# 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 LAX98LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA276.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N291HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [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 ANC98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA105.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N2350T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the scattered to broken clouds, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB IAD98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA113.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salem, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N32583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the reeds. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N7406J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N4212J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airport resulting in the collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.
- [NTSB NYC98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA146.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N5755F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA257.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N54R · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors in this accident were the airplane's weight and balance limitations had been exceeded by the pilot and an improper top overhaul of the engine's cylinder by the mechanic.
- [NTSB ANC98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1793J · Destroyed
  > The fracture of the flap handle position locking pin, which resulted in an uncommanded raising of the flaps during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff with a suspected problem in the flap system.
- [NTSB LAX98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA222.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N592SP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA294.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N1656J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impeded climb performance for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [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 CHI98LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA205.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harrison, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N4541R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the magneto switch and his improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB IAD98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA062.md): Piper PA-28 · Minden, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N15913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A related factor was the rough/uneven runway.
- [NTSB IAD98FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N4537R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA159.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Luvurne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N8218N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a leaking engine oil seal, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was improper maintenance and checks after rebuilding and reinstalling the airplane's engine.
- [NTSB IAD98LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Downsville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N3757V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N1762J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's exceeding the gross weight of the airplane on takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Graniteville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1998 · N3965K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number three exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the obstructions (earthen embankment and fence) in the emergency (forced) landing area.
- [NTSB FTW98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1997 · N2343T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, icy runway, and proximity of the snowbank.
- [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 CHI98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dawson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N55259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.
- [NTSB NYC98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N1816J · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 IAD98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1997 · N1469X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor was the cross wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N836FC · Destroyed
  > Interference on the controls by the passenger as the aircraft neared touchdown, and the pilot's failure to adequately brief and supervise the passenger on the use and relinquishing of the flight controls. A factor in the accident was the intentional control…
- [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 CHI97LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA297.md): Piper PA-28 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N6421R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to refuel the airplane in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX97LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N56474 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and proper alignment with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA289.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N6391R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's fixation on the end of the runway, his failure to place the airplane in an attitude to land (flare) which resulted in a hard landing, and the pilot's failure to recover from the subsequent bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA280.md): Piper PA-28 · Monona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft.
- [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 ATL97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Milan, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N7294F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the favorable atmospheric conditions for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA229.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mapleton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N1690J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the cornfield in which the pilot was forced to land.
- [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 FTW97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA250.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ashdown, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N1798J · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA236.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N6306R · Substantial damage
  > an attempt by the pilot to fly the aircraft over mountainous terrain in a regime that was beyond its climb performance limit. High density altitude was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1997 · N859KW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the oil cooler radiator hose which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the FAA to require a recurrent detailed examination and or require those hoses be life limited to prevent…
- [NTSB SEA97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N1357T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include high vegetation, rough runway, and failure to attain adequate flying speed.
- [NTSB NYC97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N43464 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked engine muffler.
- [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 SEA97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hysham, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N32142 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of an engine exhaust valve and the pilot's misjudgement of altitude/distance during an emergency landing at an airstrip.
- [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 CHI97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N280TC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's runway selection.
- [NTSB SEA97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N6121J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors include high density altitude, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain in the area where the pilot attempted the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N6472R · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power, due to failure of the number 2 connecting rod assembly (rod, bearing, & bolts). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N98150 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of power for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA128.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N7163R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to fuel exhaustion. His psychological condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA087.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sulphur, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1997 · N15754 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA075.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N943R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot…

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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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