# 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 NYC07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indiana, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N1839T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA273.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N6716J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the downdraft, the uneven terrain, and the flight instructor's delayed…
- [NTSB SEA07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA265.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N4764T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a forced landing off the end of the runway. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusting wind.
- [NTSB SEA07FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Alsea, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N6735J · Substantial damage
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering. A low altitude during the maneuver and hilly terrain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX07CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA271.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2007 · N1237H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC07FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Syria, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6493W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA118.md): Piper PA28-140 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N6455R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA260.md): Piper PA-28-140 · West Bend, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N1696H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart in adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his lack of recent night experience, the night conditions and…
- [NTSB LAX07FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA241.md): Piper PA-28-140 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N8938C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident were turbulence, downdrafts, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA168.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E.Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N7389J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N1768T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…
- [NTSB LAX07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8598N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely way. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N38730 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N5895U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA118.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N5528F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The hilly runway was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA07FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA106.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N8168N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the cloudy weather conditions and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA085.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Catherine Twp., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N56124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2007 · N5547F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of a significant amount of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place in which to make an emergency landing, and densely forested, mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA068.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2007 · N32285 · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power.
- [NTSB LAX07FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N8001H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB SEA07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bandon, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N5618U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition during the landinf roll which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with a berm.and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N2390T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by failing to refuel while en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power while on approach to the airport. Rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N4813T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to comply with weight and balance limitations and failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI06FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kulm, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N9714W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with a thunderstorm and his loss of aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CHI06FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA215.md): Manarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA190.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodworth, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N9952W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Contributing factors were the sudden wind shift and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA166.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N1910T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N4812T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the wet grassy runway.
- [NTSB ATL06LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N3454K · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the fuel line by maintenance personnel which resulted in the fuel line disconnecting and a loss of engine power during approach.
- [NTSB LAX06LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA182.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Eagar, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N6309W · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA081.md): Piper PA28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N9902W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA097.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N15507 · Destroyed
  > Separation of the propeller blade due to fatigue.
- [NTSB DFW06CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N4316T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA084.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cherokee City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N5537F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Backus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N1877J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane stalled as a result of the low airspeed and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA06LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA054.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lehigh Acres, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N14MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose-over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Killingly, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2006 · N32729 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed decision to discontinue the simulated forced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N5596F · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.
- [NTSB ATL06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N6485R · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance in mountainous terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of an…
- [NTSB SEA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…
- [NTSB DEN06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N55910 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to fly VFR into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the reported low ceiling and mountain obscuration, resulting in the pilot being unable to maintain a visual…
- [NTSB LAX05LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA318.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N5031T · Substantial damage
  > controlled flight into mountainous terrain due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his inadequate in-flight decisions, which created a low fuel state emergency situation that led directly to the CFIT during flight assist efforts…
- [NTSB CHI05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC05LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA141.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marstons Mills, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N6777W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a climb during takeoff which resulted in a diminished climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the turf runway and a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA159.md): Piper 28 · Andulusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N8153N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N466FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edinburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N217AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA106.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N7263J · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking of the upper torque link attach lugs on the right main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.

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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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