# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N5530F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb following takeoff, due to the restricted movement of the number two cylinder's exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CHI00LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI00LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA308.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N8319R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the gusts, the crosswind weather conditions, and the ditch terrain condition.
- [NTSB LAX00FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA314.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poway, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N428FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB FTW00LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ennis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N41375 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning.
- [NTSB NYC00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E. Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5731U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with only partial engine power available.
- [NTSB CHI00LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N4435J · Substantial damage
  > inadequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass runway, and the trees near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA198.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Leonard, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N8210N · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall. A factor was the improperly positioned fuel selector.
- [NTSB FTW00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N1709T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N6887W · Substantial damage
  > A failure in the engine's number 1 piston, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included the aircraft windshield being covered with oil (restricting forward visibility), a road sign, and a ditch beside the road on which the forced landing was…
- [NTSB CHI00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N98117 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.
- [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 FTW00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N55769 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA211.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N6349W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and his subsequent failure to relinquish control of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA00WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · St. Barthelemy, WN · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2000 · N7150R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N1449T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N4413X · Substantial damage
  > An inadequately planned approach. Misjudging distance/altitude and improper remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB ANC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N6119W · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's (pilot-in-command) inadequate evaluation of the weather, and failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the ground. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA113.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2000 · N6684J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while making a forced landing following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the aircraft impacting hard on the runway, bouncing into the air, and colliding with powerlines off the…
- [NTSB CHI00FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dighton, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N4494X · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and improper in-flight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.
- [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 IAD00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA008.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Olean, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N7407J · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power from water-contaminated fuel due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI99FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA356.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clinton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N5747U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and not maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the low clouds, rain, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA256.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N6757W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during.
- [NTSB CHI99LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA313.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pawnee City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N5535U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [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 MIA99FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N754AR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with a house. Contributing factors in the accident were the loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB LAX99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N6814W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed to compensate for the known wind shear condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was…
- [NTSB SEA99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Zillah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N9887W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing adjacent to the runway. Factors include sun glare encountered at the time of the landing attempt.
- [NTSB DEN99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N7556R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the runway and the environment in which he intended to fly. Factors were high-density altitude and a dirt runway.
- [NTSB CHI99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Traer, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N4525R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not maintaining proper runway alignment during the aborted takeoff, and the airport personnel not maintaining the runway. Factors were rough terrain and a dirt bank.
- [NTSB NYC99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA133.md): Piper PA28-140 · Alliance, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N9654W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in this accident were the crosswind conditions and wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsborough, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N98122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model.
- [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 MIA99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N7173R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ANC99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N1808T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the flare for landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB FTW99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA118.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N32458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mora, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N5416S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper soft field takeoff technique in that excessive back pressure was used which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N6454R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N9578W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA068.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N8790N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, resulting in an in flight encounter with snow, and subsequent precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N10347 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N3350T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Liberty, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N42342 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive rotation by the pilot-in-command. The climb not obtained by the pilot-in-command, the fence and the trees were contributing factors.
- [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 CHI98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N7353J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA300.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dayton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N5817U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for unknown reasons. Factors were conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the use of automotive fuel.
- [NTSB LAX98LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA283.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N8772N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in temperature conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his failure to lean the engine in a high density altitude environment, which combined, led to a partial loss of engine power and the onset of a stall during…
- [NTSB LAX98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA281.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1998 · N55038 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management and his failure to select a tank containing fuel prior to the loss of power.

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

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