NTSB investigations: Piper PA-30
835 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-30. 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
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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
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NTSB MIA07LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Milton, FLThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing resulting in the on-ground collision with fence posts.NTSB DEN07LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lawrence, KSTotal failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly.NTSB MIA07FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nichols, FLFailure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine.NTSB DEN07CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Highgate, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC07FA091Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Trappe, MDThe pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the thunderstorm.NTSB LAX07LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Paris, IDa loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB CHI06CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Dongola, ILThe pilot's intentional maneuver to avoid obstructions at the end of the runway which resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch. The wet grass runway and the ditch were factors.NTSB NYC06LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a single-engine go-around. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB DEN06LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Greeley, COthe pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, the airframe ice, and the wheels up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions, the frozen landing gear, the frozen alternate gear extension system, and the runway sign.NTSB LAX06FA089Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Visalia, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's impairment due to his prolonged use of a highly sedating over-the-counter sleep aid…NTSB DFW06FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Raymond, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI05FA189Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Aurora, MOThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. A factor to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane over its certified maximum gross weight.NTSB ATL05FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC05LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Millville, NJThe flight instructor's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.NTSB CHI05CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlantic, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The dark night light conditions was a contributing factor.NTSB DFW05FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Boise City, OKThe pilot's incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB NYC04LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Cynthiana, KYThe inoperative left main landing gear brake check valve, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.NTSB LAX04LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Auburn, CAa collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN04FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Evanston, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include snow, low ceiling, icing conditions, and the dark night.NTSB MIA04FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…NTSB FTW04LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Galveston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's failure to evaluate the wind, prior to landing downwind.NTSB MIA04FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clearwater, FLThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. inadvertent stall, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB IAD04CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted a hard landing. A factor was the glare from the setting sun.NTSB ATL04FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and descent below the glide path, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during an instrument approach. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the sedating effects of medication.NTSB IAD03FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · NewPhiladelphia, OHThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel, and his failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed with one engine inoperative.NTSB LAX03FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nipomo, CAthe flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB MIA03CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FLthe pilot's improper start procedure which resulted in an unintentional engine start, and unoccupied aircraft collision with hangar structure.NTSB CHI03LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jackson, MIThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear resulting in a gear up landing.NTSB IAD03LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Middlesboro, KYThe pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine power of the left engine due to a failure of the left engine-driven and electric fuel pumps, and inadequate maintenance.NTSB MIA03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Immokalee, FLA loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Gilford, NHThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with water.NTSB ATL02LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-30 · Winder, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent collision with an airport sign and the collapse of the main landing gear. the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Abilene, KSThe pilot failed to achieve clearance over the trees and wires. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot failed to use all available runway, a downwind takeoff was performed, the tailwind, trees, and wires.NTSB CHI02FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Marble Hill, MOThe solid fuel system contamination resulting in a loss of engine power. The inadequate emergency procedures, and the airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes.NTSB FTW02LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jonesville, LAthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and an on ground encounter with terrain.NTSB FTW02LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ozona, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions.NTSB MIA02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B-160 · Clarksville, TNThe failure of the CFI/check pilot to insure Vmc was maintained during a go-around following a simulated failed engine approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB SEA01FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of power on the left engine, resulting in loss of aircraft control. Factors included a loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to properly configure…NTSB CHI01LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bowman, NDAltitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot during the initial climb. Factors relating to the accident were attaining the proper climb rate not being possible, the microburst, the dark night, and the tree.NTSB CHI01LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Appleton, WIThe misjudged glidepath and the intentional engine shutdown by the pilot. Factors were the false indication of the landing gear down light and the approach light.NTSB MIA01FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ponce, PRThe pilot's decision to attempt flight with known deficiencies in the airplanes right engine, his failure to feather the right propeller after the engine failed , his failure to retract the landing gear following the engine failure, and his failure to…NTSB SEA01LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Stevensville, MTFatigue of the right propeller blade resulting in an in-flight separation of the blade tip. A contributing factor was the improper maintenance procedure.NTSB LAX00LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Davis, CAthe dual student's improper response to a simulated engine failure and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI00FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Duluth, MNloss of control in flight for undetermined reason(s).NTSB ATL00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Key West, FLA landing gear collapse resulting from the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to complete the manual gear extension due to physical strength overload. A factor was the complete electrical system failure during cruise flight.NTSB NYC00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Morristown, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff airspeed and his failure to follow published emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight and water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB FTW99FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Holdenville, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB FTW99LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Mcalester, OKThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while attempting to avoid power lines. Factors were the loss of power on both the left and right engines as a result of water contamination in the fuel system, the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures, and the…NTSB ATL99LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Brooksville, FLThe certified flight instructor's failure to recover from a porpoise during landing and his failure to maintain directional control.