# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-28 A list on [Piper PA-28](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 90 reports - [Accident 20241227018819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241227018819A.md): Piper PA-28 · New Braunfels, TX · Dec 27, 2024 · N5263W · 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 (there were fence posts but no wire or trees) rotating to the left and came to rest facing northeast. - [Accident 20241011018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241011018029A.md): Piper PA-28 · Louisville, KY · Oct 11, 2024 · N5006W · 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 northeast. After performing clearing turns and stalls they started their return to Bowman Field. While… - [Incident 20230228004519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230228004519I.md): Piper PA-28 · Austin, MN · Feb 28, 2023 · N5263W · 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). There was a student at the controls in the left seat and a second student observing from the back seat.… - [Accident 20220815014619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220815014619A.md): Piper PA-28 · Lucedale, MS · Aug 15, 2022 · N5341W · 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 for maintenance. I started decending to traffic pattern altitude. I approached 22MS from the south.… - [Accident 20220329004439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220329004439A.md): Piper PA-28 · Melbourne, FL · Mar 29, 2022 · N5067W · 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 pressure and the engine started to vibrate. The pilot diverted to the Melbourne, FL airport (kmlb)… - [Accident 20220117001139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220117001139A.md): Piper PA-28 · Scottsdale, AZ · Jan 17, 2022 · N5276W · 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 Scottsdale, Arizona. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a title 14 code of… - [Accident 20210316002629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210316002629A.md): Piper PA-28 · Myrtle Creek, OR · Mar 16, 2021 · N5060W · 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 touchdown, aircraft was affected by a crosswind from the left and then immediately by crosswind from… - [Incident 20191024020409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191024020409I.md): Piper PA-28 · Nampa, ID · Oct 24, 2019 · N5336W · 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 October 24th 2019 had a hard landing which was a pilot induced error. This resulted in a loss of control… - [Accident 20170902017529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170902017529A.md): Piper PA-28 · Lyndonville, VT · Sep 2, 2017 · N132AV · 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 placed the aircraft back on the ground about 50 yards past the runway. The aircraft was destroyed. - [Accident 20160508022359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160508022359A.md): Piper PA-28 · Pomona, CA · May 8, 2016 · N5046W · 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 tower (ATCT) informing them he was inbound for landing and was assigned runway 26L. Approximately… - [Incident 20131217024999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131217024999I.md): Piper PA-28 · Parrish, FL · Dec 17, 2013 · N5310W · 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 occupant, and he was uninjured. The aircraft was not damaged. The flight was operated in accordance… - [Accident 20121123026489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121123026489A.md): Piper PA-28 · Yuma, AZ · Nov 23, 2012 · N5076W · 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 was located approximately 30 miles south of interstate 8 and about 15 miles north of the U.S./Mexico… - [Incident 20110324005769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110324005769I.md): Piper PA-28 · La Belle, FL · Mar 24, 2011 · N5035W · 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 airport manager [privacy data omitted] states that it was determined that a circuit board inside the… - [Accident 20090207002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090207002479A.md): Piper PA28160 · Terrell, TX · Feb 7, 2009 · N5303W · 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 at Airpark East, dallas, TX., (1F7) causing substantial damage to the aircraft. There were no… - [Accident 20080430837309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080430837309A.md): Piper PA28160 · Richmond Hill, GA · Apr 30, 2008 · N5426W · 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 [privacy data omitted] statement, he sumped the fuel tanks however he did not open the fuel tank caps to… - [Incident 20060111011569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060111011569I.md): Piper PA28* · Lincoln Park, NJ · Jan 11, 2006 · N5328W · 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 sufficient power. Pilot announced emergency and attempted to land on runway 1. Due to the altitude and speed… - [Incident 20040710019839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040710019839I.md): Piper PA28* · Topeka, KS · Jul 10, 2004 · N5239W > (-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 get engine to start. Performed emergency landing on highway 24 near Topeka, KS. No injuries and no… - [Incident 20030912022429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030912022429I.md): Piper PA28* · Homedale, ID · Sep 12, 2003 · N5054W · 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 significant wind shear condition that he could not counteract with the addition of power or flight… - [Accident 20020617038289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020617038289A.md): Piper PA28* · Huron, OH · Jun 17, 2002 · N5369W · 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 and was taking instructions pending review, was operating the controls from the left seat. The CFI… - [Incident 20020127006759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020127006759I.md): Piper PA28* · Wadsworth, OH · Jan 27, 2002 · N5290W · 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 (which cut in front), destroyed two runway lights striking the lights with the propeller and landing… - [Incident 20011129034609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011129034609I.md): Piper PA28* · Prescott, AZ · Nov 29, 2001 · N181PB · 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 the pilot received a clearance for an instrument approach. At 9,000 over the drake VOR the pilot… - [Accident 20011122035149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011122035149A.md): Piper PA28160 · Benwheeler, TX · Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · 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 of tyler-pounds field. Aircraft destroyed, fire after impact, one soul on board-fatally injured.