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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-260, TX

36 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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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 ('7102406')) 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\" = '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 ('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" = '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 ('7102406'))
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 GAA19CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Slaton, TXThe student pilot's complacency, which led to his improper crosswind correction and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision.Feb 12, 2019 · N9184P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15FA232Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff due to his impairment from marijuana. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired decision to fly after using a disqualifying drug.May 16, 2015 · N9032P · Destroyed NTSB FTW02FA192Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Gorman, TXThe pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.Jun 30, 2002 · N8681P · Destroyed NTSB FTW99LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during a forced landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot. Factors were the total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the dusk light conditions.Jul 2, 1999 · N5788 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Tennesse Colony, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resultant inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 1994 · N9159P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · La Grange, TXThe pilot said he flew over the airport and found the winds favored a landing on runway 18. He said he descended to the downwind leg, and when he added power, the engine would not respond. However, he said the engine continued to run. He decided to make an…Jul 20, 1988 · N8949P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Henrietta, TXThe plt was given a pre-flt wx briefing by a fss briefer. He rcvd a full & thorough briefing, except the briefer did not have an opnl wx radar set available. The plt was adzd of a line of thunderstorms (tstms) to the southwest, moving east at 20 KTS. He was…Apr 1, 1988 · N8553P · Destroyed NTSB FTW86LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot was cleared to land on runway 12L when he encountered wind gusts on touchdown causing the aircraft to veer off the runway into a grassy area.Jul 7, 1986 · N9165P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Kerrville, TXPlt stated that after failing to get a 'gear down' light, he cycled gear with no success in obtaining a light and received no response to call on UNICOM frequency for visual check from ground. Plt stated he elected to land anyway and that nose gear collapsed…Sep 9, 1984 · N9128P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · El Paso, TXWhile on a business cross country flight the fuel pressure began dropping with a subsequent drop in power. The pilot attempted to reduce manifold pressure to keep the engine running. Approximately 3-5 miles from El Paso airport the pilot landed on the desert.…Nov 9, 1982 · N8705P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82FA382Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Paris, TXThe PA-24 had departed rwy 17 at cox field & was climbing at the time of the collision. The plt had reported his intended departure on UNICOM. The AA5B had reported 5 mi sw of the arpt descending through 5,000 ft. for landing. The head-on collision occurred…Sep 16, 1982 · N300AH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW82FRG26Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Kingsville, TXOn 3/17/82 a wx briefer advised the pilot all of Texas would be under instrument meteorological conditons on the morningof 3/18/82. There was no record of a flt plan filed by the pilot of N8988P and the departure time from Kingsville could not be determined.…Mar 18, 1982 · N8988P · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FRG15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Manor, TXJan 2, 1981 · N9154P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FQG51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lubbock, TXAug 2, 1979 · N9170P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FQD10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Marfa, TXJan 19, 1978 · N8980P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQH11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Muleshoe, TXJun 12, 1976 · N9379P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FQG28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lubbock, TXNov 1, 1974 · N9366P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRG49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Quihi, TXJan 16, 1974 · N9172P · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF014Accident · 7 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Goldthwaite, TXOct 20, 1972 · N9111P · Destroyed NTSB FTW72DQG35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Wheeler, TXApr 7, 1972 · N8608P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG75Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Maryneal, TXJun 11, 1971 · N9157P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0346Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Amarillo, TXDec 17, 1969 · N9173P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70A0038Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Bellevue, TXNov 27, 1969 · N8960P · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0514Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Big Spring, TXApr 30, 1969 · N8670P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0410Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Panhandle, TXMar 21, 1969 · N8608P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0399Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lubbock, TXFeb 28, 1969 · N9267P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0398Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Pearland, TXFeb 16, 1969 · N9151P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0303Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Friona, TXNov 16, 1968 · N8990P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0455Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Keene, TXFeb 23, 1968 · N8866P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0429Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Perryton, TXJan 22, 1968 · N8685P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0209Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Woodsboro, TXAug 22, 1967 · N8779P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0147Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Dougherty, TXAug 5, 1967 · N9173P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0257Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Needville, TXOct 8, 1966 · N8578P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0602Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Amarillo, TXMar 27, 1966 · N8581P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0341Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · El Pas, TXOct 15, 1965 · N8800P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0030Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Dallas, TXSep 17, 1965 · N8813P · Substantial damage