# Piper PA-28 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7102801 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-28 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 107 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 117 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-01-33](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-33): . Issued Aug 28, 2001 - [SAIB ACE-96-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-01): . Issued Feb 1, 1996 ## Registered aircraft (117, first 50) - [N128AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128AV): [Macair Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACAIR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Xenia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Xenia), built 1984, S/N 28-8516007 - [N13CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13CK): [Dicksion Archie M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKSION%20ARCHIE%20M), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1962, S/N 28-362 - [N146AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146AV): [Vidal Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIDAL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Gaithersburg, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Gaithersburg), built 1984, S/N 28-8590010 - [N164DZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164DZ): [Koehn Don A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOEHN%20DON%20A), [Arkdale, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Arkdale), built 1961, S/N 28-242 - [N181PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181PB): [Hoffpauir Amanda E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFFPAUIR%20AMANDA%20E), [Danevang, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Danevang), S/N 28-7790213 - [N20JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20JD): [Desroches John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESROCHES%20JOHN), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1962, S/N 28-375 - [N235TG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235TG): [Mang Sue Ellen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANG%20SUE%20ELLEN), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1964, S/N 28-10291 - [N277CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N277CP): [Gribbins Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIBBINS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Elk Horn, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Elk%20Horn), built 1961, S/N 28-12 - [N3278T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3278T): [Kemper Charles E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEMPER%20CHARLES%20E), [Pevely, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Pevely), built 1984, S/N 28-8590009 - [N33SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33SP): [Cray Jaeger](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAY%20JAEGER), [Hilton Head, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Hilton%20Head), S/N 28-366 - [N344CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N344CR): [Pattern Altitude Aviation Standards LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERN%20ALTITUDE%20AVIATION%20STANDARDS%20LLC), [Sandy, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Sandy), S/N 28-153 - [N5000W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5000W): [Warren Joseph E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARREN%20JOSEPH%20E), [Dothan, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Dothan), built 1961, S/N 28-1 - [N5003W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5003W): [Dts Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DTS%20FLYING%20LLC), [Lake Alfred, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Alfred), built 1961, S/N 28-4 - [N5006W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5006W): [Wright Stephan T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20STEPHAN%20T), [Charlestown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Charlestown), built 1961, S/N 28-7 - [N5010W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5010W): [Gayler Meredith M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAYLER%20MEREDITH%20M), [Indio, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Indio), built 1961, S/N 28-11 - [N5012W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5012W): [Allen Michel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20MICHEL%20D), [Essex Jct, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Essex%20Jct), built 1961, S/N 28-13 - [N5015W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5015W): [Carman Christopher S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARMAN%20CHRISTOPHER%20S), [Iuka, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Iuka), built 1961, S/N 28-16 - [N5020W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5020W): [Andersen Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSEN%20RICHARD%20W), [Vail, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Vail), built 1961, S/N 28-21 - [N5022W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5022W): [Lander, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Lander), built 1961, S/N 28-23, Registration pending, pending cancellation - [N5035W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5035W): [Hennells Dann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENNELLS%20DANN), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1961, S/N 28-37 - [N5036W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5036W): [Aeroglide Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROGLIDE%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Trenton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Trenton), built 1961, S/N 28-38 - [N5042W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5042W): [C & M Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C%20%26%20M%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1961, S/N 