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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-30, TX

51 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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Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-30, TX per year, 1964–2026: 51 cases
1964	5
1965	4
1966	3
1967	2
1968	3
1970	1
1971	5
1972	1
1973	2
1975	1
1976	1
1978	1
1979	1
1981	1
1982	1
1984	2
1987	1
1992	1
1995	1
2001	1
2004	1
2007	1
2008	1
2009	1
2010	1
2011	1
2012	1
2013	1
2015	1
2016	1
2020	1
2021	1
2023	1

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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" = 'TX' 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 ('7103002')) 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\" = 'TX' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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 ('7103002'))
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 CEN23FA284Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sherman, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.Jul 8, 2023 · N4743M · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.Dec 16, 2021 · N19VS · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Dec 28, 2020 · N1236 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA380Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and their subsequent loss of engine power.Sep 22, 2016 · N7663Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Clifton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during a precautionary landing following a total loss of power to one engine. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available information.Jul 13, 2015 · N7768Y · Destroyed NTSB CEN13FA432Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff.Jul 25, 2013 · N8306Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Roanoke, TXThe pilot’s failure to follow the published emergency procedures to lower the landing gear following a loss of electrical power.Mar 2, 2012 · N373JT · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Austin, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 12, 2011 · N171ST · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the worn and loose fuel caps, which allowed water to enter the fuel tanks.Feb 17, 2010 · N8501Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.Dec 11, 2009 · N7781Y · Destroyed NTSB DFW08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.May 12, 2008 · N8511Y · Substantial damage NTSB DFW07LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.Feb 21, 2007 · N7900Y · Substantial damage 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.Mar 16, 2004 · N572AS · Substantial damage 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.Oct 20, 2001 · N8642Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Georgetown, TXLoss of power in both engines and loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.Jan 6, 1995 · N8398Y · Destroyed 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.Oct 26, 1992 · N7629Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Brownsville, TXWhile executing a single engine ILS approach to a touch and go landing, the CFI pulled the mixture control on the right engine. Upon landing the pilot applied full power to both engines but the right engine did not respond. About 2 ft above the rwy the…Oct 25, 1987 · N7969Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TXAcft crashed in a marsh area during a night recurrency training flt. Acft appeared to have contacted the terrain in an uncontrolled 90 deg left bank. PIC received his last medical certificate on 5/7/70. Investigation disclosed PIC was under medication for…Oct 15, 1984 · N66CF · Destroyed NTSB FTW85LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXDuring the lndg roll, all 3 lndg gear collapsed. The plt stated that on short final he inadvertantly retracted the gear instead of the flaps. He immediately cycled it back down butthe gear collapsed shortly after touchdown.Oct 7, 1984 · N8692Y · Substantial damage 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…May 17, 1982 · N7705Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82FPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Addison, TXOct 17, 1981 · N7873Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW79FPD27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Graford, TXJul 12, 1979 · N7992Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FQG45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Snyder, TXAug 6, 1978 · N1GA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FPD42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Graham, TXMay 26, 1976 · N7653Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQG20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lames, TXSep 4, 1975 · N8597Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Angleton, TXApr 1, 1973 · N8797Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRG43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Austin, TXJan 21, 1973 · N8547Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DPD47AccidentClosedPiper PA-30 · Ranger, TXJun 14, 1972 · N8372Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FPD16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wichita Falls, TXOct 21, 1971 · N4337U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72AF014Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Pt.Mansfield, TXSep 17, 1971 · N7984Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW71AF080Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Eliasville, TXJun 4, 1971 · N8433Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW71DRG97Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Leakey, TXMar 10, 1971 · N8716Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FQG55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Big Spring, TXFeb 7, 1971 · N7039Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FPD28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Coleman, TXDec 5, 1970 · N7949Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0363Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Euless, TXDec 6, 1968 · N8173Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0175Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Lubbock, TXAug 19, 1968 · N8586Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0522Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · San Marcos, TXMar 24, 1968 · N7673Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0261Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Hearne, TXSep 13, 1967 · N7776Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0151Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Dallas, TXAug 9, 1967 · N7984Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0047Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · El Paso, TXJun 25, 1966 · N7643Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0693Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Ft Stockton, TXMay 12, 1966 · N7624Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0656Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Garlnad, TXMay 4, 1966 · N7243Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0024Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Lowake, TXAug 27, 1965 · N7229Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW66A0022Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Anahuac, TXAug 26, 1965 · N7698Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW66D0113Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Dallas, TXJun 23, 1965 · N7571Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW65A0118Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · 2sw Sacul, TXMay 16, 1965 · N7228Y · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0255Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA30 · Amarillo, TXOct 12, 1964 · N7085Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4133Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Denver City, TXSep 24, 1964 · N7262Y · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X4131Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA30 · Crystal City, TXSep 24, 1964 · N7189Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2743Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA30 · El Paso, TXJul 10, 1964 · N7068Y · Substantial damage