NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-301T, CA
22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-32R-301T. 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 |
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| 1983 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2022 | 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('7103220', '7103221'))
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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" = 'CA' 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 ('7103220', '7103221'))
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NTSB WPR22LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot’s failure to detect the tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which prevented the gear from fully locking in the down position, and subsequent collapse during landing.NTSB WPR16FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Castro Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR10FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CAThe pilot's continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB LAX07CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Lincoln, CAAn in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to…NTSB LAX06CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Gualala, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in a runway overrun. A contributing factor was the hump in the runway.NTSB LAX05FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to select and maintain an adequate terrain avoidance cruise altitude. Contributing factors were the dark nighttime conditions, the rising mountainous terrain, and the Federal Aviation Administration controller's failure to issue a…NTSB LAX04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…NTSB LAX04FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Corona, CAfailure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp due to a pre-existing weld crack, which allowed the release of high temperature exhaust gasses in the engine compartment, causing an in-flight fire.NTSB LAX02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CAThe pilot's collision with an unobserved animal that entered the active runway during the dark nighttime when the pilot's visibility was diminished.NTSB LAX01FA290Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Fullerton, CAThe engine lost power for unknown reasons.NTSB LAX00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Coalinga, CAThe failure of the landing gear for undetermined reasons to go into the locked position after the pilot conducted a manual and emergency gear extension. A factor in the accident was the undetermined failure of the electrical system.NTSB LAX99LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's inadvertent use of the aircraft's brakes while using the rudder pedals to maintain directional alignment during the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX95LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Truckee, CAA failure in the aircraft electrical system, and the pilot's failure (or inability) to extend the landing gear with the emergency extension system. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known deficiency.NTSB LAX95FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ceres, CAthe pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented during a missed approach, his failure to follow the proper missed approach procedure, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation.NTSB LAX94FA198Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Santa Monica, CAfuel starvation resulting from the failure of the pilot to select a tank containing fuel, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX94FA157Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Napa, CAthe pilot's selection of an en route descent altitude profile inadequate to clear all terrain along his intended flight path, and, his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the obscured…NTSB LAX92LA299Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Shafter, CAThe pic's poor preflight planning and the pic's and flight instructor/passenger's failure to use the emergency checklist. The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX89LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Santa Ana, CAPoor preflight planning and preparation by selecting the wrong runway despite NOTAM and ATIS information indicating the runway was closed.NTSB LAX87FA281Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Monterey, CALoss of control of the aircraft, by the pilot, while excuting a missed approach.NTSB LAX83FA351Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-T301 · Bakersfield, CAThe acft landed hard, collided with a ditch and collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing after the engine quitat 75 ft AGL during takeoff. The engine was started after the accident and ran for over 7 minutes until it was cut off.NTSB LAX82FUG17Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · San Gorgonio, CAThe acft crashed into the south face of mount San Gorgonio at approximately 8,300 ft MSL. It appeared the acft was in level flt & at a high speed at impact. Witnesses in the area reported the weather was VFR.