28-44 - [N5054W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5054W): [Sonoma Skypark Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONOMA%20SKYPARK%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1961, S/N 28-63 - [N5055W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5055W): [Sell Noel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELL%20NOEL%20L), [Auburn, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Auburn), built 1961, S/N 28-64 - [N5057W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5057W): [Td Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis), S/N 28-66 - [N5059W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5059W): [Smith Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20MICHAEL%20L), [Satellite Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Satellite%20Beach), built 1961, S/N 28-68 - [N5067W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5067W): [Fiore Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIORE%20CHRISTOPHER), [Forked River, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Forked%20River), built 1961, S/N 28-76 - [N5068W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5068W): [Jankord Emery T II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANKORD%20EMERY%20T%20II), [Ballston Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Lake), S/N 28-77 - [N5075W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5075W): [Bores Scott J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORES%20SCOTT%20J), [Huron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Huron), S/N 28-84 - [N5087W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5087W): [Mcgough Craig N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGOUGH%20CRAIG%20N), [Lancaster, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lancaster), built 1961, S/N 28-96 - [N508BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N508BD): [Iron Wings Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRON%20WINGS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Ralph, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ralph), built 1961, S/N 28-214 - [N5095W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5095W): [Bailey Bruce B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILEY%20BRUCE%20B), [Dublin, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Dublin), built 1961, S/N 28-107 - [N5105W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5105W): [Vroman Kiersten](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VROMAN%20KIERSTEN), [Fort Edward, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Fort%20Edward), built 1961, S/N 28-122 - [N5108W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5108W): [Jennings Todd R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENNINGS%20TODD%20R), [Hawthorne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hawthorne), built 1961, S/N 28-125 - [N5112W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5112W): [Shulman Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHULMAN%20SCOTT), [Hillsborough, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hillsborough), S/N 28-128 - [N5120W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5120W): [Seasons Of Life Publications LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEASONS%20OF%20LIFE%20PUBLICATIONS%20LLC), [Greenville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greenville), built 1961, S/N 28-145 - [N5123W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5123W): [Vaughn Jesse L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAUGHN%20JESSE%20L), [Poplar Bluff, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Poplar%20Bluff), built 1961, S/N 28-149 - [N5126W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5126W): [Cook Jackson W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20JACKSON%20W), [Buckley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Buckley), S/N 28-152 - [N5136W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5136W): [Green Patric S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20PATRIC%20S), [Stillwater, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Stillwater), built 1961, S/N 28-165 - [N5141W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5141W): [Oldakowski Kathleen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLDAKOWSKI%20KATHLEEN%20A), [Owls Head, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Owls%20Head), built 1961, S/N 28-171 - [N5142W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5142W): [Pacific Northwest Aeronautics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACIFIC%20NORTHWEST%20AERONAUTICS%20INC), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 1961, S/N 28-172, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported - [N5143W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5143W): [Dager Steffen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAGER%20STEFFEN%20M), [Milan, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Milan), built 1961, S/N 28-173 - [N5144W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5144W): [Hub City Aviation Academy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUB%20CITY%20AVIATION%20ACADEMY%20LLC), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 1961, S/N 28-174 - [N5150W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5150W): [Dunn Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNN%20SCOTT%20A), [Morris, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Morris), built 1961, S/N 28-182 - [N5154W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5154W): [Freedom 5.1 Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEDOM%205.1%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Destrehan, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Destrehan), S/N 28-176 - [N5158W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5158W): [Moniz Benjamin