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
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 ('7103002'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103002'))
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NTSB IAD99LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fairfield, VAThe owner's failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive and the subsequent fuel system filter blockage by ice leading to fuel starvation and power loss of the right engine. Additionally, the pilot's improper selection of the left auxiliary fuel tank…NTSB LAX99LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB IAD98LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Dayton, OHthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL98LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-39 · Greenville, NCA loose wiring connection at the landing gear motor relay that prevented the electrical extension of the landing gear.NTSB FTW98LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Watkins, COThe pilot misjudged his altitude. Contributing to the accident were unfavorable wind and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA98LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Everett, WAThe pilot-in-command's exiting the aircraft with both engines running to remove a wheel chock. A factor was the inadequate preflight of the aircraft (not removing the chock) prior to engine start.NTSB IAD98LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Floyd, VAThe pilot's improper selection of fuel tank position resulting in fuel starvation of both engines.NTSB ATL98LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper go-around procedures resulting in collision with wires, trees, and the ground. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the short runway.NTSB IAD98FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Mcmechen, WVThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.NTSB CHI98LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30/A · Hastings, NEThe pilot's improper IFR procedure, by which he failed to maintain minimum descent altitude. Fog, a low ceiling, and night condition were a contributing factor.NTSB NYC97LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Highgate, VTThe pilot's failure to secure the cargo. A factor was the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations.NTSB MIA97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sarasota, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB MIA97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Goldsboro, NCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures during numerous instrument approaches and missed approaches which resuled in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were: the…NTSB ATL97LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Cartersville, GAthe flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained, during a simulated engine failure. The student pilot's delay in performing the appropriate single-engine emergency procedure…NTSB FTW96LA403Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Watkins, COthe pilot-in-command's failure to use proper procedures and engage the turbochargers for takeoff from a high altitude airport. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB NYC96WA175Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-30 · North Italy, ItalyNTSB MIA96LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · St. Petersburg, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain the glide slope and becoming distracted by a passenger.NTSB LAX96LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hilo, HIInadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during an attempted go-around from a balked landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a distance remaining marker.NTSB SEA95LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Island Park, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB ATL95FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Franklin, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was sunglare.NTSB MIA95LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Miami, FLThe failure of the truck driver to follow airport operations procedures and signs.NTSB FTW95FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Georgetown, TXLoss of power in both engines and loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.NTSB BFO94LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Wolfeboro, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in inflight collission with trees.NTSB BFO94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sandy Hook, NJThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined and the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller.NTSB LAX94FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Brea, CAThe pilot's choice of an inadequate cruise altitude over rolling hill terrain which resulted in an in-flight collision with helium balloons and an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate visual…NTSB SEA93LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bryce Canyon, UTLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the forced landing were: high density altitude and rough terrain.NTSB CHI93LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Branson, MOthe fractured nose gear retract arm which allowed the nose gear to collapse.NTSB BFO93LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, and his delay is performing the proper remedial action of bringing back the left throttle to idle during landing rollout.NTSB NYC93LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Mitchellville, MDThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, which resulted in the airplane striking a moving vehicle.NTSB SEA93LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Afton, WYA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).NTSB DEN93LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Watkins, COThe student's failure to maintain proper touchdown alignment, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.NTSB DEN93LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Eckert, COThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the truck during the landing. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the operation, and the driver's poor judgement in not vacating all…NTSB ATL93LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Crossville, TNThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures in that he did not utilize the alternate gear extension method when electrical power was lost. A factor was his failure to follow the checklist when he failed to turn on the generators prior to flight, which…NTSB CHI93FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bowman, NDThe non instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB FTW93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hillsboro, TXFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB BFO92LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30K · Schaghticoke, NYThe loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the loss of total electrical power.NTSB FTW92FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Broussard, LAPilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather and the resultant in flight break up of the airplane.NTSB ATL92LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Shallotte, NCThe deterioration of the left main fuel bladder which resulted in the premature exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was soft terrain.NTSB NYC92LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Indian Head, MDThe pilot improperly compensated for the wind conditions and lost control of the airplane after touchdown which resulted in the airplane departing the runway. An additional cause of the accident was, the delayed remedial action on the part of the flight…NTSB LAX92LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Pacoima, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the unlocked nose baggage door.NTSB MIA92WA025Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-30 · MissingNTSB DEN91FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ft. Carson, COThe loss of power to both engines due first to fuel starvation followed by fuel exhaustion, the pilot's failure to refuel, and the inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls.NTSB CHI91LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Big Rapids, MIExcessive application of the flight controls by the student pilot. A factor related to the accident is delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB NYC91FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hollidaysburg, PAThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA91FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Butte, MTInadequate inflight decisions, fuel starvation, and failure to perform alternative IFR approach procedures. Factors include operation with known deficiencies in equipment, disorientation, and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.NTSB CHI91FA108Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Thief River Fls, MNImproper IFR procedure of the pilot, while intercepting the ILS localizer, by not maintianing the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach.NTSB FTW91FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Oppella, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate following loss of his visual references and allowing himself to become diverted during the takeoff. Factors in the accident were interrupted instrument lighting and the dark night conditions.NTSB DEN91LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Englewood, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI90GA273Incident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-3O · Cape Girardeau, MOExcessive play in the landing gear extension linkage. A factor in the incident was unreliability of the gear indicating system.NTSB SEA90FA165Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Kalispell, MTFailure of the pilot to flare the aircraft for landing and to maintain its control during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, a number of runway edge lights that were either inoperative or hidden by…