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

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 CEN20LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA385.md): Piper PA28-140 · Red Oak, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N2875T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA356.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clinton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N5747U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and not maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the low clouds, rain, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Traer, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N4525R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not maintaining proper runway alignment during the aborted takeoff, and the airport personnel not maintaining the runway. Factors were rough terrain and a dirt bank.
- [NTSB CHI98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N7353J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA280.md): Piper PA-28 · Monona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA229.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mapleton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N1690J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the cornfield in which the pilot was forced to land.
- [NTSB CHI94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA322.md): Cessna 172N · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB CHI93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N16231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Manning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N423FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper selection of fuel tanks and improper in-flight emergency procedure by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Storm Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N4477X · Substantial damage
  > While practicing an approach to lndg stall, the stu plt stated that the eng failed to respond to throttle advancement. After unsuccessfully attempting emergency procs to include carb heat, fuel pump, and switching fuel tanks, he selected a fld. Prior to t/d,…
- [NTSB MKC84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N9565W · Substantial damage
  > The acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the…
- [NTSB MKC83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA111.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N8094N · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft swerved off the left side of the runway collided with a fence and nosed over in a freshly plowed field during landing. The acft was owned by the pilot and was being landed on the pilots private airstrip at his farm. The pilot indicated that the…
- [NTSB MKC81DCD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCD19.md): Piper PA-28 · Leland, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1981 · N4431J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD11.md): Piper PA-28 · Manson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1981 · N5948U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCD03.md): Piper PA-28 · Oelwein, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1979 · N538FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCD43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCD43.md): Piper PA-28 · Wever, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1979 · N5556F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD35.md): Piper PA-28 · Paullina, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1978 · N5276S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD33.md): Piper PA-28 · Washington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1978 · N8835N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD42.md): Piper PA-28 · Burlington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1977 · N15203 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCD34.md): Piper PA-28 · New Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1977 · N5508U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77IA008.md): Piper PA-28 · Muscatine, IA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1976 · N6474W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD04.md): Piper PA-28 · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1976 · N8701N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCD56.md): Piper PA-28 · Cherokee, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1976 · N461CT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCD46.md): Piper PA-28 · New Vienna, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1976 · N5734F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCD35.md): Piper PA-28 · Castalia, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1976 · N4203J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCD32.md): Piper PA-28 · Estherville, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1975 · N6671J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75AK004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK004.md): Piper PA-28 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1974 · N8020N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74DCD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCD44.md): Piper PA-28 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1974 · N5613U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCD19-201607.md): Piper PA-28 · Oelwein, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1973 · N1330T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCD33.md): Piper PA-28 · Osage, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1971 · N4203J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCD28.md): Cessna 172 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1971 · N2517Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCD81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD81.md): Piper PA-28 · Guthrie Ctr, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1971 · N7179R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCD77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCD77.md): Piper PA-28 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1971 · N5682U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DGD75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DGD75.md): Piper PA-28 · Grimes, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1971 · N9387W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD36.md): Piper PA-28 · Denison, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1970 · N8299N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DDM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DDM23.md): Piper PA-28 · Marshall, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1970 · N6302R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70AK067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70AK067.md): Piper PA-28 · Newton, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1970 · N1702J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70DCD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCD25.md): Piper PA-28 · Cherokee, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1970 · N1767J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DCD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCD06.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1970 · N8423R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0289.md): Piper PA-28 · Creston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1969 · N4139J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0139.md): Piper PA-28 · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1969 · N8243N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0397.md): Piper PA-28 · New Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1969 · N561CC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0339.md): Piper PA-28 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1969 · N6426W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0361-190850.md): Piper PA-28 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1969 · N7591R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0015.md): Piper PA-28 · Gilman, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1968 · N6149W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0592.md): Piper PA-28 · Grimes, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1968 · N3989K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0437.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1968 · N8423R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0373.md): Piper PA-28 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1967 · N6426W · 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" = 'IA' 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=IA

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