James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONIZ%20BENJAMIN%20JAMES), [Brooklyn, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brooklyn), built 1961, S/N 28-189 - [N5159W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5159W): [Zvirzdinis Jeffrey J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZVIRZDINIS%20JEFFREY%20J), [Lowell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lowell), built 1961, S/N 28-190 - [N5163W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5163W): [Seaton Ryan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEATON%20RYAN%20W), [Savannah, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Savannah), built 1961, S/N 28-194 - [N5167W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5167W): [Thomas Bobby W Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20BOBBY%20W%20SR), [Benson, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Benson), built 1961, S/N 28-198 - [N5168W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5168W): [Etowah, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Etowah), built 1961, S/N 28-199, Registration pending All 117: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (146, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN27LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA029), Oct 22, 2026: Piper PA-28 (N5393W), Claremore, OK, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA065), Dec 28, 2024: Piper PA-28 (N5263W), New Braunfels, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing on rough terrain. - [NTSB ERA25LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA012), Oct 11, 2024: Piper PA28 (N5006W), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN22LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA388), Aug 15, 2022: Piper PA-28 (N5341W), Lucedale, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on the wet turf runway with a higher speed. - [NTSB ERA22LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA172), Mar 29, 2022: Piper PA-28 (N5067W), Melbourne, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing. - [NTSB WPR22LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA081), Jan 18, 2022: Piper PA-28 (N5276W), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR21LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA136), Mar 16, 2021: Piper PA28 (N5060W), Myrtle Creek, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA17LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA312), Sep 2, 2017: Piper PA28 (N132AV), Lyndonville, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR16FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA103), May 8, 2016: Piper PA28 (N5046W), Pomona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR13FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA058), Nov 23, 2012: Piper PA-28-160 (N5076W), Tacna, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts. - [NTSB CEN09CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA166), Feb 7, 2009: Piper PA-28 (N5303W), Terrell, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. - [NTSB NYC08LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA172), Apr 30, 2008: Piper PA-28-160 (N5426W), Richmond Hill, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB NYC02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA116), Jun 18, 2002: Piper PA-28-160 (N5369W), Huron, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The dual student's inadvertent shutdown of the engine and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW02FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA040), Nov 22, 2001: Piper PA-28-160 (N6321W), Ben Wheeler, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA175), Jul 31, 2001: Piper PA-28 (N525Z), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA045), Nov 28, 2000: Piper PA-28 (N5035W), Lebanon, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted takeoff. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA235), Aug 1, 2000: Piper PA-28-160 (N5293W), Burlington, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB FTW99LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA200), Jul 21, 1999: Piper PA-28-160 (N5230W), Alvaredo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during his short-field approach. - [NTSB FTW99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA036), Nov 25, 1998: Piper PA-28-160 (N5087W), Greenville, TX, minor damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to a blocked muffler exhaust pipe/manifold as a result of a loose internal baffle. Factors were the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel and the… - [NTSB LAX99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA010), Oct 12, 1998: Piper PA-28 (N5078W), Carson City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to verify the wind direction and speed, his selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions, and, his inadequate compensation for those wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA086), Jan 26, 1998: Piper PA-28-160 (N5099W), Faribault, MN, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: was the pilot's patial incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A factor associated with this accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane's muffler and inadequate… - [NTSB FTW97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA191), May 14, 1997: Piper PA-28-160 (N5140W), Weatherford, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Uneven terrain beyond the end of the runway was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA038), Dec 4, 1996: Piper PA-28-180 (N142AV), New Hudson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA119), Jun 11, 1996: Piper PA-28-150 (N5172W), Bountiful, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: inadequate fuel management by the student pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, due to an improperly positioned fuel selector. