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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-260, 1987

11 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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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 · DestroyedNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB BFO88FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260B · Willis, VAThe acft was on a night IFR flight at 7000 ft MSL in IMC when the plt reported the directional gyro was inoperative. The acft was outbound from the pulaski VOR on V45 headed southeast. The plt further reported the turn&bank and the mag compass were operative.…Nov 27, 1987 · N4832S · DestroyedNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB ANC87LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that she departed the airport with only one quarter tank of fuel; on final approach to the runway the engine quit. The owner stated there was less than ten (10) gallons on board the aircraft prior to take off.Sep 30, 1987 · N3560W · Substantial damageNTSB BFO87LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Roanoke, VARoanoke tower cleared the aircraft for landing and the pilot pulled the power to idle. The pilot did not realize the engine had quit until he applied power on short final and the engine did not respond. The aircraft struck short of runway 33. The pilot stated…Sep 20, 1987 · N3636W · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI87DER04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pine Center, MNAfter noticing a loss in oil pressure, the pilot initiated an emergency landing in a swamp. The aircraft impacted trees and received substantial damage. The pilot reported minor injuries. Subsequent investigation revealed that the oil sump contained several…Apr 10, 1987 · N56721 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA061Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Westerly, RIThe Piper PA-32-260 was taking off from an uncontrolled airport and making a left downwind departure. A second aircraft, a Piper PA-28-181 was transiting the area 1 mile south of the airport an an altitude of 1500 ft AGL. The PA-28-181 saw the PA-32-260 just…Jan 20, 1987 · N3293W · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MIA87LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLThe plt repositioned the fuel selector from the left tip tank to the right main tank when the flt entered the traffic pattern. The eng then quit & a forced landing was made in an open field. Upon touchdown the left & right main landing gear were pushed…Jan 17, 1987 · N3743W · Substantial damage