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.Mar 5, 2008 · N9126P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Merritt Island, FLThe owner/pilot/mechanics inadequate installation of a fuel line resulting in a fuel leak, partial loss of engine power, and force landing in swampy terrain.Mar 7, 2005 · N9446P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260B · Archer, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in the airplane veering off the centerline of the runway and impacting an object, incurring damage.Oct 12, 2003 · N9291P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Panama City, FLThe pilot experiencing spatial disorientation while reversing course during a dark night while over water which resul;ted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.Mar 27, 2000 · N9204P · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Spring Hill, FLUnsuitable terrain encountered during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of one of the propeller blade's pitch change knob.Apr 16, 1994 · N8572P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. A contributing factor was a shifting crosswind.Jun 8, 1992 · N9307P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Missing, FLUndetermined.Apr 24, 1991 · N8938P · DestroyedNTSB MIA90LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-260 · Destin, FLThe pilots failure to obtain accurate wind information resulting in the airplane being blown off the runway on landing when a gust which exceeded the crosswind capability of the airplane was encountered.Aug 23, 1990 · N8756P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ocala, FLThe plt stated that while switching to the right fuel tank, the eng quit and he was unable to restart it. While attempting a forced landing in a field, the gear collapsed resulting in damage to the wings and flaps. Over 40 gallons of fuel were found in the…Nov 20, 1988 · N9064P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Punta Gorda, FLThe plt was returning from VFR xc flt during which many climbs, descents & detours were made to avoid adverse wx & maintain VFR. He stated the strong headwinds considerably reduced his grndspeed. At his 1st intended ldg arpt, strong gusty x-winds made the…Sep 6, 1988 · N8670P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Tallahassee, FLWhile in the traffic pattern the acft's electrical system failed due to internal failure of the alternator. The plt failed to extend the landing gear by the emergency gear extension handle and a gear up landing resulted.May 15, 1986 · N9491P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot stated he was taxiing on a smooth asphalt taxiway in preparation for takeoff when the landing gear collapsed. A post- accident examination of landing gear failed to reveal any malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation of the…Sep 16, 1985 · N9213P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt was landing after a x-country flt when the right wing & the prop contacted the rwy. The plt stated that the gear had collapsed during a go-around. However, the landing gear was intact, except for impact damage on the right main gear. No gear…Jun 25, 1985 · N9165P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Espanola, FLThe acft without flt plan and no flt history was found abandoned in a field with 14 bales of marijuana located in and around the wreckage. No owner or plt has been located. Customs agents tracking the acft lost contact in a thunderstorm between daytona and…Jul 27, 1984 · N56JG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Kathleen, FLThe acft impacted in a swampy area in a fast dive which separated about 6 ft of the left wing. The acft was being vectored on radar when it suddenly began to steer erratically and go off the radar scope. The plt had radioed that he 'must have gone over some…Nov 28, 1983 · N9094P · DestroyedNTSB MIA81DKJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Panama City, FLAug 24, 1981 · N8966P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA80FLD90Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Titusville, FLAug 16, 1980 · N9010P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FLD33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Clearwater, FLFeb 26, 1977 · N9099P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77DKT11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Sanibel Island, FLDec 10, 1976 · N9245P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75DLD24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Titusville, FLOct 18, 1974 · N8884P · DestroyedNTSB MIA75FLD05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Orlando, FLJul 5, 1974 · N9397P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73DLD82Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Kissimmee, FLMay 11, 1973 · N8704P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72FLD70Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Clearwater, FLMay 2, 1972 · N9169P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72FLD57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Avon Park, FLMar 15, 1972 · N8566P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72FLD11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · St.Petersburg, FLSep 21, 1971 · N9208P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70FLA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Gainesville, FLMar 29, 1970 · N9061P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70D0144Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Palmetto, FLJul 29, 1969 · N9169P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA69F0210Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · St Petersburg, FLSep 24, 1968 · N9099P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68A0074Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Fernandna Bch, FLMar 6, 1968 · N8941P · DestroyedNTSB MIA68F0439Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Hialeah, FLMar 3, 1968 · N8975P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68F0429Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Boca Grande, FLFeb 21, 1968 · N8566P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68F0123Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · St.Petersburg, FLAug 8, 1967 · N9050P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA67F0572Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · St Petersburg, FLJun 6, 1967 · N9075P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA67D0456Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Ft.Myers, FLMar 17, 1967 · N9087P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA67F0479Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Vero Beach, FLMar 8, 1967 · N9036P · Substantial damageNTSB UNK65X1251Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Pompano Beach, FLJan 8, 1965 · N8558P · Substantial damage