# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, PA 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 4 · 193 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA23LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2022 · N8543E · No damage > The flight instructor’s decision to remove the nosewheel chock while the engine was still operating. - [NTSB CEN22FA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA436.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2022 · N7329F · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA21LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA061.md): Piper PA28 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N8056N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA17CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA218.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2017 · N6977W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA15FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA171.md): Piper PA28 · West Chester, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2015 · N6842W · Destroyed > The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to abort the takeoff after the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power with adequate runway remaining, and their subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane… - [NTSB ERA13CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA228.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brogue, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N33677 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a power line. - [NTSB ERA13LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2012 · N15037 · Substantial damage > The operator's failure to perform magneto inspections per the manufacturer's recommendations and failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended time interval for engine overhaul, which resulted in defects in the magnetos going undetected and the… - [NTSB ERA13CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N44595 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA016.md): Piper PA28 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N8886E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA09CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA287.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2009 · N8403R · Minor damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a landing. - [NTSB NYC07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indiana, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N1839T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB NYC07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA168.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E.Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N7389J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC07LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA085.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Catherine Twp., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N56124 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB NYC06LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA097.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N15507 · Destroyed > Separation of the propeller blade due to fatigue. - [NTSB IAD05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N15037 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking. - [NTSB NYC05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N586FL · Substantial damage > The pilot inadequate flare, and failure to recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N6947W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB NYC00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E. Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5731U · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff with only partial engine power available. - [NTSB NYC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N1945H · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB BFO96FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bird-In-Hand, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N6360W · Substantial damage > the pilot's (PIC's) improper in-flight planning/decision concerning simulated instrument flight during the traffic pattern/descent; and failure of the safety pilot (other crewmember) to provide adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid the obstruction. - [NTSB NYC95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA152.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Minersville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N15157 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper go-around procedure, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into trees. - [NTSB NYC95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA145.md): Mooney M-20C · Monogahela, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2763W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilots of the monney M20C, N2763W, and the Piper PA-28, N7416R, to see and avoid each other. - [NTSB BFO95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dubois, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N9672W · Substantial damage > The failure of valve springs in the number two engine cylinder which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB NYC95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N1470T · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted takeoff in an overweight airplane, his failure to follow approved short field takeoff procedures, not attaining a positive rate of climb, and attempting an operation beyond his experience level. - [NTSB NYC94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N43078 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB BFO93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N6697W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the go-around. - [NTSB NYC93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1992 · N33146 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improperly planned approach and delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a touchdown too FAR down the runway and the subsequent collision with a ditch. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight… - [NTSB NYC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA019.md): Piper PA-28 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N201MA · Substantial damage > The pilot raised the flaps prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at to low an altitude to allow recovery. - [NTSB NYC91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N38147 · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer while landing. A factor related to the accident was night conditions which restricted the pilot's view of the deer until it was within the illumination of the landing light. - [NTSB NYC90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N7265F · Substantial damage > The pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. The factors were altitude, wet runway, and go around not performed. - [NTSB NYC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA027.md): Piper PA-28 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4948T · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB NYC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA148.