# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-28-140 A list on [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 69 · 3,440 reports - [Accident 20260920012839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260920012839A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Junction, TX · Sep 20, 2026 · N224BB · Destroyed > Preflight and departure: prior to departure, the pilot obtained an official weather briefing via 1800WXBRIEF. The preflight inspection was completed with 6 quarts of engine oil and 29 gallons of fuel verified, and fuel sumps were drained clear of water.… - [Incident 20260813009809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260813009809I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Coalinga, CA · Aug 13, 2026 · N5685U · Minor damage > The pilot departed harris ranch (3O8) enroute to kprb at 11:45 am on 08/13/2026. While climbing through 4500 the airplane engine started running rough. The pilot tried to return to 3O8 but few minutes later the engine quit. The pilot landed on a road without… - [Incident 20260724010479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260724010479I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Huntingdon, TN · Jul 24, 2026 · N5645U · Minor damage > On July 24, 2026, at approximately 0815, an emergency was declared by the pilot-in-command of a Piper PA-28-140, serial number [privacy data omitted], registration [privacy data omitted], following a significant loss of engine power. The pilot executed a… - [Accident 20260705008529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705008529A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salome, AZ · Jul 5, 2026 · N3995K · Substantial damage > On July 5, 2026, at approximately 0825 MST, a Piper PA-28 departed western sky airpark (OAZ2), Salome, Arizona, on a part 91 local flight. Shortly after takeoff, at approximately 800 feet AGL and while initiating a crosswind turn, the pilot experienced a loss… - [Accident 20260515006039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260515006039A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pinal County, AZ · May 15, 2026 · N8714N · Substantial damage > On 05/16/2026 a PA28 was flying from A39 to kchd where the pilot reported a loss of RPM and had to preform a forced landing in a field. Aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot had minor injuries. There will be an ammendment to this report aircraft… - [Accident 20260321007109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260321007109A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · West Valley Cit, UT · Mar 21, 2026 · N7328J · Substantial damage > On March 21, 2026 at ~1500 MST, the subject aircraft departed south valley regional airport (U42) heading west over the great salt lake. After ascending over the mountains west of the lake, the PIC began the return flight back to U42. During descent at ~5800… - [Accident 20260320005469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260320005469A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Falls, IL · Mar 20, 2026 · N9913W · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On March 20, 2026, at approximately 1510 [privacy data omitted] departed whiteside county/ jos h bittorf field (ksqi) runway 25. Weather (wx) was VFR conditions with the wind indicated as 310 @ 14G22 KTS. While on downwind of runway 25 the left-wing tip… - [Incident 20260309002479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260309002479I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Evansville, IN · Mar 9, 2026 · N287P · Minor damage > A Piper PA-28-140 departed kevv in VMC conditions on an instructional flight. Instructor had the student practicing crosswind landings. On the 5th approach and landing, the student corrected for the crosswind with only right rudder (not using alerion). The… - [Accident 20260308007199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260308007199A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indian Trail, NC · Mar 8, 2026 · N98360 · Substantial damage > On March 08, 2026, aircraft departed from Goose Creek Airport (28A) and experienced an engine failure during climbout. An off-field emergency landing was initiated in a pasture approximately 0.7 statute miles south of the airport. During the descent to… - [Accident 20260304002959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260304002959A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZ · Mar 4, 2026 · N7744T · Substantial damage > Approximately 5 nautical miles northeast of Deer valley airport (dvt), the pilot reported low engine power/rpm. The aircraft was unable to reach the airport, and an off-airport landing was initiated. During the landing, the aircraft struck two houses,… - [Incident 20260124001179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260124001179I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Pierce, FL · Jan 24, 2026 · N1737T · No damage > Fort Pierce, FL (fpr): P28A, landed runway 10L and veered left off of taxiway F3 into the grass for unknown reasons. Aircraft recovered and taxied to the run-up area to inspect the aircraft then later departed. POB:1, injuries: none, damage: none. 01/24/2026.