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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-301T, TX

16 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.

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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" = 'TX' 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\" = 'TX' 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'))
  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" = 'TX' 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 CEN20LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Bonham, TXThe loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel injector line that was not properly tightened during recent maintenance.Sep 7, 2020 · N3576X · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Caddo Mills, TXThe student pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and to follow the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent hard landing.Jun 13, 2018 · N82303 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA152Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Big Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with an inoperative fuel gauge.Mar 9, 2018 · N8191B · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301T · Dalhart, TXThe failure of the engine's front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.Jun 9, 2017 · N782SW · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301T · Stephenville, TXThe partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees and a power line.Mar 27, 2015 · N9284 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10IA453Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Mount Pleasant, TXThe failure of an aileron control cable due to a seized idler pulley bearing.Aug 1, 2010 · N4184X · No damage NTSB CEN10LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Alpine, TXimproper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.May 18, 2010 · N6911Z · Substantial damage NTSB DFW07CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R 301T · Crystal Beach, TXThe pilot's touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer.Dec 31, 2006 · N5319J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Poynor, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. A factor was the downdraft.Jan 15, 2004 · N4136S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW01LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-R-301T · Haslet, TXthe improper installation of the oil filter bypass valve by an unknown person, which resulted in the loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of total power during a normal descent. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the…Feb 17, 2001 · N8355L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Liberty, TXLoss of engine power due to failure of the tappet faces. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.Jan 14, 1990 · N8128B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Celina, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to use all of the available runway area, the runway/terrain conditions, and obstructions/power lines beyond the departure end of the runway.Jul 16, 1989 · N4360K · Destroyed NTSB FTW88LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Edna, TXA delay in initiation of the go-around during the pilot's second attempt to land in the dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the runway closure due to construction, which resulted in no runway lights illuminated, and the fact that the pilot…Aug 8, 1988 · N8355L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87FA197Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Mexia, TXThe plt noticed smoke in the cockpit & started to make a precautionary lndg at Mexia, TX, which was nearby. However, drg the dscnt to lnd, the smoke dissipated, so he elected to cont to the destn. Drg the climb back to alt, smoke reappeared & was followed by…Aug 12, 1987 · N8159S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-301T · San Angelo, TXThe plt stated that he was in a climb to cruise when he smelled smoke. He immediately turned back towards the arpt but the cabin filled with smoke so he elected to make an emergency landing in a plowed field. After landing the acft was totally destroyed by…Jun 30, 1984 · N3571U · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DQG12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Odessa, TXDec 17, 1981 · N800ER · Substantial damage