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate… - [NTSB MIA95WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA025), Nov 21, 1994: Piper PA28 (N5082W), St. Vincent, Spain, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB MIA94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA047), Dec 31, 1993: Piper PA-28-161 (N5192W), Vicksburg, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH. FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. - [NTSB NYC93LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA068), Apr 4, 1993: Piper PA-28-140 (N5338W), Doylestown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE. - [NTSB BFO93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA040), Feb 28, 1993: Piper PA-28-161 (N5220W), Napoleon, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INTENTIONAL STALL RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PREMATURE FLARE WHICH LED TO AN EXCEEDED PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF OVERALL… - [NTSB CHI92FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA095), Feb 23, 1992: Piper PA-28-160 (N5309W), Burlington, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER ENCOUNTERING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN CRUISE FLIGHT. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION, THE LOW… - [NTSB ATL90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA114), May 20, 1990: Piper PA-28 (N5290W), Jacksonville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND DOWNWIND AND HIS DELAY IN EXECUTING A GO-AROUND. - [NTSB ANC89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA109), Jun 29, 1989: Piper PA-28 (N5302W), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE IN STARTING THE ENGINE AND/OR HIS INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. THE PASSENGER'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT RESULTED IN HER IMPROPER USE OF THE… - [NTSB ATL86FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA120), Apr 29, 1986: Piper PA-28-160 (N5258W), Winton, NC, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB FTW86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA013), Oct 11, 1985: Piper PA-28 (N5341W), Houston, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC85LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA159), Jul 15, 1985: Piper PA-28 (N5424W), Springfield, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX85LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA242), May 5, 1985: Piper PA-28-160 (N5166W), Springville, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW82DA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA275), Jul 10, 1982: Piper PA-28 (N5224W), Austin, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC82DCG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DCG13), Dec 19, 1981: Piper PA-28 (N33574), St.Joseph, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG60), Aug 28, 1981: Piper PA-28 (N5197W), Leander, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DEX28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEX28), Jul 25, 1981: Piper PA-28 (N5252W), Frankfort, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80DLA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA35), Jul 22, 1980: Piper PA-28 (N5331W), Archer, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FRA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA23), Mar 30, 1980: Piper PA-28 (N5294W), Onalaska, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FET32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FET32), Sep 16, 1979: Piper PA-28 (N5198W), Bluffton, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKJ66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ66), Jul 26, 1978: Piper PA-28 (N5239W), Tuscaloosa, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FCD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD27), May 24, 1978: Piper PA-28 (N5192W), Anamosa, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG18), Mar 12, 1978: Piper PA-28 (N33574), Cameron, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77FGT17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGT17), Jul 5, 1977: Piper PA-28 (N5167W), Catawissa, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLT01), Feb 20, 1977: Piper PA-28 (N5305W), Tiptonville, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEI08), Dec 31, 1976: Piper PA-28 (N5320W), Avon Lake, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77DEC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEC06), Nov 25, 1976: Piper PA-28 (N5120W), Hadley, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC76DAH20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH20), Jun 19, 1976: Piper PA-28 (N5233W), Bethel, AK, substantial damage All 146: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (90, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20241227018819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241227018819A), Dec 27, 2024: Piper PA-28 (N5263W), New Braunfels, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft impacted westmeyer road approximately 3,450 feet from runway 17 thresh hold at baz. It then slid approximately 125 feet through an old fence line… - [Accident 20241011018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241011018029A), Oct 11, 2024: Piper PA-28 (N5006W), Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] A Piper 28-160 took off from Bowman Field on October 11, 2024 with a CFI and private pilot onboard. The two departed runway 24 to the… - [Incident 20230228004519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230228004519I), Feb 28, 2023: Piper PA-28 (N5263W), Austin, MN, Minor damage. On February 28th, 2023 the CFI (PIC) was on a night cross country flight from krst to kmcw to return to the home airport in [privacy data omitted] (PA-28).