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

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 WPR24LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Acton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2024 · N1695H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inability to fully turn off the carburetor heat which resulted in a reduction of engine power and reduced climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilots delayed recovery from the simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA249.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Meeks Bay, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N4586R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA050.md): Piper PA28 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N15321 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor bowl.
- [NTSB GAA19CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA095.md): Piper PA28 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2018 · N5800U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA542.md): Piper PA28 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2018 · N7205J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA102.md): Piper PA 28 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2018 · N7085R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot and flight instructor’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in a wire strike during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR17LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA092.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Whittier, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2017 · N55339 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impaired decision-making due to alcohol intoxication and his improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA035.md): Piper PA 28 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N5541F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone.
- [NTSB WPR15LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA164.md): Piper PA28 - 140 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N7099R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank, and his delayed movement of the fuel selector handle to the other tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA386.md): Piper PA 28 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N32582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct predeparture airplane performance planning for a departure from a high density altitude location, which resulted in his selection of a flightpath toward rising terrain that the airplane was not capable of outclimbing.
- [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 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 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.
- [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 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 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 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 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 LAX05FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA114.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N9956W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparations and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX03FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA131.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2003 · N8719N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate decision regarding a departure route and his failure to maintain clearance with rapidly rising mountainous terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of exposure to marijuana within the 10-hour period…
- [NTSB LAX03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA079.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N6087W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the surrounding terrain, and his evasive maneuver to avoid a perceived object. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Phelan, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N15969 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that lead to a stall spin and impact with flat desert terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N8801N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees while executing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the clouds and obscuration weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA102.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N1775T · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N15831 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.
- [NTSB LAX01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2000 · N61CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper airplane handling technique and inadequate airspeed during performance of an intentional soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA033.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N9986W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system. This lead to the pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector handle to the "OFF" position and subsequently to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA029.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N16503 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of impairing medications.
- [NTSB LAX00FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA314.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poway, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N428FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB LAX00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA211.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N6349W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and his subsequent failure to relinquish control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N6814W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed to compensate for the known wind shear condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was…
- [NTSB LAX98LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA283.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N8772N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in temperature conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his failure to lean the engine in a high density altitude environment, which combined, led to a partial loss of engine power and the onset of a stall during…
- [NTSB LAX98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA222.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N592SP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA128.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N7163R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to fuel exhaustion. His psychological condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA075.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N943R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot…
- [NTSB LAX97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Plymouth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N5705U · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #3 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB LAX96LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA332.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1996 · N4308F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain direction control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear, during an encountered with soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N5480F · Substantial damage
  > brake failure due to a stripped brake fitting that allowed the brake fluid to leak out of the system. The failure of maintenance personnel to detect and repair the faulty brake line during the last 100-hour inspection, and the pilot's failure to perform a…
- [NTSB LAX96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA162.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1996 · N7561R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N17D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA254.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8742N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX95FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holtville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N4647R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented during a night cross- country flight at a time the flight was in a critical low fuel state, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around from an aborted precautionary landing. Factors in the accident…
- [NTSB LAX95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6882W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes.
- [NTSB LAX94LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA381.md): Piper PA-28 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N4813T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during a short field approach and the inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. In addition, the instructor failed to take proper remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA290.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4487X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an appropriate climb airspeed after lift-off which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. Factors in the accident were the high-density altitude condition, the pilot's selection of a runway with an uphill…
- [NTSB LAX94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4129J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an air leak at the gascolator gasket, which was improperly installed during maintenance. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N20BS · No damage
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the powerplant controls were configured properly before moving the aircraft propeller. Inadequate planning/decision making was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA373.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N430FL · Substantial damage
  > was fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX93LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA210.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N4149J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and improper remedial action during the balked landing. A factor in the accident was a lack of total aeronautical experience.

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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" = 'CA' 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
```

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