NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235
1,350 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-25-235. 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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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 ('7102504'))
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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 ('7102504'))
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NTSB CHI92DTK03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235/250 · Ramona, SDFailure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during aerial application of agricultural chemicals.NTSB CHI92DTG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Gardner, NDAn inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB FTW92LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Des Arc, ARThe power loss due to the failed exhaust stack resultant from inadequate maintenance inspection. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI92DTK01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Iroquois, SDAn improper maneuver and failure to attain level off by the pilot in command while performing aerial application.NTSB SEA92LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Chubbuck, IDInadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: a guy wire.NTSB FTW92LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Madil, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. A factor was the existing sunglare.NTSB ATL92LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Thomasville, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the forced landing attempt.NTSB FTW92DPJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Warner, OKThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reason.NTSB ATL91LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Brewton, ALThe inflight separation of the left wing resulting from corrosion of the wing front spar fitting assembly. A factor was inadequate maintenance procedures.NTSB ATL91LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects while practicing aerial application procedures.NTSB ATL91LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Roxobel, NCThe failure of the left magneto stop pin, resulting in the seizure of the magneto and the failure of the magneto drive gear, and ultimately engine stoppage. A factor in this accident was: the presence of trees at the forced landing area.NTSB ATL91LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hawkinsville, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to refuel the airplane when he observed his fuel supply getting low, and the resultant exhaustion of his fuel supply.NTSB DEN91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25C-235 · Las Cruces, NMPower loss due to fuel contamination. A factor was: pilot's inadequate airplane preflight.NTSB CHI91DER11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper OA25-235 · Clinton, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering in aerial application operations. Related factors are wake turbulence and low altitude.NTSB CHI91DEP05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Neenah, WIThe pilot in command's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to achieve flight, and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB BFO91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235D · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failue to maintain adequate airspeed after the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW91DPJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Spiro, OKA power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN90DTE08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Idalia, COThe encounter with an unfavorable wind, a dust devil. A factor was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI90LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA25-235 · Logansport, INThe engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The presence of standing corn in the touchdown area was a factor.NTSB FTW90DQG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lubbock, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude during a turn-around maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft stalling into the ground.NTSB DEN90DQA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fabens, TXEngine failure due to shorting of the magneto's 'p' lead, and failure of the exhaust manifold.NTSB CHI90DTG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Parshall, NDImproper use of powerplant controls.NTSB CHI90DTG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sykeston, NDThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.NTSB CHI90DER05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ulen, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft to avoid the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin at low altitude which resulted in impact with the terrain.NTSB ATL90DMG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Farmville, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation when he declined to add fuel between aerial application flights. The engine quit as a result of fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX90FA250Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Pleasant Valley, AZAn inadvertent spin after failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include inadequate preflight, and an improperly maintained lap belt.NTSB DEN90LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Andover, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during the swath run.NTSB MKC90LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Hardin, MOPoor in-flight planning/decision and inadequate visual outlook by the pilot in command.NTSB LAX89LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Warner Springs, CALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The obstruction (tree) was a factor.NTSB DEN89LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Wh Sulphur Spgs, MTThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during an aerial application maneuver and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to mush into the ground. Unfavorable wind and turbulence were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB ATL89DKJ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Goodway, ALThe in-flight separation of the left wing which failed because of a corrosion induced fatigue fracture.NTSB DEN89DTI01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Conrad, MTThe pilot's failure to see the guy wire in time to avoid colliding with it.NTSB MKC89LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Clayton, KSThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB MKC89DCA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Auxvasse, MOThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertant stall.NTSB MKC89LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Scandia, KSImproper planning/decision by the pilot and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and small trees.NTSB CHI89DEP05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Suring, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to th accident were: the lack of suitable terrain and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO89LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Warrenton, VAThe failure of the glider pilot to maintain a proper climb rate during takeoff and the delay in releasing from the towplane after realizing that he was climbing well above the towplane. Contributing to the accident was the updraft encountered after takeoff…NTSB ATL89LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot delayed his landing/touchdown, misjudged the distance of the remaining runway and did not go around. The slick/thawing runway conditions and the fences were contributing factors.NTSB FTW89DRD02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bogalusa, LAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the last takeoff resulting in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight.NTSB FTW89DQG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Amarillo, TXFailure on the part of the pilot to maintain the proper airspeed for the maneuver being performed, followed by a stall at an altitude insufficient to recover.NTSB BFO88LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Princess Anne, MDThe pilot reported that he had sprayed aprx 1/2 of the soybean field when smoke started to fill the cockpit. He shut off the spray, turned off the electrical system and opened the fresh air vents. He then looked back at the tail section of the airplane and…NTSB DEN88LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lund, UTThe private plt was spraying crops during an aerial application flight. During a right turn at the end of a spray run, he said he diverted his attention into the cockpit to check the metering rate, and may have inadvertently pushed the control stick forward.…NTSB BFO88DID04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-250 · Waverly, VAThe acft contacted pwr lines, crashed and burned during an aerial appliation flt. Witnesses reported that it looked as if the plt descended to fly under the lines when it suddenly pulled up and contacted them.NTSB ATL88DMG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · La Grange, NCThe pilot reported that the spray boom collided with a tree, resulting in the left aileron being jammed in an uncontrollable position. The acft impacted in a field.NTSB CHI88DEP10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Beaver Dam, WIWhile in cruise flight the aircraft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot stated that there were no good landing areas available, so he elected to make the emergency landing in a marsh. The aircraft landed hard and sustained…NTSB MKC88DCD03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Eldora, IAPilot was spraying a bean field when a witness saw his aircraft strike the ground. The aircraft then climbed to approximately 200 feet and leveled off. It then began a gentle climb, then entered a spin and desended into the ground. Examination of the aircraft…NTSB ATL88DKG11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Climax, GANTSB CHI88DER04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Elbow Lake, MNThe pilot was practicing low level flight in preparation for his certification under 14 CFR 137 when the aircraft experienced a collision with wires. The aircraft was substantially damaged during this collision and the subsequent collision with trees and the…NTSB CHI88DEE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Chebanse, ILThe acft had been refueled with pilot's stated quantity of 20 gals of fuel. After completing his spray operation and returning to base he stated 'ran out of gas'. Acft had been airborne 1 + 15 plus taxi and engine runup.NTSB MIA88LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Stringer, MSAccording to the pilot while on a ferry flight during normal cruise at an alt of aprx 2000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a tree.