# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, NC 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. Page 1 of 2 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA144.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 8, 2026 · N98360 · Substantial damage > On March 8, 2026, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N98360, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indian Trail, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA24FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA261.md): Piper PA28 · Siler City, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2024 · N515DH · Destroyed > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, low-altitude left turn after encountering an undetermined issue during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. - [NTSB ERA24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA133.md): Piper PA28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2024 · N8455R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB ERA23LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA310.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New London, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2023 · N98134 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve. - [NTSB ERA21LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA285.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2021 · N91W · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in abnormal ground contact and loss of control. - [NTSB ERA15FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA128.md): Piper PA28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N5985U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of excessive wear of the fuel selector valve. Also causal was the owner/operator and maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance, and inadequate postmaintenance inspection. - [NTSB ERA14CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N4335T · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's decision to continue the landing in close proximity to a landing helicopter, resulting in an encounter with rotor vortices, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA13CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA235.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N4518F · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB MIA03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Climax, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N8162N · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA219.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N1453T · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to… - [NTSB MIA98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N4212J · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airport resulting in the collapse of the nose and left main landing gears. - [NTSB ATL97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N5807U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern. - [NTSB ATL95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9908W · Substantial damage > A cracked cylinder that resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N6380W · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning that resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N410SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the time of the takeoff. Factors were the wind gusts and windshear existing at the airport. - [NTSB ATL92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N9749W · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane, and his improper use of the rudder during a go-around. - [NTSB ATL92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N3732K · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent total experience, and the crosswind conditions, and the dirt bank adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB ATL91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N8774N · Substantial damage > Failure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure. - [NTSB ATL89LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA209.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rowland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N4386J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recognize and prevent carburetor icing prior to take off. - [NTSB ATL89FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Concord, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1988 · N98369 · Destroyed > PIC & wife flew to local residential area to photograph a house. The acft was flown in the vicinity of the accident for about 30 minutes. Radar data displayed the acft in a level left turn at 2300 feet (1700 AGL) for about 50 seconds when contact was abruptly… - [NTSB ATL87LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA152.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Erwin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1987 · N1696T · Substantial damage > The acft impacted level grassy terrain short of rwy 04, while on short final during a practice short-field ldg. The CFI reported that the student plt had stabilized the acft on the appch at 70 mph; a high sink rate was subsequently encountered as the acft… - [NTSB ATL86LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA201.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Topsail Beach, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1986 · N7059R · Substantial damage > The plt was on a x-country flt from new york state to Florida with a planned refueling stop at wilmington, NC. He reported that he became disoriented when the acft's VOR needle began wavering, about 28 miles north of wilmington. Also, he stated that he no… - [NTSB ATL83LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA279.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N55703 · Substantial damage > The plt departed on a x-country flt without obtaining a wx briefing. He indicated that during the flt, he was flying over a broken sky condition & reported that the VOR went bad. After flying about 5 hrs, he became unsure of his location. With the fuel… - [NTSB ATL83FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA211.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lexington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1983 · N7571R · Substantial damage > The acft crashed short of the approach end of the intended landing rwy. The weather was VMC. The landing rwy was 26 and the pilot said he realized he was low on the final approach. During the approach the acft was blown off the approach path. Although the… - [NTSB ATL81DLJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLJ07.md): Piper PA-28 · Windsor, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1981 · N4466J · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81DKM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKM06.md): Piper PA-28 · Shiloh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1981 · N1453T · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DKM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKM28.md): Piper PA-28 · East Bend, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1980 · N805MA · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FLJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLJ10.md): Piper PA-28 · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1979 · N4399J · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FLJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLJ01.md): Cessna 210H · Rocky Mt, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1978 · N5957F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78DKM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DKM27.md): Piper PA-28 · Mt Mitchell, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1978 · N57359 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FLJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ19.md): Piper PA-28R · Selma, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1977 · N6711J · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77DLJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DLJ16.md): Piper PA-28 · Southport, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1977 · N98335 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA036.md): Piper PA-28 · Windsor, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 20, 1977 · N9803W · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76FKM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FKM41.md): Piper PA-28 · Asheboro, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1976 · N1875T · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76DKM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM12.md): Piper PA-28 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1975 · N593FL · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76DLJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DLJ07.md): Piper PA-28 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1975 · N5984U · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD75FKM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FKM08.md): Piper PA-28 · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1974 · N15880 · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD75FLJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLJ07.md): Piper 28-140 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1974 · N8797N · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74DLJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLJ45.md): Piper PA-28 · White Lake, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1974 · N4350J · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD74FLJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLJ32.md): Piper PA-28 · Parkton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1974 · N5599U · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74DKM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM24.md): Piper PA-28 · Albemarle, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1973 · N6449W · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74DIJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DIJ19.md): Piper PA-28 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1973 · N95069 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74FLJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLJ09.md): Piper PA-28 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1973 · N98299 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD73DKM39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DKM39.md): Piper PA-28 · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1973 · N6473W · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD73DKM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DKM36.md): Piper PA-28 · Eden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1973 · N6155W · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DKM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DKM10.md): Piper PA-28 · Murphy, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1972 · N7225F · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC73FLJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FLJ06.md): Piper PA-28 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1972 · N5934U · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72FLJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FLJ26.md): Piper PA-28 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1972 · N4668R · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72DKM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DKM08.md): Piper PA-28 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1971 · N6915W · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD71AI045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71AI045.md): Piper PA-28 · Delco, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1971 · N3645K · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102802&state=NC&page=2 ## 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" = 'NC' 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=NC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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