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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, KS

47 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19672026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-25-235, KS per year, 1967–2026: 47 cases
1967	3
1968	1
1969	2
1970	2
1971	4
1972	2
1973	2
1974	1
1975	3
1976	2
1978	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	3
1983	4
1984	2
1985	2
1987	1
1989	2
1992	1
1994	1
1996	1
1998	1
2005	1
2006	1
2016	1
2017	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'KS' 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\" = 'KS' 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" = 'KS' 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 CEN17LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Westphalia, KSA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft that resulted from main bearing shift and lack of lubrication.Sep 28, 2017 · N7336Z · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA334Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Bushton, KSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Aug 25, 2016 · N4963Y · Substantial damage NTSB DEN06LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Smith Center, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the field and fence. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight planning and preparation.Apr 12, 2006 · N9886P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Smith Center, KSFailure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the…May 28, 2005 · N6366Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sabetha, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 3, 1998 · N7108Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waterville, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight procedure. Factors were fuel exhaustion, a leak in the fuel filtering system, and high vegetation.Jun 11, 1996 · N7289Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Tribune, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the corn crop during the swath run.Jul 19, 1994 · N6580Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92DCQ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Scott City, KSThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain sufficent airspeed for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall.Jul 9, 1992 · N9635P · Destroyed NTSB MKC89LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Clayton, KSThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the unfavorable wind conditions.Jun 18, 1989 · N8846L · Substantial damage 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.May 31, 1989 · N7450Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Kipp, KSThe engine crankshaft broke into two pieces during an ag flight and during the forced landing in a wet, soft field, the airplane nosed forward to the inverted position.Apr 17, 1987 · N8599L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Norcatur, KSThe acft had been spraying for 40 minutes at 2500 ft MSL with a density alt of aprx 4600 ft when it stalled during a turnaround. It then impacted an electric pwr pole followed by the terrain.Jul 28, 1985 · N4772Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Grenola, KSWhile maneuvering during a swath to a field, the engine quit. The plt was operating his acft for aprx 1/2 hr prior to the loss of pwr. The plt states he visually checked the fuel level. An inspection of the acft engine revealed no mechanical failure or…Apr 28, 1985 · N8624L · Destroyed NTSB MKC84LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Atwood, KSDuring a swath run, the eng began losing power. The plt pulled up & looked for a place to land, then dumped his chemical load. Eng RPM continued decreasing so he elected to land in a field that was being summer fallowed. During the landing, the acft nosed…Jun 29, 1984 · N6797Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Satanta, KSAfter making a swath run, the plt initiated a turn-around in a downwind direction. During the turn, a wing dropped & the acft entered a descent & struck the ground, nose 1st. It then bounced & traveled another 53 ft before stopping & bursting into flames. The…Jun 10, 1984 · N4452Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC83LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ludell, KSThe acft stalled and crashed during an aerial application maneuver. The pilot said the heavily loaded acft stalled during a turn. The accident site elevation is about 3000 ft and the temperature was 90 degrees f. the density alt was about 5500 ft. the pilot…Aug 5, 1983 · N4739Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC83FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bentley, KSThe acft stalled, crashed, nosed over and burned during an aerial application maneuver. The owner of the acft was spraying the same field in another acft and saw the accident. He stated, the acft pulled up at the completion of a run, was in a turn around when…Aug 5, 1983 · N7620Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC83LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Grenola, KSWhile spraying liquid fertilizer, the plt noticed that the fuel indication was dropping rapidly. He stated that he tried to return to the departure point, but was unable. When the engine lost power, he jettisoned the remainder of his load & landed in a…Apr 29, 1983 · N8624L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC83LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Anthony, KSThe aircraft crashed during a forced landing after engine failure. It was determined during inspection after the accident that the fuel remaining in the aircraft was mostly water. The pilot during preflight had drained the fuel sumps and did not find any…Mar 28, 1983 · N8547L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81DCQ50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Ness City, KSAug 22, 1981 · N8501L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81DCQ33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Ingalls, KSApr 29, 1981 · N82438 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81FCQ22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Norton, KSApr 2, 1981 · N8586L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80FCQ25Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Garden City, KSJul 29, 1980 · N8759L · Destroyed NTSB MKC79FCQ20Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Mayday, KSApr 28, 1979 · N7641Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC78FCQ33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Edson, KSJul 25, 1978 · N6919Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCQ56Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Dighton, KSJun 9, 1976 · N7727Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76OCQ48Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Norton, KSApr 23, 1976 · N4976Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76ACQ02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Herkimer, KSJul 28, 1975 · N6997Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC75FCQ57Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Greensburg, KSJun 24, 1975 · N4474Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC75DC045Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Chanute, KSMay 7, 1975 · N8815L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCQ30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Oxford, KSMar 5, 1974 · N7476Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCQ12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Almena, KSSep 5, 1973 · N4976Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FCQ30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Meade, KSMay 12, 1973 · N7277Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC72DCQ57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Laharpe, KSMay 26, 1972 · N6792Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DCQ54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Trousdale, KSMay 16, 1972 · N7591Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DCQ26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Richfield, KSSep 9, 1971 · N8829L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DCQ06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Marion, KSJul 9, 1971 · N6583Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DCQ39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Yates Center, KSMay 8, 1971 · N6810Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DCQ38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Morrowville, KSMay 8, 1971 · N4534Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FCQ11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Friend, KSAug 8, 1970 · N8639L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FCQ01Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Harper, KSJul 1, 1970 · N4611Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC70D0186Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Kansas City, KSJul 25, 1969 · N7641Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0017Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Burlington, KSJun 7, 1969 · N6810Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0032Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Selkirk, KSMar 30, 1968 · N7682Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0300Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Leroy, KSNov 10, 1967 · N6591Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0044Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Little River, KSJul 11, 1967 · N7659Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0027Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Cauker City, KSJun 17, 1967 · N7247Z · Substantial damage