# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-151

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA23FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA079.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2022 · N4676F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.
- [NTSB WPR19FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA163.md): Piper PA28 · Antioch, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N7943C · Destroyed
  > A loss of control while conducting low-altitude, high-speed maneuvers.
- [NTSB WPR19FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA075.md): Piper PA28 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2019 · N37RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart on the night visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA325.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N32401 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in dark night conditions without a solo night flight endorsement and his subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR13FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N151SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s flight in dark night conditions with no visual reference and his subsequent spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA11FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Spencer, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N30ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a tree while returning to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA430.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N1158X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA123.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Powder Springs, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2009 · N43631 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue under visual flight rules into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA006.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N43246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss…
- [NTSB NYC07FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA088.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N33521 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical…
- [NTSB LAX07LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA113.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N75194 · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA255.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N4401X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the rising hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's inexperience regarding flying during the dark, nighttime condition, and the low…
- [NTSB ATL02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA059.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N41340 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Rienzi, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N57297 · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI99FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N246MA · Destroyed
  > the altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. The exceeded aircraft performance was an additional cause. The unfavorable wind and trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW96FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA183.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vera, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N7845C · Destroyed
  > improper installation by unknown person(s) of incorrect exhaust system clamps, which led to an exhaust system disconnect and a subsequent engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB MIA96FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA116.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1996 · N6902F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a residential area. A factor relating to the accident was: the inaccuracy of the expected fuel consumption.
- [NTSB CHI96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA029.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N161FS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude. Factors included the weather obscuration due to snow and fog, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of recent night flight time.
- [NTSB LAX95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA199.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N6243J · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the over water flight.
- [NTSB CHI95FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA149.md): Piper PA-28-151 · North Loup, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N41329 · Destroyed
  > Failure to the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, after experiencing fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate oversight (supervision) by the flight instructor (CFI),…
- [NTSB ATL95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA008.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N7207C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the missed approach, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the weather conditions (low ceiling, fog), and the pilot's diverted attention outside the cockpit.
- [NTSB MIA94FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA030.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N43079 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA185.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Samantha, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N43313 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, his lack of expereince, which resulted in an encounter with instrument weather conditions during an attempted visual flight, and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night…
- [NTSB ATL91FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA124.md): Piper PA-28 · Mt. Berry, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N91SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his poor inflight decision to continue into deteriorating weather conditions, and his inadvertent flight into IMC. Factors in this accident were: the clouds obscuring the mountain at the time of the accident, and the…
- [NTSB NYC91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA140.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N8433C · Destroyed
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX90FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA265.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N41455 · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: failue of the pilot to configure the aircraft's flaps for a soft field takeoff, his improper use of stabilator trim, high density altitude, soft runway, and trees near…
- [NTSB MIA89LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N6834J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to commit suicide. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's interpersonal relations and his psychological condition.
- [NTSB LAX88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA142.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1988 · N4376F · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft rotate to a high pitch attitude during the initial climb after takeoff. They said the acft then entered a left turn & descended to the ground. Impact occurred on rising terrain, beyond a gully, about 200 ft east of the departure…
- [NTSB MKC87FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA159.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Maquoketa, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N32619 · Destroyed
  > After departing the Maquoketa muni arpt, the acft was observed to fly at low altitude over some buildings that included a house & trailer home. As the acft flew over the property in a left banking turn, the left wing struck the top of a tree & then the acft…
- [NTSB SEA86FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA035.md): Piper PA28-151 · Kelso, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1986 · N43552 · Destroyed
  > Enroute to dest. Plt diverted to nearby airfield due deteriorating weather. One hr later, telephone weather brief for continued flt to dest was VFR not recommended. Less than 2 hrs. Later, with no further brief, acft departed. A following acft revsd course…
- [NTSB LAX86FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA042.md): Piper PA 28-151 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N43602 · Destroyed
  > After receiving a preflight wx briefing that forecast strong headwinds, over mountainous terrain, severe turbulence and pireps of severe turbulence on the proposed flt route. The instructor plt and his student instrument plt took off for a night IFR training…
- [NTSB LAX86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1985 · N44207 · Destroyed
  > The passenger had a 10:00 medical appointment at the destination arot on the day of the accident. The non-instrument rated, recently certificated pvt plt, requested and received a weather briefing for a proposed VFR flt at 7500 ft MSL from mesa to holbrook,…
- [NTSB CHI85FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA253.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1985 · N32461 · Destroyed
  > No known witnesses observed the plt preflt the acft or takeoff. He departed in the evening while the arpt was not attended. At aprx 2012 CDT, his son observed & recognized the acft. At that time, the son was at his own home about 1/2 mi from the plt's home.…
- [NTSB ATL85FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Morgantown, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1984 · N32828 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > N2553A was in traffic pattern conducting touch and go landings. N32828 was maneuvering below the traffic pattern and was seen climbing in direction of N2553A. N32828 was flying westerly into the sun. N2553A was seen in a shallow left turn from crosswind to…
- [NTSB MKC83FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA205.md): Piper PA-24-151 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N7993C · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed a lawrenceburg, TN, on the evening of 8/28/83. Thunderstorms were reported in the area at that time. At lawrenceburg, fuel was available during daylight hours. At 0203 the next morning, the plt called the muscle shoals fss & obtained a wx…
- [NTSB LAX83FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA253.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Norco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1983 · N54363 · Destroyed
  > The student plt had flown to the riverton arpt to attend a ground school. Reportedly, prior to his departure at aprx 2235 PDT, stars were visible overhead, but the horizontal visibility was poor & there was a haze layer at about 500 ft AGL. At aprx 2250, a…
- [NTSB LAX83FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA387.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1983 · N41576 · Destroyed
  > The acft departed creswell, OR, sometime after 1800 PST on 3/19/83. At 2110 PST, the plt contacted portland flt watch by radio & stated that he was over roseburg, or at 9500 ft. he requested pireps of wx over the siskiyou mountains & into the san francisco…
- [NTSB LAX82FVM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM09.md): Piper 28-151 · Los Gatos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 29, 1982 · N32678 · Destroyed
  > The pilot prepared to depart on a scheduled courier run in a Piper PA-32, but was unable to start the engine. After consulting with company personnel, he rented a Piper PA-28-151, transferred the cargo and departed monterey, CA on a flight to oakland, CA.…
- [NTSB ATL81FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA098.md): Piper PA-28 · Buckland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1981 · N7141C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA018.md): Piper PA-28 · Corbin, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1980 · N6964J · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA032.md): Piper PA-28 · Woodburn, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N5887V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA048.md): Piper PA-28 · El Segundo, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1980 · N44126 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA080.md): Piper PA-28 · Cashiers, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1979 · N41413 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA036-136323.md): Piper PA-28 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1979 · N5344F · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA015.md): Piper PA-28 · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 11, 1979 · N6970F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA067.md): Piper PA-28 · St George, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1978 · N43177 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA058.md): Piper PA-28 · Bedford, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1978 · N43167 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA071.md): Piper PA-28 · Campbell, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 15, 1978 · N4853F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA048.md): Piper PA-28 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1978 · N40891 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA021.md): Piper PA-28 · Springdale, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 11, 1978 · N32085 · Destroyed

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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_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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102805', '7104223'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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