# 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 20 of 78 · 3,857 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hampden, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N6264W · Substantial damage > After taking off, the plt initiated a climb & leveled off at 2500'. As he reduced power to cruise, the eng stopped running. All attempts to restart the eng were unsuccessful. Subsequently, the acft was damaged when the plt landed on rocky pasture land. Fuel… - [NTSB BFO86FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N9636W · Destroyed > Before the flt, the plt was observed drinking in a bar. He & 3 others then drove to the arpt, where rprtdly, the wx was bad & the visibility was restricted by fog. After awhile, the plt stated he was going to taxi the acft around the arpt & invited the others… - [NTSB CHI86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA106.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Veedersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N9910W · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting a short field takeoff from a 1080 foot wheat field that he had mistaken for a private airstrip 1 1/2 miles to the northeast. The pilot said the engine had a slight RPM loss and then developed full power but he was unable to clear the… - [NTSB MIA86FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1986 · N877AP · Substantial damage > The flt departed with 18 gals in each fuel tank. After 1.8 hrs of flying, doing takeoffs and landings and a short flt to another arpt, the flt experienced an eng failure during takeoff from a touch and go landing. The plt failed to maintain directional… - [NTSB NYC86FHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHA01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N2270Q · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-28-140 was landing on rwy 23. The winds were reported to be from 320' - 330' with a velocity of 20 KTS and gusts to 30 KTS. The student pilot lost control on landing and veared off the right side of runway. The aircraft received substantial… - [NTSB LAX86LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA111.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1986 · N9974W · Substantial damage > On feb 28 1986, at 0830 PST, a Piper PA-28 collided with a Tree after a forced landing. IMC prevailed at the time. A/c flew into deteriorating weather conditions enroute and climbed to 11,000 feet MSL to get above it. During the climb IMC was encountered.… - [NTSB ATL86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N8292N · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to start the engine and elected to rotate the propeller by hand to free the congealed oil in the engine. When the propeller was rotated the engine started and the aircraft taxied into another parked aircraft. Post-accident examination of… - [NTSB FTW86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Deville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1986 · N5655U · Destroyed > The student plt had previously flown this acft in flt training. However, the insurance for the acft had lapsed & the owner had secured the acft to a tie-down with a chain & pad lock to prevent it from being flown. After the chain was cut with a hack saw, the… - [NTSB NYC86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankfort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N9949W · Substantial damage > The plt diverted to Frankfort-highland en route from his original destination of utica, NY, because of IFR weather at utica. The plt stated that as the nose wheel settled to the rwy during touchdown, it dug into snow on the rwy and the acft nosed over. It was… - [NTSB BFO86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N41204 · Destroyed > The student pilot was flying in a flight of three returning from having lunch at a nearby airport. The first pilot made a go-around after bouncing during touchdown on the downhill 1830 foot long by 30 foot wide airstrip. He then came aroundand made a… - [NTSB NYC86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N98240 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted the terrain following a loss of control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB BFO86LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N427FL · Substantial damage > Upon returning to lee arpt, Edgewater, MD, from a x-country flt to lancaster, PA, the student plt applied full flaps during the final apch for rwy 12. During the landing flare, the acft ballooned and the plt applied full pwr in order to execute a go-around.… - [NTSB NYC86FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA048.md): Piper PA-28 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N652FL · Destroyed > The afct was seen flying at low alt before it collided with unmarked transmission lines at a height of 170 ft AGL. The acft pitched up and then descended to the ground. The top of the rudder and vertical stabilator were severed from the acft. The collision… - [NTSB LAX86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1985 · N9660W · Substantial damage > When the flt departed prescott for the local flt, the plt said the rwys switched several times between 11 & 03 due to the winds. The official prescott surfact observation reported the winds from 110 degrees at 8 KTS with gusts to 17 KTS. After departing… - [NTSB MKC86LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N8047N · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-28-140 was departing the Kansas City, MO area for a VFR, no flight-plan flight to warrensburg, MO. Witnesses stated that the airplane appeared to lift off prematurely and remained effectively stalled until impact two min later in a… - [NTSB ATL85FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 23, 1985 · N1785J · Destroyed > Plt contacted apch control for advisories. Asked about wx onroute of ELT. Was told that lines of showers existed across path. Plt advised he thought he had found a gap and that he thought he could get over wx. Later radioed that ride was bouncy and he was in… - [NTSB DEN85LTG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG08.