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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260, MI

39 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260, MI per year, 1966–2026: 39 cases
1966	1
1967	3
1969	5
1970	2
1971	3
1972	2
1973	2
1974	1
1975	1
1976	2
1984	1
1987	1
1988	1
1990	1
1992	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
2000	1
2005	1
2006	1
2009	1
2011	2
2012	1
2017	1
2021	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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN21LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Flint, MIThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 29, 2021 · N3992W · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32 · Cheboygan, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s rate of descent in gusting wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.Dec 5, 2017 · N4887S · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MIThe pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MIThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.Dec 31, 2011 · N997TB · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.Dec 4, 2011 · N33315 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09LA605Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Troy, MIA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MIthe blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.Jan 24, 2006 · N3946W · Destroyed NTSB CHI05CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!!May 19, 2005 · N3936W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Petersburg, MIthe pilots failure to abort the takeoff and obtain/maintain clearance from the corn crop. Factors were the tall, wet, grass runway, and the corn crop.Sep 29, 2000 · N33117 · Destroyed NTSB CHI98LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Sault Ste Marie, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the runway marker. A factor contributing to this accident was the runway marker.Aug 28, 1998 · N4887S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.Jan 13, 1997 · N33797 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MIthe worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Moran, MIThe pilot-in-command's improper selection of fuel tank resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot-in-command's encounter with unsuitable terrain.Sep 5, 1992 · N5572J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe deer crossing the runway which the pilot was unable to avoid.Dec 28, 1990 · N33797 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Marquette, MIAfter encountering unforecast adverse wx at his intended destn, the plt circled the area a couple of times, then diverted to Marquette, MI. However, before reaching the alternate arpt, the eng lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Subsequently, the acft collided…Nov 24, 1988 · N3662W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Byron Center, MIThe plt stated that following a preflight inspection and engine run-up, he attempted a soft field takeoff on the 2070 foot turf rwy. According to the plt, he aborted the takeoff aprx 1035 feet down the rwy because he held the nose too high and he was dragging…Apr 20, 1987 · N5593J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot initiated flight into adverse wx conditions in order to pick up a heart attack victim. The pilot encountered fog & in an attempt to return to his departure point, collided with the frozen lake.Mar 21, 1984 · N4343X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC069Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Charlevoix, MIJun 12, 1976 · N55573 · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FEM33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lansing, MIMar 4, 1976 · N3969W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75DEC37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Ann Arbor, MIFeb 20, 1975 · N3939W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEM38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Pellston, MIFeb 5, 1974 · N3911W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73AEM72Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Charlotte, MIFeb 20, 1973 · N4394T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEC22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Laingsburg, MIFeb 4, 1973 · N3589W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DEM27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lake City, MIOct 7, 1972 · N4727S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEC07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Onsted, MISep 2, 1972 · N3802W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DBJ58Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Boyne Falls, MIFeb 28, 1971 · N3821W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FDW36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Westland, MIFeb 13, 1971 · N4726S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FBJ53Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Boyne City, MIJan 10, 1971 · N4740S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70DBJ15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Charlotte, MIMar 26, 1970 · N3522W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70FBG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · New Hudson, MIFeb 22, 1970 · N3486W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0346Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Pontiac, MINov 30, 1969 · N3688W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0318Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Skanee, MIOct 30, 1969 · N3932W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0253Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Mackinaw Cty, MISep 14, 1969 · N3688W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0625Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Rapid City, MIMar 29, 1969 · N5548J · Destroyed NTSB CHI69D0431Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Boyne Falls, MIJan 12, 1969 · N3922W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0444Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Houghton Lke, MINov 26, 1967 · N493CA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0492Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lupton, MINov 17, 1967 · N3444W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0555Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Troy, MIApr 17, 1967 · N3865W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67A0050Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Dowagiac, MIOct 9, 1966 · N3279W · Destroyed