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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NTSB NYC84LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Manahawkin, NJThe acft descended out of control into trees and slid down an embankment. The plt said everything seemed normal on takeoff until the acft was put into a climb at about 93 mph at 50 ft AGL the acft began vibrating and veered about 90 degrees to the right. An…NTSB MIA84LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clewiston, FLThe plt stated that before the flt, he visually checked the main tanks & the fuel gages indicated 1/4 full on each side. Before reaching the destination, an eng lost power, & shortly after that, the other eng lost power, both from fuel exhaustion. The plt had…NTSB CHI84LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Berrien Springs, MIThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff near the end of the rwy. The sequence began when the plt noticied that acft acceleration was 'a bit slow' on the rwy. Then a noticable drop in RPM on the right engine occurred at about halfway down the 3100 ft rwy. The…NTSB ATL84FA187Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Charlotte, NCPlt departed rwy 18L and shortly thereafter reported to the tower that he had a stuck trim. The plt was cleared to land on rwy 18R. Witnesses observed the acft descend rapidly on downwind to approx 300 to 500 ft AGL and make a steep (90 to 120 degree) right…NTSB ATL84FA118Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31-350 · Atlanta, GAThe aircrews of a Piper PA-31, N62849, & a Piper PA-30, N7047Y, proceeded to taxi at dawn from a cargo ramp to rwy 26. Their taxi route was down a parallel taxiway. The PA-31 plt stopped at a glide slope hold line which was located near the end of the…NTSB MIA84FA092Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sarasota, FLShortly after takeoff the acft entered a descending left turn, struck a wire, a car, and a tree before contacting a building and exploding. A passenger reported that the stall warning horn had activated at least twice during the initial takeoff climb prior to…NTSB ATL84FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Massies Mill, VAWhile en route, the plt was progressing northbound when he contacted the Washington fss at 2134 EST for updated wx info. At that time, he described his position as north of lynchburg, VA. The fss briefer noted that his voice was normal, his manner was calm &…NTSB FTW84FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Hugo, OKAccording to witnesses, the acft was having some kind of problem after takeoff. It entered a nose high attitude, went to the right & crashed. An exam revealed that it had impacted in a nose down attitude. The landing gear was found in a down & locked…NTSB CHI84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Indianapolis, INAfter takeoff from dyersburg the gear would not fully retract. The plt attempted to lower the gear manually but it was stuck in the transient position. The plt then diverted to Indianapolis & landed with the gear in the transient position. Investigation…NTSB LAX83LA431Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Marysville, CABoth aircrew members were multiengine rated. One was a multiengine instructor pilot (CFI) & was providing instruction for the other to be upgraded as a multiengine instructor. During a landing, the acft touched down with the gear retracted. Neither pilot…NTSB ATL83FA189Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlanta, GAAccording to the plt, he extended the gear, got a safe gear down indication & made an approach with the flaps retracted. The gear warning was not heard. The plt stated that after the acft rolled about 1500 ft after touchdown, and with all 3 gear on the…NTSB SEA83LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Lakeview, ORThe acft had landed earlier at redmond in what was described as a hard landing. The plt stated the only problem noted was a 'loud squeeking brake' during the rollout. The next leg of the flight was to terminate at reno, but the plt landedat Lakeview to wait…NTSB MKC83LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MOThe student pilot retracted the landing gear during landing roll. This was to be a touch and go landing and the student had just raised the flaps in preparation for takeoff. The instructor stated that during the landing roll the student pilot moved the gear…NTSB ATL83LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Charleston, SCThe plt stated that the landing gear collapsed after acft had rolled aprx 1200 ft during the landing. An exam of the acft revealed that the gear retraction transmission was torn out of its fuselage bulkhead mount, the landing gear push-pull cable rod ends…NTSB NYC83FA050Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Montgomery, NYThe acft experienced a power loss on one engine during take-off initial climb. The pilot regained control of the acft and continued to fly the landing pattern. On the downwind leg the engines ran intermittently. Turning final both enginesstopped. A forced…NTSB NYC83FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlantic City, NJThe plt had landed at Atlantic City, NJ at aprx 1545 while en route to oxford, CT. Before taking off, he contacted two fss's and both advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The non-instrument rated plt took off at