# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, AK

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC23LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2022 · N5626U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA430.md): Piper PA28 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2019 · N4245J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing, runway excursion, and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ANC15LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA069.md): Piper PA 28-140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2015 · N7494R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [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 ANC05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N801FS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful emergency…
- [NTSB ANC01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N9581W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N6119W · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's (pilot-in-command) inadequate evaluation of the weather, and failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the ground. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N1808T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the flare for landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB ANC98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA105.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N2350T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the scattered to broken clouds, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1793J · Destroyed
  > The fracture of the flap handle position locking pin, which resulted in an uncommanded raising of the flaps during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff with a suspected problem in the flap system.
- [NTSB ANC97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N6472R · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power, due to failure of the number 2 connecting rod assembly (rod, bearing, & bolts). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [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 ANC91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1991 · N6152W · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and decision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the cross-country flight.
- [NTSB ANC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA085.md): Piper PA-28 · Circle Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N628FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. The weather, and surrounding terrain, were factors.
- [NTSB ANC88LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N2212F · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated Pilot reported that he had just purchased the accident airplane the preceding day, and had only flown it for a period of two hours or so. On the accident flight, he had been airborne less than 10 minutes when the engine reportedly began…
- [NTSB SEA88LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA036.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1988 · N7221F · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was ballooning during the approach to the ice-covered lake. The pilot momentarily added power to go-around, but elected to reduce the power in order to land. During the landing roll directional control was lost with the aircraft sliding into an…
- [NTSB ANC83FAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG05.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 1983 · N1642J · Substantial damage
  > The flt originated at anchorage, AK at aprx 1400 ast. While flying in the vicinity of knik glacier, some sheep were observed & the plt circled in the area 2 times. During the 2nd turn, the engine began running erratically. Reportedly, the plt applied…
- [NTSB ANC82DA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA041.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Portage Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N55038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he encounted a downdraft and the plane stalled and hit the ground during takeoff. The aircraft came to rest with a broken nose gear, bent propeller, broken engine mount, and a broken strobe light. An investigation revealed the wind was…
- [NTSB ANC81DAG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG71.md): Piper PA-28 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1981 · N6184W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG25.md): Piper PA-28 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1981 · N6184W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG69.md): Piper PA-28 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1979 · N1827J · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA055.md): Piper PA-28 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1977 · N7312F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAD01.md): Piper PA-28 · Skagway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1976 · N98206 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG18-134460.md): Piper PA-28 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1974 · N6141W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG42.md): Piper PA-28 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1973 · N15591 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG35.md): Piper PA-28 · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1973 · N1720J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73DAG96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG96.md): Piper PA-28 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1973 · N8329R · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC73FAG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73FAG12.md): Piper PA-28 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1972 · N5214T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72AA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72AA051.md): Piper PA-28 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1972 · N95229 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC72FAD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72FAD03.md): Piper PA-28 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1972 · N1853J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72FAA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72FAA17.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1971 · N5757U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72FAG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72FAG27.md): Piper PA-28 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1971 · N1827J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72AA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72AA008.md): Piper PA-28 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1971 · N6761J · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC71FAD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71FAD04.md): Piper PA-28 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1970 · N4306J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71AA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA011.md): Piper PA-28 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1970 · N95035 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70AA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA057.md): Piper PA-28 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1970 · N8708N · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC70FAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70FAG01.md): Piper PA-28 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1970 · N3914K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70F0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70F0004.md): Piper PA-28 · Auke Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1969 · N8803N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0013.md): Piper PA-28 · Nenana, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 19, 1967 · N7011R · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC68A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0006.md): Piper PA-28 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1967 · N9625W · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC68F0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0010.md): Piper PA-28 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1967 · N6417R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67F0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67F0089.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1967 · N7011R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67D0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0068.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1966 · N7599R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67F0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67F0011.md): Piper PA-28 · Naknek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1966 · N4544R · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AK

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