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

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 CEN25LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA284.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N1812J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA215.md): Piper PA28 · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2024 · N1039X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off…
- [NTSB CEN22LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA385.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N55338 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N9993W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA089.md): Piper PA28 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2020 · N6520W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on the snow/slush-covered portion of the runway and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to make his first solo flight from a snow/slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN18LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA112.md): Piper PA 28 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2018 · N1722J · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the right main landing gear by maintenance personnel which resulted in the separation of the landing gear and the subsequent abnormal runway contact during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA341.md): Piper PA-28 · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5584U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in in a hard landing and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without an instructor onboard.
- [NTSB CEN14CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA203.md): Piper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N38240 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA118.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N5528F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The hilly runway was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA281.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N98222 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision.
- [NTSB CHI04CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA258.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N7662C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare and subsequent go-around. A factor was the T-hangar.
- [NTSB CHI02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Niles, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N5246T · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and the spatial disorientation of pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of certification by the pilot and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N8007N · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N6532W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaing a proper glide path during the simulated forced landing. Factors were flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA024.md): Piper PA28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N98094 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…
- [NTSB CHI01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N732FL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the trees, and the bright night condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N98117 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N6454R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N648FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB CHI98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA257.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N54R · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors in this accident were the airplane's weight and balance limitations had been exceeded by the pilot and an improper top overhaul of the engine's cylinder by the mechanic.
- [NTSB CHI98FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N1762J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's exceeding the gross weight of the airplane on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI97LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA289.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N6391R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's fixation on the end of the runway, his failure to place the airplane in an attitude to land (flare) which resulted in a hard landing, and the pilot's failure to recover from the subsequent bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N625EE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of…
- [NTSB CHI97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1996 · N6804W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.
- [NTSB CHI95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N56523 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning and decisions. Factors were the powerlines and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA234.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Traverse, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1994 · N8255N · Destroyed
  > poor preflight planning and preparation by the pilot for not calculating the weight and balance of his airplane before departure. Factors associated with the accident were the airplane's weight and balance was exceeded, and the pilot's lack of recent…
- [NTSB CHI94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N9691W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not using all available runway, premature lift off, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N4373X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident is weather conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N5695U · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to and inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI93LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N95478 · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the rear landing light gasket into the air induction path.
- [NTSB CHI93FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hubbardston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N4563R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grass Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N7470R · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured oil cooler line. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pinconning, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1991 · N5063T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate airspeed, wind shear and a stall.
- [NTSB CHI90FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA190.md): Piper PA-28 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N55354 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the PA-60. A factor related to the accident was that neither of the flight crews had obatained atc/radar assistance.
- [NTSB CHI90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA126.md): Piper PA28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N6369W · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the powerplant during the final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N6704W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintian adequate directional control of the aircraft. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N1157H · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC03.md): Piper PA-28 · Birmingham, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4379X · Destroyed
  > An undetermined fuel system blockage. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI88LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N15372 · Substantial damage
  > During taxi for take-off, the student pilot attempted to apply brakes as he neared the end of the runway. As the aircraft veered to the left, he noted that his right foot was not on the brake pedal. The aircraft left the taxiway and struck a fire hydrant,…
- [NTSB CHI88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA105.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Whittemore, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N6433R · Substantial damage
  > While landing on a farmer's strip, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft swerved off the left side of the strip, into a plowed field where it struck a rock.
- [NTSB CHI88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA103.md): Piper PA28-140D · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N5965U · Substantial damage
  > While on final approach for landing on a short, grass strip, the pilot said she encountered sunglare which restricted her visibility such that she was unable to judge the landing. Touchdown occurred with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft. The…
- [NTSB CHI88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA029.md): Piper PA-28 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N9817W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot initiated a takeoff from a snow covered runway. During the initial ground run, he lost directional control. Subsequently, the aircraft ran off the side of the runway & collided with trees. The plt rprtd the wind was from the south at 8 to 10…
- [NTSB CHI87LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1987 · N32387 · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was using short field techniques for takeoff, the acft lifted off into ground effect. At about that time, the plt thought there was a partial power loss. He stated, 'after perceiving a partial power loss which was accompanied with a loss in…
- [NTSB CHI86LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA205.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Linden, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N40754 · Substantial damage
  > The newly certificated pvt plt with three passengers was attempting to practice a short field takeoff on the 2500 ft long asphalt runway. The owner's manual recommends 25 degrees of flaps to perform the takeoff. The plt did not extend any flaps. After…
- [NTSB CHI84LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA392.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N98017 · Substantial damage
  > In an effort to land at the threshold the acft collided with a fence and landed short of the prepared surface. Runway edge lights were operating but runway end identifier lights were not installed.
- [NTSB CHI84LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA134.md): Piper PA-28-140 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1984 · N4354J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off into adverse wx conditions & failed to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees. The purpose of the flight was to search for a missing acft.
- [NTSB CHI84LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA078.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1984 · N6372W · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted a snowbank during landing. After the collision the acft nosed over. The plt stated that the winds forced the acft off the centerline of the rwy into the unplowed area of snow.
- [NTSB CHI83LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA331.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N71SA · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff portion of a night touch-and-go, the acft collided with a deer that ran into the acft.
- [NTSB CHI83LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA261.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N6687J · Substantial damage
  > The acft drifted to the right on the rwy during a crosswind landing and collided with a rwy light.
- [NTSB CHI83LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA163.md): Piper PA-28-140E · Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1983 · N4395T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the wind shifted at about 50 ft AGL and the acft stopped climbing and mushed down and collided with a fence.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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" = 'MI' 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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