NTSB investigations: Piper PA-31-325
40 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-31-325. 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
| 1968 | 1 |
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| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 ('7103105'))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103105'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 GAA26WA072Accident · 6 fatalClass 3 · ForeignPiper PA-31-325 · Paipa, ColombiaNTSB WPR23FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA22WA227Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-31-325 · Queretaro, MexicoNTSB ERA19LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Leesburg, FLMaintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the main landing gear actuators, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA16FA289Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31 · Northport, ALA total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency checklist. Contributing to the pilot's failure to follow the emergency checklist was his lack of…NTSB ERA16FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · State College, PAThe pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA12LA557Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Washington, PAThe airplane’s encounter with a flock of geese during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s hard impact with the runway while the pilot maneuvered in an attempt to avoid the geese.NTSB CEN12FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MNUndetermined because the airplane was not found.NTSB ERA09CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Newark, NJThe pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.NTSB ATL02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Weaverville, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning of fuel to complete the flight that resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply.NTSB MIA02IA072Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Fort Laudedale, FLThe failure of the pilot to assure all items of the before landing checklist were complied with before landing, resulting in the wheels up landing.NTSB MIA01FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Belvidere, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane entering a descending turn and crashing into terrain.NTSB CHI00LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Jeffersonville, INthe pilot's inadequate normal braking and the pilot's inability to stop the airplane on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the hydroplaning conditions, wet runway, the tailwind, the trees, and the ravine.NTSB CHI00LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Omaha, NEthe landing gear not deployed, the checklist not followed, the lack of familiarity with the airplane, the landing gear warning system not understood, and the landing gear warning disregarded by the pilot.NTSB IAD96FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Springboro, OHthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. The weather was a factor.NTSB MIA94FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Lantana, FLThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his failure to abort the takeoff after experiencing reduced takeoff performance, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed. Factors in the accident were: a partial loss of engine power…NTSB LAX92LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Independence, CAFuel starvation due to 1) the pilots inadequate preflight planning preparation, 2) the pilot's fuel system management, and 3) his operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the aircraft electrical system. Factors in the accident were: 1) the…NTSB ATL91LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.NTSB ANC90FA161Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Kaltag, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude after becoming distracted with an engine problem. Factors related to the accident were: loss of power in the #2 engine for an unknown reason and the low overcast condition.NTSB MIA90FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Panama City, FLA loss of power on both engines during takeoff as a result of inadequate maintenance. In addition, the pilot failed to abort the takeoff.NTSB DEN90FA100Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31-325 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot failed to maintain a minimum safe altitude over mountainous terrain during a night VFR approach for landing.NTSB CHI89LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, INThe plt rprtd that immediately after rotation & drg the initial climb, the rgt eng began to backfire & run rough. When the eng contd to run rough in spite of attempts to smooth it out, the plt elected to abort the takeoff. At that time, the acft was at about…NTSB CHI89LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Big Rapids, MIThe pilot stated that he failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude during an IFR circle-to-land maneuver. The pilot reported that when he thought he was going to overshoot final, he tightened up the bank. The aircraft stalled and the left wing…NTSB ATL88LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Wilkesboro, NCAfter a normal approach and landing, the left main gear slowly collapsed during the roll out. The aircraft veered to the left, struck a sign off the runway edge and collided with a ditch. The left main gear was found unlocked during postaccident…NTSB NYC88LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · West Seneca, NYLoss of power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factor was adversed weather conditions.NTSB LAX88FA148Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Orinda, CABefore the acdnt, witnesses observed the acft circling in a valley beneath a low cloud layer & below the surrounding hilltops. They estimated the ceiling was 400' obscured. Two witnesses said the acft entered clouds before it crashed. A 3rd witness, who was a…NTSB NYC88FA087Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Hamilton Twp., NJThe aircraft disappeared from radar at approximately 1 mile final on a night ILS rwy 13 approach. Radar data indicated that the aircraft completed almost 180 degrees of turn prior to disappearing. The aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area. No evidence of…NTSB NYC87FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Mansfield, MAPiper PA-31, N200GG, was on a VFR flt to boston, MA. The PA-31 plt contacted boston TRACON & adzd he had ATIS info & would be lndg at boston. TRACON suggested a hdg & alt of 070 deg & 2500' for rwy 33R & told the plt to maint VFR. At aprx the same time, a…NTSB FTW86FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Huffman, TXThe pilot was being vectored around thunderstorms in the area just prior to the accident. During the last radio contact the pilot was issued a vector to the destination airport. During this turn, for unknown reasons, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and…NTSB MKC86LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · St. Louis, MON111MM collided with trees during a night, circling app in IMC. The plt said he lost sight of the rwy momentarily during his turn to final. He rolled wings level and saw a tree ahead. As he rolled rt to avoid that tree his rt wing hit another tree. The acft…NTSB FTW86LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Junction, TXDuring initial climb after takeoff the pilot noticed oil streaming out from the oil filler access door on the right engine cowling. He elected to continue climbing and make a tear drop turn back to the airport and land in the opposite direction from which he…NTSB MIA85FA088Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · St. CroixWhen starting descent the pilot stated the right eng failed & the propeller feathered by itself. The pilot then switchedthe left fuel tank selector to the left aux tank. Shortly thereafter, the left engine failed. The pilot declared a mayday to St. Croix twr…NTSB DEN81FTE54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Walsenburg, CONTSB NYC81FAMS1Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-31 · Bridgeport, CTNTSB SEA78DYK25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Sun River, ORNTSB FTW78FRG61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · San Antonio, TXNTSB CHI78FEM18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Grand Rapids, MINTSB LAX78FA051Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Los Angeles, CANTSB CHI77FEM28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Grayling, MINTSB FTW68A0098Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J5A · Lafayette, LA