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

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 ERA17LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA267.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N56884 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a night flight and his failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB GAA15CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA079.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N16491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA14CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA250.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N9592W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed while on approach, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA316.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N1441T · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a downdraft from a ridge shortly after takeoff resulting in a loss of lift and collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA12LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA425.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2012 · N449FL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine and engine systems or during postaccident operational testing of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2010 · N15499 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N95156 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC04FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA185.md): Cessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6186F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB NYC04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N6139J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with contaminated fuel, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA195.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2003 · N6183J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence from a helicopter. A factor in the accident was the wake turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newbolds Corner, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2002 · N56885 · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance which resulted in a loss of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel quantity gauges, and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA044.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2001 · N1046H · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.
- [NTSB NYC99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsborough, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N98122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model.
- [NTSB IAD98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA113.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salem, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N32583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the reeds. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N43464 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked engine muffler.
- [NTSB NYC96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Closter, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1996 · N1792T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, followed by the airplane striking a tree during a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA182.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N422FL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.…
- [NTSB NYC95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA095.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N95116 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N6131W · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing/aborted landing sequence. Related factors are the unfavorable wind conditions and high obstructions.
- [NTSB NYC94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA157.md): Piper PA-28 · Pennington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N5758F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during an aborted takeoff which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet grass.
- [NTSB BFO94FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA092.md): Cessna 172H · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB BFO93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA134.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8431R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and failure to maintain directional control during landing. Other related factors were the crosswind and the ravine.
- [NTSB BFO93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N15262 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.
- [NTSB NYC91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA229.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1991 · N6183J · Substantial damage
  > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to oil exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the operators decision not to follow the recommendations of the Piper cherokee service manual.
- [NTSB NYC87LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA050.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1986 · N6192W · Destroyed
  > The plt took off fm the marlboro arpt & flew to 2 other arpts before lndg at the miller arpt at burgettstown, PA, where the eng was shut down. He had difficulty in starting the eng & remained on the gnd about 1 hr. The plt told an aviation safety inspector…
- [NTSB NYC86LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N5803U · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-28-140 had just taken off when the main cabin door unlocked at the top. The pilot returned for a landing, had to go-around due to traffic, and was on final for his second approach, with the top of the main cabin door still unlocked. When, passing…
- [NTSB NYC85LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA180.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N6139J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > N4319F heard NG138J announce its position in the traffic pattern throughout the approach and landing. N4319F landed on runway 30 and was taxiing back to the ramp on the parallel taxiway. The occupant of N4319F observed N6139J land about midway down the runway…
- [NTSB NYC85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1984 · N3968K · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed hard on runway 27 at Marlboro airport while on a solo flight. The aircraft was substantially damaged andthe student pilot received minor injuries. The pilot had a total of 47 flight hours all of which were in the same make and model aircraft.…
- [NTSB NYC85FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHD01.md): Piper Cherokee 140-C · Pennington, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 24, 1984 · N5894U · Substantial damage
  > The plt & passg stated that the flt & approach to land seemed normal in all respects. They both have no recollection of the actual accident and only recall waking up in the ambulance. There are no witnesses of record to the accident. The groung evidence shows…
- [NTSB NYC84LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA223.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1984 · N40921 · Substantial damage
  > On initial climb after takeoff, plt noted a loss of climb performance, executed steep 180 degree turn to avoid high voltage lines on rising terrain ahead. This maneuver, coupled with reduced power resulted in an airspeed decrease to near stall speed. Plt…
- [NTSB NYC82DA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 26, 1982 · N5989W · Substantial damage
  > After returning from a local flight, the pilot landed on runway 03 with the wind from 310 degrees at 15 gusting 20 knots. The runway had been plowed, but it was about 60 percent covered with patches of snow. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, a…
- [NTSB NYC81FHM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHM07.md): Piper PA-28 · New Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1981 · N2257Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FHM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHM03.md): Piper PA-28 · Franklin Lakes, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1981 · N15942 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81DHA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHA06.md): Piper PA-28 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1980 · N44055 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FHM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM03.md): Piper PA-28 · Morganville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1979 · N6692J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DHD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DHD14.md): Piper PA-28 · Bridgeport, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1979 · N56118 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA033.md): Piper PA-28 · Allaire, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 1, 1979 · N4897T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DHM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DHM13.md): Piper PA-28 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1979 · N7246F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA031.md): Piper PA-28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1979 · N526FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHM04-201215.md): Piper PA-28 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1979 · N57369 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA083.md): Piper PA-28 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1978 · N1876J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1978 · N41916 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA22.md): Piper PA-28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1978 · N1584J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHO26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHO26.md): Piper PA-28 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1977 · N1670J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FHM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHM22.md): Piper PA-28 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1977 · N33478 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DHA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHA26-201269.md): Piper PA-28 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1977 · N720FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DHD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHD40.md): Piper PA-28 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1976 · N1830T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DHA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHA39.md): Piper PA-28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1976 · N95087 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHM25.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1976 · N1930T · 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" = 'NJ' 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=NJ

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