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

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 CEN24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA337.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s…
- [NTSB GAA18CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA546.md): Piper PA28 · De Pere, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2018 · N7595R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to abort the takeoff after the airplane encountered standing water on the runway, which decreased its speed and led to its subsequent inability to climb and resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN16LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA097.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N1572J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a landing at dusk, which resulted in impact with a moving ground vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative precision approach path indicator.
- [NTSB CHI08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N1813T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA260.md): Piper PA-28-140 · West Bend, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N1696H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart in adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his lack of recent night experience, the night conditions and…
- [NTSB CHI06CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA166.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N1910T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N5454S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.
- [NTSB CHI95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA143.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boyceville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N8475R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA317.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Princeton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N4188Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lodi, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N55835 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted from a inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the crosswind, the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB CHI94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA098.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1994 · N2145T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poorly planned approach and failure to maintain the proper glidepath. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N1892J · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain proper glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI91FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osceola, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4676R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots in both aircraft to seeing-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB CHI90DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N5330F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the gascolator drain being left open.
- [NTSB CHI88LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA213.md): Piper PA-28-140E · Glidden, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N4476T · Substantial damage
  > While attempting to takeoff from a 2,175' grass strip, with the aircraft loaded near maximum gross weight, the pilot approached the end of the runway without having attained liftoff airspeed. The pilot lifted the aircraft off the ground prematurely and was…
- [NTSB CHI87FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA187.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairwater, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1987 · N6793J · Substantial damage
  > When the plt attempted to add pwr to level off from a dscnt, the eng did not respond. He then applied carb heat & tried to restart the eng, but to no avail. During an emerg landing, the acft touched down with a tailwind, struck a fence & skidded to a stop in…
- [NTSB CHI85LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA320.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N4542F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used a shortfield takeoff and the acft would not fly. The plt aborted the takeoff and landed on the end of therwy, overrunning the rwy and striking a ditch. The plt reported engine RPM normal and the acft was under max gross takeoff weight.
- [NTSB CHI85LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA328.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N7183R · Substantial damage
  > The student plt and his pax had landed on an airstrip on a golf course. On takeoff the student plt lifted off early and stalled back on the turf. He then lost directional control, veered off the airstrip and struck a golfer in the back with the outer section…
- [NTSB CHI85LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA298.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pepin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N38174 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft traveled three quarters down a 2300 foot sod runway and the pilot attempted to takeoff with 55 KIAS. The aircraft mushed into trees off the end of the runway when the pilot couldn't obtain flying speed. The pilot reported full engine RPM was…
- [NTSB CHI84LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA339.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Washington Is., WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1984 · N3505Q · Substantial damage
  > The acft stalled and crashed after the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft caught fire after touchdown. The fire consumed the cockpit and cabin. An examination of wreckage showed the fuel selector on the left tank. The left tank had…
- [NTSB CHI84LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Genoa City, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1984 · N6737W · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff, the plt had made 2 turns & had attained an alt of about 200 ft AGL when the eng sputtered & lost power. He was unable to turn & land on the rwy, but continued straight ahead to avoid houses & trees. During an emergency landing, the acft…
- [NTSB CHI83FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beloit, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1983 · N5769F · Destroyed
  > Reportedly, the plt had not flown for 2 or 3 months before his flts on 2/27/83. On that day, he took off & made 5 touch-and-go landings, then stopped for a cup of coffee. The plt then departed again on a 2nd flt. Aprx 1/2 hr later, smoke was observed from the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N95464 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on a cross-country flight and had made four landings that day. After visually sighting Dodgeville, the pilot cancelled her VFR flight plan with the flight service station. She reported that nobody answered her numerous calls on UNICOM…
- [NTSB CHI82FEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEP05.md): Piper PA-28 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1981 · N6327W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEP25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP25.md): Piper PA-28 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1981 · N671FL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81DEP24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP24.md): Piper PA-28 · Franksville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1981 · N1845T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP21.md): Piper PA-28 · Genoa City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1981 · N8459F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA054.md): Piper PA-28 · Johnstown Ctr, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1981 · N6921W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81DEP14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP14.md): Piper PA-28 · Platteville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1981 · N451F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEP01.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakewood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1980 · N5267T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA066.md): Piper PA-28 · Antigo, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1980 · N1807J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEP44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP44.md): Piper PA-28 · Collins, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1980 · N6796W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEP33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP33.md): Piper PA-28 · Bristol, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1980 · N4327T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP03.md): Piper PA-28 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1979 · N40868 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DER07.md): Piper PA-28 · Birchwood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1979 · N1934T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA034.md): Piper PA-28 · Mellen, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1978 · N8215C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77DEP62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP62.md): Piper PA-28 · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1977 · N15953 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEP30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP30.md): Piper PA-28 · Kansasville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1977 · N489FL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEP39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEP39.md): Piper PA-28 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1976 · N44553 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEP36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEP36.md): Piper PA-28 · Ojibwa, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1976 · N44604 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEP20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEP20.md): Piper PA-28 · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1975 · N98107 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEP11.md): Piper PA-28 · Mt Horeb, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1975 · N15581 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEP46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP46-147798.md): Piper PA-28 · Wisconsin Rpds, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1975 · N16455 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP06.md): Piper PA-28 · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1974 · N56978 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74DEP42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEP42.md): Piper PA-28 · Pewaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1974 · N6313W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEP16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEP16.md): Piper PA-28 · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1973 · N3498K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP05.md): Piper PA-28 · Wautoma, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1973 · N1658J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEP62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP62.md): Piper PA-28 · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1973 · N3498K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEP51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP51.md): Piper PA-28 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1973 · N5024T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DER07.md): Piper PA-28 · Boyceville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1973 · N8440R · 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" = 'WI' 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=WI

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