# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, OR 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 · 71 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA143.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2025 · N4505R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR22FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA354.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sisters, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 22, 2022 · N7063R · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s degraded judgement due to fatigue. - [NTSB WPR22LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N98241 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR20LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA332.md): Piper PA28 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2020 · N5397S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a hangar. - [NTSB WPR15FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA152.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · Destroyed > The noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB WPR12CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA368.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N8154N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB SEA07FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Alsea, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N6735J · Substantial damage > Terrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering. A low altitude during the maneuver and hilly terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2007 · N5547F · Substantial damage > The loss of a significant amount of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place in which to make an emergency landing, and densely forested, mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB SEA07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bandon, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N5618U · Substantial damage > The loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA05FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N454FL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain. - [NTSB SEA03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Scapoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N33657 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing. - [NTSB SEA00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N4413X · Substantial damage > An inadequately planned approach. Misjudging distance/altitude and improper remedial action were factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N1357T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include high vegetation, rough runway, and failure to attain adequate flying speed. - [NTSB SEA97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waldport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N1438T · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the… - [NTSB SEA95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N9675W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a dirt road. - [NTSB SEA92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA178.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N2328Q · Substantial damage > The pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind and then delayed in aborting the landing. The tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB SEA92LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N7491R · Substantial damage > A poorly planned final approach. Factors in the accident were: proper glidepath was not maintained and inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB SEA89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA153.md): Piper PA-28 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N7358J · Substantial damage > Improper installation and routing of the fuel pressure line and/or electrical wiring, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in mechanical binding of the elevator control column. The fence was considered to be a related factor. - [NTSB SEA89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA049.md): Piper PA28-140 · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N95286 · Substantial damage > An loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain on which a precautionary landing was made. - [NTSB SEA88LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA191.md): Piper PA-28 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N9550W · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that soon after takeoff, he realized there was insufficient power. Subsequently, the acft mushed into trees & a raspberry field & was damaged. An exam of the eng revealed a piece of the carburetor heat muff had broken off & was ingested into the… - [NTSB SEA88LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA181.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N1223T · Substantial damage > When plt realized strong headwinds at cruise alt would preclude reaching intended destination, he attempted to divert to another alternate. Fuel exhaustion occurred before reaching arpt. During a lndg, executed in dark, acft collided with a fence. - [NTSB SEA88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA003.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canby, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N4112J · Destroyed > At a reduced power setting, while maneuvering, a loss of power occurred. An inadvertent stall was then entered. The student pilot is legally deaf, but the stall warning system incorporated a red stall warning light. After the stall occurred the aircraft… - [NTSB SEA87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N95407 · Destroyed > Plt was proceeding VFR, no flt plan, no record of wx brief, northbound through siskiyou pass along I-5 from calif into Oregon about 1400 PDT. Plt reported suddenly in clouds, then saw trees. Acft collided with rising terrain 1/2 mile west of point where I-5… - [NTSB SEA87LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA070.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N4298T · Substantial damage > Seated at the controls in the left front seat was a plt who had not flown in ten years. Seated in the right front seat was the owner/student plt. The purpose of the flt according to the plt, was to familiarize the plt with the acft so that the plt could… - [NTSB SEA83LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA003.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1982 · N15543 · Substantial damage > During a local flight, the pilot made 3 landings on a 2860 ft runway at sportsman airpark. He then landed on a 2300 ft turf runway at chehalem airport in light and variable wind conditions. While landing at chehalem, the aircraft rolled beyond the departure… - [NTSB SEA82FYM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM22.md): Piper 24-140 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N55492 · Destroyed > Witnesses observed an aircraft fly over the city of Enterprise, Oregon on a bright night with clear sky conditions. Reportedly, the aircraft was flying very erratic; and just as it disappeared from the witnesses' sight, an explosion andfireball were observed… - [NTSB SEA81DYM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM02.md): Piper PA-28 · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1980 · N33638 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM37.md): Piper PA-28 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1980 · N32526 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYK20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYK20.md): Piper PA-28 · White City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1979 · N6844W · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DUK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DUK03.md): Piper PA-28 · Riley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1979 · N1716J · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FYM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYM11.md): Piper PA-28 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1979 · N15543 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYK01.md): Piper PA-28 · Sun River, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1978 · N98054 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78FYM52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM52.md): Piper PA-28 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1978 · N5795F · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA065.md): Piper PA-28 · Rainier, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 14, 1978 · N5877U · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA78FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA007.md): Piper PA-28 · Gales Creek, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1977 · N2710Q · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA77DYM47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYM47.md): Piper PA-28 · Wakonda Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1977 · N33346 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FYM39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYM39.md): Piper PA-28 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1977 · N123NW · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FYC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYC05.md): Piper PA-28 · Mulino, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1976 · N95310 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76FYC51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC51.md): Piper PA-28 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1976 · N4292T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA75DYI13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYI13.md): Piper PA-28 · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1974 · N1798T · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA75DYI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYI07.md): Piper PA-28 · Crescent Lk, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1974 · N5571F · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA75DYC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYC06.md): Piper PA-28 · Ukiah, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1974 · N3088T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DYC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYC30.md): Piper PA-28 · Mocalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1973 · N55620 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DYC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYC19.md): Piper PA-28 · Colton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1973 · N2479T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74FVC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FVC18.md): Piper PA-28 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1973 · N5239T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74AS012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS012.md): Piper PA-28 · Oakridge, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1973 · N4576T · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA74AS011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS011.md): Piper PA-28 · Oakridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1973 · N6344W · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA73FYC13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYC13.md): Piper PA-28 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1972 · N5046T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA73DYI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYI08.md): Piper PA-28 · Klamath Fall, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1972 · N1223T · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102802&state=OR&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" = 'OR' 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=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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