NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-301, AK
33 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32-301. 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.
Cases per year
| 1981 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
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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\" = 'AK' 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 ('7103207'))
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" = 'AK' 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 ('7103207'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 ANC12FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Hoonah, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while in cruise flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC12CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · King Salmon, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ANC11CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Kodiak, AKA partial loss of engine power while on approach to land due to a disconnected throttle control linkage, and the maintenance director's inadequate inspection of the throttle linkage during maintenance.NTSB ANC11LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Cold Bay, AKAn in-flight encounter with unforecast turbulence, which resulted in structural damage to the stabilator.NTSB ANC10LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · King Cove, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during gusty winds while landing, resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Birchwood, AKThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator when it was struck by remnants of the cargo door.NTSB ANC08LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's VFR flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in a collision with snow-covered terrain during a turn to reverse direction. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, flat lighting conditions, and the snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC07FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation, and dark night…NTSB ANC05CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Karluk, AKA collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail of the airplane.NTSB ANC00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Ekuk, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate runway maintenance by the runway maintenance personnel, snow berms, and insufficient runway condition information disseminated by the company…NTSB ANC99LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Chefornak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC98LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kongiganak, AKThe pilot misjudged distance/altitude and airspeed, and his delay initiating a go-around. Related factors were the downdraft and snowbank.NTSB ANC96LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Nome, AKthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain. Low ceilings and snow covered terrain were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC95LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Togiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper alignment with the intended point of landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.NTSB ANC95FA090Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors include fog and low ceilings.NTSB ANC94FA080Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Portage Creek, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to ensure that the airplane was within its gross weight and center-of-gravity limits, which resulted in an inability to obtain sufficient airspeed for sustained flight and a resultant…NTSB ANC94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Karluk, AKThe selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC93LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Egegik, AKThat the lift off airspeed was not attained by the pilot in command because of the snow covered runway.NTSB ANC93LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Port Heiden, AKThe failure of the number 3 cylinder intake valve stem. A factor in the degree of damage the aircraft sustained in the mishap was attributable to the off airport emergency landing on show covered tundra.NTSB ANC93LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Scammon Bay, AKThe pilots VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the whiteout snow and fog conditions.NTSB ANC92LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Togiak, AKThe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the berm and the standing water on the runway.NTSB ANC92LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Sleetmute, AKThe airplane stalled when the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.NTSB ANC91IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Eek, AKThe failure of the center torque link bolt.NTSB ANC91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Kongikank, AKThe pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in an inadverrtent stall annd uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB ANC90FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Almautlak, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane because of spatial disorientation. The weather conditions prevailing at the time were factors relating to the accident.NTSB SEA89FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Haines, AKImproper in-flight planning and decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The weather conditions and terrain were related factors.NTSB ANC89LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Ivanof Bay, AKThe pilot was attempting to land on a 30 foot wide, 1200 foot gravel strip in gusty wind conditions. He said just prior to touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind resulting in a hard landing short of the runway. The left main landing gear…NTSB ANC88LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot elected to abort the takeoff of a heavily loaded Piper from a soft strip. His decision was tardy and the airplane struck a cinder bank.NTSB ANC88LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kipnuk, AKThe pilot stated that during the initial climbout from the airport he encountered a complete whiteout condition. The pilot then elected to land on the frozen lake and during the rollout the aircraft struck a snowbank.NTSB ANC88LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Iliamna, AKThe acft eng lost oil pressure during cruise. The plt attempted to land on a small airstrip. He did not make it to the strip and overran nearby tundra into Iliamna lake. The oil pump housing was broken; one gear was split and the other had a broken tooth. The…NTSB ANC83IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-301 · Quzinkie, AKDuring landing roll the acft struck a snow berm on the runway causing the nose gear to fail.NTSB ANC83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Nondalton, AKThe plt reported that during a landing on an ice & snow covered rwy, the braking was poor & he was using pumping actions while applying the brakes. Reportedly, when the acft was about half way down the rwy, the left brake lost all pressure. At about the same…NTSB ANC81FA105Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lk Clark Pass, AK