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

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 ERA25LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA316.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 26, 2025 · N1684J · Substantial damage
  > On August 26, 2025, at 0831 eastern standard time, a Piper PA28-140, N1684J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Seneca, South Carolina. The sole occupant, a student pilot, received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA21LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA280.md): Piper PA28 · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2021 · N1592J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent collision with the VASI lights.
- [NTSB GAA17CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA322.md): Piper PA28 · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5544J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB ERA14CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA172.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2014 · N6469W · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2012 · N4592R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA09LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N4981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N9621W · Substantial damage
  > Ground collision with an animal (deer) during an attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N7362J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB MIA00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N3848K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for changing wind conditions while on final approach and landing and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, resulting in collision with trees and a utility pole.
- [NTSB MIA99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N7173R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N3350T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Graniteville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1998 · N3965K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number three exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the obstructions (earthen embankment and fence) in the emergency (forced) landing area.
- [NTSB ATL95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7498R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the position washer in the fuel selector valve, which resulted in the fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N8728N · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector handle, and the cfi's inadequate supervision of her student. A factor in this accident was: the cfi's lack of experience as a flight instructor.
- [NTSB ATL91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Surf Side Beach, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N6634W · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot, in that he failed to turn the aircraft fuel selector 'on' prior to starting the engine. A factor in the accident was the aircraft fuel selector valve leaking enough fuel to the engine in the…
- [NTSB ATL89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA176.md): Piper PA28-140 · Holly Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N4594T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged his landing approach path and crossed the runway threshold too high to safely complete the landing. He also flared the airplane at too high an altitude resulting in a stall to a hard touchdown on the nose wheel exceeding the structural…
- [NTSB ATL84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N7339J · Substantial damage
  > The acft touched down 1500 ft past the approach end of the 4000 ft wet sod rwy. 10 degrees of flaps were used. Brakes were applied but at 3000 ft down the rwy the plt realized he would be unable to stop the acft before it collided with a deep ditch at the end…
- [NTSB ATL83FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N4548R · Substantial damage
  > The acft crash landed in a swamp as the pilot tried to return to the arpt during a forced landing. The engine lost powerduring takeoff climb at about 300 ft AGL. Witnesses said the acft was trailing black smoke as it departed. During the last annual…
- [NTSB ATL82FLG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLG15.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Near Lockhart, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N95451 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was flown from charlotte, NC to daytona beach, FL, to sanford, FL without en route refueling. The pilot had previously planned to get fuel at sanford, but after landing there, he thought there sufficient fuel to return to charlotte. However, as…
- [NTSB ATL81FLG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLG17.md): Piper PA-28 · Mcclellanville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N6374R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FLG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLG16.md): Piper PA-28 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1981 · N1955T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FLG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLG16.md): Piper PA-28 · Galivant Ferry, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1980 · N6016W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA057.md): Piper PA-28 · Camden, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1979 · N6920W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG02.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1978 · N6927J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA083.md): Piper PA-28 · Lodge, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1977 · N6334W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77DLG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLG12.md): Piper PA-28 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1977 · N75037 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLG03.md): Piper PA-28 · Liberty, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1976 · N5272T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA009-201369.md): Piper PA-28 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1976 · N7286J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76DLG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLG22.md): Piper PA-28 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1975 · N40714 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM030.md): Piper PA-28 · Angelus, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1975 · N7484R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75DLG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLG38.md): Piper PA-28 · Chester, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1975 · N1775J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DLG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLG29.md): Piper PA-28 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1975 · N55864 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DLG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLG14.md): Piper PA-28 · Edisto Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1974 · N56543 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DLG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLG24.md): Piper PA-28 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1974 · N56821 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLG36.md): Piper PA-28 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1973 · N4981T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLG20.md): Piper PA-28 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1972 · N4825T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DLG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLG05.md): Piper PA-28 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1972 · N5129S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLG29.md): Piper PA-28 · Cheraw, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1972 · N419FL · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FLG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLG19.md): Piper PA-28 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1971 · N8253N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DLG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLG17.md): Piper PA-28 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1971 · N98095 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLG07.md): Piper PA-28 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1971 · N8820N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71DLG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLG10.md): Piper PA-28 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1970 · N7254J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DLG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DLG07.md): Piper PA-28 · Isle Of Palms, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1970 · N406AF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0245.md): Piper PA-28 · Jenkinsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1969 · N1829J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0362.md): Piper PA-28 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1969 · N410AF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68A0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0101.md): Piper PA-28 · Pomaria, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1968 · N6090W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68F0388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0388.md): Piper PA-28 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 8, 1968 · N4300J · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA68F0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0012.md): Piper PA-28 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N8375R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0053.md): Piper PA-28 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1966 · N4586R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0004-201494.md): Piper PA-28 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1966 · N4586R · 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" = 'SC' 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=SC

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