# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140: Overrun 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 CHI05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch. - [NTSB SEA04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA193.md): Piper PA-28 · Deer Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N56775 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform remedial action during the landing sequence. A factor contributing to the accident was the wet runway surface. - [NTSB CHI04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA201.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N4345J · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and the pilot used improper aborted takeoff procedures by not reducing the throttle. Factors associated with the accident were the high density altitude and the tailwind. - [NTSB MIA04CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N41916 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff resulting in an overrun of the runway and subsequent impact with water. A finding in the accident was the pilot's failure to extend the flaps to the second notch (25 degrees). - [NTSB CHI02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N5742F · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the wind, a tailwind, selection of the wrong runway, and wet grass are contributing factors. - [NTSB NYC02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Argyle, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2002 · N4456J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a contaminated runway. A factor was the contaminated runway. - [NTSB NYC96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA162.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sodus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N612FL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in insufficient runway to stop the airplane, and the subsequent overrun. Factors in the accident were the wet grass runway surface, and the pilot's lack of recent flying experience. - [NTSB FTW95LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N9541W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors were the excessive airspeed and high glidepath during the approach. - [NTSB NYC95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N1470T · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted takeoff in an overweight airplane, his failure to follow approved short field takeoff procedures, not attaining a positive rate of climb, and attempting an operation beyond his experience level. - [NTSB CHI94LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA305.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N1197X · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and the ditch. - [NTSB NYC94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA157.md): Piper PA-28 · Pennington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N5758F · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during an aborted takeoff which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet grass. - [NTSB NYC94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA102.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphi, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N5543F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate decision and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with obstacles - [NTSB BFO93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Griswold, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N4492T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning or decision, by not either using all available runway or making a go around. The wet grass condition of the airstrip was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1992 · N33146 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improperly planned approach and delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a touchdown too FAR down the runway and the subsequent collision with a ditch. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight… - [NTSB SEA92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA178.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N2328Q · Substantial damage > The pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind and then delayed in aborting the landing. The tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB CHI92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N56311 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's premature liftoff. Related factors are the instructor's lack of total experience in the accident make and model airplane, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the roll-out. - [NTSB CHI90LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA251.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N16504 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort takeoff. - [NTSB NYC90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N7265F · Substantial damage > The pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. The factors were altitude, wet runway, and go around not performed. - [NTSB CHI90LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA211.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mooresville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N1753T · Substantial damage > The pilot in commands failure to land with enough runway remaining resulting in a runway overun and on ground collision with a wall. - [NTSB BFO90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lusby, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N43078 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the distance needed to touchdown and stop his aircraft before running off the end of the runway. The pilot failed to use all of the available runway during the landing sequence. - [NTSB MKC89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA125.md): Piper PA-28 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N3952K · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the tall grass, inadequate runway maintenance, and trees. - [NTSB CHI88LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA107.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1988 · N55552 · Substantial damage > The pilot had landed long and, realizing he would not stop before running off the runway, attempted a go-around. The pilot stated he had one notch of flaps down, approximately 10 degrees, and after adding full power attempted to lift-off. The aircraft ran off… - [NTSB CHI88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA103.md): Piper PA28-140D · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N5965U · Substantial damage > While on final approach for landing on a short, grass strip, the pilot said she encountered sunglare which restricted her visibility such that she was unable to judge the landing. Touchdown occurred with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft. The… - [NTSB MKC86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA118.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N32143 · Destroyed > The pilot stated he thought he could get airborne from the turf field although it was wet, soft, and muddy. After rolling some distance, he decided he would have to fly through powerlines or trees so he aborted. The airplane ran past the end of the runway,… - [NTSB CHI85LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA320.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N4542F · Substantial damage > The pilot used a shortfield takeoff and the acft would not fly. The plt aborted the takeoff and landed on the end of therwy, overrunning the rwy and striking a ditch. The plt reported engine RPM normal and the acft was under max gross takeoff weight. - [NTSB ATL84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N7339J · Substantial damage > The acft touched down 1500 ft past the approach end of the 4000 ft wet sod rwy. 10 degrees of flaps were used. Brakes were applied but at 3000 ft down the rwy the plt realized he would be unable to stop the acft before it collided with a deep ditch at the end… - [NTSB ATL84LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA194.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1984 · N44372 · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated that the acft touched down at about midfield at aprx 90 mph. He was unable to stop the acft & it struck a chain link fence near the end of the rwy. The student had only 2 hrs of total flt time in this make & model of acft. - [NTSB CHI84LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA218.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N7443R · Substantial damage > The 2432 ft rwy had a 224 ft displaced threshold due to trees near the apch end. The plt stated that when he landed, the acft touched down 'somewhat down the rwy past the treshold' with 25 deg of flaps. He stated that braking had little effect because the… - [NTSB FTW84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA215.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Shiro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1984 · N8695E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence, ditch & trees during a touch-&-go landing on a short grass strip with obstructions at both ends. This was the students 4th solo attempt and according to the owner of the aviation training center touch-&-go landings are not… - [NTSB FTW83LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA408.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winslow, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · N1656J · Substantial damage > The plt stated that his anxiety during the approach delayed his decision to abort a long landing. After touchdown he attempted to turn at the end of the rwy but, the acft collided wth a stump and damaged the rt wing. The plts anxiety was based on another… - [NTSB LAX83LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA187.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1983 · N2348T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with terrain when it overran the runway on a pleasure flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot stated that upon arrival he was unable to see the 'wind indicator', however, when he saw an acft land to the north he… - [NTSB ATL83LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA138.md): Piper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1983 · N8593N · Destroyed > The aircraft overran the departure end of the runway and collided with an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The student pilot did not file a flight plan or check the weather for this flight. The weather was VMC but the pilot startedthe takeoff down wind.… - [NTSB FTW83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA120.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winslow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1983 · N9981W · Substantial damage > During dual instructional flt, the student plt was practicing a short field takeoff. After lifting off into ground effect, he elected to abort the takeoff when he did not think the acft was accelerating fast enough. The instructor pilot (CFI) stated that he… - [NTSB FTW83LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Solgohachia, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1982 · N7325F · Substantial damage > Pilot overran runway and slid on grass into a tree. Pilot says he did not go-around because of rise in terrain. - [NTSB SEA83LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA003.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1982 · N15543 · Substantial damage > During a local flight, the pilot made 3 landings on a 2860 ft runway at sportsman airpark. He then landed on a 2300 ft turf runway at chehalem airport in light and variable wind conditions. While landing at chehalem, the aircraft rolled beyond the departure… - [NTSB LAX82DA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA319.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Twenty-Nine Pal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N5624U · Substantial damage > While preparing to takeoff, the pilot taxied to a position near the midpoint of runway 8/26 where it intersected with a 750 ft taxiway. At that point, the taxiway angled toward the south-southwest to the north end of runway 17/35. The pilot mistook the… - [NTSB MIA82DA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1982 · N553PA · Substantial damage > After landing long the plt realized that the acft could not be stopped on the rwy remaining & applied power for a go-around. He then became aware that the acft would not clear obstructions beyond the rwy end & aborted the go-around attempt. The acft came to… - [NTSB LAX82FJA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FJA04.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 7, 1982 · N16524 · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the aircraft touched down approximately halfway down runway 5 with the winds out of the west. The pilot stated that when nearing the end of the runway she put on full throttle to initiate a go around but it was too late. The aircraft… ## 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" = 340)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102802&occurrence=340 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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