NTSB investigations: Piper PA-46-310P
115 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-46-310P. 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
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NTSB DFW07CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Madison, MSThe loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the muddy terrain.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.NTSB NYC07FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Odenton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the approach. Contributing was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane after being informed by air traffic control that he was not operating in compliance with the ADIZ…NTSB NYC06LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Dunkirk, NYThe Piper Malibu pilot's failure to use the correct radio frequency for traffic advisories, and his selection of the wrong, inactive runway, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while landing.NTSB 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.NTSB 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…NTSB CHI05WA008Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-46-310P · Dijon Longvic, FranceNTSB NYC04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PAThe failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB ATL04FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Arlington, ALThe pilots inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm and exceeding the design limits of the aircraft.NTSB ATL03FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hilton Head Is, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR pattern for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the…NTSB DEN03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Englewood, COthe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the out-of-calibration waste gate actuator, a blown tire, and the airport sign.NTSB 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.NTSB MIA02FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Osteen, FLthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering an area of thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight separation of the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer and impact with the ground during an…NTSB 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.NTSB CHI02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · South St. Paul, MNA loss of engine power due to an electrical short of the P-lead, and loose fuel line connection as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB LAX02FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.NTSB FTW01LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway.NTSB 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.NTSB NYC01LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.NTSB LAX00FA322Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · So. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control in the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB 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.NTSB LAX00FA208Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hawthorne, CAA partial loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the water. The pilot's failure to perform an engine run-up before takeoff is also causal. Additional causes are the…NTSB LAX00LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper visual glide path resulting in an undershoot and collision with the runway edge.NTSB NYC00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PAThe pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.NTSB 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.NTSB FTW00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Odessa, TXThe separation of the #1 piston pin due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC99IA175Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Belmar, NJThe failure of the turbocharger clamp, resulting from improper welding settings during manufacture.NTSB MIA98LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Beaufort, SCThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA98LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Miami Lakes, FLThe failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX96LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Redlands, CAthe pilot's improper weather evaluation. The uphill runway condition and weather associated with thunderstorm(s) were related factors.NTSB IAD96LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hartford, CTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to attain the proper lift-off airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain (river).NTSB CHI96FA184Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Aitkin, MNthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors contributing to this accident were: the thunderstorms, hail, and wind gusts, and the airplane's over maximum gross…NTSB NYC96WA070Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-46 · ZambiaNTSB MIA96FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ocala, FLoil starvation resulting in connecting rod failure in three of the six cylinders due to lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adhere to a ATC vector toward the nearest airport following engine failure which resulted…NTSB ATL96FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Greenwood, SCthe loss of engine power for undetermined reason.NTSB BFO95FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Cambridge, MDthe commercial/instrument rated pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate altitude/clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision making, and the fog.NTSB NYC95FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chippewa Falls, WIThe pilot's improper decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions, and the subsequent encounter with freezing drizzle, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain during an approach to land. Also causal to the accident was the…NTSB CHI94FA307Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Lincoln, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing a go-around.NTSB 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.NTSB MIA94FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Destin, FLAirspeed not maintained, inadvertent stall/mush, and altitude inadequate for recovery from the inflight loss of control by the pilot-in-command while circling for landing.NTSB MIA94LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-301P · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the soft condition of the runway surface.NTSB SEA94FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's intentional suicide and impairment from consumption of alcohol.NTSB SEA93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hailey, IDThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the snowbank.NTSB SEA93LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain the ILS glide path.NTSB SEA92LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · The Dalles, ORA misjudged approach. Factors to the accident were: inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX92WA231Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-46-310P · Yokota, JapanNTSB BFO92LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 46-310P · Lima, OHThe pilot failure to maintian adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was ice on the wings.NTSB BFO92LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Baltimore, MDThe failure of the fuel line, for undetermined reasons, resulting in a fuel leak causing an engine fire and total power loss.NTSB LAX92LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-310P · Carson City, NVThe failure of the pilot to arrest an excessive sink rate resulting in not attaining the proper touch down point and landing short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident was an excessive runway end lip due to inadequate runway end maintenance.NTSB ATL91FA155Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Cartersville, GAThe mechanic's improper replacement of the fuel line b-nut, and the inadequate inspection of the repair work by the quality assurance inspector.