# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140: Loss of engine power (total) NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN27LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA013.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 12, 2026 · N9859W · Substantial damage > On October 12, 2026, at 1540 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9859W, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Abita Springs, Louisiana. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB ANC26LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA107.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Junction, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 21, 2026 · N224BB · Substantial damage > On September 20, 2026 about 2314 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N224BB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Junction, Texas. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB WPR26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA245.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 5, 2026 · N3995K · Substantial damage > On July 5, 2026, at about 0825 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N3995K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Salome, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operating as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA149.md): Piper PA28 · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 26, 2026 · N1653J · Substantial damage > On March 26, 2026, about 0720 central daylight time, a Piper PA28-140 airplane, N1653J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code… - [NTSB WPR26FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 4, 2026 · N7744T · Substantial damage > On March 4, 2026, about 0721 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-140, N7744T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight instructor was seriously injured, and the student pilot and one person on the… - [NTSB ERA26LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 24, 2025 · N3905F · Substantial damage > On October 24, 2025, about 1815 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N3905F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Fayette County Airport (FYE), Somerville, Tennessee. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA25LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA316.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 26, 2025 · N1684J · Substantial damage > On August 26, 2025, at 0831 eastern standard time, a Piper PA28-140, N1684J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Seneca, South Carolina. The sole occupant, a student pilot, received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN24LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA351.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N1429T · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN21LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA249.md): Piper PA28 · Justin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N8208N · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based upon the available information. - [NTSB GAA21WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · North Cat Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2021 · N75392 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA21LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA081.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2020 · N6978W · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to the student pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. - [NTSB CEN21LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N9993W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN21LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA031.md): Piper PA28 · Buda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N5932U · Substantial damage > An improperly torqued oil line fitting during an engine overhaul, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA385.md): Piper PA28-140 · Red Oak, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N2875T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA258.md): Piper PA28 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6530W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to a restricted air intake-induction system. - [NTSB GAA19CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA272.md): Piper PA28 · Maitland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2019 · N6753W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the total loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with a car during an emergency landing on a road. - [NTSB WPR19LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA050.md): Piper PA28 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N15321 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor bowl. - [NTSB WPR19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N1715J · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s loss of control at low altitude during a forced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and substantial damage to the right wing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA18LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA071.md): Piper PA28 · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2018 · N9673W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and his improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA040.md): Piper PA-28 · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N57351 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR17LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA138.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N4244T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage. - [NTSB WPR17LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA092.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Whittier, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2017 · N55339 · Substantial damage > The pilot's impaired decision-making due to alcohol intoxication and his improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA057.md): Piper PA28 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N41565 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA17LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA005.md): Piper PA28 · Laurel, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N499TG · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor float. The reason the carburetor float became stuck could not be determined because postaccident examination of the float and needle/seat revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB CEN16LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA382.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wooster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2016 · N4470X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA152.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2016 · N95118 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation and maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR15LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA164.md): Piper PA28 - 140 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N7099R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank, and his delayed movement of the fuel selector handle to the other tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA15LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA187.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N7598R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or testing of the carburetor. - [NTSB CEN15CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA158.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2015 · N1513J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA15FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA128.md): Piper PA28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N5985U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of excessive wear of the fuel selector valve. Also causal was the owner/operator and maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance, and inadequate postmaintenance inspection. - [NTSB WPR15LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA087.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2015 · N4666R · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA14LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA042.md): Piper PA28 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N1830T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the No. 3 cylinder because of the fatigue cracking of its respective mounting studs and through bolts, which resulted from inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. - [NTSB CEN13LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA367.md): Piper PA-28-140 · De Smet, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N589FL · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airplane and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N44595 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN12LA651](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA651.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Boonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N5538F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff. - [NTSB CEN12FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N6085W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA11CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA506.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N6800W · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots’ inadequate fuel management. - [NTSB CEN10CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA550.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N333NA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning. - [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N8797N · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning. - [NTSB DFW08CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8323R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N333KQ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102802') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '341' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence?model=7102802 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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