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

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA22LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA371.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2022 · N1486T · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA254.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2021 · N4281J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN19LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA265.md): Piper PA28 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2019 · N6754J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve and the subsequent loss of engine power due to engine operation with an excessively lean fuel mixture over a period of time.
- [NTSB ERA19FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA164.md): Piper PA28 · Foley, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N5542U · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following the loss of power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA13CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA284.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N6881W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA348.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N1803T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with weight and balance limitations.
- [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 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 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 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 ATL04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cortland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N7123R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an undershoot and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N44541 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to ensure adequate oil supply, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the failure of the connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB MIA99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA238.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N6685J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in taking off with the airplane's maximum gross weight exceeded, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were high temperatures and an in-flight encounter with a…
- [NTSB MIA98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA159.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Luvurne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N8218N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a leaking engine oil seal, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was improper maintenance and checks after rebuilding and reinstalling the airplane's engine.
- [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 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 ATL89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA078.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bagley, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N8456R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel which allowed a foreign object to remain in the engine and damage/short the spark plugs in the #2 and #3 cylinders. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to the accident. If shoulder harnesses…
- [NTSB ATL88FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anniston, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1987 · N15629 · Substantial damage
  > The VFR pilot continued the flight into deteriorating weather conditions and attempted to descend below the lowering clouds until the aircraft was too low to turn around safely and return to VFR flight conditions. The aircraft collided with trees and struck…
- [NTSB ATL87LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA218.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Foley, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1987 · N4808T · Substantial damage
  > The student plt failed to maintain directional control during a crosswind ldg on rwy 36. The airplane drifted to the left of the runway and subsequently impacted trees. The student plt was on his second unsupervised solo flight. He reported that he did not…
- [NTSB ATL87LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N3869K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was making her first supervised solo flight in the PA28-140 model aircraft. The student reported that wind and low airspeed prevented her from reaching the runway prior to landing touchdown.
- [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 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 ATL84LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oak Mountain, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1983 · N56494 · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt arrived at a check point 18 min behind schedule. Aprx 25 min later, he tuned in an incorrect VOR frequency that he had written down on his flt plan. The station that he tuned in was east of the desired station & the geographic features…
- [NTSB ATL82FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA195.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N98316 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the aircraft collided with rising terrain about 3/10 mile north of runway 36. The pilot reported that the airspeed decayed and the aircraft mushed into the ground. No preimpact malfunction or failure was found. The temperature and dew point…
- [NTSB ATL82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1982 · N1499H · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after a normal touchdown the aircraft yawed and veered to the left. The pilot elected to go-around and added full power. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and collided with a barbed wire fence. The aircraft settled into a plowed field…
- [NTSB ATL82FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA057.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hytop, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1982 · N5552F · Destroyed
  > The pilot filed and departed VFR into forecast marginal flight conditions. While en route the destination went IFR and this information was passed on to the pilot. The pilot replied that he was going to continue on and get as close to chattanooga as possible.…
- [NTSB ATL81DKJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKJ26.md): Piper PA-28 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N5119G · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FKJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKJ09.md): Piper PA-28 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1979 · N8334R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKJ27.md): Piper PA-28 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1977 · N9538W · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKJ22.md): Piper PA-28 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N6456R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKJ12.md): Piper PA-28 · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1977 · N5537F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ89](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ89.md): Piper PA-28 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1976 · N5738U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ65.md): Piper PA-28 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1976 · N4421T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA750KJ50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA750KJ50.md): Piper PA-28 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1975 · N98039 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DKJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKJ32.md): Piper PA-28 · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1974 · N4421T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DKJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKJ08.md): Piper PA-28 · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1974 · N9517W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ43.md): Piper PA-28 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1974 · N4617R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ13.md): Piper PA-28 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1973 · N712FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ10.md): Piper PA-28 · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1973 · N95357 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73AM101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM101.md): Piper PA-28 · Troy, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 12, 1973 · N9551W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD73AI004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73AI004.md): Piper PA-28 · Oneonta, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1973 · N9882W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM076.md): Piper PA-28 · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 22, 1973 · N4834T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73DKJ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKJ37.md): Piper PA-28 · Russellville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1972 · N8370R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKJ33.md): Piper PA-28 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1972 · N5640U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKJ16.md): Piper PA-28 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1972 · N9602W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKJ56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKJ56.md): Piper PA-28 · Madison, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1972 · N465FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKJ39.md): Piper PA-28 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1972 · N1856T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKJ17.md): Piper PA-28 · Attalla, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1971 · N1692J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKJ09.md): Piper PA-28 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1971 · N9840W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKJ11.md): Piper PA-28 · Castleberry, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1971 · N1754T · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' 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=AL

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