NTSB investigations: Piper PA-30, CA
71 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.
Cases per year
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| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 7 |
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| 1970 | 8 |
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| 1975 | 1 |
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| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1986 | 1 |
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| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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'
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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'
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NTSB WPR26LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-30 · Big Bear, CAOn February 23, 2026, at 1800 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-30, N811LE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Bear, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR24LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Concord, CAThe failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was a mechanical failure of the manual landing gear release mechanism due to inadequate clearance…NTSB WPR15LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 - NO Series · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR13CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR11LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum single-engine control speed while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency in one engine and a loss of power in that engine for reasons that…NTSB WPR10FA217Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Merced, CAPilot incapacitation due to the combined effect of multiple unreported medical conditions.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 LAX04LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Auburn, CAa collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.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 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 LAX99LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.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 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 LAX90LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · El Monte, CAThe failure of the pilot in command to adequately configure the aircraft for the takeoff portion of a touch and go.NTSB LAX89LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B-160 · Merced, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX88FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Chino Hills, CAFailure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision.NTSB LAX87LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Oceanside, CADuring a x-country flt, the plt stated, that just south of los angeles international arpt, the acft's right engine was running rough. At the same time pwr in the left engine began decreasing, then the prop automatically feathered. The plt attempted a re-start…NTSB LAX85LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hollister, CAThe plt and gnd witnesses reported that during the takeoff roll, the nose gear collapsed, followed by the main landing gears. Post-accident investigation disclosed the landing gear control handle was in the down position. All of the landing gear…NTSB LAX85LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Garberville, CAThe plt reported that on his first attempt to land he was 'too high' so he made a go-around. On the second apch to the 3050 ft rwy, he was flying at 110 mph. He landed long, applied brakes & skidded off the dept end of the rwy. The lt tire blew-out,…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 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 LAX81DVA46Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Visalia, CANTSB LAX81FA091Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Moreno, CANTSB LAX80FVG68Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Yuba City, CANTSB LAX80DVA16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Fresno, CANTSB LAX80DVG05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Fair Oaks, CANTSB LAX79FA066Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Redlands, CANTSB OAK79DVG61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Smartville, CANTSB LAX79FHQ38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Van Nuys, CANTSB LAX78FUM24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Carlsbad, CANTSB LAX78DUQ14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Frazier Park, CANTSB LAX78FA027Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Glen Ivy, CANTSB LAX78FA013Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Van Nuys, CANTSB OAK77DXQ35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA30 · Susanville, CANTSB OAK76FVA63Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Fresno, CANTSB LAX75DUG50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Riverside, CANTSB OAK74FVM12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Watsonville, CANTSB OAK73AP038Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Three Rvrs, CANTSB OAK73FVA28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Fresno, CANTSB LAX72DUG71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Bermuda Dns, CANTSB OAK72DXQ18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Mammoth Lks, CANTSB LAX71DVA76Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Bakersfield, CANTSB LAX71DUA62Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Long Beach, CANTSB OAK71AP030Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · H.Moon Bay, CANTSB LAX71FUA36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Santa Ana, CANTSB OAK71DVA44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Reedley, CANTSB OAK71AP023Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Mcknlyville, CANTSB LAX71FUA06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Torrance, CANTSB LAX70DUG28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Needles, CANTSB OAK70AP048Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Cottonwood, CA