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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260, TX

45 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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN21FA263Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Madisonville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.Jun 14, 2021 · N3258W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Nov 9, 2019 · N7703J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA108Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…Dec 20, 2011 · N3590T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN04FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mineral Wells, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.Aug 4, 2004 · N3352W · Destroyed NTSB FTW02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TXThe pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.Jun 17, 2002 · N675MP · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 30, 1998 · N7724J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Goldthwaite, TXThe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, reduced visibility due fog and low ceilings, and the reduced light conditions.Dec 2, 1994 · N2LK · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Conroe, TXFailure of the engine crankshaft due to fatigue. The low ceiling, dark night, and trees in the emergency landing area were factors.Feb 17, 1989 · N3976W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fulton, TXAcft departed in conditions of low ceiling and visibility with a student plt and pax on board. Witnesses at the arpt estimated the ceiling as 150 to 300 ft ovc with 1/8 to 1/4 mile vis in fog. After lift off the acft entered the fog in a rt climbing turn and…Nov 4, 1987 · N3666W · Destroyed NTSB FTW88FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Houston, TXThe acft developed a fire in the eng area during the initial climb after takeoff. When the eng lost power the plt attempted a lndg in a small park. The acft touched down just short of a drainage ditch and collided with the sloping embankment on the opposite…Oct 16, 1987 · N3903W · Destroyed NTSB FTW87FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Baytown, TXThe plt took off from a decommissioned, unlighted arpt at night after telling friends in a bar that he was going to new orleans. Later, witnesses observed the acft as the plt made several low passes over an interstate highway near the departure arpt. While…Dec 3, 1986 · N43302 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA095Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Moulton, TXMay 26, 1981 · N3582W · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF066Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Waco, TXFeb 19, 1976 · N7721J · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF047Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · San Marcos, TXNov 28, 1975 · N3606W · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FRG29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Wimberly, TXNov 24, 1975 · N3724W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75AF027Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Huntsville, TXOct 23, 1974 · N3928W · Destroyed NTSB FTW75DPD08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Abilene, TXSep 27, 1974 · N8600N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75AF012Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Lytle, TXAug 29, 1974 · N3349W · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FPA19Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Garland, TXMar 27, 1974 · N3775W · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FPD10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · South Lake, TXSep 13, 1973 · N3301W · Destroyed NTSB FTW73DRG59Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Junction, TXMar 15, 1973 · N7747J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73AF023Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Baytown, TXDec 3, 1972 · N3782W · Destroyed NTSB FTW73FPA11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Dallas, TXSep 14, 1972 · N1246T · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF065Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Artesia Wells, TXApr 9, 1972 · N7713J · Destroyed NTSB FTW72FRG04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · El Indio, TXJul 8, 1971 · N4847S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRH27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Llano, TXMay 16, 1971 · N3466W · Destroyed NTSB FTW71DQG38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Sonora, TXSep 25, 1970 · N7736J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70AF051Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Nocona, TXFeb 12, 1970 · N3439W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0199Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Greenville, TXSep 7, 1969 · N3742W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69A0083Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Keller, TXMay 18, 1969 · N3229W · Destroyed NTSB FTW69D0445Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Midland, TXApr 4, 1969 · N3975W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0455Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · San Antonio, TXMar 18, 1969 · N3754W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0349Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Friona, TXDec 30, 1968 · N3453W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69A0026Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Tyler, TXOct 16, 1968 · N5518J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0253Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Shallowater, TXOct 13, 1968 · N3453W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0247Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Littlefield, TXOct 5, 1968 · N996PK · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0027Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Amarillo, TXJun 12, 1968 · N3807W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0345Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Del Rio, TXOct 29, 1967 · N3229W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68A0042Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Dallas, TXOct 13, 1967 · N3953W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0308Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Tomball, TXSep 30, 1967 · N3452W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0007Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Shallowater, TXMay 31, 1967 · N3754W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0309Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Houston, TXOct 29, 1966 · N3513W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0273Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Vernon, TXOct 14, 1966 · N3588W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0242Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Dallas, TXOct 2, 1966 · N3556W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0067Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Dallas, TXJan 29, 1966 · N3246W · Substantial damage