# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-160

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 ERA13FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA088.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Parkton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2012 · N5714W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instrument-rated pilot to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a gyro malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the loss of primary gyro flight instruments due to the failure of…
- [NTSB ERA09LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA124.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Indiana, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2009 · N5212W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA063.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Laurens, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N160D · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.
- [NTSB ATL01WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01WA015.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Alaj Uela, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2000 · N5306W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA95FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA100.md): Piper PA-28-160 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N5718W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to extend wing flaps and maintain airspeed while on approach to land resulting in an inadvertent stall, spin, and uncontrolled descent until collision with a residence and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA93FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA160.md): Piper PA-28 · Morriston, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N5096W · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain adequate altitude (or clearance) from the tower. The proximity of the tower/guy wires and weather condition were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Bethel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5867W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude to avoid the terrain. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA162.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N5640W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and his improper execution of emergency procedures. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence, his inadequate preflight inspection when he failed to drain the gascolator,…
- [NTSB MIA89FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA108.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Holley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1989 · N5572W · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the plt into adverse wx, followed by spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Lack of a preflight weather briefing, weather conditions, and lack of visual cues at night were considered contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC88FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA120.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Beedeville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1988 · N5517W · Substantial damage
  > Intentional buzzing performed, visual outlook not maintained and over confidence in personal ability by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI84LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA338.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N5086W · Destroyed
  > While on a personal flt the eng and airframe began to vibrate severely. The plt closed the throttle and turned eastward to land in a mint field. As he approached the field he applied power to clear a row of small houses, but during this maneuver struck a…
- [NTSB LAX81FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA059.md): Piper PA-28 · Molokai, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1981 · N5956W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA011.md): Piper PA-28 · Kennett, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1978 · N5716W · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA016.md): Piper PA-14 · Eugene, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1978 · N5013W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Great Bend, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 27, 1978 · N5622W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEI23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEI23.md): Piper PA-28 · South Bass Is, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1978 · N5570W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA017.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeport, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1977 · N5374W · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS075.md): Piper PA-28 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1976 · N5916W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC062.md): Piper PA-28 · Milan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1976 · N5729W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76AI008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI008.md): Piper PA-28 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1975 · N5423W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75AL052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL052.md): Piper PA-28 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1975 · N5016W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC067.md): Piper PA-28 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 17, 1975 · N5116W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75AM051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM051.md): Piper PA-28 · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 31, 1975 · N167SP · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF032.md): Piper PA-28 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 9, 1974 · N269JB · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC006.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1974 · N5291W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74AL044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL044.md): Piper PA-28 · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 20, 1973 · N5382W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHD37.md): Piper PA-28 · Forked River, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 28, 1973 · N5033W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72AN013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN013.md): Piper PA-28 · Wanaque, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 29, 1971 · N5563W · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71AD047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD047.md): Piper PA-28 · Colorado Spg, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 10, 1971 · N5332W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71AF036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF036.md): Piper PA-28 · Leakey, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1971 · N5540W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70FKT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FKT10.md): Piper PA-28 · Mastic Pt, Burkina Faso · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1970 · N5974W · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70AD029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70AD029.md): Piper PA-28 · Cuchara, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1969 · N5752W · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69F0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0156.md): Piper PA-28 · Mt View, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1968 · N5433W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0041.md): Piper PA-28 · W.Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 18, 1967 · N5109W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA68A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68A0016.md): Piper PA-28 · Pendleton, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1967 · N5469W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0153.md): Piper PA-28 · Flushing, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 1, 1967 · N5836W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0049.md): Piper PA-28 · West Fork, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1965 · N5525W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0028.md): Piper PA-28 · Altadena, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1965 · N5871W · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN65A0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0080.md): Piper PA-28 · Salina, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 11, 1965 · N5244W · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN65A0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0062.md): Piper PA-28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 31, 1965 · N5748W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1176.md): Piper PA-28 · Terry, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 28, 1964 · N5124W · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0956](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0956.md): Piper PA28 · Waterville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1964 · N5527W · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2884](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2884.md): Piper PA-28 · Vale, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 17, 1964 · N5139W · Destroyed

## 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 ('7102806'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7102806

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