NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32RT-300T
134 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32RT-300T. 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 FTW95FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.NTSB LAX94LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · San Mateo, CAA deteriorated magneto grounding ('P' lead) and failure of maintenance personnel to detect this condition when the engine was reinstalled in the airframe after overhaul. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB FTW94LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Englewood, COA loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Newberry, MIan engine fire which started as the result of an oil leak around the engine oil filter.NTSB ATL94FA011Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GAWas the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night.NTSB BFO93FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Marshall, VAAn inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and non-compliance with airworthiness directives by company maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX93LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Willows, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB NYC93LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-301T · Jaffrey, NHAn improper weld by other maintenance personnel which resulted in the nose gear collapsing, and a loss of directional control on takeoff.NTSB DEN93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Kersey, COInadvertent stall and loss of control due to structural icing. Factors were: icing conditions, and flight into known adverse weather.NTSB CHI92FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Pullman, MIThe pilot in command's exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft.NTSB LAX92LA377Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Baker, CAThe unknown pilots improper use of the throttles which resulted in the overboosting of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance personnel improper maintenance in adjusting the turbocharger wastegate and the oil leaking from the engine…NTSB LAX92LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Chino, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's misjuding the flare was a factor.NTSB MIA92LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Daytona Beach, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI92FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT/300T · Camdenton, MOThe pilot's disregard for wind conditions, not aborting the takeoff, and inadequate remedial action by the pilot after the airplane became airborne. Factors associated with the accident are an inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, not maintaining…NTSB SEA91FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT-300T · Mayfield, UTPoor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather, inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and inadequate clearance.NTSB NYC91FA178Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Yarmouth, MAThe failure of the number one cylinder fuel injector line due to fatigue cracking induced by corrosion and propagated by cyclic loading which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The corrosion was due to the manufacturer's process of brazing the metal…NTSB FTW91LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Leander, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the final approach.NTSB SEA90LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Albany, ORThe pilot's decision to land with a strong tailwind resulted in the collapse of the landing gear.NTSB FTW90FA177Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Addison, TXFatigue failure of the throttle cable. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and objects (fence and utility poles) in the emergency landing area.NTSB ANC90LA173Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Glacier Island, AKUndetermined mechanical failure(s) that resulted in loss of engine power, smoke in the cockpit, and a subsequent emergency descent for a forced landing (ditching) at sea. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB SEA90LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300RT · Glenrock, WYFuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was a factor related to the accident.NTSB SEA90FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Prineville, ORThe failure of the left intermediate exhaust pipe, in-flight engine fire and smoke in the cockpit, resulting in impairment of the pilot and his subsequent loss of control.NTSB MIA90LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Jackson, MSThe pilot's improper compensation for the cross-wind.NTSB DEN90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Provo, UTImproper installation by maintenance personnel and fatigue failure and leakage of the left intermediate exhaust pipe, which resulted in an in-flight fire in the engine compartment. Contributing factors were: inadequate service bulletin provided by the…NTSB NYC89LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Wolfeboro, NHInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the owner/pilot-in-command (PIC), his failue to maintain proper altitude on the approach, and failure of the other pilot (owner's instructor pilot) to take remedial action. Factors related to the accident were:…NTSB ATL89LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Columbus, OHThe improper installation of the propeller governor idler-gear shaft retaining set-screw, which led to an engine oil leak and resulted in a loss of engine power; and the reduction of the pilot's ability to see outside the airplane due to oil on the windshield.NTSB LAX89LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance behind the B-737 which resulted in the inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.NTSB BFO88FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Cambridge, MDThe pilot had departed ocean city, MD aprx 20 minutes after takeoff when nearing the chesapeake bay at an alt of 3000 ft MSL, a total loss of engine power was experienced. The plt attempted to restart the engine to no avail and a forced landing was made in a…NTSB SEA88FA078Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Port Angeles, WADrg arr, the flt was handed off to whidbey island apch ctl at whidbey island (nuw) naval air stn (nas). Nuw was 35 mi NE of the destn (fairchild intl arpt/clm), at Port Angeles, which had no operg ctl twr. The plt was given the nuw wx, which was 400 scat,…NTSB FTW88FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Oklahoma City, OKThe airplane was equipped for IFR but not equipped to fly into