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Underwood, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1985 · N8864N · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The plt stated he was practicing slow flt on the return flt from picking the acft up after an annual inspection. As the acft slowed to 90 mph during slow flt, the plt attempted to increase… - [NTSB NYC85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Central Square, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N4252J · Destroyed > The plt stated the acft would not climb out of ground effect during takeoff. He flew the acft between trees at the end of the rwy and severed the wings from the fuselage. The acft was found to be 317 lbs over gross weight. - [NTSB FTW85FQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FQG02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N7401R · Destroyed > The acft cockpit/cabin filled with smoke after takeoff. The plt & passg smelled an odor of electrical wiring burning and saw fire at the firewall near the rudder pedals. The acft was turned 180 degrees and landed on rwy 35. The 2 occupants immediately… - [NTSB FTW85LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA314.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N1020D · Substantial damage > The plt experienced in-flt directional gyro problems (exessive precessing) which resulted in large deviations on either side of his planning flt path. After realizing it was inaccurate he continued using it for some of his heading info. The acft continued to… - [NTSB MKC85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Minden, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N98193 · Substantial damage > Plt said that he was unable to clear wires at the end of the 2,100 ft long, sod, farm, strip. He said he began truning to avoid the wires and in the turn the acft settled, the rt wing hit the ground and the acft crashed. The acft weight was near max allowable… - [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 CHI85LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA328.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N7183R · Substantial damage > The student plt and his pax had landed on an airstrip on a golf course. On takeoff the student plt lifted off early and stalled back on the turf. He then lost directional control, veered off the airstrip and struck a golfer in the back with the outer section… - [NTSB CHI85LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA298.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pepin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N38174 · Destroyed > The aircraft traveled three quarters down a 2300 foot sod runway and the pilot attempted to takeoff with 55 KIAS. The aircraft mushed into trees off the end of the runway when the pilot couldn't obtain flying speed. The pilot reported full engine RPM was… - [NTSB NYC85LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA180.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N6139J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N4319F heard NG138J announce its position in the traffic pattern throughout the approach and landing. N4319F landed on runway 30 and was taxiing back to the ramp on the parallel taxiway. The occupant of N4319F observed N6139J land about midway down the runway… - [NTSB NYC85LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA169.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cherry Valley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N5602U · Substantial damage > Durng a climb to cruise, theengine RPM dropped to 2000. The pilot check the carburetor heat and other instruments and did not find any abnormalities. The engine RPM dropped a second time to 1800 a sound described by the pilot as a loud band was heard and the… - [NTSB FTW85LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA274.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N7589R · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft had been parked outside during periods of heavy rain for several weeks prior to this flt. The plt had drained a large amount of water from the fuel tanks prior to flt and stated the loss of power was due to water which could not be… - [NTSB MKC85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA144.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1985 · N98343 · Substantial damage > The plt started the eng & was preparing to taxi from the parking area when he reached back to retrieve a flashlight from his flt case. At that time, the acft began slowly rolling forward. When the plt returned his attention to the front, he applied brakes.… - [NTSB NYC85LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N55490 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted trees following a loss of directional control during a landing roll on rwy 19. - [NTSB ATL85FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1985 · N8704N · Substantial damage > Prior to takeoff the plt and his brother-in-law added 20 gallons of automotive fuel to the acft fuel tanks. The level of the fuel, according to the brother-in-law, was below the filler neck tabs. After about three hrs of flt the plt radioed a mayday and… - [NTSB ATL85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1985 · N8816N · Substantial damage > The acft lost pwr while en route from kenosha, WI, to decatur, AL, and attempted a forced landing on an ag strip. Duringthe landing roll the acft struck a truck which was parked in the middle of the runway. During post crash examination of the acft no fuel… - [NTSB CHI85FET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FET02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N15074 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a field following a loss of pwr on initial climb from a touch & go landing. Post accident inspection revealed the throttle lever could rotate on the throttle shaft despite the attaching bolts being tight and… - [NTSB ATL85LKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG06.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brooklet, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N32826 · Destroyed > The plt stated that 2 approaches were made to rwy 09 and he could not locate a wind indicator. He was also unable to contact anyone over the UNICOM to obtain wind information. The plt attempted a landing on rwy 09 during which the acft bounced and a go-around… - [NTSB FTW85FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA230.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Junction City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N7053R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Army UH-1V and N7053R, a Piper PA-28, collided in mid air at 700 feet AGL. Both acft were in lvl flt. UH-1V was operating on a medical evacuation flt with a crew of four, one patient and two attendants. The UH-1V executed a successful autorotation with… - [NTSB NYC85FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA109.md): Piper PA-28-140 · No. Hampton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N95043 · Destroyed > On April 20, 1985, a Piper PA-28-140, flown by a student plt, crashed during an attempted go-around at north Hampton, NH, while on a pleasure flt. The wx was clear, winds were light and variable with unlimited visibility. The tough rwy is 2050 ft long and 300… - [NTSB LAX85LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA203.