NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-300
21 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32R-300, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”. 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
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103213')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 351))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103213')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 351))
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 DFW07FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Dry Prong, LAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to oil starvation, resulting in an emergency off-airport forced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the instructor's improper in-flight decision in delaying to seek an emergency landing site…NTSB LAX04LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Riverside, CAengine oil exhaustion due to the extrusion of an oil filter converter plate gasket and the failure of the aircraft owner to comply with a mandatory Service Bulletin and a Federal Aviation Administration emergency Airworthiness Directive.NTSB DEN02LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Ferron, UTa loss of engine power due to the ingestion of foreign object(s) into the meshing of the gears, causing a malfunction of the magneto idler gear and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the signs of imminent failure during a mandatory oil filter…NTSB IAD01LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · King George, VAThe failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX01FA113Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Essex, CARupture of the fuel injection flow divider diaphragm due to improper manufacture of the raw material stock from which the diaphragm was fabricated. The diaphragm tear resulted in complete engine power loss, which required the pilot to descend into an…NTSB DEN00IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Erie, COImproper installation of cylinders by unknown maintenance personnel who failed to torque the cylinder stud nuts sufficiently.NTSB LAX99LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Valley Springs, CAThe fatigue failure and separation of the No. 6 connecting rod end cap, which led to a catastrophic failure of the engine. The fatigue crack initiation was due to galling on the rod end cap, which was most likely caused by an undetermined factory…NTSB ANC99LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Fairbanks, AKThe loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a connecting rod bolt during an engine overhaul, and the subsequent disconnection of the connecting rod bolt and connecting rod.NTSB FTW96LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Salida, COtotal failure of the induction air control linkage (bolt), which allowed the alternate air door to close and starve the engine of air.NTSB CHI96FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Milwaukee, WIInadequate maintenance and inspection in that the Airworthiness Directive which applied to the fuel pump had not been complied with. A factor was the pilot was unable to reach land.NTSB ATL94FA171Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Glenville, NCThe fatigue failure of #4 intake valve. A factor was hilly terrain.NTSB BFO94FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Roanoke, VAThe disconnection of the throttle cable from the throttle arm on the fuel injector servo.NTSB BFO94LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Norfolk, VAFatigue failure of the engine mounting bolt which resulted in loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with the terrain.NTSB NYC92LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Denton, MDThe failure of the pilot to detect the automobile gasoline in the tanks prior to departure, and intentional refueling with improper fuel by the pilot's brother which resulted in a lose of engine power due to detonation and loss of oil pressure.NTSB MIA88LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The plt stated that the eng started running rough. He decided to divert to alt aprt 15 miles away. While enroute, the plt stated that he heard a 'clanking' noise and oil sprayed the windsheild. The eng lost all power. The a/c was ditched in the Atlantic Ocean…NTSB ATL88FA110Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Rock Hill, SCThe plt and a certificated pilot/pax departed the Rock Hill apt for a local maint test flt following an engine overhaul and installation. About 10 minutes into the flt, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and a complete loss of power followed. The plt…NTSB FTW84FA342Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OKOn climbout from a night takeoff, a complete power loss occurred. The plt attempted to return to the airport, but insufficient altitude was available. During an ensuing forced landing, the acft collided with trees before ground impact. An investigation…NTSB MKC84FA235Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R300 · Des Moines, IAThe acft eng began to 'shudder badly' upon reaching a cruise alt of 3500 ft MSL shortly after takeoff. The plt made a 180 deg course reversal to return to the arpt but reported to ATC he was unable to see outside the acft because oil was smeared on the acft.…NTSB ATL83FA270Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Cynthiana, KYThe acft crashed during a forced landing after an engine failure. The acft was cruising at 6000 ft MSL when the engine quit. The pilots set up a glide for Cynthiana/harrison arpt while trying to restart the engine. When it became apparent that they could not…NTSB CHI83LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Ely, MNAbout 2 min after takeoff, at about 1,000 ft AGL, the eng siezed. The plt then glided onto a frozen lake. The acft did not have a current annual inspection. The last oil change recorded was during the annual on 7/15/81. Engine teardown revealed severe…NTSB NYC82FNA12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Rochester, MAThe pilot reported that while he was en route, a power loss occurred and he was unable to restart the engine. He selected a clearing for a forced landing, but was unable to reach it. A crash landing, but was made in an area of trees and brush. An…