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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, GA

84 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, GA per year, 1964–2026: 84 cases
1964	2
1965	7
1966	6
1967	7
1968	1
1969	4
1970	8
1971	1
1972	2
1973	3
1974	3
1975	2
1976	2
1977	4
1978	1
1979	3
1980	4
1981	2
1982	3
1983	4
1987	1
1988	1
1991	3
1993	1
1994	1
1997	1
1998	2
2001	2
2005	1
2009	1
2024	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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' 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 ('7102504')) 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\" = 'GA' 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 ('7102504'))
  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" = 'GA' 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 ('7102504'))
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 ERA24LA248Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GAThe failure of the fuel shutoff valve from corrosion, which allowed the valve stem to obstruct the internal fuel port, resulting in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine.Jun 5, 2024 · N8715L · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA490Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAA total loss of engine power due to the loss of camshaft timing as a result of the displacement of the idler gear assembly.Aug 27, 2009 · N7339Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent into the ground.Aug 21, 2005 · N7399Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL01LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Blakely, GAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to go-around after a reported loss of right brake pressure during the landing roll resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.Jun 5, 2001 · N9890P · Destroyed NTSB MIA01LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during a agricultural run, and inadvertent descent with a known sun glare resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.Mar 22, 2001 · N6674Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.Aug 12, 1998 · N8654L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the…Apr 2, 1998 · N6847Z · Destroyed NTSB ATL98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Blakley, GAthe pilot misjudge clearance from trees during pull-up from a swath run. The obstructions (power line and trees) were related factors.Oct 20, 1997 · N9567P · Destroyed NTSB ATL94LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GAThe inadvertent stall by the pilot during practice agricultural spraying runs.Jun 11, 1994 · N4643Y · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.Jul 2, 1993 · N8659L · Substantial damage 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.Oct 24, 1991 · N7501Z · Destroyed 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.Sep 2, 1991 · N4393Y · Destroyed 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.Jul 15, 1991 · N4800P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88DKG11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Climax, GAJul 30, 1988 · N4880Y · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Bainbridge, GAThe acft collided with trees while conducting an ag training flight. The training program was part of the locust control in central and southern africa. There was an instructor on the ground who acted as a radio controller for the flight. The pilot failed to…Mar 26, 1987 · N6699Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Pinehurst, GAThe plt stated that all three shock cords on the left main landing gear broke during the landing roll allowing the gear to collapse. The acft veered off the rwy & crossed a drainage ditch, at which time all three shock cords on the right main landing gear…Sep 5, 1983 · N8715L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Odum, GAThe plt stated he ran out of fuel about 1/2 mi from the rwy.Sep 3, 1983 · N8636L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Baxley, GAThe acft collided with trees during an emergency landing after the cockpit filled with smoke. A mechanic who examined the acft after the accident reported that exhaust gases had burned through the muffler shroud & had burned the ignition wires.Aug 16, 1983 · N6953Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hopeful, GAThe acft collided with the ground during a turn around while conducting an aerial application operation. The pilot was spraying soy beans and was performing a turn when he stalled the acft without sufficient alt to recover. The pilot said there was no problem…Jul 11, 1983 · N7019Z · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DA274Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Baxley, GAPrior to landing, the pilot noticed that the left brake would not pump up. The pilot landed and during the landing rollout the left brake failed completely. The aircraft groundlooped and one landing gear collapsed.Sep 14, 1982 · N6976Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA269Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Ray City, GAThe pilot reported that while he was spraying crops, the engine began to skip and backfire. He decided to terminate the swath run and climb from the field. At that time, the engine quit and the pilot climbed as high as possible before gliding to a nearby…Sep 11, 1982 · N7687Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA062Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Griffin, GAThe pilot was hired to perform for the filming of an agricultural spraying operation. During one of the low passes the aircraft struck two of the ground crew. The cameraman received fatal injuries. Pieces of the wooden propeller, used to drive the spray pump,…Mar 1, 1982 · N4732Y · Minor damage NTSB ATL81DKG44Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Fort Valley, GAAug 25, 1981 · N8689L · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FKG42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cochran, GAAug 11, 1981 · N9646P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FKG30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Claxton, GASep 20, 1980 · N6571Z · Destroyed NTSB ATL80DKG14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Dudley, GAJul 22, 1980 · N9529P · Destroyed NTSB ATL80DKG12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Screven, GAJul 17, 1980 · N8660L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FKG01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Irwinville, GAMay 5, 1980 · N4682Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLA51Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Nashville, GASep 1, 1979 · N6842Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLA49Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Moultire, GAAug 31, 1979 · N9512P · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FKG49Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Wrightsville, GAJun 18, 1979 · N9534P · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FKG60Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Cordele, GAJul 7, 1978 · N4417Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FKG74Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Dudley, GASep 8, 1977 · N7571Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKG60Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Rebecca, GAAug 3, 1977 · N4414Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA77DKG43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Climax, GAJul 6, 1977 · N4632Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA77DKG32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Rebecca, GAMay 31, 1977 · N8809L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG99Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Albany, GAAug 26, 1976 · N9706P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DKG86Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Americus, GAJul 10, 1976 · N4460Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Oglethorpe, GAAug 18, 1975 · N9722P · Destroyed NTSB MIA75DKG71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Byron, GAMay 5, 1975 · N6966Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA75DKG22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Climax, GAAug 22, 1974 · N4682Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKG85Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Fort Valley, GAJun 14, 1974 · N7210Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA74DKG84Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Warwick, GAJun 12, 1974 · N8760L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKG28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cochran, GASep 17, 1973 · N4682Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FKG79Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Pineview, GAJun 13, 1973 · N4884Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA73DKG63Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Bairdstown, GAMar 8, 1973 · N8644L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FKG17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Chula, GAJul 30, 1972 · N8596L · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKG15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Shellman, GAJul 26, 1972 · N4460Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKG33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Thomasville, GAAug 27, 1971 · N8615L · Destroyed NTSB MIA71DKG28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Pinehurst, GAAug 25, 1970 · N7360Z · Destroyed