NTSB investigations: Piper PA-31-350
302 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-31-350. 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 LAX90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CAImproper use of the brakes by the pilot of the Piper PA-31.NTSB LAX89FA314Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CAFailure of the right propeller hub due to metal fatigue which resulted in catastrophic separation of the propeller. Contributing to the accident was damage done to the aircraft airframe in flight by the separating propeller making the aircraft uncontrollable.NTSB DEN89LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for windshear.NTSB BFO89FA075Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Lynchburg, VAPilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions because of improper IFR operation. Contributing to the accident was descent below decision height, delay in initiating the missed approach, and fog conditions.NTSB LAX89LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Arcata, CAThe pilots inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper fuel tank selector position. These resulted in fuel starvation to both engines when the aux tanks ran dry and the mains had fuel remaining in them. A factor in this accident was the rough…NTSB LAX89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper taxiway alignment, when he diverted his attention, while taxiing. The location of the parked aircraft was a related factor.NTSB NYC89FA093Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Toms River, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: autoplt malfunction due to improper installation by maintenance personnel and the pilot's…NTSB LAX89LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)Loss of oil pressure due to unknown circumstances. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane necessitated by overwater fuel requirements.NTSB ATL89LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Union City, TNPIC made two sdf approaches. On the first approach he had difficulty seeing the rwy lights. The acft was aligned left of rwy and a missed approach was made. On the second approach the PIC said he had difficulty picking up any rwy lights. He landed with the…NTSB FTW88IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Oklahoma City, OKThe flight was an instructional flight with three pilots onboard. The airplane departed on runway 17R and was 300 to 400 feet AGL when one blade of the right propeller separated from the hub, followed by the remainder of the propeller. The PIC made an…NTSB LAX88FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Hayward, CAPilot's failure to detect an uncommanded propeller feathering procedures established in the pilot's operating handbook.NTSB LAX88FA075Accident · 8 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Maunaloa, HIThe flight was to be flown across a 22 mile channel between islands on an overcast night with no moon and no ground reference lights. The aircraft disappeared from radar and, after extensive searches, could not be found. A three dimensional flight track was…NTSB DCA88MA011Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Kenai, AKThe pilot had just departed the runway when he reported to the flight service station that he had engine problems. The aircraft was observed by witnesses to be about 300 ft on a descending downwind. The pilot stated that he was circling for runway one.…NTSB ATL87FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Demopolis, ALThe plt of an aircraft carrying an estimated 317 kilos of cocaine was attempting to land at an apt which did not have a published instrument approach procedure in IMC. Witnesses estimated that the visibility was no more than 1/2 mile in fog about 45 min after…NTSB NYC87LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Cooperstown, NYThe pilot stated he departed farmingdale with two plus hours of fuel on board. After approximately 40-50 minutes of flight, the right low fuel pressure light and right fuel pump light flashed steady red. The pilot rechecked his calculations and determined he…NTSB DEN87LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Missoula, MTThe plt of the Piper navajo was taxiing to the active rwy for an IFR departure, directed his attention to the departure procedure chart in the cockpit, and collided with the tail of a swearingen acft holding short of the rwy awaiting takeoff clearance.NTSB ANC87IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Barter Island, AKThe pilot flew into rising terrain during a night VFR flight. After shutting down the right engine and achieving only partial propeller feather he elected to make a gear up landing. The plt was flying at 500 ft AGL when he wandered from over water to on-shore…NTSB DCA87MA020Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Independence, MOThe two acft, a Beech U-21A and a Piper PA-31-350, collided nearly head on at 7000 ft MSL over Independence, MO. In daylight VMC conditions with a visibility of 20 miles. The U-21 was in level cruise and the PA-31 was climbing eastbound to an undisclosed alt…NTSB MIA87LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Homestead, FLThe plt stated