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

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA132.md): Piper PA-28-140 · West Valley City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 21, 2026 · N7328J · Substantial damage
  > On March 21, 2026, about 1610 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N7328J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Valley City, Utah. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR25LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA142.md): Piper PA28 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2025 · N15984 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot inadvertently using a runway that resulted in a tailwind condition and the flight instructors delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR24FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moab, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 2, 2023 · N7153R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of visual reference to the horizon while departing during dark night, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA319.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2021 · N1651J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance due to high-density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance planning…
- [NTSB WPR21FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA231.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rush Valley, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2021 · N6323R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misidentification of a mountain pass at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s overconfidence based on her previous aviation experience and fatigue due to both the time of the flight…
- [NTSB WPR19LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA065.md): Piper PA28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2019 · N1697J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle lever locking nut and cotter pin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA553.md): Piper PA28 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2018 · N7223J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff and the flight instructor’s decision to conduct primary flight instruction in an airplane without dual controls.
- [NTSB WPR10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA302.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N3922K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the unairworthy airplane with suspected performance deficiencies in a high density altitude and the subsequent partial loss of engine power due to low compression.
- [NTSB SEA08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N7360J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…
- [NTSB LAX07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8598N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely way. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N4690R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command failure to obtain/maintain proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and exceeding the airplane's forward center of gravity limit.
- [NTSB DEN02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA042.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N345M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush to the ground during landing flare. Contributing factors were the earth berm along the side of the runway, and the wind shear weather condition on short final.
- [NTSB DEN01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wendover, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2000 · N6355R · Substantial damage
  > a forced landing to unsuitable terrain due to a loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. Factors were insufficient weather information regarding carburetor icing in the pilot's operating handbook for the aircraft and delay by the pilot in…
- [NTSB SEA95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mt Pleasant, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N8261N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. Factors include wind shear and high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA133.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N7045R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of a closed runway for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the student pilot's anxiety and the rough landing surface.
- [NTSB SEA91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N5961U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's entry into a stall/mush condition shortly after take off. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N5693U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to pilot misjudgement of fuel requirements for the trip and a failure to refuel the airplane en route.
- [NTSB DEN86FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA131.md): Piper PA-28B-140 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N8043N · Destroyed
  > Plt and pax departed slc at 0930 for sightseeing cross country trip to heber city and return. Plt said plan was to fly through lambs canyon and parley's canyon. Acft hit tree and crashed at 8040 ft MSL level in lambs canyon at approximately 0955. Terrain…
- [NTSB DEN84LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA156.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1984 · N7386J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was on short final during instructional landing practice. A truck loaded with a backhoe was crossing the end of the runway from left to right on a public access road which displayed no caution or warning signs regarding aircraft operations.…
- [NTSB DEN84LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA127.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1984 · N4FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed uphill with a tailwind at near gross weight with a high density altitude. The flight was late gettingstarted & an excessive magneto drop was attributed to a fouled plug. The pilot also stated that he was under mental stress. The acft lifted…
- [NTSB DEN81FTM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTM14.md): Quickie · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1981 · N8523C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTM40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTM40.md): Piper PA-28 · Kamas, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1980 · N54445 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTM34.md): Piper PA-28 · Callao, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1980 · N8800N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTM32.md): Piper PA-28 · Strawberry Vly, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1980 · N1819T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTM19.md): Piper PA-28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1980 · N1582J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTM15.md): Piper PA-28 · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N4605R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA042-135391.md): Piper PA-28 · Moab, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1979 · N7098R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FTM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM14.md): Piper PA-28 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1978 · N32188 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM12.md): Piper PA-28 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1978 · N47865 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77FTM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FTM21.md): Piper PA-28 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1977 · N490FL · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76DTM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTM37.md): Piper PA-28 · Hatch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1976 · N5818U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DTM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTM10.md): Piper PA-28 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1975 · N4971T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTM09.md): Piper PA-28 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1975 · N7322J · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75DTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTM01.md): Piper PA-28 · Manila, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1974 · N8703N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTM01.md): Piper PA-28 · Cisco, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1973 · N98087 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72AD004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD004.md): Piper PA-28 · Price, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1971 · N5796U · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71FTM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FTM29.md): Piper PA-28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1971 · N1744T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71AD022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD022.md): Piper PA-28 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 12, 1970 · N95396 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71DXT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DXT08.md): Piper PA-28 · Mexican Hat, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1970 · N6859W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70FVW14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70FVW14.md): Piper PA-28 · Pine Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1970 · N6762J · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69F0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0004.md): Piper PA-28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1968 · N9513W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0167.md): Piper PA-28 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1967 · N7411R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0244.md): Piper PA-28 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1967 · N7411R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0221.md): Piper PA-28 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1966 · N6248W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0058.md): Piper PA-28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1965 · N6043W · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'UT' 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=UT

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