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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-400

66 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-24-400. 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-24-400 per year, 1964–2026: 66 cases
1964	3
1965	2
1966	7
1967	2
1968	3
1969	1
1970	3
1971	4
1972	2
1973	1
1974	3
1975	3
1976	1
1977	3
1978	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	2
1987	1
1988	2
1989	1
1990	1
1991	3
1992	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
1999	1
2007	1
2013	1
2019	1
2021	1
2022	1
2023	1
2026	1

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102408')) 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102408'))
  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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102408'))
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 WPR26LA218Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-24-400 · Graham, TXJun 13, 2026 · N400HL · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Norwood, MAThe pilot’s failure to fly an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in a collision with approach lights and the ground short of the intended runway.Sep 7, 2023 · N400RW · Substantial damage NTSB WPR22LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Benson, AZThe pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear on approach due to distraction.Apr 15, 2022 · N8493P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s failure to monitor the environment and maintain a proper glidepath on approach which, resulted in a collision with the airport perimeter fence.Aug 30, 2021 · N8501P · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Weiner, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a pole.Jun 6, 2019 · N8529P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA148Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Minden, NVThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a loss of directional control.Mar 12, 2013 · N8533P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Des Moines, IAthe nose landing gear becoming jammed in a partially extended position during flight as a result of damage to the nose landing gear by ground personnel.Mar 13, 2007 · N400VL · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Naples, FLThe pilot's improper fuel management and selection of an empty fuel tank (auxiliary) on approach for landing. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Dec 19, 1999 · N8469P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Jackson, WYthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, while approaching to land; his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing; and his failure to go around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. A related factor was the uneven terrain, which was…May 1, 1998 · N8536P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cairo, MOa fractured muffler, failure of the owner/pilot to ensured that the annual maintenance inspection had been completed before flight, and subsequent pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.Dec 6, 1997 · N8452P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Broomfield, COfailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, while landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable/gusty wind condition with possible windshear.Dec 10, 1996 · N8450P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL92FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Dovesville, SCThe loss of engine power which resulted from an undetermined malfunction of the ignition system. A factor was fog.Aug 3, 1992 · N8620P · Destroyed NTSB FTW91LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Nashville, ARFuel starvation induced loss of power due to a blocked finger fuel strainer in the fuel servo unit. A factor was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.Jul 25, 1991 · N8507P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-400 · Fall River, MAAn improper flare and touchdown point which resulted in an overrun of the runway during the landing roll.Mar 12, 1991 · N8452P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN91FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Snowmass, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude in mountainous terrain.Feb 8, 1991 · N8510P · Destroyed NTSB ANC90LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Bettles, AKPilot-in-command's failure to attain airspeed during takeoff.Jul 19, 1990 · N8508P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Delmont, NJFailure of the #6 connecting rod.Feb 27, 1989 · N8471P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Gasquet, CAThe pilot stated that as he turned final approach, intense sunglare was encountered. The plt executed a go-around 'in the blind,' and collided with trees in approach path. The acft remained flyable and the pilot diverted to medford, Oregon.Sep 9, 1988 · N8541P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Midland, TXEncounter with severe turbulence within tops of convective clouds. Leading to this was the pilot's failure to properly evaluate the potential danger of the convective activity, which he chose to penetrate.Mar 3, 1988 · N8496P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Winnemucca, NVThe plt was attempting to land close to the approach end of the rwy. He made the approach with full flaps at 85 mph the rate of descent became excessive and before recovery was affected the acft collided with a fence near the rwy threshold. The acc site was…Nov 11, 1987 · N400TT · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Oregon City, ORShortly after takeoff, an eng failure occurred. The plt elected to make a forced lndg on a freeway. During the landing, the acft collided with two vehicles. An inspection revealed an eng oil line had ruptured which led to oil exhaustion. Evidence indicated…Nov 2, 1986 · N8419P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · St.Augustine, FLA forced ldg was made after the eng failed while cruising at 8000 ft. an exam of the eng revealed that the top of the crankcase was cracked & a hole was in the top of the case at the no. 2 cylinder. The bottom of the cap of the no. 2 connecting rod had broken…Jun 11, 1986 · N8495P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85FA122Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Helendale, CAShortly after initiating an enroute letdown, the acft experienced a catastrophic engine failure at about 4,500 ft MSL. Plt selected a road for an attempted emergency landing, but a car turned onto the road in front of him and forced a diversion to a nearby…Jan 24, 1985 · N3983D · Substantial damage NTSB DEN84FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Saratoga, WYDuring a night x-country after a 16 hour day the airline captain flying his own acft home collided with a mountain at the 10000 ft level. The weather was VMC but the winds aloft were strong and would have blown the acft towardthe mountain had no wind…Mar 8, 1984 · N400SB · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FNA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Marstons Mills, MASep 12, 1981 · N8535P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DXQ06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Stateline, NVDec 20, 1980 · N8431P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVW06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Henderson, NCNov 22, 1979 · N8462P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FRJ01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Longview, TXOct 13, 1978 · N400CW · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FPA11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Paris, TXDec 25, 1977 · N8509P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FQG35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Sterling City, TXMay 8, 1977 · N8481P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FA021Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Elko, NVFeb 24, 1977 · N8478P · Destroyed NTSB MIA76FLA55Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Crescent Beach, FLJun 12, 1976 · N400RM · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76AL025Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Richfield, UTOct 17, 1975 · N14MD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI75FEE62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Dixon, ILMay 25, 1975 · N8526P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75FYC38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Enterprise, ORMay 20, 1975 · N8487P · Substantial damage NTSB ANC75AA039Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Haines, AKDec 16, 1974 · N8419P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FLD93Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Nw Smyrna Bch, FLJun 2, 1974 · N8532P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FKT62Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Highland Bch, FLMar 14, 1974 · N8609P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74AN031Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Montoursville, PASep 27, 1973 · N8470P · Destroyed NTSB FTW73DRG06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Pflugerville, TXAug 1, 1972 · N847SP · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FCJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Ord, NEJul 8, 1972 · N8620P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FPJ22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Yukon, OKOct 29, 1971 · N8471P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUA66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · San Clmente, CAJun 11, 1971 · N8466P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71AM078Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Marianna, FLMar 2, 1971 · N8516P · Destroyed NTSB FTW71FRG74Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · San Antonio, TXFeb 2, 1971 · N8540P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FQG29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lubbock, TXAug 29, 1970 · N8468P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70AN066Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Cape May, NJJan 4, 1970 · N8485P · Destroyed NTSB CHI70FGA02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Erlanger, KYJan 4, 1970 · N8444P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69A0053Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Smartville, CAFeb 18, 1969 · N8492P · Destroyed NTSB MKC69F0324Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Kansas City, MOOct 26, 1968 · N8418P · Substantial damage