that he thought he had put the gear handle down but on touchdown the gear was up and the aircraft slid to a stop on the runway. Post crash examination of the landing gear system revealed that the landing gear was up when it contacted the runway…NTSB LAX87LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Eleele Kauai, HIA Piper pa 31-350 lost power and collided with sign posts after landing on a road. It was reported to the FAA that the aircraft's right engine was producing partial power and the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude on the left engine. The pilot never…NTSB ANC86LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Barrow, AKThe plt stated there were mechanical problems with the acft but it was decided to fly it back to another arpt for repairs. Enroute the plt shut down the right eng because of an oil leak. While attempting to crossfeed fuel, the plt accidently pushed the left…NTSB ANC86IA069Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Nulato, AKA witness on the ground watched the airplane fly the landing pattern for landing and at no time did he see the landing gear extend. He watched the airplane until it passed below the tree line. Testing of the hydro-mechanical and electrical systems did not…NTSB MIA86FA112Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Homestead, FLThe flt was nearing completion of a 4.2 hr x-country flt & was aprx 7 miles from the dest when both engs quit due to fuel exhaustion. A forced ldg was performed. The plt stated the acft had departed with a full fuel load of 182 gals. The acft owner stated…NTSB MIA86LA109Accident · 6 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The acft failed to arrive at it's destination on a VFR flight from miami FL, to west end, Bahamas. The acft's last reported position was 10 miles west of west end. There was no further contact with the acft. U.S. Coast guard initiated search on March 26, 1986…NTSB MIA86FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Florida City, FLThe acft touched down on the top of a flood control dike approx 12 ft wide. The acft continued for about 1336 ft before the left wheel slid off the dike where the dike makes a slight curve to the right. The left gear was torn from the acft as it left the…NTSB MKC86LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Topeka, KSN4NP diverted from the original destination forbes field Topeka,Kansas to billard field,b NM away, due to weather. Billard ATCT advised the flight during initial contact, before N4NP reached the ILS fof, of the runway braking action. The pilot said braking…NTSB SEA86LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Panaca, NVA forced landing onto rough terrain was made due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC85FA240Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · West Mifflin, PADuring an air taxi flight the pilot transmitted that the airplane was out of fuel and landing on a golf course. Less than one gallon of fuel was drained from the wreckage. The airplane was making an unplanned return trip to pick up passengers after a…NTSB BFO85FA073Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Norfolk, VAThe acft experienced a complete gear collapse after contacting a rwy light and a taxiway sign during a landing roll. Theflt departed la guardia arpt 230 lbs over the 7000 pld max gross weight of the acft and at least 1 inch aft of the center of gravity limit.…NTSB FTW85LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Dallas, TXThe plt filed and flt planned for an overwater route between clearwater, FL, and Dallas, TX, which was denied due to ATC restrictions. On arrival over new orleans, a planned re-fueling stop, the plt determined that he would make it to Dallas. On arrival in…NTSB NYC85FA125Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Latrobe, PADrg an IFR arrival, the acft was vectored for an NDB rwy 23 apch to the westmoreland county arpt. At the NDB final apch fix (8.1 mi from the rwy), the crew turned inbound & contd to the arpt. They contacted the tower & reported over the ILS outer marker (an…NTSB ANC85FA041Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Savoonga, AKThe plt reported that during arrival, he overflew the arpt & made a right turn while watching the village. As he maneuvered, he encountered white-out conditions, turned too FAR & subsequently collided with rising terrain. The wx over the general area prior to…NTSB MIA85LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Key West, FLThe acft crashed into the ocean shortly after takeoff on an unautorized flt. The plt was a student plt who worked as a refueler of acft. The student plt took the unattended parked acft without permission and went for a solo flt at sometime around 0200 hrs.…NTSB MIA84FA265Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Bryceville, FLFlt departed in instrument meteorological conditions. After departure plt failed to maintain assigned headings several times and had to be corrected by ATC. After 15 mins of flight the plt reported he was having problems with the right engine and would like…NTSB MIA84LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Marathon, FLThe coast guard was alerted to a ditched acft in the atlantic ocean near Marathon, FL. The CG found the wreckage of a PA-31 and 27 bales of marijuana in and around the wreckage. Two men in a life raft, whose cover was still in the acft, were arrested.