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Moorpark, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1985 · N8188N · Substantial damage > The student plt became disoriented while on a solo x-country flt during wich he was on top of an overcast. Fuel exhaustion occurred while he was being radar vectored to an arpt. A forced landing was attempted on a freeway offramp and the acft's wing struck a… - [NTSB LAX85FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA202.md): Cessna 172M · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1985 · N73708 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Both acft involved in the collision were part of a 4-plane formation flt en route to a group fly-in. N6439R was seen to change positions several times during the flt while the other acft remained stable. Reports from witnesses say that N6439R made 'close… - [NTSB MIA85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA141.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N8705N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while on a local sightseeing flt, the eng quit completely & opon touchdown in the water the acft flipped over & came to rest inverted. Investigation revealed that the plt departed summerland key with an insufficient amount of fuel for his… - [NTSB MIA85LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1985 · N44480 · Destroyed > The plt stated that when he smelled smoke in the cabin, he landed & taxied to the ramp area, then a fire erupted. An investigation revealed the fire started where an electrical short occurred near the APU plug (in the area of the aft baggage compartment). - [NTSB CHI85LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA135.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Barlow, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N8778N · Destroyed > Acft owner-student plt was flying the acft accompanied by a pvt plt. During a simulated forced landing apch the acft struck static lines on a high tension installation and descended to ground impacted. - [NTSB MKC85FCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCA01.md): Piper PA-140 · Lemay, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1985 · N5741U · Destroyed > The acft sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of power. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed no fuel was present in either fuel tank and there was no evidence of fuel spillage at the accident site. - [NTSB DEN85LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA083.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N4513R · Substantial damage > Plt said he performed a 'hasty' preflight. During engine pre-start the plt inadvertently left the throttle open. The engine srated and the acft taxied across the ramp and hit a fence post before the plt could regain control of the acft. - [NTSB SEA85FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA043.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1985 · N679FL · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees and the terrain aprx 1/2 mile south of the arpt shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated the eng was running rough and black smoke was trailing from the exhaust during the takeoff. Examination of the eng revealed the spark plugs were… - [NTSB NYC85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1984 · N3968K · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard on runway 27 at Marlboro airport while on a solo flight. The aircraft was substantially damaged andthe student pilot received minor injuries. The pilot had a total of 47 flight hours all of which were in the same make and model aircraft.… - [NTSB ATL85FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FKG01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N7988N · Substantial damage > According to the pax very shortly after takeoff the acft 'stall light' illuminated as the acft flew over trees aft the end of the rwy. One pax reported that the acft climbed slightly before it dropped to the ground left wing and nose first. Exam of the eng… - [NTSB ATL85LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA044.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1984 · N4343F · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a sewage treatment plant during an emergency landing after fuel exhaustion while on a personal flt. The plt indicated that the flt was 4 hours 10 minutes long. The acft fuel capacity is listed as 38 gals usable. The acft is certified for… - [NTSB CHI85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N1846J · Destroyed > While en route a ttl loss of power occurred. The acft nosed over during the forced landing in an open field. A fire then erupted. Inspection of the engine revealed no failures or malfunctions. The right wing fuel tank was found empty and the left tank… - [NTSB NYC85FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHD01.md): Piper Cherokee 140-C · Pennington, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 24, 1984 · N5894U · Substantial damage > The plt & passg stated that the flt & approach to land seemed normal in all respects. They both have no recollection of the actual accident and only recall waking up in the ambulance. There are no witnesses of record to the accident. The groung evidence shows… - [NTSB NYC85FHJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hastings, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N32473 · Destroyed > Plt was occupying rt front seat, pax in left. Plt stated he noted eng oil press gage reading low and, recalling prior emerg lndg on golf course due oil starvation, elected precautionary lndg on golf course. Acft overshot intended approach. Plt initiated… - [NTSB NYC85FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N9930W · Destroyed > During an approach to land at night, the acft crashed & burned about 3000 ft from the approach end of the rwy. The non-instrument rated plt had been in contact with approach control. He indicated that IFR conditions existed over the arpt & that he was going… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102802&page=21 ## 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=20 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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