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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260, GA

19 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" = 'GA' 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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 ERA21LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Atlanta, GAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a right magneto anomaly, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway excursion.Oct 11, 2020 · N3595W · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Swainsboro, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.Mar 31, 2019 · N75242 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jan 14, 2008 · N3528W · Substantial damage NTSB ATL06FA102Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Suches, GAThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps and his decision to make a turn while performing a go-around.Jul 8, 2006 · N3380W · Destroyed NTSB ATL05LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. .Nov 8, 2004 · N411CP · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Kennesaw, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 9, 2004 · N45100 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88FA060Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Moultrie, GAThe plt was on a personal VFR flt with his wife and son. During the course of the flt, he entered deteriorating weather conditions. He was advised that there were scattered rain showers ahead. He continued on his track and advised apch control that he had…Dec 12, 1987 · N3632W · Destroyed NTSB ATL88FA055Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lagrange, GAPlt lost power in cruise, in day, VMC. Made apch to interstate hwy I85. Hit overpass support column at 15 feet AGL. Engine overhauled 51 hours before accident. Overhaul records indicated magneto repair. Annual insp records indicated compliance with AD…Dec 6, 1987 · N5587J · Destroyed NTSB ATL87FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lawrenceville, GAAbout 20 min after takeoff, while cruising at 6500', the eng lost power. Rprtdly, the eng went to either idle or a wind-milling cond & the fuel pressure dropped to zero. The plt tried to restart the eng by using emerg procedures, but was unable. He initially…Oct 28, 1986 · N3285W · Destroyed NTSB ATL85LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Blairsville, GADuring flt, the plt encountered unfavorable winds & rain, then became concerned about his fuel supply. He diverted to Blairsville & was landing when a gust of wind blew the acft side ways. The plt re-aligned the acft with the rwy, but it suddenly dropped &…Mar 30, 1985 · N3744W · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84FA129Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Woodstock, GAShortly after breaking ground during the takeoff, the engine lost power & the acft came back down to the rwy. The engine regained power & the plt continued the takeoff. The engine again lost power. Subsequently, the acft impacted on an uneven, grassy, open…Mar 23, 1984 · N4809S · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKJ15Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Mobile, GAFeb 19, 1981 · N3898W · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FA021Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Woodbine, GADec 21, 1979 · N3802W · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FKG33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Athens, GAMay 31, 1977 · N3838W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Valdosta, GAOct 3, 1976 · N3866W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG53Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Dalton, GAApr 7, 1976 · N41481 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKG76Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Winder, GAApr 28, 1974 · N3420W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70FKG01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Richland, GAJan 14, 1970 · N3245W · Destroyed NTSB MIA67D0197Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Calhoun, GASep 23, 1966 · N3518W · Substantial damage