aprx 1920 local time with no flt plan. At…NTSB NYC83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nantucket, MAPilot approached runway and right wing dropped. Pilot corrected with full power aileron and elevator. Aircraft yawed and rolled to left. Left wing hit and main gear collapsed. Aircraft groundlooped and stopped.NTSB CHI83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Columbus, OHThe pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert.NTSB NYC83LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Allentown, PAThe pilot stated that while practicing touch-and-go landings he encountered turbulence during a touchdown. When he aborted the takeoff segment the aircraft departed the runway and the landing gear collapsed.NTSB NYC82DA229Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30F · Dubois, PAThe pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the radio master circuit breaker tripped. He repositioned the switch but it tripped again. As the flight returned to the airport the landing gear and flap trim failed to respond. The pilot confirmed a complete loss…NTSB LAX82DA315Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Santa Catalina, CAThe aircraft lost right engine power following departure from Santa Catalina. Unable to climb the aircraft to airport altitude the pilot decided to proceed over the open sea to san clemente. About 19 miles from the island the pilot stated he switched fuel…NTSB CHI82DA250Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Salem, ILPilot stated he had 3 green gear lights. During touchdown and roll the landing gear collapsed. The landing gear control switch collar was defective and if the pilot did not hold the gear selector in the down position it may have returned to off before the…NTSB MIA82DA145Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clearwater, FLThere was no green light indication on landing approach, however a fly-by confirmed the gear was down. During landing roll the right main gear and nose gear collapsed. The aircraft ground looped.NTSB CHI82FA211Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Vandalia, OHDuring descent at 215 mph the acft entered violent buffeting. Recovery was initiated by reducing power & the acft landed without any further incident. Examination revealed the horizontal stabilator was permanently bent downward on both sides. The acft was…NTSB FTW82FRG31Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · San Antonio, TXDue to unfavorable weather conditions enroute to austin, TX the pilot diverted to San Antonio, TX. The engines lost power as the aircraft approached the destination airport. The pilot was unable to restart the engines or glide to the airport and the pilot…NTSB MIA82DA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Placida, FLThe pilot stated that during the beginning of the landing roll the right main and nose landing gears collapsed. Examination revealed that the retraction torque tube arm fitting, Piper p/n 21012-03, which links the right main and nose gear to the retraction…NTSB MIA82DA070Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Crescent City, FLThe pilot landed on an upward sloping runway in very calm wind conditions. He stated that he failed to properly monitor the airspeed on final approach, and when he chopped the power, it resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI82DA078Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot reported encountering severe icing conditions after he had canceled his IFR flight plan and had the airport in sight. At that point, he felt that the safest alternative was to continue the approach. The approach was flown at 120 mph with no flaps.…NTSB DEN82FTI05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Sheridan, MTNTSB FTW82FPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Addison, TXNTSB NYC81FNA03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Norwood, MANTSB CHI81FEP45Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Racine, WINTSB CHI81FEE49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Aurora, ILNTSB LAX81DVA46Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Visalia, CANTSB ATL81FLG11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Hilton Head Is, SCNTSB LAX81FA091Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Moreno, CANTSB ATL81FA072Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Smyrna, TNNTSB CHI81FEC21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Ann Arbor, MINTSB ATL81FA051Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Autaugaville, ALNTSB NYC81FA027Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · North Castle, NYNTSB ATL81FA024Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Sunbright, TNNTSB MKC81FCG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MONTSB MIA81DKJ02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Destin, FLNTSB ATL80FLA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Valdosta, GANTSB LAX80FVG68Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Yuba City, CANTSB NYC80FA070Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Cutchogue, NYNTSB NYC80FHM22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lagrangeville, NYNTSB DEN80FTE60Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Elbert, CONTSB DEN80FTI10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Great Falls, MTNTSB DEN80FA042Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Saltese, MT