icing cond. At 4000 feet MSL, the OAT was above freezing. At 3000 feet MSL the airplane was in clouds with OAT of 32 degrees f. the plt elected to attempt downwind ILS approach and landing. Plt…NTSB MKC88FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Lincoln, NEDuring climbout, smoke began filling the cabin and shortly thereafter the eng stopped. Ground witnesses observed smoke coming from the eng compartment just before the acft impacted a large woodpile behind a house located 1/2 mile east of the arpt. Examination…NTSB MKC87LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Oelwein, IADuring a personal night x-c flt, the plt noticed a glowing condition in the engine compartment and also a loss of manifold pressure. The plt shut the fuel off, pulled the mixture to cutoff, and declared an emergency. The acft made an emergency landing in a…NTSB MIA87LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Tallahassee, FLControl of the acft was lost due to a strong wind gust created by the tree line next to the rwy & the acft crashed next to the rwy. A plt who had landed just prior to that time stated that he had sustained a momentary lost of acft control during the flare due…NTSB LAX86LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Paso Robles, CAThe plt was informed that he was trailing smoke on climb out. The plt elected to continue the climb due to IMC at the departure arpt and divert to another arpt located 26 NM north. He continued to climb to 4,500 ft MSL to VMC. The oil warning light…NTSB ATL86LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300T · Fort Deposit, ALShortly after takeoff smoke and flames entered the cockpit. The pilot returned to the airport and landed hard damaging the firewall. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the turbo charger exhaust clamp broke and allowed hot exhaust gases to ignite a fire…NTSB ATL86FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Milwaukee, NCThe acft was observed to descend and level off at low alt. Witnesses indicated that it leveled off just above the trees, then rolled to the right and dove into wooded terrain. The eng was reported to be running loud and steady until impact. No preimpact part…NTSB BFO86FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Gaithersburg, MDThe plt was clrd for a VOR rwy 14 apch. On apch, he rprtd at the sleet intxn (a fix on the NDB apch). The acft was then seen flying ovr the arpt on an easterly hdg. UNICOM operator said he then heard the plt call "turning final." However, bfr lndg, the acft…NTSB FTW85LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Brownsville, TXWhile practicing touch-and-go landings the plt allowed the acft to descend below the proper glide slope while on final apch. The acft impacted a power line aprx 1000 ft short of the rwy and crashed on the side of a drainage ditch levee. The elevation of the…NTSB MIA85FA202Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Pembroke Pines, FLThe acft experienced a complete in flt loss of his prop after departure from north perry arpt hollywood FL due to a fatigue failure of the prop hub. The fatigue cracking was due to residual stress resulting from deformation of the material in the hub ass'yNTSB CHI85FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Merom, INThe aircraft was on a visual flight from fairfield Iowa to indianapolis, IN and was about 55 mautical miles south of course when the aircraft broke up in flight. The main wreckage, empennage, and outer wing sections landed within about a quarter of a mile of…NTSB CHI85LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32T-300 · Milwaukee, WIThe pilot stated that the approach was normal and flown at 90 KIAS. He flared high and the acft landed hard on the right main landing gear, due to the excessive rate of decent. The damage was limited to the right wing spar and ribs.NTSB LAX85FA130Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Bishop, CAThe plt rptd that shortly after leveling off at 11500 ft MSL, the engine exploded causing both windscreens to be covered with oil and fire. The fire stopped during the emergency descent. The acft landed on ry 30 at Bishop arpt, Bishop, CA without further…NTSB CHI85LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Chambers Island, WIThe plt reported that during takeoff upon reaching an alt of 8-10 ft AGL a down draft was encountered and the acft contacted the rwy on the rt landing gear which was in the transient position. He reported he was able to remain airborne but the rate of climb…NTSB CHI85LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Bloomington, INPlt stated that while in cruise flt, the acft nose pitched down abruptly. Plt disengaged the autopilot and noted vacuum system was inoperative. Flt continued on manual control without further incident until late final approach at destination. When flaps were…NTSB MKC85LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT-300T · Columbia, MOThe plt was high on the ILS approach and flew a VFR very low circling approach after clearance to change from rwy 2 to rwy 20. The tower controller said the acft was so low that at one point he lost sight of the acft. He advised the plt that he appeared to be…NTSB ATL84FA093Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Bluefield, WVThe non-instrument rated plt began his takeoff during the hours of darkness, but in VMC wx. He stated that during the takeoff roll at about 65 to 75 KTS just prior to rotation, the landing light extinguished. Plt stated that 2 to 3 seconds later, he rotated &…NTSB MKC84LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-3 · Millard, NEDuring arrival from vfr-on-top, the plt was given radar vectors for the NDB apch. The plt stated that he was in the clouds during the apch for only about 5 to 8 min. He reported that aprx 1/2 mi out on final apch, the nose became progressively heavy and the…NTSB FTW83LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Port Mansfield, TXAccording to the plt, the nose gear position light flickered & the nose gear unsafe light illuminated, just prior to rotation. He reportedly aborted the takeoff at that time, but was unable to stop before going off the end of the rwy at 65 to 70 KTS. As the…NTSB ATL83FLG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper 32RT-300T · Hilton Head, SCThe aircraft collided with trees after takeoff. The pilot stated he held 80 or 90 KTS indicated and started what he thought was a normal climb. During gear retraction, the aircraft hit the trees.NTSB MKC82DA177Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA32RT-300 · Excelsior Sprin, MOPilot did not attain enough airspeed and aborted takeoff too late to stop before going off end of runway into bushes, damaging landing gear.