# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140: In flight collision with object

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 LAX08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N6791J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.
- [NTSB LAX07FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA241.md): Piper PA-28-140 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N8938C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident were turbulence, downdrafts, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA166.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N1910T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Killingly, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2006 · N32729 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed decision to discontinue the simulated forced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N5596F · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.
- [NTSB NYC05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA076.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N8730E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N454FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA143.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N1912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…
- [NTSB ATL04LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56776 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI03LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N9941W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The barrels were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Aurora, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N560FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate.
- [NTSB MIA03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Climax, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N8162N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N8801N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees while executing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the clouds and obscuration weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA205.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Dorado Sprgs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N8220N · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the flight crew to abort the takeoff, as well as a failure by the flight instructor to properly monitor takeoff performance. Contributing factors to the accident were the flight crew's failure to calculate required takeoff distance, considering…
- [NTSB NYC01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA173.md): Piper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N38390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA143.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2001 · N9714W · Substantial damage
  > Altitude/clearance not maintained from the transmission wires during a low altitude flight/maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB IAD01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA013.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stuart, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2000 · N513FL · Destroyed
  > Pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, dark night, and the pilot's failure to obtain in-flight weather advisories.
- [NTSB CHI01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA024.md): Piper PA28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N98094 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…
- [NTSB IAD00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N311SB · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper pre-flight plan and decision to land and depart an airport with insufficient runway. A factor in the accident was the short grass runway with a 100-foot obstruction at the end.
- [NTSB MIA00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N3848K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for changing wind conditions while on final approach and landing and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, resulting in collision with trees and a utility pole.
- [NTSB MIA99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA238.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N6685J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in taking off with the airplane's maximum gross weight exceeded, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were high temperatures and an in-flight encounter with a…
- [NTSB SEA99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA069.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lyman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N6216W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper execution of takeoff procedures, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence post and trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N648FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB CHI98LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA289.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Laporte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N8398R · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing phase. A factor in this accident was the pilot s lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winchester, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N4539R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low altitude flight and failure to maintain clearance, resulting in collision with trees. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N5454S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.
- [NTSB CHI98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA045.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N1447H · Substantial damage
  > geese that were encounter on an ILS final approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N6308W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform the published short/soft field takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB IAD97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N557FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude.
- [NTSB ATL97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N5807U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern.
- [NTSB SEA97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waldport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N1438T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N625EE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of…
- [NTSB MIA96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA147.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Barbour Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N6351W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO96FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bird-In-Hand, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N6360W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's (PIC's) improper in-flight planning/decision concerning simulated instrument flight during the traffic pattern/descent; and failure of the safety pilot (other crewmember) to provide adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid the obstruction.
- [NTSB CHI95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA213.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N632FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while performing a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of trees beside the runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA091.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9590W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the weather and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA317.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Princeton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N4188Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lodi, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N55835 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted from a inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the crosswind, the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB CHI94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N5581F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N6776W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB LAX93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1992 · N5405S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation, poor fuel consumption calculations, and delay in effecting any remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot inadvertently becoming Lost/disoriented and the dark night.
- [NTSB BFO93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N15262 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.
- [NTSB CHI93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N16231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL92FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA076.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Young Harris, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N7248J · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rain, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paris, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N9741W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in the airplane flying over higher terrain with a climb rate that was insufficient to clear the obstacles. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and…
- [NTSB CHI92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N56750 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with the deer, the damage to the gascolator which resulted from the collision and the pilot's decision to abort the landing after the collision.
- [NTSB CHI92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA013.md): Piper PA28-140 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N38713 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to compensate for wind conditions during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident are crosswind conditions and a dark night light condition.
- [NTSB LAX91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA166.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1991 · N5206T · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor (CFI), an inadequate visual lookout by both pilots.
- [NTSB FTW91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA046.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1991 · N7120R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude on final approach.

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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."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_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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