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

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 ANC26LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA107.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Junction, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 21, 2026 · N224BB · Substantial damage
  > On September 20, 2026 about 2314 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N224BB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Junction, Texas. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA149.md): Piper PA28 · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 26, 2026 · N1653J · Substantial damage
  > On March 26, 2026, about 0720 central daylight time, a Piper PA28-140 airplane, N1653J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB CEN26LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA103.md): Beech V35B · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 1, 2026 · N95AB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On February 1, 2026, about 1430 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N9AB, and a Piper PA28-140, N6780W, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. None of the occupants, 2 in each airplane, were injured. Both…
- [NTSB CEN25LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA111.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pearland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 6, 2025 · N54479 · Substantial damage
  > On March 6, 2025, about 1145 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N54479, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pearland, Texas. One pilot sustained minor injuries, and the other pilot was not injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN24LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA339.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2024 · N40939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA200.md): Piper PA28 · Taylor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2024 · N56466 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an incorrect carburetor air inlet hose, which led to a reduction in air flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN24LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA131.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2024 · N603LH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB CEN24LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA114.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wayside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2024 · N7586R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management during the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA089.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2023 · N5610U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN22LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA239.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N3798K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA067.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N3865K · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA293.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2021 · N4216J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with degraded engine performance, which resulted in an inability to climb and a subsequent forced landing. The reason for the engine’s degraded performance could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA260.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N4147J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA249.md): Piper PA28 · Justin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N8208N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based upon the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA035.md): Piper PA28 · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2020 · N32458 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA031.md): Piper PA28 · Buda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N5932U · Substantial damage
  > An improperly torqued oil line fitting during an engine overhaul, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA359.md): Piper PA28 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2020 · N8267N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN20LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA305.md): Piper PA28 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N716RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off in an airplane over maximum gross weight and with a tailwind, which prevented the airplane from climbing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA258.md): Piper PA28 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6530W · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to a restricted air intake-induction system.
- [NTSB CEN19LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA299.md): Piper PA28 · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2019 · N55633 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA150.md): Piper PA28 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2019 · N1568J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control during an attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N1715J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control at low altitude during a forced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and substantial damage to the right wing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stonewall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N4329T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner and the mechanic…
- [NTSB GAA16CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA359.md): Piper PA28 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N5724F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate rate of climb, which resulted in off airport landing and substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA312.md): Piper PA 28 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N6700J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid powerlines during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remediation when the student cut the base to final turn short, resulting in a wire strike and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA001.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N3552K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement off the fuel supply to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA378.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N1694T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the deer on the runway and the pilot's mismanagement of airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA334.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2014 · N9898W · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN14LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA058.md): Piper PA 28-140 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N57DB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.
- [NTSB CEN13CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA303.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N6784F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay to not perform a go-around when he lost sight of the runway while on final approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration (tall grass) of the runway edge lights.
- [NTSB CEN10CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA550.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N333NA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N4397T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N4218J · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incapacitation as a result of one or more pre-existing medical conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N8485R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N4998L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2003 · N98287 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane during the final approach. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N1470X · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA244.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Price, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3961K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ennis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N41375 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning.
- [NTSB FTW00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA198.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Leonard, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N8210N · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall. A factor was the improperly positioned fuel selector.
- [NTSB FTW00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N1709T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N55769 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA118.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N32458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Claude, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N7426R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain was a related factor concerning nose over in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA146.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N8726N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot inadvertently turning the fuel selector to the OFF position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N9541W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors were the excessive airspeed and high glidepath during the approach.
- [NTSB FTW94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N9687W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine, prior to landing at the airport, that the runway length would be inadequate for a safe takeoff, and his subsequent failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended short-field takeoff procedures. Factors in the accident were:…
- [NTSB FTW94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N3521K · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N6776W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW93LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA247.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N471FT · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss, the pilot's miscalculation of the amount of fuel required for the flight, and his failure to refuel. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.

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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" = 'TX' 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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