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

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 ERA20CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA111.md): Piper PA28 · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2019 · N5792U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in his decision to perform an off field landing and the airplane's subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N9610W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC05LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA141.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marstons Mills, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N6777W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a climb during takeoff which resulted in a diminished climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the turf runway and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC04CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N33532 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA048.md): Piper PA-28 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N6315R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N7406J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N7246F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harwich, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · N5934U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight under visual flight rules, while flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering IMC, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB NYC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA005.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N44794 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N5780U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to land in a strong cross wind, lost control of the airplane, ran off the runway and hit the VASI system.
- [NTSB NYC88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Mendon, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1988 · N663FL · Destroyed
  > Off airport landing due to engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC87FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holyoke, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1986 · N38688 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was attempting to make a special visual flight rules arrival when it crashed into a rock face slope 2 miles east of the airport while on a easterly heading. The accident occurred over 1 hour after sunset. The pilot did not have an instrument…
- [NTSB NYC85FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N9930W · Destroyed
  > During an approach to land at night, the acft crashed & burned about 3000 ft from the approach end of the rwy. The non-instrument rated plt had been in contact with approach control. He indicated that IFR conditions existed over the arpt & that he was going…
- [NTSB NYC84LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA248.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N15963 · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a forced landing after the engine vibrated and lost power. The plt said that the fuel gages were checked and indicated 1/4 full. The plt said he switched fuel tanks but the engine did not improve its performance. The plt thenaccomplished the…
- [NTSB NYC84LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA162.md): Piper PA-28 · Muskeget Island, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1984 · N15520 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was unable to clear trees during the initial takeoff climb. The plt raised the nose of the acft and the acft stalled contacted the trees.
- [NTSB NYC83FNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNE02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oxford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1983 · N33458 · Substantial damage
  > During a go-around, the eng began losing power, & subsequently, the plt elected to make a forced landing in an open field. However, before landing, the acft collided with an electric wire, then crashed. An investigation revealed some maintenance…
- [NTSB NYC82DA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA212.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N15752 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on a local flight and returned to the airport to practice landings. Just prior to touchdown on his second touch-and-go, the nose went to the right. Left rudder was applied to re-align the aircraft to the centerline of the runway. At…
- [NTSB NYC82DA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA092.md): Piper PA-28-140 · North Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N15878 · Substantial damage
  > During landing the aircraft bounced and touched down on the center of runway 05. When the nosewheel was lowered the aircraft swerved to the right. According to the pilot, manipulation of the rudder pedals failed to change the direction or rate of turn of the…
- [NTSB NYC81FNE29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE29.md): Piper PA-28 · Berlin, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N8269N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE18.md): Piper PA-28 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1981 · N56694 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE09.md): Piper PA-28 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1981 · N1032X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA08.md): Piper PA-28 · Beverly, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1981 · N15993 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE07.md): Piper PA-28 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1980 · N4232F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA05.md): Piper PA-28 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1980 · N16421 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FNA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNA26.md): Piper PA-28 · Hanson, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1980 · N5910F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80DNA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DNA16.md): Piper PA-28 · Oak Bluffs, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1980 · N9858W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA01.md): Piper PA-28 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1978 · N6006U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA098.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1978 · N25357 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNE35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNE35.md): Piper PA-28 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N56694 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNE22.md): Piper PA-28 · Barrington, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1978 · N1690T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNE21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNE21.md): Piper PA-28 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1978 · N98289 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DNA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DNA17.md): Piper PA-28 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1978 · N6413R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNA08.md): Piper PA-28 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1977 · N15963 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA28.md): Piper PA-28 · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1976 · N1NS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA22.md): Piper PA-28 · Malboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1975 · N693CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA47.md): Piper PA-28 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1975 · N55498 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA28.md): Piper PA-28 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1974 · N635FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA16.md): Piper PA-28 · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1974 · N5335S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA15.md): Piper PA-28 · Marston Mill, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N1564J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNE25.md): Piper PA-28 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1974 · N9688W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNE18.md): Piper PA-28 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1974 · N4226T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA40.md): Piper PA-28 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1974 · N55283 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA39.md): Piper PA-28 · Marthas Vyrd, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1974 · N5510U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA33.md): Piper PA-28 · Plympton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1974 · N55904 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74FNE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNE07.md): Piper PA-28 · Worcester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1973 · N15531 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA06.md): Piper PA-28 · N.Andover, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1973 · N15807 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DNA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNA44.md): Piper PA-28 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1973 · N3940K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73ANA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73ANA43.md): Piper PA-28 · Fall River, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1973 · N7577R · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73FNE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNE11.md): Piper PA-28 · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1972 · N613FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DNA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNA28.md): Piper PA-28 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1972 · N98289 · 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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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