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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-201T, CA

24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28R-201T. 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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102813')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('7102813'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102813'))
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 WPR24LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Sacramento, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the detachment of the turbocharger’s inlet sleeve as a result of the installation of an incorrect sleeve clamp.Aug 4, 2024 · N135DG · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked vehicle near the taxiway edge.Mar 31, 2020 · N679X · Substantial damage NTSB WPR18LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CAA loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown.Nov 17, 2017 · N5966V · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R - 201T · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.May 27, 2014 · N222RS · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the left main landing gear due to the lack of lubrication.Jan 21, 2011 · N47589 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.Oct 16, 2008 · N9581C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Dunsmuir, CAthe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.Sep 10, 2005 · N391TM · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Trinity Center, CAthe fatigue fracture of the crankshaft due to improper maintenance installation of the number 1 cylinder and the inadequate torquing of the case through bolts at that location.Jun 1, 1994 · N36025 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · La Verne, CAThe pilot's selection of a flight route and en route descent altitude insufficient to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night light condition and the mountainous terrain.May 2, 1994 · N47628 · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Concord, CAThe engine manufacturer failing to properly install tab washers during overhaul which resulted in one bolt becoming loose and being ingested through various engine gear drives. The ingestion and loose oil pump cover resulted in the engine running rough and a…Jan 2, 1993 · N2008M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Ludlow, CAThe failure of the repair station to adequately perform a top overhaul and comply with a service bulletin. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the connecting rod due to fatigue and unsuitable terrain.Feb 22, 1992 · N9343C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight at night under low clouds, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather and terrain conditions, and the controller's inaccurate…Mar 20, 1991 · N2776M · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-201T · So. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot failed to properly compensate for the wind conditions, abruptly flared the airplane, and inadvertenly stalled the airplane. Contributing to this accident was windshear.Feb 16, 1991 · N47569 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Arcadia, CAImproper installation of the recently overhauled powerplant by maintenance personnel and inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel which failed to detect that the engine fuel pressure gauge line was not properly secured to the fuel system manifold valve.Jan 16, 1991 · N9541C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot lost control of the aircraft while descending for landing and collided with a pole. The pilot stated that he was cleared to land behind a king air, on runway 16R. The pilot stated that about the time he descended to 50 feet AGL, near the threshold,…Nov 19, 1988 · N4306M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Concord, CAThe plt was landing at night at the conclusion of a cross country flt. On entry to the downwind for fwy 19R, the plt asked that the approach lights be turned up full bright. On short final, the plt said she encounted excessive glare in her contact lenses from…Oct 14, 1985 · N47340 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Hesperia, CAUpon completing a x-c flt, the plt placed the landing gear selector in the down position, & thereafter observed 'three in the green.' The plt reported that the acft touched down normally, & as weight placed onto the gear the right main gear retracted. The…Aug 6, 1985 · N6166H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Hayward, CACompleting a night instrument private pilot biennial flight reivew, the acft was issued landing clearance for rwy 28L. On short final the pvt plt began to align the acft to land on rwy 28R which was closed for maintenance & not illuminated. The instructor plt…Feb 11, 1984 · N4552Q · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Tehachapi, CAThe acft collided with the ground after stalling during a right climbing turn into clouds. Witnesses reported that the initial climb attitude was 'very steep'. No one observed the crash but the engine RPM 'revved up' to a very high RPM 4-5SECONDS prior to the…Dec 21, 1983 · N47947 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82IA062Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Truckee, CADuring the landing roll the aircraft veered sharply to the left and struck a snowbank, collapsing the nose and left main landing gear. Inspection of the runway revealed the presence of several large ice chunks adhering to the runway surface.Jan 30, 1982 · N9674C · Minor damage NTSB LAX80FA090Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Newhall, CAApr 26, 1980 · N43987 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA068Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Chester, CAMar 13, 1980 · N36728 · Destroyed NTSB LAX79DVG73Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Redding, CAAug 26, 1979 · N9492C · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FVG26Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Alturas, CAApr 28, 1978 · N9653C · Destroyed