# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-236 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 CEN24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA144.md): Piper PA28 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2024 · N8438B · Destroyed > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control while maneuvering outside established instrument approach procedures in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA22LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA043.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orleans, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N2186U · Destroyed > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering over water in dark night conditions. - [NTSB WPR19FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA022.md): Piper PA28 · Guthrie Center, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N91770 · Substantial damage > Pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of an undetected crack in an engine exhaust muffler, which permitted entry of exhaust gasses into the cabin via the cabin heat system. - [NTSB WPR17FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA052.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Port Orford, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2017 · N81839 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known medical condition. - [NTSB CEN10FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA124.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Austin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N2889D · Destroyed > The pilot’s intentional flight into a building. - [NTSB WPR09FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA150.md): Piper PA28-236 · Pomona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N129AB · Destroyed > The pilot's spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience. - [NTSB SEA08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA046.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orting, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N4388P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night. - [NTSB NYC06FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA133.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N48ED · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the… - [NTSB IAD97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA043.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N8263Y · Destroyed > An exhaust gas leak, due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning, and incapacitation of the pilot. - [NTSB LAX97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA047.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1996 · N8447B · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits during an attempted recovery. The noninstrument-rated… - [NTSB NYC95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA181.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Rehoboth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N8072X · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into hazardous weather, which subsequently resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Factors relating to the accident were: embedded thunderstorms, turbulence, and failure of the… - [NTSB MIA95FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA060.md): Piper PA-28-236 · York, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N8423B · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while conducting flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the pilot to follow… - [NTSB NYC94FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA178.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Vernon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1994 · N81X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted a loss of control and inflight collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX92FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA151.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N4335N · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed inflight decision to reverse course to avoid forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was icing conditions and lightning. - [NTSB CHI92FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA028.md): Piper PA28-236 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N412GK · Destroyed > The pilot's spatial disorientation, his loss of aircraft control, and his exceeding the aircraft's design limits. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for directives and procedures, and his continued flight into known adverse weather. - [NTSB NYC91FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA193.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fogelsville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N28568 · Destroyed > The improper decision by the non-instrument rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, his lack of… - [NTSB NYC89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA166.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N2829D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to fly the published approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into the terrain. - [NTSB FTW88FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA125.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Anson, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1988 · N2889N · Destroyed > Inadequate weather evaluation-pic; flight into known adverse weather, inadvertent-pic; design stress limits exceeded by PIC; thunderstorm - [NTSB NYC87FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA250.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Gaylordsville, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1987 · N2186B · Destroyed > The pilot of the Piper PA-28-236 was cruising at 6000 ft at night when he reported a failure of his vacuum pump followed by loss of his attitude indicator and directional gyro. The aircraft was observed to make a 360 degree turn on the radar scope. The air… - [NTSB DEN86FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA181.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N100WX · Destroyed > On 6/26/86, the plt & his wife had flown from helena, MT. To powell, WY, to visit family & relatives. On the day of the acdnt, he had consumed alcoholic beverages. Despite pleas fm his wife not to return to helena that evening, he elected to fly back. While… - [NTSB LAX86FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA233.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Chino, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1986 · N43504 · Substantial damage > The private non-instrument rated pilot, overflew his home airport by 23 nautical miles upon returning from a night cross country flight and descended into a hill. Instrument meteorological conditions were reported in the area due to reduced visibility. The… - [NTSB NYC86FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA015.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Tobyhanna, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N4298K · Destroyed > At about the time N4298K was departing pocono mountains mun icipal airport, recorded radar information from new york ARTCC displayed an aircraft in that area. The aircraft flew eastward and then northward. The aircraft disappeared from the radar screen about… - [NTSB NYC85FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA029.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1984 · N2831Y · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed in close proximity to another aircraft in the traffic pattern. The pilot extended the downleg leg leg. During the turn to align the aircraft with the runway the pilot suffered a disabling heart attack. Unable to recover the aircraft… - [NTSB MKC84FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA092.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Oconto, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N8054E · Destroyed > After attending a business conference at muncie, IN, the plt received a wx briefing & took off at 2026 CST on a flt to des moines, IA, where he refueled. In a phone call to his wife at their home in north platte, NE, he indicated the wx was such that he would… - [NTSB SEA84FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA058.md): Piper PA-28-J3A5D · Mountaindale, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1984 · N83382 · Destroyed > The acft crashed during an instrument approach to hillsboro airport. Witnesses reported seeing the acft below a very low overcast sky condition prior to impact. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the stabilator failed in overload before the point of… - [NTSB LAX84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA068.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1983 · N4291R · Destroyed > Before taking off, the plt obtained 2 wx briefings & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. He departed at 1730. Several requests were made for en route wx from las vegas flt watch. At 1945, the plt declared an emergency & indicated that he was lost.… - [NTSB DEN84FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA019.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Kim, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N2174M · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in a wing down nose low attitude. The plt had been advised that VFR flt was not recommended for his route of flt. The non-instrument rated plt went anyway and encountered weather. In maneuvering to get below or out of the… - [NTSB MKC82FCD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCD10.md): Piper 28-236 · Liscomb, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 7, 1982 · N2157A · Substantial damage > N2157A departed on a VFR flight to marshalltown, IA. There is no record of a pilot weather briefing prior to departure. The reported weather at waterloo airport at the approximate time of the accident was: measured ceiling 600 foot overcast, visibility one… - [NTSB NYC82FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA006.md): Piper PA-28 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 28, 1981 · N8140H · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA80FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA044.md): Piper PA-28 · Portland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 12, 1980 · N2333U · 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 ('7102815')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7102815 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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