… - [Accident 20260118000499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260118000499A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holly Springs, MS · Jan 18, 2026 · N6711J · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > On January 18 2026, two fatalities occurred when a CFI was providing instruction to student. After performing several touch and go's, aircraft departed runway 36 to the south then made a left turn east, traveled approximately 800 feet, made a left turn north… - [Incident 20251209020379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251209020379I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Peabody, KS · Dec 9, 2025 · N6366R · No damage > The aircraft was being utilized for student pilot discovery flight. The flight departed ewk and was returning to ewk on slow decent when the engine RPM dropped off. An attempted restart was unsuccessful. Given the low altitude, the aircraft was unable to make… - [Incident 20251108021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251108021319I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Friendly, MD · Nov 8, 2025 · N28QW · Minor damage > This occurrence was referred to our office for investigation: on 4/9/2026 I called a person who did not prove to be the PIC, but gave me the pics's contact information, I emailed the pbr to the PIC. On 4/28/26 I interviewed the PIC about the incident where… - [Incident 20251107019959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251107019959I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Palm Coast, FL · Nov 7, 2025 · N15768 · Minor damage > On November 07, 2025 aircraft departed gainesville regional airport (gnv) with it's final destination of Flagler executive airport(fin). The flight was conducted under VFR conditions. At approximately 2340 (11:40 pm) when landing on runway 11 (fin) during the… - [Accident 20251024017119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251024017119A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, TN · Oct 24, 2025 · N3905F · Destroyed > Somerville, TN (fye): [privacy data omitted] P28A, while performing touch-and-goes, experienced engine failure. Aircraft attempted to return, struck trees and landed long on runway 1. Aircraft came to rest north of runway 1 against a perimeter fence. POB: 1,… - [Accident 20251005019369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251005019369A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mcgregor, MN · Oct 5, 2025 · N4218T · Substantial damage > The aircraft a Piper cherokee PA-28-140, departed at approximately 1600 central daylight time and experienced a power loss at approximately 300’ AGL resulting in a forced landing in a swamp approximately one mile southeast of the Mcgregor, MN (khzx) airport.… - [Incident 20251002019372I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251002019372I.md): Piper Archer · MI · Oct 2, 2025 · N9659W · Minor damage > While in cruise at 3000 feet, the pilot saw something fly over top of his wing, and subsequently heard a thud near the rear of the aircraft. Pilot then tested the flight controls to ensure there was no damage or disconnection in the flight control surfaces.… - [Incident 20250918012769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250918012769I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jacksonville, NC · Sep 18, 2025 · N3465K · Minor damage > Aircraft came in for a final landing after instructional flight. The strut unbeknownst to the crew had fully extended, thus completely breaking out of its guide. The aircraft landed, broke from the strut and rolled to a stop 50 ft from the initial impact. No… - [Incident 20250907013359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250907013359I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Santa Clarita, CA · Sep 7, 2025 · N43601 · Minor damage > On septemeber 7, 2025 a commercial pilot of a Piper PA28 with 2 passengers lost engine power and landed in a watermelon field in valencia, CA. Damage to nose landing gear, propellor and main landing gear fairings. No injuries. - [Incident 20250902012859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250902012859I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carlisle, PA · Sep 2, 2025 · N5632U · Minor damage > Pilot applied full power for take-off roll. After 80-100 yards, heard a loud "bang" as the aircraft yawed to the left. Pilot aborted take-off. After turning the aircraft around to return to the hangar, pilot observed the dead deer on the runway. - [Incident 20250831018559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250831018559I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Palm Coast, FL · Aug 31, 2025 · N56694 · No damage > Pilot's statement: On approach to runway 29 at kfin standard crosswind technique was applied and touchdown on main wheels was accomplished in a smooth fashion on to slightly left of centerline without any discernible sideloading. Before nose wheel made… - [Accident 20250831014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250831014579A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittsfield, IL · Aug 31, 2025 · N5714F · Substantial damage > On 8-31-25 approximately 1925 local time, aircraft departed 1H0 with one instructor pilot and one instrument student pilot on board. Aircraft was enroute to kppq with the intention to fly a practice RNAV for runway 31 at kppq. The flight went as planned and… - [Accident 20250826018049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250826018049A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seneca, SC · Aug 26, 2025 · N1684J · Destroyed > Student pilot was on a solo cross country flight. After turning base to land at kceu, his engine began to run rough, then quit. He did not believe he had enough altitude to make the runway so he turned toward a nearby field. As he arrived at the field he… - [Incident 20250724010229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250724010229I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Victoria, TX · Jul 24, 2025 · N5864U · Minor damage > Pilot was conducting a dual instructional flight with a