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dillsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N9953W · Substantial damage > The engine stoppage caused by the lack of engine lubricant. - [NTSB NYC89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA095.md): Piper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5348S · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the… - [NTSB NYC88LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA215.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomeryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N8233N · Destroyed > The plt reported that the flt took off with light & variable winds. He said he used the short fld, obstacle clearance procedure to avoid powerlines which are located 1000 ft from the end of the rwy. After the acft became airborne it would not climb. A turn… - [NTSB NYC88LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA192.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N33743 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost power at about 300 ft AGL after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a corn field. During the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The wreckage was examined after the accident and water was discovered in the fuel system.… - [NTSB NYC88LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA163.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1988 · N44699 · Destroyed > The student pilot, on his third solo, experienced a loss of directional control during a go-around and settled into low trees and brush on the south side of the runway. The pilot reported the winds as calm. He stated that the left main wheel went off the left… - [NTSB NYC88LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1987 · N16491 · Substantial damage > During soft field takeoff, the instructor pilot who was watching from the ramp, said the the student plt seemed to have excessive angle of attack and stalled the aircraft. The aircraft crashed on airport property about 1,000 feet from the start of the takeoff… - [NTSB NYC88LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N8450F · Substantial damage > The aircraft suffered an engine failure during approach and crashed short and to the right of the runway. The acft then nosed over. Post acc investigation and engine exam by the FAA revealed no reason for the eng malfunction. - [NTSB NYC87LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Emmaus, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1987 · N15793 · Substantial damage > Drg flt, the eng lost power over a residential area & the plt selected a small fenced-in opening for an emergency lndg. He said he crashed nosewheel 1st, then skidded into a cyclone fence. After the acdnt, the fuel selector was fnd positioned to the rgt tank… - [NTSB NYC87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA245.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomeryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1987 · N596SP · Substantial damage > While climbing through about 1500' after takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the airport, but subsequently all power was lost & the aircraft was damaged during a landing in a corn field. A post- accident examination revealed… - [NTSB NYC87LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA223.md): Piper PA-28 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N33791 · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing takeoffs & landings. He rprtd that on the 2nd apch, he appeared to be landing too long, so he initiated a go-around. However, he said the acft then entered a departure stall & settled into shrubs & trees adjacent to the rwy. - [NTSB NYC86LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA241.md): Piper PA-28-140C · Indiana, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N6004U · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng power. Examination of the acft showed the fuel selector was on the the left tank which contained no useable fuel. There was useable fuel remaining in the right tank. The plt… - [NTSB NYC86LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1986 · N32777 · Destroyed > The pilot made a departure from an uncontrolled airport. During the climb in IMC conditions, the aircraft struck trees and crashed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The pilot had a clearance, however, the… - [NTSB NYC86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA162.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N8299N · Substantial damage > Drg arrival, the plt was advised the winds were 5 to 7 KTS, favoring rwy 28. However, when he crossed over the arpt for a downwind entry, he noted that the wind sock had changed to indicate an upwind for rwy 10, so he elected to land on that rwy. On final… - [NTSB NYC86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA157.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N5592U · Destroyed > The pilot landed on ruwnay 34 in winds he estimated to be from 270 degrees at 10-15 knots. He stated that at touchdown, the left wing was caught by a gust and raised. The aircraft drifted right. The pilot stated there was sufficent runway to continue the… - [NTSB NYC86FHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHA01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N2270Q · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-28-140 was landing on rwy 23. The winds were reported to be from 320' - 330' with a velocity of 20 KTS and gusts to 30 KTS. The student pilot lost control on landing and veared off the right side of runway. The aircraft received substantial… - [NTSB NYC86FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA048.md): Piper PA-28 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N652FL · Destroyed > The afct was seen flying at low alt before it collided with unmarked transmission lines at a height of 170 ft AGL. The acft pitched up and then descended to the ground. The top of the rudder and vertical stabilator were severed from the acft. The collision… - [NTSB NYC84FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM07.md): Piper PA-28-140 · South Fork, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N8257N · Substantial damage > Upon departure the plt estimated 25 gal of fuel. The total power loss occurred 1 hr and 55 min later. After the forced ldg on unimproved terrain no evidence of fuel remained in the fuel system. There was no indication of any full spill from the ruptured left… - [NTSB NYC82DA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kralltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1982 · N4370X · Substantial damage > During a power off approach, the aircraft began to drop when it was at about 35 ft AGL on final approach. The instructor pilot reported that he applied full power, retracted one notch of flaps and tried to get the aircraft to climb. However, the aircraft… - [NTSB NYC82FGM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM14.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Shanksville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N1885T · Substantial damage > During preflight the plt estimated he had about 18 gals of fuel on board. Approximately 10 min after takeoff the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft collided with a power line pole during the forced landing. The arpt's FBO stated that fuel was not… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102802&state=PA&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" = 'PA' 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=PA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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