… - [Accident 20220815014619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220815014619A), Aug 15, 2022: Piper PA-28 (N5341W), Lucedale, MS, Substantial damage. PIC statement: On August 15th my mission was to fly from abbeville Louisiana(kiya) to 22MS private strip to pick up a friend who was dropping off his aircraft… - [Accident 20220329004439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220329004439A), Mar 29, 2022: Piper PA-28 (N5067W), Melbourne, FL, Destroyed. On 03/29/2022 at 1530 EST N5067W was conducting a VFR cross country flight from kobe to klbt when 14 miles northwest of Melbourne, FL the pilot observed no oil… - [Accident 20220117001139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220117001139A), Jan 17, 2022: Piper PA-28 (N5276W), Scottsdale, AZ, Substantial damage. On January 17, 2022, about 2256 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28 airplane, N5276W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near… - [Accident 20210316002629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210316002629A), Mar 16, 2021: Piper PA-28 (N5060W), Myrtle Creek, OR, Substantial damage. Airman was relocating aircraft after being in maintenance for 2 months. Upon arriving at the destination airports winds appeared to gusty and variable. Upon… - [Incident 20191024020409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191024020409I), Oct 24, 2019: Piper PA-28 (N5336W), Nampa, ID, Minor damage. The pilot-in-command operating a fixed wing, single engine PA-28 within the Nampa munincipal airport in Nampa, Idaho at approximately 1602 local time on… - [Accident 20170902017529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170902017529A), Sep 2, 2017: Piper PA-28 (N132AV), Lyndonville, VT, Destroyed. Pilot stated during take off as the plane started to climb at 20 - 25 feet, he felt that he had some type of control failure with the flight controls and… - [Accident 20160508022359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160508022359A), May 8, 2016: Piper PA-28 (N5046W), Pomona, CA, Substantial damage. A private pilot was in route from fullerton airport (ful) to brackett field (poc) under visual flight rules (VFR). The pilot contacted poc air traffic control… - [Incident 20131217024999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131217024999I), Dec 17, 2013: Piper PA-28 (N5310W), Parrish, FL, Minor damage. On December 17, 2013, at approximatley 10:15 EDT, a Piper PA-28, N5310W, loss engine power and landed on an empty field in Parrish, FL. The pilot was the only… - [Accident 20121123026489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121123026489A), Nov 23, 2012: Piper PA-28 (N5076W), Yuma, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. 11/23/2012ON 11/23/2012, the subject aircraft departed taxiway d from tucson international airport without ATC clearance. On 11/28/2012, the accident aircraft… - [Incident 20110324005769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110324005769I), Mar 24, 2011: Piper PA-28 (N5035W), La Belle, FL, Minor damage. Performed night instructional flight turned left base to final at X14 and runway lights went out just before entering flare for landing. A letter from labelle… - [Accident 20090207002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090207002479A), Feb 7, 2009: Piper PA28160 (N5303W), Terrell, TX, Substantial damage. On February 07, 2009, a Piper, PA-28-160, N5303W, owned by [privacy data omitted] and being operated by pilot [privacy data omitted], landed short of runway 13… - [Accident 20080430837309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080430837309A), Apr 30, 2008: Piper PA28160 (N5426W), Richmond Hill, GA, Destroyed. (-23) On 4/30/2008 at approximately 0830L the pilot, [privacy data omitted] was preparing for a flight from ism to fay. During the preflight inspection… - [Incident 20060111011569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060111011569I), Jan 11, 2006: Piper PA28* (N5328W), Lincoln Park, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed from runway 19 at Lincoln Park Airport (N07) after passing through 800 feet the engine began to run rough and did not produce… - [Incident 20040710019839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040710019839I), Jul 10, 2004: Piper PA28* (N5239W), Topeka, KS. (-23) While in flight switched fuel selector from left tank to right tank. Fuel pressure dropped and engine stopped. Switched back to right tank but could not… - [Incident 20030912022429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030912022429I), Sep 12, 2003: Piper PA28* (N5054W), Homedale, ID, Minor damage. (-23) During the approach to, and as the aircraft crossed the threshold to runway 31 at Homedale airport, Idaho, the pilot stated that he encountered a… - [Accident 20020617038289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020617038289A), Jun 17, 2002: Piper PA28* (N5369W), Huron, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Instructor and student, age 65 and 66, were performing takeoffs and landings. Winds were light and weather was VFR. The student, whose medical was denied… - [Incident 20020127006759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020127006759I), Jan 27, 2002: Piper PA28* (N5290W), Wadsworth, OH, No damage. (-23) A written witness statement, indicates that the a/c cut in front of another a/c while it was in the process of departing. In doing so, the a/c struck… - [Incident 20011129034609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011129034609I), Nov 29, 2001: Piper PA28* (N181PB), Prescott, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Flight from winslow, AZ to needles, CA. At sedona, AZ, @ 11,000', aircraft encountered icing conditions. The flight was diverted to Prescott, AZ where… - [Accident 20011122035149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011122035149A), Nov 22, 2001: Piper PA28160 (N6321W), Benwheeler, TX, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Piper PA-28, lost radar contact shortly after communications between pilot and longview approach. Aircraft impacted in wooded area approx. 