NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-300, AK
18 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32R-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
| 1980 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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.\"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 ('7103213'))
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 ('7103213'))
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NTSB ANC25LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Big Lake, AKOn June 24, 2025, about 0934 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N3609Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Lake, Alaska. The pilot and flight instructor were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ANC20FA017Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Tuntutuliak, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into reduced visibility, including likely flat light and/or white out conditions, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the operator’s inadequate operational…NTSB ANC20LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Goodnews Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to monitor the airplane instruments during a night visual flight rules departure in dark light conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane’s descent into water.NTSB GAA19CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Atmautluak, AKThe airplane's encounter with a snow-covered pothole during taxi.NTSB ANC19TA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA32R · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger’s lap belt was appropriately fastened for the forecast turbulent conditions, and the passenger’s failure to tighten her lap belt appropriately, which resulted in the passenger’s serious injury during an…NTSB GAA18CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot’s decision to land with the sun in his eyes, which resulted in a short landing.NTSB ANC17LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · McGrath, AKThe failure of the nose landing gear to extend and lock due to the failure of the alternator and reduced battery power due to the cold ambient temperature, which prohibited the electrically-driven hydraulic pump from supplying adequate hydraulic pressure to…NTSB ANC09LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Wasilla, AKA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB ANC02LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Manley Hot Spgs, AKA bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.NTSB ANC02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Noorvik, AKThe partial loss of engine power during the climb to cruise for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing in soft terrain. A factor associated in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tanana, AKAn unlocked landing gear mechanism during landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.NTSB ANC00LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and subsequent undershoot during landing. Factors in the accident were light snow precipitation, flat light conditions, snow-covered terrain, and the absence of a visual approach slope indicator.NTSB ANC99FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Bettles, AKThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and snow.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 ANC95FA101Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Haines, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above and clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to conduct the maneuver in such close proximity to the rising terrain.NTSB ANC93FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Atigun Pass, AKThe pilot-in-command's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his unfamiliarity with the geographical area. Factors were the rain and fog.NTSB SEA83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot reported that slush accumulation on the runway prevented the aircraft from reaching takeoff speed. He aborted the takeoff and with braking action "nil" slid off the end of the runway. Gustavus airport is owned and operated by the state of Alaska and…NTSB ANC80FA061Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Fairbanks, AK