# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-235: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

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 ERA25LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA130.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Manchester, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2025 · N43DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN25LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA085.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mount Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2025 · N8997W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA031.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2023 · N9159W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA23LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA290.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2023 · N8579W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).
- [NTSB ERA23LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA037.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2022 · N8580N · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA264.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Seguin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N8542W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude after being distracted when the engine cowling opened during flight, which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN22LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA135.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2022 · N5078M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons during a departure climb that resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8591W · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA374.md): Piper PA28 · Walker, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2020 · N8957W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment from the effects of an undiagnosed brain tumor.
- [NTSB CEN20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA201.md): Piper PA28 · Carlinville, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N8991W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s attempted recovery from a steep descent which inadvertently exceeded the ultimate load factor of the airframe and resulted in a low-level inflight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN20CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA137.md): Piper PA-28-235C · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2020 · N9468W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, subsequent loss of directional control, and the airplane going down an embankment.
- [NTSB GAA19CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA511.md): Piper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N8619W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch and lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor.
- [NTSB CEN19LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA257.md): Piper PA28 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2019 · N951TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA471.md): Piper PA28 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2019 · N8641W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in impact with a construction barrier before the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway closed for landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA347.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N7954W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA082.md): Piper PA28 · Pocasset, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2017 · N8856W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA020.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N9398W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA216.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N8703W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA15FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA066.md): Piper PA28 · Sommerville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2014 · N8607W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired…
- [NTSB CEN14CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA160.md): Piper PA 28-235 · De Beque, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2014 · N9172W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR13LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA109.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N8554W · 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 did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA094.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2013 · N49DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector interlock mechanism.
- [NTSB CEN12FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA101.md): Piper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N999RR · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…
- [NTSB CEN12LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA023.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N9444W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake system during the landing roll, which was caused by a loss of hydraulic fluid as a result of a leak in the piston seal due to brake plates worn beyond their service limits.
- [NTSB CEN11CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA576.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Stanberry, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N42860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA161.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Matador, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2011 · N9478W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA109.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N929TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around maneuver after landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA395.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Rutherford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N8658W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB WPR09LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA169.md): Piper PA-28-235 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N9249W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA171.md): Piper PA-28C-235 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N9487W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA096.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N38558 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA278.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Dresden, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N9365W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance while on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI08CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA206.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N8942W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the short field takeoff procedure not followed by the pilot. An additional cause was the delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA146.md): Piper PA28 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N9376W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an in-flight fire as a result of a corrosion hole in the muffler that was not identified by the mechanic. Contributing to the accident was the improper emergency procedure performed for an…
- [NTSB MIA08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA093.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N9117W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane floated during landing.

## 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 ('7102810')
    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" = '470' 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/470/sequence?model=7102810

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