…NTSB ATL85FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Petros, TNThe flt departed ft. lauderdale, FL, on 8-2-84 at aprx 0815 EDT for cincinnati, OH. The acft wreckage was found on 11-17-84 on an up slope of big fodder stack mountain. The acft had contacted a 25 ft tall tree located 200 ft west of the main wreckage. The…NTSB LAX84FA328Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Baker, CAThe acft was found where it had crashed & burned on a rough lava bed. The crash site was about 1 mi northeast of a road where drug smuggling acft had been known to land in the past. There was evidence that cocaine had been removed from the accident site. The…NTSB LAX84IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Redding, CAWhile taxiing to takeoff, smoke was noted in the cockpit area, shortly after the plt activated the heater ignition switch. The plt immediately stopped & secured the acft & assisted the passengers in deplaning. An exam of the janitrol heater, model B4050,…NTSB DCA84AA013Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF · Anchorage, AKA Piper PA-31, N35206, (south central air flt 59) was cleared to taxi to rwy 6L. The wx at that time was foggy with about 1/8 mi vsiibility, but the RVR was improving & the arpt was expected soon to be acceptable for takeoffs. The PA-31 crew taxied & waited…NTSB LAX84LA426Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Carlos, AZDuring a night landing on a road, the acft was damaged when it hit a berm. According to customs officials. The plt had circled while ground personnel placed rows of lights adjacent to the road, then he landed. There was evidence that illegal drugs had been…NTSB MKC84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IAAfter takeoff for an FAA part 135 check ride, the aircrew were unable to get a positive up indication for the landing gear. The gear was recycled & then the left main gear would not get a down & locked indication. Repeated attempts to extend the left main…NTSB MKC84LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA31-350 · Chillicothe, MODuring arrival, the plt attempted to lower the gear, but only 2 of the 3 would indicate down & safe. The plt was unable to extend the left gear, so he continued flying for aprx 1 hr to burn down fuel, then intentionally landed with the gear up. The landing…NTSB NYC83FA241Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Atlantic City, NJUpon landing on rwy 29 the plt became concerned with another acft landing on rwy 11. Although the landing was long the plt elected to remain on the ground due to uncertainty of the other acft's position. When he reached the end of the rwy he turned the acft…NTSB CHI83LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Wheeling, ILThe acft went off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear after power loss during takeoff. Three of the passengers furnished statements and 2 seemed to think that the left engine quit. The acft turned to the right but the pilot did notknow which engine quit.…NTSB ATL83FA293Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VAThe plt made a forced landing following a power loss on an approach to Richmond, Virginia. The flt had been operating 4 hours, including 7 takeoffs, since refueling. After the accident both propellers were found in the feathered position. The right wing fuel…NTSB MKC83LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Clinton, MOWhile cruising at 8,500 ft the pax in the right seat noticed that the oil filler access door on top of the right eng wasopen & oil was leaking. The plt checked the eng instruments & the only abnormal reading was a low manifold pressure reading on the left…NTSB DCA83AA019Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-31-350-T1020 · Fort Belvoir, VAOn a flt from newark, NJ to richmond, VA, the departure time was delayed, and subsequently, the acft did not arrive at richmond until after the refueling facilities were closed. The plt decided there was sufficient fuel aboard to complete the next flt to the…NTSB MKC83FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Dubuque, IAAt 2015 the flt contacted ARTCC & requested Dubuque wx. They were advised that Dubuque was 500 ft indefinite ceiling, sky obscured, visibility 1/2 mi fog & they would be vectored for a back course rwy 13 apch. The flt then requested the front course apch to…NTSB MKC83IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA31-350 · Waterloo, IAPrior to landing N600TS reportedly had an unsafe nose gear down indication. At landing touchdown, the nose gear collapsed. Examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction however the bearing ends, p/n 452-412, showed evidence of overload failure.…NTSB LAX83FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · 500 Nm E, Honolulu, HIThe acft departed oakland, CA at 1733 PST on a night flight to honolulu, HI. The flt proceeded without incident until aprx 0050 PST when the plt advised that the left eng was slowly losing oil pressure. At that time, the acft was at an alt of 6000 ft. at…