student pilot who had completed the solo phase and was beginning checkride preparation. After practicing maneuvers, we returned to our home airport (kvct) for landing. The approach was initially high,… - [Accident 20250723010669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723010669A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MI · Jul 23, 2025 · N1812J · Substantial damage > The instructor was conducting training on a ppl student. After doing take-offs and landings on a larger runway at another airport, the instructor let the student attempt a landing on the shorter and narrower runway. The instructor related that the student… - [Incident 20250720021189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720021189I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Jul 20, 2025 · N7508R · Minor damage > During the final approach to runway 18, the pilot aligned the aircraft appropriately and executed standard crosswind and downwind radio calls. The airspeed was reduced to 80 knots as the descent continued towards the runway for a centerline approach. Upon… - [Incident 20250528005439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250528005439I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeland, FL · May 28, 2025 · N1748J · Minor damage > On may 28, 2025 at approximately 1725 EST, aircraft [privacy data omitted]a Piper PA-28-140, departed plant city municipal airport (kpcm) for Lakeland-Linder international airport (klal), with the pilot on board and no passengers. On approach to klal, the… - [Accident 20250428005419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250428005419A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, OR · Apr 28, 2025 · N4505R · Substantial damage > Pilot was landing at Lakeview Airport on runway 35. Pilot estimated that the wind was around 15 knots aligned with the runway. To compensate for the wind, the decision was made to use no flaps. Speed was 75 to 80 knots on approach. After touchdown, the… - [Accident 20250415004489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250415004489A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · West Jordan, UT · Apr 15, 2025 · N15984 · Substantial damage > Flight instructor and the student were practicing for the students check ride. The flight instructor had the student practice a soft field takeoff. During the initial take-off role, the aircraft began to drift to the left of the runway and on to the grass.… - [Incident 20250331006899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250331006899I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marathon, FL · Mar 31, 2025 · N9596W · Minor damage > Student pilot in a Piper PA-28 was blown off the taxi way by an EMB-505 perfoming an engine maintenance run with exhaust blowing on the active taxi way. - [Accident 20250327007819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250327007819A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waipahu, HI · Mar 27, 2025 · N261FC · Substantial damage > Flight was part 91 intrductory flight instruction departed hnl and precedded to practice area. During flight to practice area, pilot noticed significant vibration coming from the engine. Terminated flight and began flight back to hnl. Aircraft lost power,… - [Accident 20250306021269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250306021269A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pearland, TX · Mar 6, 2025 · N54479 · Destroyed > Aircraft took off from Pearland airport and immediately started to lose power the pilot controlled the aircraft to find an open field where they crash landed. Cause is unknown - [Accident 20250306003869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250306003869A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pearland, TX · Mar 6, 2025 · N54479 · Destroyed > During take off from airport the aircraft lost power for reasons unknow the pilot directed the aircraft to an open field on landing the aircraft struck debris on the ground causing it to catch fire and burn. - [Accident 20241124021439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241124021439A.md): Piper PA28-140 · Camdenton, MO · Nov 24, 2024 · N6575W · Substantial damage > The crash site was approximatly 1600 feet short of runway 15 at the kozs airport. The aircraft was found lodged in a tree in a nose down position at an approximately 330 degree heading. Witness marks in the trees around the aircraft were consistant with a… - [Accident 20241027016439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241027016439A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fairmont, WV · Oct 27, 2024 · N926MK · Substantial damage > Student pilot was endorsed for solo flight from CFI. Third flight of the day the student pilot on touch down encountered a wind gust resulting in a loss of directional control on landing roll - [Incident 20241023016909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241023016909I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stillwater, OK · Oct 23, 2024 · N5974U · Minor damage > Part 91, day, VFR flight in the pattern at kswo. Student pilot with CFI landed left of runway 35 centerline while having the left rudder pedal depressed. This caused the aircraft to immediately depart the runway and strike a taxiway light prior to stopping in… - [Incident 20241012014749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241012014749I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OK · Oct 12, 2024 · N54468 · Minor damage > At approximately 1215 local time on October 12, 2024, a Piper PA-28-140 was on approach to Tulsa Riverside (krvs) runway 19L. During touchdown, the aircraft bounced