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

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 WPR21LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Yacolt, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N665FL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power caused by carbon build up in the cylinders, which prevented the exhaust valves from seating properly. Contributing to the accident was flying in moderate icing conditions which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and vibrations.
- [NTSB WPR21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA017.md): Piper PA28 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N4673R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing and the flight instructors failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB GAA18CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA575.md): Piper PA28 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N40825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and its subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR17FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA215.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Brinnon, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N9549W · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to completely and properly evaluate the student pilot's incorrectly- planned flight, and his failure to use all available resources to maintain situation awareness during the flight, which resulted in controlled flight into…
- [NTSB WPR13LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA262.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2013 · N5808U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rudder bar assembly during landing due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the rudder bar assembly.
- [NTSB WPR13CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA121.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2013 · N6726J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate vigilance while maneuvering at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA087.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2012 · N15791 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not correctly manage his glide profile during a simulated engine-out forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to add additional engine power, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB SEA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…
- [NTSB SEA05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA106.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N7263J · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking of the upper torque link attach lugs on the right main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA193.md): Piper PA-28 · Deer Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N56775 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform remedial action during the landing sequence. A factor contributing to the accident was the wet runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA04LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Irby, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N4195J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA143.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N1912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…
- [NTSB SEA03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N75392 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare while landing. Factors include rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenwater, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N8769N · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N6887W · Substantial damage
  > A failure in the engine's number 1 piston, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included the aircraft windshield being covered with oil (restricting forward visibility), a road sign, and a ditch beside the road on which the forced landing was…
- [NTSB SEA99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Zillah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N9887W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing adjacent to the runway. Factors include sun glare encountered at the time of the landing attempt.
- [NTSB SEA99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA069.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lyman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N6216W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper execution of takeoff procedures, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence post and trees.
- [NTSB SEA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Missing, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed
  > Undetermined until the Missing aircraft is located.
- [NTSB SEA95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sekiu, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N98350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather necessitating a landing on a highway. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA209.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Redmond, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N95285 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of an exhaust valve. A factor to the accident was: wet grass.
- [NTSB SEA92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA004.md): Piper PA28-140 · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N55841 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain available for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA140.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vashon, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N8402C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions, high obstructions (trees), and soft terrain where the aircraft touched down during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA88FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1987 · N4306J · Destroyed
  > The plt depd south from an unattended island arpt at sea level & flew into marginal VFR conds with moderate snowfall. Acquaintances at the arpt rprtd the plt expressed an urgent need to return to snohomish, WA, despite the wx conds. When the acft did not…
- [NTSB SEA85FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA043.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1985 · N679FL · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted trees and the terrain aprx 1/2 mile south of the arpt shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated the eng was running rough and black smoke was trailing from the exhaust during the takeoff. Examination of the eng revealed the spark plugs were…
- [NTSB SEA83FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N6874J · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees and the ground in an attempt to return to the arpt after takeoff. The acft crashed one milesouth of the arpt in IMC weather in the early hours of the morning. Witnesses said dense fog existed at the time with zero visibility. The…
- [NTSB SEA83LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA182.md): Piper PA28-140 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N5097T · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over while taxiing unoccupied after being hand propped for a start by the pilot. The pilot stated that hewas unable to start the acft normally so he hand propped it with no one in the cockpit. The unoccupied acft taxied from the ramp across the…
- [NTSB SEA82DYP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYP04.md): Piper PA-28 · George, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1981 · N8873N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81DYE35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYE35.md): Piper PA-28 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1981 · N6497R · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81FYP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYP11.md): Piper PA-28 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1981 · N7226F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP11.md): Piper PA-28 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1979 · N9116K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA83FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA064.md): Piper PA-28 · North Bend, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1978 · N95172 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FYE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYE06.md): Piper PA-28 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1978 · N8402C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYE33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYE33.md): Piper PA-28 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1978 · N8845N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYE28.md): Piper PA-28 · Guemes Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1978 · N8803N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYG34.md): Piper PA-28 · Pasco, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1976 · N6674J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYE26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYE26.md): Piper PA-28 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1976 · N32767 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76AS019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS019.md): Piper PA-28 · Snoqualme Pass, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 11, 1975 · N5858U · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75DYG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG31.md): Piper PA-28 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1975 · N2373T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FVE17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FVE17.md): Piper PA-28 · Stuart Islnd, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1974 · N98113 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG47.md): Piper PA-28 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1974 · N5611U · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74DYG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG33.md): Piper PA-28 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1974 · N3487K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74DYG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG22.md): Piper PA-28 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1973 · N2350T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74AS023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS023.md): Piper PA-28 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 3, 1973 · N5806U · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74DYE21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYE21.md): Piper PA-28 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1973 · N15627 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74DYE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYE01.md): Piper PA-28 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1973 · N56984 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYE33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYE33.md): Piper PA-28 · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1973 · N4271T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYE20.md): Piper PA-28 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1972 · N9694W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYG48.md): Piper PA-28 · Curlew, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1972 · N6478R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYC38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYC38.md): Piper PA-28 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1972 · N8814N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYE05.md): Piper PA-28 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1971 · N8813N · 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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