# NTSB investigations: 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 3 · 146 investigations

- [NTSB CEN27LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA029.md): Piper PA-28 · Claremore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Investigation open · Oct 22, 2026 · N5393W
- [NTSB CEN25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA065.md): Piper PA-28 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2024 · N5263W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2024 · N5006W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA388.md): Piper PA-28 · Lucedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2022 · N5341W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2022 · N5067W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2022 · N5276W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA136.md): Piper PA28 · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N5060W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA28 · Lyndonville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N132AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR16FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA103.md): Piper PA28 · Pomona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2016 · N5046W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N5076W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5303W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N5426W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Huron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N5369W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA175.md): Piper PA-28 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N525Z · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N5035W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N5293W · Substantial damage
  > 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 improper in-flight planning and decision to turn back toward the…
- [NTSB FTW99LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA200.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Alvaredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N5230W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during his short-field approach.
- [NTSB FTW99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA036.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Greenville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N5087W · Minor damage
  > 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 lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA010.md): Piper PA-28 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N5078W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Faribault, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1998 · N5099W · Destroyed
  > 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 preflight planning and preparation by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA191.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N5140W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA119.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N5172W · Substantial damage
  > 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 remedial action, and a ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA95WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA025.md): Piper PA28 · St. Vincent, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 1994 · N5082W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N5192W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1993 · N5338W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Napoleon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N5220W · Substantial damage
  > 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 experience.
- [NTSB CHI92FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA095.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Burlington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N5309W · Destroyed
  > 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 ceiling and reduced visibility (fog).
- [NTSB ATL90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA114.md): Piper PA-28 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N5290W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land downwind and his delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA109.md): Piper PA-28 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N5302W · Substantial damage
  > 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 throttle which contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL86FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA120.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Winton, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1986 · N5258W · Destroyed
  > Before 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…
- [NTSB FTW86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA013.md): Piper PA-28 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N5341W · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MKC85LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA159.md): Piper PA-28 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N5424W · Substantial damage
  > During 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…
- [NTSB LAX85LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA242.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Springville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N5166W · Substantial damage
  > After 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,…
- [NTSB FTW82DA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA275.md): Piper PA-28 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N5224W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both 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…
- [NTSB MKC82DCG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DCG13.md): Piper PA-28 · St.Joseph, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1981 · N33574 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG60.md): Piper PA-28 · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1981 · N5197W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEX28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEX28.md): Piper PA-28 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N5252W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA35.md): Piper PA-28 · Archer, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1980 · N5331W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA23.md): Piper PA-28 · Onalaska, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1980 · N5294W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FET32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FET32.md): Piper PA-28 · Bluffton, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1979 · N5198W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ66.md): Piper PA-28 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1978 · N5239W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD27.md): Piper PA-28 · Anamosa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1978 · N5192W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG18.md): Piper PA-28 · Cameron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1978 · N33574 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FGT17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGT17.md): Piper PA-28 · Catawissa, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1977 · N5167W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLT01.md): Piper PA-28 · Tiptonville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1977 · N5305W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEI08.md): Piper PA-28 · Avon Lake, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1976 · N5320W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEC06.md): Piper PA-28 · Hadley, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1976 · N5120W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH20.md): Piper PA-28 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1976 · N5233W · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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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