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

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 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 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 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 FTW03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Needham, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N7546R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA008.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2002 · N4344J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA023.md): Piper PA28-140 · Wilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N8305R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his excessive approach speed during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA250.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ashdown, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N1798J · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA091.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9590W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the weather and rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N41472 · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB FTW94LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA225.md): Piper PA-28-140 · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N1382T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB FTW94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1993 · N98143 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night…
- [NTSB FTW92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA191.md): Piper PA-28-140 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N1546J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall.
- [NTSB FTW92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA156.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rector, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N15424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB DEN92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA004.md): Piper PA-28 · Berryville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1991 · N4616R · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were: incorrect fuel, improper maintenance, and inadequate maintenance inspection interval.
- [NTSB MKC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N95177 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB MKC88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA029.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1987 · N1595J · Destroyed
  > The airplane was being jump-started from an automobile. The flight instructor left for some equipment when the student called him back and said there was smoke in the cabin. The airplane started to burn and was demolished. The student stated there was a…
- [NTSB MKC87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1987 · N5683U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fueled the aircraft with 20 gallons of 100LL for his flight to Hot Springs, AR. Forty miles from Hot Springs the left fuel tank indicated empty and the pilot switched to the right tank. Approximately 10 miles from Hot Springs, the engine quit and…
- [NTSB MKC87LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waldron, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1987 · N5921U · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was on a x-country for his commerical cert. He checked enroute wx for the return trip and was told VMC prevailed. However he rptd that he encountered haze & clouds. He let down to VMC but after he got in the clear all he could see was…
- [NTSB MKC86FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA123.md): Cessna 140 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N89247 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Numerous witnesses on a sandbar in the white river observed this collision of two airplanes as they were flying close together, low, over the river. Of the nine witness statements received, five had the Piper PA-28-140 hitting the Cessna 140, three had the…
- [NTSB MKC84LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA233.md): Piper PA-28-140 · No Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N44213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command was hired by the student pilot/aircraft owner to perform the passenger flight. No experience or currency records are available on the PIC as he had not held an airman's medical certificate for the last four years. On landing at…
- [NTSB MKC84LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wilson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1984 · N565CA · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during takeoff after hitting a soft spot in the rwy. The takeoff area was a private grass airstrip 1300 ft long. The plt said he had no control of the acft after hitting the soft dirt.
- [NTSB MKC84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA087.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1984 · N56255 · Substantial damage
  > The acft lost power during initial climb after takeoff at about 75 ft AGL. A forced landing was made in the trees. The acft was examined after the accident and no failures or malfunctions noted. The existing temperature and dewpoint were in carburetor icing…
- [NTSB FTW83LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA408.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winslow, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · N1656J · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that his anxiety during the approach delayed his decision to abort a long landing. After touchdown he attempted to turn at the end of the rwy but, the acft collided wth a stump and damaged the rt wing. The plts anxiety was based on another…
- [NTSB FTW83LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ida, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1983 · N56255 · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff portion of a touch and go lndg the plt applied pwr and the acft drifted off the left side of the 50 ft wide rwy onto soft terrain. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller and leading edge of the rt wingtip were damaged.
- [NTSB FTW83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA120.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winslow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1983 · N9981W · Substantial damage
  > During dual instructional flt, the student plt was practicing a short field takeoff. After lifting off into ground effect, he elected to abort the takeoff when he did not think the acft was accelerating fast enough. The instructor pilot (CFI) stated that he…
- [NTSB FTW83LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Solgohachia, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1982 · N7325F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot overran runway and slid on grass into a tree. Pilot says he did not go-around because of rise in terrain.
- [NTSB FTW82DA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA315.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1982 · N7176R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated taht the aircraft was at 4200 ft descending when the engine suddenly lost power. He was unable to glide to an airport so he landed on a road. During the landing, the right wing hit a road sign and was substantially damaged. After landing, the…
- [NTSB FTW81FPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPG04.md): Piper PA-28 · Benton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1980 · N7588R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA047.md): Piper PA-28 · Rogers, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1979 · N6482R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FPG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG20.md): Piper PA-28 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1978 · N1751J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG74.md): Piper PA-28 · Lead Hill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1977 · N4420X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77DPG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG26.md): Piper PA-28 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1977 · N6056W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG20.md): Piper PA-28 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1977 · N6767W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG05.md): Piper PA-28 · Salem, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1976 · N40939 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75FPG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG18.md): Piper PA-28 · Seyppel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1974 · N15760 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG69.md): Piper PA-28 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N15889 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPG27.md): Piper PA-28 · Judsonia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1972 · N3664K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DRJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRJ25.md): Piper PA-28 · Texarkana, AR · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1972 · N529FL · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPG26.md): Piper PA-28 · Nelsonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1970 · N4307J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70AF063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70AF063.md): Piper PA-28 · Fordyce, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1970 · N5992W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70DCQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCQ12.md): Piper PA-28 · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1970 · N9536W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0285.md): Piper PA-28 · Dermott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1969 · N6048W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0223.md): Piper PA-28 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1969 · N6408R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0177.md): Piper PA-28 · Pettus, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1969 · N7548R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69A0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0051.md): Piper PA-28 · Scott, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 2, 1969 · N1726J · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68D0403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0403.md): Piper PA-28 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1967 · N6417W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0133.md): Piper PA-28 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1966 · N6990W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0581.md): Piper PA-28 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1966 · N6308W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0305.md): Piper PA-28 · Swan Lake, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1965 · N6328W · 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" = 'AR' 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=AR

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