Piper PA-28

NTSB investigations · 146

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102801')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN27LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openPiper PA-28 · Claremore, OKOct 22, 2026 · N5393WNTSB CEN25LA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · New Braunfels, TXThe 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.Dec 28, 2024 · N5263W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA012Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 11, 2024 · N5006W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA388Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lucedale, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on the wet turf runway with a higher speed.Aug 15, 2022 · N5341W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Melbourne, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing.Mar 29, 2022 · N5067W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA081Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Scottsdale, AZA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion.Jan 18, 2022 · N5276W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA136Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Myrtle Creek, ORThe 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.Mar 16, 2021 · N5060W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lyndonville, VTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.Sep 2, 2017 · N132AV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA103Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pomona, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 8, 2016 · N5046W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Tacna, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts.Nov 23, 2012 · N5076W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Terrell, TXThe 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.Feb 7, 2009 · N5303W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Apr 30, 2008 · N5426W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Huron, OHThe dual student's inadvertent shutdown of the engine and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Jun 18, 2002 · N5369W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · DestroyedNTSB FTW01LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Tulsa, OKthe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 31, 2001 · N525Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lebanon, OHThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted takeoff. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power.Nov 28, 2000 · N5035W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Burlington, WIloss 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 improper in-flight planning and decision to turn back toward the…Aug 1, 2000 · N5293W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Alvaredo, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during his short-field approach.Jul 21, 1999 · N5230W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Greenville, TXThe 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 lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 25, 1998 · N5087W · Minor damageNTSB LAX99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Carson City, NVThe 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.Oct 12, 1998 · N5078W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Faribault, MNwas 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 preflight planning and preparation by the pilot.Jan 26, 1998 · N5099W · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Weatherford, TXloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Uneven terrain beyond the end of the runway was a related factor.May 14, 1997 · N5140W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MIloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor.Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Bountiful, UTinadequate 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 remedial action, and a ditch in the emergency landing area.Jun 11, 1996 · N5172W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95WA025Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · St. Vincent, SpainNov 21, 1994 · N5082W · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot did not maintain the proper glidepath. Failure of the electrical system and inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel were factors in the accident.Dec 31, 1993 · N5192W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing was the lack of total experience.Apr 4, 1993 · N5338W · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Napoleon, OHThe 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 experience.Feb 28, 1993 · N5220W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Burlington, ILThe 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 ceiling and reduced visibility (fog).Feb 23, 1992 · N5309W · DestroyedNTSB ATL90LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Jacksonville, NCThe pilot's decision to land downwind and his delay in executing a go-around.May 20, 1990 · N5290W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Kenai, AKFailure 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 throttle which contributed to the accident.Jun 29, 1989 · N5302W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA120Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Winton, NCBefore the flt, the student plt & passengers had been socializing & drinking beer. At aprx 0200 EDT, while at a friend'shome near murfreesboro, NC, they decided to go flying. At about 0300, an acft was observed to fly over the friend's home at low alt, then…Apr 29, 1986 · N5258W · DestroyedNTSB FTW86LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Houston, TXThe passengers stated that the pilot was unable to obtain higher power settings on a go-around from a low approach to an airport, and elected to land on a rural street. An examination of the engine revealed insect nests in the intake manifold and water in the…Oct 11, 1985 · N5341W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Springfield, MODuring a wx briefing, the plt was advised of possible thunderstorms at his destination. While en route, he was told that thunderstorm activity at his destination was confirmed by radar. During the last 40 min of the flt, the plt flew past aprx 15 arpts where…Jul 15, 1985 · N5424W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Springville, CAAfter overflying the uncharted, private airstrip & evaluating its size, the PIC attempted to land on the narrow rwy. Only about 900 ft of the rwy was usable. After touching down, the plt realized the acft could not be stopped on the remaining available strip,…May 5, 1985 · N5166W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA275Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Austin, TXBoth acft were approaching from the ssw & flying assigned headings. Neither acft had been assigned an altitude. Just prior to impat, approach control (a/c) told the C-402B to fly 360 to follow traffic & asked what his altitude was. When the plt responded he…Jul 10, 1982 · N5224W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DCG13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · St.Joseph, MODec 19, 1981 · N33574 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW81DRG60Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Leander, TXAug 28, 1981 · N5197W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81DEX28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Frankfort, ILJul 25, 1981 · N5252W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA80DLA35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Archer, FLJul 22, 1980 · N5331W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW80FRA23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Onalaska, TXMar 30, 1980 · N5294W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FET32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bluffton, INSep 16, 1979 · N5198W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78FKJ66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tuscaloosa, ALJul 26, 1978 · N5239W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FCD27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Anamosa, IAMay 24, 1978 · N5192W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78DCG18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cameron, MOMar 12, 1978 · N33574 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FGT17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Catawissa, PAJul 5, 1977 · N5167W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD77FLT01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tiptonville, TNFeb 20, 1977 · N5305W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77FEI08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Avon Lake, OHDec 31, 1976 · N5320W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEC06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hadley, MINov 25, 1976 · N5120W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC76DAH20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bethel, AKJun 19, 1976 · N5233W · Substantial damage
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