# 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 NYC97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA033.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N55228 · Substantial damage
  > ice ingestion into the engine from the carburetor air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing, off airport, on unprepared terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N7246F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1996 · N6804W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.
- [NTSB LAX97WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97WA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kumamoto, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 1996 · N210SK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Plymouth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N5705U · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #3 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB LAX96LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA332.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1996 · N4308F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain direction control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear, during an encountered with soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Closter, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1996 · N1792T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, followed by the airplane striking a tree during a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA182.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N422FL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.…
- [NTSB LAX96LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N5480F · Substantial damage
  > brake failure due to a stripped brake fitting that allowed the brake fluid to leak out of the system. The failure of maintenance personnel to detect and repair the faulty brake line during the last 100-hour inspection, and the pilot's failure to perform a…
- [NTSB MIA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N7061R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA132.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N6119W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft terrain was a factor in the accident
- [NTSB CHI96LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA283.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N44245 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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 CHI96LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA238.md): Piper PA-28 · Lafeyette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N4798F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the crosswind.
- [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 FTW96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Claude, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N7426R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain was a related factor concerning nose over in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA162.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1996 · N7561R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA121.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N5932U · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX96FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N17D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA146.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N8726N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot inadvertently turning the fuel selector to the OFF position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittsburg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N95394 · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, a deteriorated muffler, and pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB CHI96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brookston, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1996 · N4612F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's disregard for the forecast adverse weather conditions, his inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his disorientation. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's lack of experience in instrument conditions, the snow and fog.
- [NTSB NYC96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harwich, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · N5934U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight under visual flight rules, while flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering IMC, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB CHI96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallam, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N98254 · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96WA063.md): Piper PA-28 · Baja California, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1995 · N4577R · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N1945H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions,…
- [NTSB LAX96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N8074C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.
- [NTSB CHI96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA015.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N6932W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number three exhaust valve.
- [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 SEA95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mt Pleasant, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N8261N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. Factors include wind shear and high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Missing, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed
  > Undetermined until the Missing aircraft is located.
- [NTSB SEA95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N9675W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a dirt road.
- [NTSB ATL95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA158.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N44784 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB MIA95FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA200.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pulaski, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N32420 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform the before-takeoff checklist, and his failure to abort the takeoff due to inadequate acceleration. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel for failure to safety the carburetor…
- [NTSB SEA95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sekiu, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N98350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather necessitating a landing on a highway. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA249.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N222KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed before liftoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB LAX95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA254.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8742N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9908W · Substantial damage
  > A cracked cylinder that resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA152.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Minersville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N15157 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper go-around procedure, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA145.md): Mooney M-20C · Monogahela, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2763W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of the monney M20C, N2763W, and the Piper PA-28, N7416R, to see and avoid each other.
- [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 FTW95LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA274.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N55365 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent windshear encounter. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Linton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N6917W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging distance and altitude. The pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor.
- [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 CHI95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N56523 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning and decisions. Factors were the powerlines and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dubois, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N9672W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of valve springs in the number two engine cylinder which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA143.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boyceville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N8475R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA095.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N95116 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N6131W · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing/aborted landing sequence. Related factors are the unfavorable wind conditions and high obstructions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1995 · N3665R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank containing ample fuel.

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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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