NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-300, 1985
23 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32-300. 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
| 1967 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1985
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103212'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1985
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103212'))
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 MKC86FA033Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Omaha, NEN8895E was climbing through 2,800' MSL, 15 min after takeoff and when the pilot retarded the throttle to climb power, the eng quit. The pilot selected an open field for the forced landing but collided with trees during the approach. Examination of the eng…NTSB LAX86LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Santa Maria, CAAfter completing a nighttime business flight, the plt landed and taxied to parking. Enroute the plt attempted to taxi between two hangars and around a wash rack. The acft collided with an unmarked curb adjacent to the wash rack and the gear collapsed bending…NTSB MKC86LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Monticello, IAThe pilot stated that he knew that he would have strong cross-winds for landing but when he was ready to land, he was unable to correct for them. He started a go-around, hit gusty winds that rolled him to the right and when the airplane would'nt climb, they…NTSB ATL86FKG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Perry, GAThe acft landed short of the rwy during a forced landing following loss of pwr during a x-country flt of 2 hrs. 3 witnesses saw the acft bring refueled but the only one who mentioned the amount of fuel added was the refueler who said he'topped off' all 4…NTSB MIA86IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Jacksonville, FLAfter departure flight experienced loss of engine power and visible smoke coming from the windshield exhaust ducts. The engine subsequently failed but the pilot was able to regain power and return to the airport for a normal landing. Post landing inspection…NTSB LAX86LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Van Nuys, CAThe plt stated that after takeoff he climbed to 1800 ft MSL (aprx 1000 ft above ground level) and entered a left turn. The eng failed in the turn an he selected a dry flood control basin on which to land. The acft's airspeed was slow on landing and the…NTSB FTW85LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mt. Pleasant, TXThe pilot stated he lost engine power shortly after takeoff. He made an emergency forced landing in a grassy field. An examination showed a collapsed flex air duct from the air filter to the fuel injector. A forty five degree metal duct was not installed…NTSB BFO85LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Williamsburg, VAThe plt contacted the field on UNICOM frequency of 122.8 and was informed that the active rwy was 31, with wind from 040 degrees at 13 knots. The final approach was made with crab and power, but just prior to touchdown, the right wing lifted and the acft…NTSB SEA85FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Bridge, IDAt 1445 MDT, the 60 yr old plt departed on a routine, VFR, repositioning flt which he had frequently flown before. After takeoff, he leveled the acft at 9500 ft on a direct course toward the destination. While en route at about 1515, the acft began a shallow…NTSB NYC85LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Provincetown, MAPlt experience eng pwr loss during tke climb at a height of about 350 ft. the plt headed toward a beach and ditched about 50 yards offshore in order to avoid crowd. The acft submerged underwater afterwards. Examination of the acft disclosed leadlike…NTSB DEN85LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Ruidoso, NMAcft was 20 lbs over the max gross weight. Plt said he aborted the first takeoff due to a rough running eng. The plt performed a runup and attempted a second takeoff which was aborted again due to rough running eng. The acft ran off end of rwy and struck a…NTSB CHI85LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Delaware, OHTotal loss of engine power occurred in the descent. The flight was vectored toweard the nearest airport but was unable to reach the runway. The aircraft was landed in a rough field. The left magneto was found seized during engine examination.NTSB MKC85LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MOWhile landing at dusk, the acft touched down hard & both main gear collapsed rearward. A wing fuel tank was punctured, but no fire erupted.NTSB ANC85LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Naknek, AKWhile cruising at about 2000 ft, the top eng cowling came off, rupturing an eng oil line & breaking a hole in the left side of the windshield. Oil then covered the windshield. Due to the loss of oil, the plt shut down the eng & landed on a beach. During the…NTSB LAX85LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Baker, CAPlt became lost on a daylight VFR flt and was unable, because of her low altitude, to receive any nav radio aids or establish radio communications. Because of apch darkness and a low fuel state she elected to perform a precautionary landing on a dirt strip.…NTSB ANC85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Bethel, AKThe pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the aircraft could not obtain airspeed and the aircraft lost directional control striking a snow bank at the departure end of the runway.NTSB SEA85LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Funter Pass, AKPrior to the flt, the plt had obtained a briefing thru the company weather reporting sys & VFR wx had been forecast. While en route, he encountered snow showers in the area of Funter Pass. He reported that he became trapped by two snow showers with the…NTSB LAX85LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Oroville, CAAfter overflying the arpt to evaluate local conditions, the PIC elected to land on rwy 01. The wind was estimated from 330 degs at 15 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. The PIC reported that on final apch with the acft's flaps fully extended, she observed that the…NTSB 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.NTSB CHI85LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lacon, ILWhile on final apch moderate turbulence was experienced. A 200 to 300 foot verticle loss of alt occurred. The plt added pwr and increased the pitch attitude. Before alt could be regained the acft contacted a utility pole. The apch was being made to rwy 18.…NTSB LAX85LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hayward, CAWhile the instructor plt (CFI) & student were practicing landings, the eng lost power during the initial climb of the 4th touch-&-go at aprx 30 to 40 ft AGL. The CFI took control of the acft & attempted to land on the remaining rwy. However, the acft…NTSB 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…NTSB MIA85LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Floridana, FLDuring cruise flight the pilot noted the engine was vibrating severely and spraying oil and then failed. Examination of the engine revealed that the #2 cylinder connecting rod had failed in overload. A small piece of gear tooth was found inside the engine the…