NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, TX
16 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-140, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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_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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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\" = '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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
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NTSB CEN26LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA28 · Atlanta, TXOn 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 CEN25LA111Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pearland, TXBoth pilots’ failure to follow emergency procedures pertaining to the partial loss of engine power by either applying carburetor heat to address the carburetor icing or to abort the takeoff when they observed a partial loss of engine power during the takeoff…NTSB CEN24LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wayside, TXThe student pilot’s improper fuel management during the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN20CA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Corsicana, TXThe student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR19LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Presidio, TXThe 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 CEN17FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stonewall, TXThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner and the mechanic…NTSB GAA16CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate rate of climb, which resulted in off airport landing and substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.NTSB GAA16CA312Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Gilmer, TXThe student pilot's failure to see and avoid powerlines during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remediation when the student cut the base to final turn short, resulting in a wire strike and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN16FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Huntsville, TXThe pilot's mismanagement off the fuel supply to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN14LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Granbury, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.NTSB CEN14LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · San Antonio, TXA partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.NTSB CEN10CA550Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TXA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN10CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gatesville, TXThe pilot’s incapacitation as a result of one or more pre-existing medical conditions.NTSB CEN09LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.