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

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 CEN26FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA141.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 20, 2026 · N9913W · Destroyed
  > On March 20, 2026, about 1503 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9913W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Falls, Illinois. The student pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA353.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2025 · N5714F · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during the aborted landing in night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA351.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N1429T · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA377.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vernon Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · N6460R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the collapsed carburetor heat induction tube that restricted airflow to the engine preventing engine restart.
- [NTSB CEN18LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA299.md): Piper PA28 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to climb due to reduced engine power as a result of insufficient compression in all cylinders and fouled spark plugs in the No. 2 cylinder while operating near its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA181.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2011 · N4643R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N1768T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…
- [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6345W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.
- [NTSB CHI01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA199.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N1828T · Substantial damage
  > the maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N10347 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA273.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N3634R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper emergency procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, and the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA230.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N7079R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning preparation by the improper loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI92LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N5544J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N56311 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's premature liftoff. Related factors are the instructor's lack of total experience in the accident make and model airplane, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the roll-out.
- [NTSB CHI92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Markham, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N1814T · Substantial damage
  > The result of an inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and, as a result, a total failure of the throttle linkage. A factor was the pilot overshot his intended emergency landing area, due to excessive speed.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE06.md): Piper PA 28 140 · Savanna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N5744F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the airplane's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI89FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N4608R · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation and the pilot's misjudged emergency landing, during which the aircraft collided with trees and a swimming pool, before coming to rest on the ground and a chain link fence.
- [NTSB CHI87LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Genoa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N4200J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft experienced a loss of power on takeoff, for undetermined reasons, and was forced to make an emergency landing. On impact the nose gear and main landing gear sheared off.
- [NTSB CHI86LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA131.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Midlothian, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N33822 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was being operated on a student instructional flt. On initial run up the CFI stated he had an excessive mag drop that cleared up. The acft was flown to an adjacent field to make two touch and go landings. During the last takeoff the CFI suspected a…
- [NTSB CHI85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N1846J · Destroyed
  > While en route a ttl loss of power occurred. The acft nosed over during the forced landing in an open field. A fire then erupted. Inspection of the engine revealed no failures or malfunctions. The right wing fuel tank was found empty and the left tank…
- [NTSB CHI84LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA218.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N7443R · Substantial damage
  > The 2432 ft rwy had a 224 ft displaced threshold due to trees near the apch end. The plt stated that when he landed, the acft touched down 'somewhat down the rwy past the treshold' with 25 deg of flaps. He stated that braking had little effect because the…
- [NTSB CHI83FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA080.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Glenview, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1983 · N6347W · Destroyed
  > During a long final approach to o'hare intl arpt the eng quit at 1,900 ft MSL. The plt was over a residential area but found a short field in which to land. The left main landing gear separated & then the left wing separated. The fuel selector was found…
- [NTSB CHI83LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1982 · N56311 · Substantial damage
  > The newly purchased aircraft had just been delivered and the pilot elected to fly it a short period to check its operation. He performed one takeoff and landing, then started another takeoff. He reported that during the second takeoff, the engine lost power…
- [NTSB CHI81FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA086.md): Piper PA-28 · Altamont, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1981 · N4565X · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81DEE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEE20.md): Piper PA-28 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1981 · N5572V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEE55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE55.md): Piper PA-28 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1980 · N55526 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE04.md): Piper PA-28 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1979 · N1741T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE01.md): Piper PA-28 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1979 · N54386 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEE60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE60.md): Cessna 172M · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1979 · N6962H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79DEE87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE87.md): Piper PA-28 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1979 · N573PA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE33.md): Piper PA-28 · Elgin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1978 · N44105 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE05.md): Piper PA-28 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1978 · N5749F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE01.md): Piper PA-28 · Elgin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1978 · N44553 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEE65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE65.md): Piper PA-28 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1978 · N41503 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEV37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV37.md): Piper PA-28 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1978 · N2257Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEE39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE39.md): Piper PA-28 · Mendota, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1978 · N8765N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE15.md): Piper PA28 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1977 · N8817C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA009.md): Cessna 205 · Lincolnshire, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1977 · N1879Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE07.md): Piper PA-28 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1977 · N6762W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEE42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEE42.md): Piper PA-28 · Lamoille, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1977 · N8765N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE32.md): Piper PA-28 · Wadsworth, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1977 · N6899J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA034.md): Piper PA-28 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 6, 1977 · N40922 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEE67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEE67.md): Piper PA-28 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1976 · N3943K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEE68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE68.md): Piper PA-28 · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1976 · N489FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE47.md): Piper PA-28 · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1976 · N5246T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEE24-201304.md): Piper PA-28 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1975 · N9848W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC028.md): Piper PA-28 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1975 · N33675 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC022.md): Piper PA-28 · Orland Park, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1975 · N5968U · 2 aircraft · 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" = 'IL' 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=IL

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