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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260, CA

43 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32-260. 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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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" = 'CA' 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 ('7103206')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('7103206'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('7103206'))
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 WPR26FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-32-260 · Rio Linda, CAOn December 24, 2025, at approximately 1230 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N2785Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rio Linda, California. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger was…Dec 24, 2025 · N2785Q · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Los Angeles, CAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 6 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Feb 19, 2021 · N57014 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Avalon, CAthe total loss of engine power during departure climb for undetermined reasons.Nov 4, 2001 · N3516W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Chester, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 30, 2000 · N933AC · Destroyed NTSB DEN89FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lk Havasu City, CAPilot's attention diverted outside the airplane. This diversion resulted in the pilot failing to monitor his altitude while in a descending turn and inadvertently flying the airplane into the water.Sep 7, 1989 · N3999W · Destroyed NTSB LAX88FA327Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fullerton, CAFailure of the pilot to properly preflight the acft followed by loss of power during takeoff. The plt also failed to about the takeoff.Sep 23, 1988 · N3451W · Destroyed NTSB LAX86FA303Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Yosemite Nation, CAAfter flying low over Yosemite national park the Piper PA-32-260, operating as an on-demand passenger flight, climbed eastward into rising terrain. The flight path selected by the pilot was approximately one mile north and 1000 feet higher than tioga pass…Jul 27, 1986 · N3643W · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Paradise, CAThe acft touched dwn tail first during lndging to the rt of the rwy. The plt indicated he was lndging in a gusting x-wind which drifted him during a nose high hard lndg. No mechanical difficulties were reported by the plt.Oct 8, 1985 · N3643W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84FA087Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Holtville, CAThe plt had departed mazatlan, Mexico at 0632 PST & had landed at los mochis & mexicali, Mexico & at calexico, CA, where he cleared U.S. Customs. Before departing calexico, he telephoned his family & told them the wx had been poor all day. The estimated time…Dec 2, 1983 · N3206W · Destroyed NTSB LAX84FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Riverside, CAShortly after departure the plt radioed in that he had blown a rod 'or something' and was about two miles out on a right base leg. He then informed the tower that he was not going to make the runway after which the left wing contacted a power pole and the…Nov 4, 1983 · N15039 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA004Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Ontario, CAOct 14, 1979 · N331JB · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FUG42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Big Bear City, CAJun 3, 1979 · N3857W · Destroyed NTSB OAK79DVW13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Furnace Creek, CAMay 4, 1979 · N5584J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA021Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Kernville, CAJan 16, 1978 · N3350W · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA012Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Hesperia, CADec 17, 1977 · N3977W · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA069Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Corona, CAAug 31, 1977 · N3422W · Destroyed NTSB LAX77DUG35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Needles, CAMar 20, 1977 · N3595W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FVD18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Santa Rosa, CAFeb 20, 1977 · N67180 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVG96Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Vacaville, CAAug 1, 1976 · N3223W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUQ45Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Santa Paula, CAJul 17, 1976 · N5586J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FVA77Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Bakersfield, CAJul 15, 1976 · N3964W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75AP027Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Hlf Moon By, CADec 27, 1974 · N7705J · Destroyed NTSB LAX72FUQ89Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lake Hughes, CAMay 29, 1972 · N3435W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVA71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Merced, CAMay 10, 1971 · N3343W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUG45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Cadiz, CAJan 15, 1971 · N3233W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70FVG12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Pleasnt Grv, CAApr 30, 1970 · N3310W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0089Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Avalon, CAJul 10, 1969 · N3515W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0032Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Carlsbad, CAJul 1, 1969 · N3335W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69A0075Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Chatsworth, CAJun 21, 1969 · N3505W · Destroyed NTSB LAX69A0032Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Avenal, CADec 10, 1968 · N3267W · Destroyed NTSB OAK69F0035Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Sacramento, CAJun 21, 1968 · N3594W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69F0017Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Red Bluff, CAJun 6, 1968 · N3675W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0357Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Arcata, CAApr 13, 1968 · N3310W · Destroyed NTSB LAX68D0234Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Ventucopa, CADec 1, 1967 · N3505W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0238Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · San Jose, CANov 17, 1967 · N3223W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68F0125Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · El Granada, CASep 24, 1967 · N3657W · Destroyed NTSB LAX67D0236Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · El Centro, CADec 26, 1966 · N3575W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67A0053Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Cloverdale, CADec 19, 1966 · N3675W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0128Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Oildale, CAAug 27, 1966 · N3630W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0065Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Walteria Sta., CAJul 22, 1966 · N3403W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66A0101Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Guadalupe, CAJun 16, 1966 · N3531W · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0067Accident · 6 fatalClosedLpiper PA-32 · Santa Cruz Is, CAMar 8, 1966 · N3296W · Destroyed NTSB OAK66F0218Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Fresno, CAMar 4, 1966 · N3423W · Destroyed