# 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. Page 14 of 78 · 3,857 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N420FL · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion prior to reaching the planned destination. - [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 FTW94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1993 · N98143 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night… - [NTSB CHI94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N5695U · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to and inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB LAX93LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA373.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N430FL · Substantial damage > was fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane. - [NTSB ATL93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N410SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the time of the takeoff. Factors were the wind gusts and windshear existing at the airport. - [NTSB ATL93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N6312W · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the aircraft stabilator during the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor was the high obstructions (trees) located near the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB BFO93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA152.md): Piper PA-28 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N56975 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB FTW93LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA247.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N471FT · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss, the pilot's miscalculation of the amount of fuel required for the flight, and his failure to refuel. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed. - [NTSB CHI93LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA326.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshall, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N4477X · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to depart after receiving a weather briefing which forecasted IMC en route and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB BFO93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N6697W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the go-around. - [NTSB CHI93LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N95478 · Substantial damage > the separation of the rear landing light gasket into the air induction path. - [NTSB BFO93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA134.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8431R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and failure to maintain directional control during landing. Other related factors were the crosswind and the ravine. - [NTSB ATL93FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA120.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clayton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N5473S · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB NYC93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N1698J · Substantial damage > A partial power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA133.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N7045R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's selection of a closed runway for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the student pilot's anxiety and the rough landing surface. - [NTSB FTW93LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA194.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N6695W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather which led to the downwind takeoff. Factors were the windshift and the tailwind. - [NTSB NYC93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA098.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N9830W · Substantial damage > Was a power loss due to fuel contamination, after the pilot refueled from cans and did not filter the fuel according to recommendations. - [NTSB BFO93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N6943W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning when determining his fuel load, which led to an exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI93FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hubbardston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N4563R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB BFO93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA085.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paintsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N6001U · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the unfavorable wind condition and the proximity of the hill to the runway. - [NTSB LAX93LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA210.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N4149J · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and improper remedial action during the balked landing. A factor in the accident was a lack of total aeronautical experience. - [NTSB CHI93FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paoli, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N2487T · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight preparations and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the instructor's inadequate training of the pilot-in-command, unqualified maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the aircraft and the… - [NTSB DEN93FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA042.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Falcon, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N7536R · Destroyed > Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor. Factors were: IMC weather conditions, dark night, inaccurate weather evaluation by both the flight instructor and student pilot, and inadequate training of the student pilot. - [NTSB BFO93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA063.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N56430 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after selecting the wrong runway for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent descent into transmission lines, while attempting to maneuver back to the runway. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB MIA93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N5314S · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's attempt to climb at a high pitch attitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall mush condition until the aircraft descended to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's… - [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 MIA93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N55737 · Substantial damage > The rupture of the oil cooler line at the adel clamp for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine oil, and a subsequent engine seizure. - [NTSB MIA93FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brilliant, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N8205N · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was overconfident in his ability. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night. - [NTSB FTW93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N4578R · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel tank selection. A factor the unsuitable terrain. - [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 CHI93FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N1892J · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain proper glidepath. - [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 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 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 NYC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA019.md): Piper PA-28 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N201MA · Substantial damage > The pilot raised the flaps prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at to low an altitude to allow recovery. - [NTSB LAX93FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA011.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rosemead, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N3940F · Destroyed > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the prevailing low ceiling and fog. - [NTSB FTW92LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N32677 · Substantial damage > Total loss of power from a seized oil pump and resulting oil starvation to the engine. Factors were the noncompliance with an engine service bulletin and the dark night condition. - [NTSB MIA92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA168.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N8410R · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to level off during the simulated forced landing. - [NTSB LAX92LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA369.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N7250F · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilots failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the subsequent forced landing attempt back on the runway. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition encountered during the… - [NTSB CHI92LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N5544J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N9749W · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane, and his improper use of the rudder during a go-around. - [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 ATL92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N3732K · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent total experience, and the crosswind conditions, and the dirt bank adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB FTW92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA191.md): Piper PA-28-140 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N1546J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. - [NTSB FTW92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA156.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rector, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N15424 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff. - [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 NYC92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N98276 · Substantial damage > The decision by the pilot to land during a heavy rain shower, which resulted in a long landing, and his attempted takeoff with insufficient available runway and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB SEA92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA110.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Monarch, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N6434R · Destroyed > The pilot in command's disregard of the weather forecast and failure to maintain clearance with trees/terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: hilly/mountainous terrain, weather conditions: rain, low ceilings and downdrafts, trees and the pilot in… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102802&page=15 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102802&page=14 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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