NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-300, 1998

11 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

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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32-300, 1998 per year, 1967–2026: 767 cases
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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\") = 1998
    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"

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NTSB FTW99LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · New Iberia, LAThe mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod's bolt and nut during engine overhaul. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 20, 1998 · N2881U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the improperly timed magneto and an engine driven fuel pump leak.Oct 14, 1998 · N8619N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's improper remedial action in recovering from a bounced landing resulting in a stall, and his incorrect recovery from a pilot induced oscillation (PIO) condition. A factor was the pilot's failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver.Aug 28, 1998 · N44295 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nenana, AKThe failure of the FAA Flight Service Station specialist to issue an active Notice to Airmen that noted a hazardous condition on the runway. Factors associated with the accident are the rough and uneven runway, and inadequate runway maintenance by airport…Jul 14, 1998 · N8698N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hanover, PAfailure of the pilot to obtain current information for the divert airfield, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. Related factors included: the lower ambient light conditions at dusk, construction on the airfield, and an over-reliance on the…May 25, 1998 · N43108 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Panama City, FLThe engine crankshaft fracturing, leading to total powerplant failure. Contributing to the severity of the accident was a utility pole.May 1, 1998 · N4121W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MAThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · 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 ANC98LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were flat lighting conditions, and inadequate airport facilities.Feb 26, 1998 · N38186 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MSa total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.Feb 24, 1998 · N8SX · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Alexandria, LAThe fire in the normal braking system due to an undetermined reason.Jan 25, 1998 · N2881D · Substantial damage