# 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 ERA11LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N7330J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's overweight condition due to the pilot's improper weight and balance calculation that resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA181.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2011 · N4643R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA074.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2010 · N5800U · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the upper torque-link attach lugs on the left main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N8320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2010 · N15499 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N8038N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA11CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA013.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N57302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC10CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2010 · N5748U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA575.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Basehor, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N6484R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's vision being obscured by the rain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA550.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N333NA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA518.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N3969K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded airplane performance.
- [NTSB CEN10LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA227.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N4372J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA365.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N643TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA302.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N3922K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the unairworthy airplane with suspected performance deficiencies in a high density altitude and the subsequent partial loss of engine power due to low compression.
- [NTSB CEN10CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N4397T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA147.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N6852W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his exceedance of the airplane's takeoff capability.
- [NTSB CEN10LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N4218J · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incapacitation as a result of one or more pre-existing medical conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA114.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2010 · N43421 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff in dark light conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Heflin, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N1277T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…
- [NTSB ERA10LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA066.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newcomb, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N1723T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during descent at night, with low clouds and fog.
- [NTSB WPR10CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N1721T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly identify the runway surface for takeoff and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he was not on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to select the appropriate radio frequency…
- [NTSB ERA10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA016.md): Piper PA28 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N8886E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gainesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N95472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and night light conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA453.md): Piper PA28 · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N33365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2009 · N5957U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA422.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N88FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.
- [NTSB ERA09CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA287.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2009 · N8403R · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seminole, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N7271J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dubois, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2009 · N945RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a windshear/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N4981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N95156 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA060.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N6182J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N8797N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N8485R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Repton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N7314J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI08CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA296.md): Piper PA28 · Gann Valley, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N6266J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during takeoff as a result of inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC08CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA316.md): Piper PA28-140 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2318T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB DFW08CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8323R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mc Kinnon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N4377J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N7360J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…
- [NTSB NYC08LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA223.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N8776N · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot becoming spatially disorientated after inadvertently entering instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N1813T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N333KQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB DFW08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N4998L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4396T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB MIA08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N9610W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N6791J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oak Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N6549W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were mountainous terrain, dark night, and fog.

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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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