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

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 ERA26LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 22, 2026 · N3713K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA006.md): Piper PA28 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2023 · N55162 · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA178.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2023 · N6301W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Buford, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2023 · N7470R · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel system that was not observed during the preflight inspection, resulting in a total loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA19CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA289.md): Piper PA28 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2019 · N6412W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control, the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the student's delay in relinquishing the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane striking a runway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA19CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA176.md): Piper PA28 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2019 · N2667Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct the engine starting procedures in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB ERA17LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA277.md): Piper PA28 · Canton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2017 · N2804T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to ensure the proper throttle linkage travel clearance after the installation of an exhaust system.
- [NTSB ERA17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA057.md): Piper PA28 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N41565 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N6044W · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and the flight instructor's failure to provide correction action, which resulted in a collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N333KQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [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 ATL05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA069.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N6651W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ATL05CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Suches, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N7209J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush to the runway and subsequent collision with a fence during aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL04LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56776 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA159.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N43466 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain..
- [NTSB MIA01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tifton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2001 · N3978K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge his altitude (too high) during a forced landing to a runway. The pilot made a 270-degree turn in an attempt to lose altitude resulting in a forced landing in a swampy/marshy area short of the runway. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA256.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N6757W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during.
- [NTSB MIA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N7061R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA147.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Barbour Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N6351W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1994 · N98321 · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the induction air filter because of water soaking, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the failure of maintenance personnel to properly wash the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N6312W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the aircraft stabilator during the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor was the high obstructions (trees) located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA076.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Young Harris, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N7248J · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rain, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA032.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Blythe, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1991 · N1733T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the before takeoff check as part of the ground check. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1991 · N7411J · Destroyed
  > The separation of numbers 1,2, and 3 connecting rods for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL90FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Ellijay, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N55864 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA050.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · N55862 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL87FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA212.md): Piper PA-28 · Elberton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1987 · N5502F · Substantial damage
  > The plt noted a progressive loss of pwr that began drg the climb to cruise. He diverted back toward the dep arpt & atmtdto restore pwr by activating the boost pump, moving the mixture to full rich, switching fuel tanks & applying carb heat. However, the eng…
- [NTSB ATL87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N32106 · Substantial damage
  > The plt called apch control & asked for vectors to the nearest field & said he was low on fuel. Vectors were provided but the eng lost power & the acft was damaged during a landing in a wooded area. An investigation revealed the acft had been flying for aprx…
- [NTSB ATL86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N8292N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to start the engine and elected to rotate the propeller by hand to free the congealed oil in the engine. When the propeller was rotated the engine started and the aircraft taxied into another parked aircraft. Post-accident examination of…
- [NTSB ATL85FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1985 · N8704N · Substantial damage
  > Prior to takeoff the plt and his brother-in-law added 20 gallons of automotive fuel to the acft fuel tanks. The level of the fuel, according to the brother-in-law, was below the filler neck tabs. After about three hrs of flt the plt radioed a mayday and…
- [NTSB ATL85LKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG06.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brooklet, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N32826 · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that 2 approaches were made to rwy 09 and he could not locate a wind indicator. He was also unable to contact anyone over the UNICOM to obtain wind information. The plt attempted a landing on rwy 09 during which the acft bounced and a go-around…
- [NTSB ATL84LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA194.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1984 · N44372 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot stated that the acft touched down at about midfield at aprx 90 mph. He was unable to stop the acft & it struck a chain link fence near the end of the rwy. The student had only 2 hrs of total flt time in this make & model of acft.
- [NTSB ATL83LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA138.md): Piper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1983 · N8593N · Destroyed
  > The aircraft overran the departure end of the runway and collided with an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The student pilot did not file a flight plan or check the weather for this flight. The weather was VMC but the pilot startedthe takeoff down wind.…
- [NTSB ATL82FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA233.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Folkston, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1982 · N7379J · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into the okefenokee swamp in se Georgia. Thunderstorms, varying in magnitude from levels 3 to 5, were moving from west of jacksonville FL to an area north of the okefenoke swamp. The storms were moving nw at 20K.
- [NTSB ATL82DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hazlehurst, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N1360H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a successful precautionary landing after becoming disoriented due to problems with his communication and navigation radios. After finding out his location he attempted to depart from a soft field covered with tall grass that was approximately…
- [NTSB ATL82FLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLA01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hoboken, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N5841U · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that during takeoff, he accelerated to 68 mph, then realized he would be unable to clear trees. He stated that he closed the throttle and mixture, aimed the aircraft at an opening in the trees, and maintained a level attitude until impact.…
- [NTSB ATL82FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA017.md): Piper PA-28 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 14, 1981 · N8569E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL82FKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKG04.md): Piper PA-28 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1981 · N702FL · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FKG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG26.md): Piper PA-28 · Reynolds, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1981 · N7309F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKG04.md): Piper PA-28 · Hephzibah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1980 · N4466J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA112.md): Piper PA-28 · Canton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1979 · N6322R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FKG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG43.md): Piper PA-28 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1979 · N6396R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG22.md): Piper PA-28 · Jesup, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1979 · N4825T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA113.md): Piper PA-28 · Statenville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1978 · N6301W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKG56.md): Piper PA-28 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1978 · N5669U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DA045.md): Piper PA-28 · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1978 · N620FL · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG09.md): Piper PA-28 · Grovetown, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 7, 1978 · N6475R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA005-144216.md): Piper PA-28 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1977 · N8097N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG55.md): Piper PA-28 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1977 · N16536 · Destroyed

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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" = 'GA' 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=GA

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