10 miles west… - [Accident 20010731019259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731019259A), Jul 31, 2001: Piper PA28160 (N525Z), Tulsa, OK, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 31, 2000, at 1336 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28 airplane, N525Z, registered to and operated by the pilot, was destroyed during a forced… - [Accident 20001128038609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001128038609A), Nov 28, 2000: Piper PA28* (N5035W), Lebanon, OH, No damage. (.19) On November 28,2000 about 1200 EST, a Piper PA-28, N5035W, was substantially damaged after a total loss of engine power during takeoff from… - [Incident 20000905028709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000905028709I), Sep 5, 2000: Piper PA28* (N5383W), Lancaster, CA, Substantial damage. (-23)[privacy data omitted] stated that all systems checked normal. After take off and climbing through eight hundered feet the engine quit without any… - [Accident 20000801036729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000801036729A), Aug 1, 2000: Piper PA28160 (N5293W), Burlington, WI, No damage. (-23) On August 1, 2000 at 1800 CDT a Piper PA-28-160, N5293W, made a crash landing shortly after takeoff from Burlington Municipal Airport (C52), Burlington,… - [Incident 20000610027859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000610027859I), Jun 10, 2000: Piper PA28* (N5263W), Alliance, OH, Minor damage. (-23)A/c landed short of runway 27 in wet, tall grass area apx 1200' from end of runway at Barber field (2D1) pilot tried to power/taxi through mud until a/c… - [Accident 19990721042899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990721042899A), Jul 21, 1999: N5230W, Alvarado, TX, No damage. (-23) On July 21, 1999, ay 1100 CST, a Piper PA-28-160, N5230W, owned by ronald w. connolly at[privacy data omitted] struck a barbed wire fence while on a… - [Accident 19981125047029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981125047029A), Nov 25, 1998: N5087W, Greenville, TX, No damage. (-23) After a normal pre-flight, the pilot flew from addison to Greenville with no problems. Fuel was taken on at this point. A normal pre-flight was made… - [Accident 19981012040279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981012040279A), Oct 12, 1998: Piper PA28* (N5078W), Carson City, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft landed runway 27, departed right side of runway. Right wing damaged, right main gear severed from aircraft, nose gear damaged, propeller bent… - [Accident 19980126000599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980126000599A), Jan 26, 1998: Piper PA28* (N5099W), Faribault, MN, Destroyed, 2 fatal. 5099W destroyed during collision with the ground followed unknown circumstances. Night IFR IMC prevailed at time. (.4)the pilot departed on a night cross… - [Accident 19970514010799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970514010799A), May 14, 1997: Piper PA28160 (N5140W), Weatherford, TX, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Careened off end runway crossed I20. Hit trees. Right tank empty. Selector on left half full (-23) received phone call from comm center… - [Accident 19961204037119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961204037119A), Dec 4, 1996: Piper PA28* (N142AV), New Hudson, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft lost engine during climb and made an emergency landing, during the landing aircraft struck a house. (.19) on December 4, 1996, at 1815 eastern… - [Accident 19960610013259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960610013259A), Jun 10, 1996: Piper PA28RT201 (N5172W), Bountiful, UT, Substantial damage. Engine loosing power. Upwind,downwind and base. Quit on final. Landed short into ditch. Fuel mgm poor. Out of annual - [Accident 19941121041599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941121041599A), Nov 21, 1994: Piper PA28* (N5082W), St Vincent, AC, Destroyed, 3 fatal - [Accident 19931231048579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931231048579A), Dec 31, 1993: Piper PA28161 (N5192W), Vicksburg, MS, Substantial damage. Lost electric power on approach as landing lights were turned on. Brushed trees. Landed on runway. Field wire broken - [Incident 19930925048899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930925048899I), Sep 25, 1993: Piper PA28* (N146AV), Teterboro, NJ. Pilot taxied across active runway without clearance to do so. Pilot had read back his clearance correctly. - [Incident 19930420016059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930420016059I), Apr 20, 1993: Piper PA28160 (N5191W), Mansfield, MA, Minor damage. Engine quit in flight. Landed in grass center strip at airport. Aircraft nosed over on rollout. Water in wing tanks - [Accident 19930404007889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930404007889A), Apr 4, 1993: Piper PA28140 (N5338W), Doylestown, PA, Substantial damage. Began to turn into wind on crosswind landing. Began go around. Entered cross control stall. Left wing hit ground. - [Accident 19930228012489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930228012489A), Feb 28, 1993: Piper PA28161 (N5220W), Napoleon, OH, Substantial damage. Nearing end of runway landing. Intentionally stalled to prevent overrun. Impact broke a wheel. Bent firewall. - [Incident 19921226053969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921226053969I), Dec 26, 1992: Piper PA28* (N5263W), Warren, OH, Minor damage. Lost directional control of aircraft on takeoff. Veered off runway. Had icy runway and a crosswind. - [Accident 19920223003289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920223003289A), Feb 23, 1992: Piper PA28160 (N5309W), Burlington, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Near home base flew into area of dense fog. Lost control. Impacted vertically in field. Failed note dewpoint spread - [Incident 19911227057569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911227057569I), Dec 27, 1991: Piper PA28* (N5112W), Stonington, CT, Minor