NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-300

27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32-300, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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 investigations: Piper PA-32-300 per year, 1982–2026: 27 cases
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NTSB SEA06CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kanab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven conditions of the dirt runway, the wind gusts, and the berms and ditches on both sides of the runway.Sep 11, 2006 · N4202R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA205Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MOThe pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine.Aug 2, 2004 · N4230R · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Superior, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch that the airplane contacted.Nov 21, 2003 · N28693 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel…Oct 20, 2002 · N56655 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Olathe, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the overload of the nose gear fork. The overload failure of the nose landing gear fork, the embankment, and the remedial action not possible were contributing factors.Dec 25, 2001 · N666DE · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's improper decision to land on a wet sod runway which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Factors were the wet grass strip which allowed the airplane to hydroplane.Oct 24, 2001 · N4033W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fitchburg, MApilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.Jul 8, 2000 · N21072 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Saginaw, MIthe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were the icy runway and the snowbank.Feb 21, 2000 · N2899D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Feb 20, 2000 · N2233L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Rifle, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Factors were the strong crosswind weather conditions, and the runway sign that the airplane impacted.Sep 19, 1999 · N323DT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Marquette, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions and the taxiway sign which the airplane contacted.Mar 27, 1999 · N66BH · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Red Hook, NYinadequate compensation for the crosswind by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, and high vegetation that was encountered after departing the runway.Mar 28, 1998 · N31699 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Johnstown, PAthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind condition, and snowbank.Nov 26, 1997 · N2202U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Vincentown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an on ground loss of control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.Apr 9, 1997 · N9768C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Port Lions, AKImproper inflight planning and decision-making by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the icy runway condition and the tailwind.Dec 12, 1993 · N43527 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his airplane and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A contributing factor related to the presence of the crosswind.Jul 24, 1991 · N72JP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Englewood, COThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was: the pilot's improper use of the throttle controls and brakes.Jun 19, 1991 · N4064R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of total experience and the vehicles which the airplane contacted.May 24, 1991 · N931VN · DestroyedNTSB ANC91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kasigluk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing. Contributing to the accident was the snowbank.Mar 28, 1991 · N76RL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hoonah, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable/gusty wind conditions and the berm.Oct 6, 1989 · N7193F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Kwethluk, AKThe pilot lost directional control of the aircraft while landing. At the time of accident the wind was from 180 degrees at 15 knots gusting 20 knots. The airplane landed on runway 25; after touchdown the airplane departed the right side of the runway into an…Aug 14, 1988 · N32062 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lake Charles, LABetween flights, the pilot noticed the nose was very high while taxiing but thought it was because the strut had failed to compress. On the next touchdown, on the main wheels, the airplane started porpoising and despite the pilot's corrections, the porpoising…Jun 29, 1988 · N3969M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Melbourne, FLThe plt stated that on his landing rollout he lost control of the acft & veered off the left side of rwy 9L collapsing the nose gear.Jan 24, 1986 · N2947U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fish Lake Valle, NVDuring landing roll the acft veered sharply to the left and struck an irrigation sprinkling system. The operator discovered that the valve stem to the tire had broken and the plt had landed with a flat tire.Mar 13, 1985 · N2965A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Big Bear, CAAfter spending the day skiing, the plt & passengers planned to depart on a return flt to san diego. The wind was from 210 to 220 deg at about 10 mph. The plt elected to takeoff on rwy 7 since low clouds were approaching from the west & the visibility was near…Feb 4, 1985 · N30069 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA020Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Topeka, KSThe pilot was practicing crosswind landings on runway 35. The wind was from 290 degrees at 15 gusting 23 knots. During a landing flare, a gust of wind was encountered. The plane skidded and departed the runway. The nose gear struck an ice bank and collapsed.Jan 23, 1982 · N2872D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC82DA019Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Tuntutuliak, AKDuring takeoff on a runway covered with 7 to 8 inches of snow,the aircraft pulled to the right. The pilot reduced engine power,but was unable to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered off the side of the runway. Pilot reported snow removal…Jan 19, 1982 · N4246T · Substantial damage