on the main gear and began porpoising before the aircraft nose gear contacted the runway… - [Incident 20240919012889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240919012889I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Portales, NM · Sep 19, 2024 · N7134C · Minor damage > On September 19, 2024, at approximately 15:30 CDT, a PA-28-140 aircraft registered to a flight school, lost power during go-around, passed over the runway 19 and landed in a grass field southwest of the Portales Municipal Airport (prz), NM. The aircraft was… - [Accident 20240911016239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240911016239A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, IL · Sep 11, 2024 · N1429T · Substantial damage > On September 11, 2024, an instructional flight in a Piper cherokee, PA28-140 was operated from Schaumburg Regional Airport (06C) to southern Wisconsin regional airport(kjvl) and back to 06C. The flight was during the day in VMC conditions. Fuel on board… - [Accident 20240904012609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240904012609A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Borger, TX · Sep 4, 2024 · N40939 · Substantial damage > On September 4, 2024, at 2106 CDT, a PA-28-140, registered to private individual, collided with terrain approx. 6.2 NE of Hutchinson County Airport (kbdg) Borger, TX. The aircraft was being operated on a pipeline patrol flight. Visual meteorological… - [Accident 20240902021709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240902021709A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WI · Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damage > During a post maintenance test flight, the pilot returned to the airport and landed. Pilot then taxied to runway 8 at 57C, performed a ground run-up, switched fuel selector to the fullest tank, left, and departed. During rotation and at approximately 300 feet… - [Accident 20240826011989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240826011989A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wayne, NE · Aug 26, 2024 · N9626K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The aircraft departed in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The weather reporting station 7 miles south of the accident site reported instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Eyewitness located on the ground (0.4 miles southwest of the accident site)… - [Incident 20240728012039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240728012039I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albuquerque, NM · Jul 28, 2024 · N15682 · Minor damage > On July 28, 2024 at around 9:30 am local time, aircraft attempted to take off from runway 22 at aeg for a VFR flight to taos NM. After rotation, the airplane failed to climb, and a precautionary off runway landing was made approximately 1 mile southwest of… - [Incident 20240629008729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240629008729I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NC · Jun 29, 2024 · N4642R · Minor damage > Aircraft reported a bird strike 12 miles south of gso. Aircraft landed without incident and damage was found to the engine cowling. No injuries. - [Incident 20240627006519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240627006519I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OK · Jun 27, 2024 · N1765T · Minor damage > Pilot landed at Tulsa International Airport tul on June 27, 2024, at 1603 local. Pilot stated "winds reported 140 at 10 knots visibility 10 miles sky clear temp 33 altimeter 29.84. On 3 mile short final requested wind report from tower, tower reported winds… - [Accident 20240614006799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240614006799A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Siler City, NC · Jun 14, 2024 · N515DH · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft had just performed touch and go at Siler City airport and was beginning climbout when they radioed another training aircraft that they were having a problem and needed to land. It appears that [privacy data omitted] was having engine power issues,… - [Accident 20240610009279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240610009279A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clinton, MI · Jun 10, 2024 · N1039X · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > A student and instructor were on an instructional flight. The flight was approximatly 1 hour and 39 minutes. The aircraft was returning to the home base and reported to ann arbor tower it was inbound. Tower lost contact with the aircraft. ADS-B track shows… - [Incident 20240606006749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240606006749I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rigby, ID · Jun 6, 2024 · N9975W · Minor damage > During climb out at 6000 ft MSL a noise was heard and aircraft experienced engine power loss. Pilot in command could not maintain altitude and pitched for best glide. Passenger ran checklist while pilot performed troubleshooting. Unable to regain engine power… - [Incident 20240602012549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240602012549I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocala, FL · Jun 2, 2024 · N4713C · Minor damage > Flight instruction was being conducted when on landing a side load was placed on the right main gear causing a loss of control of the aircraft. The aircraft exited the runway, propeller struck the ground and the right-wing tip stuck the ground. There were no… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102802') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.