damage. Engine malfunction. Forced landing at private field. Found contaminated fuel. - [Incident 19911206057839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911206057839I), Dec 6, 1991: Piper PA28* (N5039W), Sparta, OH, Minor damage. Engine malfunction. Precautionary landing in field. NR3 cylinder had internal failure. - [Incident 19911204061359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911204061359I), Dec 4, 1991: Piper PA28160 (N5426W), Grantham, NC, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control of aircraft on takeoff roll. Veered off runway onto soft dirt. Nose gear broke. - [Accident 19900520062969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900520062969A), May 20, 1990: Piper PA28* (N5290W), Jacksonville, NC, Substantial damage. Trying to land downwind on grass strip. Noted need to go around. Damaged aircraft going under wires. Landed safely. - [Incident 19900213008169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900213008169I), Feb 13, 1990: Piper PA28* (N5167W), Oxford, CT, Minor damage. Two aircraft on approach from opposite directions. Both aircraft made a go around. Had prop damage on go around. - [Incident 19890721041339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890721041339I), Jul 21, 1989: Piper PA28* (N134AV), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Struck a sign with right wing tip while taxiing to parking area. Minor damage. - [Accident 19890628018419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890628018419A), Jun 28, 1989: Piper PA28160 (N5302W), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Propped engine with wife at controls. Wife opened throttle by mistake. Aircraft struck a parked aircraft. - [Incident 19890326023929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890326023929I), Mar 26, 1989: Piper PA28140 (N5303W), Columbia, MO, Minor damage. Allowed aircraft to rock up on left main and nose gear on landing. Nosed up when nose gear collapsed. Blamed wind. All 90: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (15) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR T7KR2021080900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T7KR2021080900001), Aug 5, 2021: POINTS. EXCESS PLAY. POINT CONTACT SHAFT ON CAM ARM IS RIVETED ON. THE RIVET IS NOT TIGHT. THE POINT CONTACT SHAFT IS MOVING WITHIN THE POINT CAM ARM, SO, THE POINT CONTACT DOES NOT - [SDR 2019FA0000045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000045), Feb 24, 2019: DOUBLER. CRACKED. COMMON PROBLEM, CRACKS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE RIGHT WING WALK SECTION P/N 62061-02. THIS WING PANEL IS COMPOSED OF 2 PARTS: AN OUTER SKIN AND AN ATTACHED REINF - [SDR 2014FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000042), Jan 21, 2014: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE STOPPAGE, WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN EMERGENCY LANDING. A POST ENGINE TEARDOWN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE CRA - [SDR 2014FA0000234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000234), Dec 14, 2013: BRACKET. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED BRACKET. - [SDR WS9R031908001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WS9R031908001), Mar 19, 2008: RETAINER. BROKEN. DISCOVERED THAT ALL (4) OF THE PUSH ROD TUBE RETAINERS WERE BROKE UPON REMOVING THE ROCKER BOX COVERS. THIS ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN OVERHAULED AND HAS TEST CELL TI - [SDR 2007FA0000225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000225), Feb 15, 2007: BRACKET. CRACKED. THIS BRACKET IS RIVETED IN THE CENTER TUNNEL AND ACCEPTS (2) BOLTS AT THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE FLAP HANDLE SUPPORT MOUNT. THIS IS A DIFFICULT AREA TO SEE, EVEN W - [SDR 2001FA0000594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000594), Jul 24, 2001: GASCOLATOR. CRACKED. DURING ENGINE START, AN INDUCTION FIRE STARTED WHEN THE CARBURETOR BACKFIRED. THE FIRE COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED AND DESTROYED THE AIRCRAFT. DURING AN INVESTIGA - [SDR SW15200110851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SW15200110851), Apr 5, 2001: PUMP. DEFECTIVE. PART INSTALLED NEW AT OVERHAUL. TEST CESS OPERATION WITHIN REQUIRED PRESSURE AND FLOW. AT INSTALLATION IN AIRCRAFT, PUMP WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND WOULD NOT ALLOW - [SDR 99ZZZX3482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3482), Aug 25, 1999: SKIN. CRACKED. DOUBLER UNDER RIGHT UPPER WING ROOT SKIN CRACKING (BOTH FORWARD AND AFT SECTIONS). DUE TO NORMAL STRESS FROM GETTING IN AND OUT OF AIRCRAFT, THE UPPER SKIN FLEX - [SDR 98ZZZX839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX839), Feb 9, 1998: SENDER. FAILED. SUDDENLY, RT FUEL TANK INDICATED TOTALLY EMPTY. FLIGHT WAS TERMINATED AND FUEL QUANTITY VISUALLY VERIFIED AS NEARLY ONE-HALF FULL. TANK WAS TOPPED OFF AND STILL - [SDR EY2R9601338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601338), Dec 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON HUB. - [SDR EY2R9601234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601234), Nov 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. HUB CORRODED. - [SDR 96ZZZX4930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4930), Sep 9, 1996: PIN PLUG. FAILED. CYLINDER REMOVED FROM ENGINE DUE TO ALUMINUM IN OIL SCREEN. FOUND PIN PLUG SHAVED COMPLETELY OFF ON NR 3 CYLINDER ALLOWING PIN TO RUB AGAINST CYLINDER WALL. THE - [SDR EY2R9600526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600526), Apr 1, 1996: PROPELLER. CORRODED. PROPELLER ASSY FOUND CORRODED - [SDR 95ZZZX1250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1250), Feb 1, 1995: SKIN. CORRODED. FUSELAGE SKIN PANELS ACROSS TOP OF INST. PANEL SEVERELY CORRODED. WATER MOST LIKELY ENTERED THROUGH A WINDSHIELD LEAK. (THIS IS 2ND PA 28 OF THIS VINTAGE FOUND --- 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.