NTSB investigations: Piper PA-46-310P

9 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-46-310P, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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

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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-46-310P per year, 1994–2026: 9 cases
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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 ('7104605', '7104611', '7104624')
      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\" = 350))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CHI07LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chester, ILThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.Nov 3, 2006 · N460TM · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA241Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Houston, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver back to the departure airport following a loss of engine power on initial climb. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the dark night conditions.Sep 18, 2005 · N69146 · DestroyedNTSB CHI05FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MNAn observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger…Jul 4, 2005 · N4386G · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Naples, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed while maneuvering to land after the engine ceased operating for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.Jun 19, 2002 · N9127L · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hastings, MNThe engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of the fatigue fracture of the number 6 piston. Additional factors were the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot, and the inadequate piston design by the manufacturer.Apr 7, 2002 · N9184F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Milwaukee, WIthe rich fuel mixture and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the high output of the fuel pump and the low altitude.Aug 10, 2001 · N9106V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot's inability to control the aircraft after landing due to a loss of engine power and landing gear failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the impact with the airport marker lights.Aug 18, 2000 · N4380S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Corning, ARThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the dark night light condition.Jan 3, 2000 · N87NF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · High Island 334A total loss of engine power with the cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 7, 1994 · N3648E · Destroyed