… - [Accident 20010731019259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731019259A.md): Piper PA28160 · Tulsa, OK · Jul 31, 2001 · N525Z · 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 landing following a loss of power after takeoff from runway 35 at the Harvey Young municipal… - [Accident 20001128038609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001128038609A.md): Piper PA28* · Lebanon, OH · Nov 28, 2000 · N5035W · 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 Lebanon-warren county airport (I68) Lebanon, Ohio. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger received minor… - [Incident 20000905028709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000905028709I.md): Piper PA28* · Lancaster, CA · Sep 5, 2000 · N5383W · 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 roughness or back-firing. [privacy data omitted] Felt that the runway was not an option, so he performed an… - [Accident 20000801036729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000801036729A.md): Piper PA28160 · Burlington, WI · Aug 1, 2000 · N5293W · 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, Wisconsin. The private pilot was the sole occupant and received no injuries. The aircraft sustained… - [Incident 20000610027859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000610027859I.md): Piper PA28* · Alliance, OH · Jun 10, 2000 · N5263W · 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 bogged down and had to be towed by tractor to tie down area. Minor prop damage from striking mud… - [Accident 19990721042899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990721042899A.md): N5230W · Alvarado, TX · Jul 21, 1999 · N5230W · 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 approach into Luscombe airport. The accident occurred while Mr. Connolly was taking his private pilot… - [Accident 19981125047029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981125047029A.md): N5087W · Greenville, TX · Nov 25, 1998 · N5087W · 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 prior to take off from Greenville, power came up normal for take off. The first indication of problems… - [Accident 19981012040279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981012040279A.md): Piper PA28* · Carson City, NV · Oct 12, 1998 · N5078W · 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 aft, firewall bent, engine mount broken and bent, right steering arm broken, belly cracked and bent.… - [Accident 19980126000599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980126000599A.md): Piper PA28* · Faribault, MN · Jan 26, 1998 · N5099W · 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 country flight at 2230 CST. The airplane did not arrive at its planned destination at 2330 CST according… - [Accident 19970514010799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970514010799A.md): Piper PA28160 · Weatherford, TX · May 14, 1997 · N5140W · 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 at 1910 CDT, 05/14/97, dps in Weatherford, Texas indicated an aircraft took off from Parker County… - [Accident 19961204037119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961204037119A.md): Piper PA28* · New Hudson, MI · Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · 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 standard time (EST), a Piper PA-28-180, N142AV, registered to New Hudson aviation, inc., of New Hudson,… - [Accident 19960610013259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960610013259A.md): Piper PA28RT201 · Bountiful, UT · Jun 10, 1996 · N5172W · 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.md): Piper PA28* · St Vincent, AC · Nov 21, 1994 · N5082W · Destroyed · 3 fatal - [Accident 19931231048579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931231048579A.md): Piper PA28161 · Vicksburg, MS · Dec 31, 1993 · N5192W · 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.md): Piper PA28* · Teterboro, NJ · Sep 25, 1993 · N146AV > Pilot taxied across active runway without clearance to do so. Pilot had read back his clearance correctly. - [Incident 19930420016059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930420016059I.md): Piper PA28160 · Mansfield, MA · Apr 20, 1993 · N5191W · 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.md): Piper PA28140 · Doylestown, PA · Apr 4, 1993 · N5338W · 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.md): Piper PA28161 · Napoleon, OH · Feb 28, 1993 · N5220W · 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.md): Piper PA28* · Warren, OH · Dec 26, 1992 · N5263W · 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.md): Piper PA28160 · Burlington, IL · Feb 23, 1992 · N5309W · 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.md): Piper PA28* · Stonington, CT · Dec 27, 1991 · N5112W · Minor damage > Engine malfunction. Forced landing at private field. Found contaminated fuel. - [Incident 19911206057839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911206057839I.md): Piper PA28* · Sparta, OH · Dec 6, 1991 · N5039W · Minor damage > Engine malfunction. Precautionary landing in field. NR3 cylinder had internal failure. - [Incident 19911204061359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911204061359I.md): Piper PA28160 · Grantham, NC · Dec 4, 1991 · N5426W · 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.md): Piper PA28* · Jacksonville, NC · May 20, 1990 · N5290W · 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.md): Piper PA28* · Oxford, CT · Feb 13, 1990 · N5167W · 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.md): Piper PA28* · West Palm Beach, FL · Jul 21, 1989 · N134AV · Minor damage > Struck a sign with right wing tip while taxiing to parking area. Minor damage. - [Accident 19890628018419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890628018419A.md): Piper PA28160 · Kenai, AK · Jun 28, 1989 · N5302W · 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.md): Piper PA28140 · Columbia, MO · Mar 26, 1989 · N5303W · Minor damage > Allowed aircraft to rock up on left main and nose gear on landing. Nosed up when nose gear collapsed. Blamed wind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28/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 ('7102801') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28/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.