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

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 ERA20CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA110.md): Piper PA28 · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2019 · N7450R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA16FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA324.md): Cessna 120 · North Collins, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N3580V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the second airplane's pilot to see and avoid the first airplane as he was overtaking the first airplane.
- [NTSB ERA16LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA152.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2016 · N95118 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation and maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA037.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Perry, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2015 · N6665J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain vigilance, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA187.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N7598R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or testing of the carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA13CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA260.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellenville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2013 · N5715F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA506.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N6800W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots’ inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA11CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA404.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Adams, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N7516R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA066.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newcomb, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N1723T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during descent at night, with low clouds and fog.
- [NTSB NYC03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Aurora, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N560FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate.
- [NTSB NYC02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Argyle, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2002 · N4456J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a contaminated runway. A factor was the contaminated runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA173.md): Piper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N38390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N5265T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due to the student pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply.
- [NTSB IAD00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA008.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Olean, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N7407J · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power from water-contaminated fuel due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB IAD98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA062.md): Piper PA-28 · Minden, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N15913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A related factor was the rough/uneven runway.
- [NTSB IAD98LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Downsville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N3757V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1997 · N1469X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor was the cross wind condition.
- [NTSB IAD97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N557FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude.
- [NTSB NYC96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA162.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sodus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N612FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in insufficient runway to stop the airplane, and the subsequent overrun. Factors in the accident were the wet grass runway surface, and the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB NYC95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1995 · N3665R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank containing ample fuel.
- [NTSB BFO94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N5962U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane immediately after engine start, and his delay in reducing power and applying the brakes.
- [NTSB NYC92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N98276 · Substantial damage
  > The decision by the pilot to land during a heavy rain shower, which resulted in a long landing, and his attempted takeoff with insufficient available runway and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Goshen, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1991 · N55685 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from the ingestion of a foreign object into the carburetor and the subsequent forced landing in trees. A factor related to the accident was the maintenance performed on the airplane by unauthorized personnel.
- [NTSB NYC91FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA205.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wawayanda, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N44289 · Destroyed
  > The pilot started a spin maneuver at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor in the accident was scattered clouds at 2500 feel MSL.
- [NTSB NYC91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA158.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N55149 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a stall and loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the loss of directional control during landing, and the lack of recent flight…
- [NTSB NYC90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA128.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marcellus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N1323T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed after takeoff. A contributing factor was the the upslope gradient of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Barker, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N4348X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the landing too FAR down the runway. A factor was: the small tree located off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA155.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gasport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5266T · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination (water) and an inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pawling, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N54394 · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in unsuitalbe terrain following a power loss caused by loss of lubrication due to spalling on the camshaft and corresponding tappet body faces.
- [NTSB NYC88FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pocantico Hills, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N9715W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot departed in instrument flight conditions against the advice of several people he talked to. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes after departure the first of four or five mayday calls were heard by bridgeport radio and an…
- [NTSB NYC86LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA169.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N55149 · Substantial damage
  > During roll out after landing, the acft encountered a strong gust of wind & subsequently went off the side of the rwy. Before stopping, the acft went over an embankment & the nose gear collapsed.
- [NTSB NYC86FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA111.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N44331 · Destroyed
  > The pax stated that he & the plt were at a bar where they had about three beers rpior to this flight. During the flight the pilot did several stalls and some aerobatic maneuvers. The pax was unnerved and told the plt that he wanted to return to the arpt.…
- [NTSB NYC86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankfort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N9949W · Substantial damage
  > The plt diverted to Frankfort-highland en route from his original destination of utica, NY, because of IFR weather at utica. The plt stated that as the nose wheel settled to the rwy during touchdown, it dug into snow on the rwy and the acft nosed over. It was…
- [NTSB NYC86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N98240 · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted the terrain following a loss of control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB NYC85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Central Square, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N4252J · Destroyed
  > The plt stated the acft would not climb out of ground effect during takeoff. He flew the acft between trees at the end of the rwy and severed the wings from the fuselage. The acft was found to be 317 lbs over gross weight.
- [NTSB NYC85LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA169.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cherry Valley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N5602U · Substantial damage
  > Durng a climb to cruise, theengine RPM dropped to 2000. The pilot check the carburetor heat and other instruments and did not find any abnormalities. The engine RPM dropped a second time to 1800 a sound described by the pilot as a loud band was heard and the…
- [NTSB NYC85LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N55490 · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted trees following a loss of directional control during a landing roll on rwy 19.
- [NTSB NYC85FHJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hastings, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N32473 · Destroyed
  > Plt was occupying rt front seat, pax in left. Plt stated he noted eng oil press gage reading low and, recalling prior emerg lndg on golf course due oil starvation, elected precautionary lndg on golf course. Acft overshot intended approach. Plt initiated…
- [NTSB NYC84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1983 · N557FL · Substantial damage
  > Wind was gusting 40 KTS with a reported low level windshear. The plt stated his approach speed was fast & he possibly did not flare enough on landing. The acft landed hard & porpoised. On the third bounce a strong gust of crosswind from the left was…
- [NTSB NYC84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N1323T · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with approach lights during a landing approach. The plt executed a go-around and landed without further incident. The acft was damaged in the collision. An accident report was not filed by the plt.
- [NTSB NYC83LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · N6003W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on a solo flt, practicing touch-and-go landings. While on a landing roll, the acft veered to the left. The student stated that he applied right rudder, but the acft continued to the left. Reportedly, the student applied brakes to stop,…
- [NTSB NYC82DA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA240.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1982 · N41419 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed rochester, NY on a cross country flight destined for ithaca NY. Enroute she became disoriented and called on 121.5 to receive help from the local controlling facility and was vectored towards Honeoye airport. While approaching the airport,…
- [NTSB NYC82DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA076.md): Piper PA-28-140 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N477FL · Substantial damage
  > After returning from a local flight, the pilot landed in winds that were gusting to 20 knots. At about the flare point, he felt the aircraft drop. He added power and pulled back on the yoke, but the aircraft bounced on the nose. The porpeller, nose gear,…
- [NTSB NYC82FFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFA01.md): Piper PA-28 · Milton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1981 · N6923W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FHM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHM05.md): Piper PA-28 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1981 · N8394R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHM02.md): Piper PA-28 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1981 · N608FL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81DFA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DFA09.md): Piper PA-28 · Palenville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1980 · N4308F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FFA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA24.md): Piper PA-28 · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1980 · N611VW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FFA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA10.md): Piper PA-28 · Durhamville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1980 · N8633E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FFA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA12.md): Piper PA-28 · Hudson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1980 · N7204J · 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" = 'NY' 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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