# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 1989

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 DEN90LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA025.md): Piper PA-28 · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N6385R · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his delay in diverting or reversing course. The terrain, weather conditions, wing ice, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA027.md): Piper PA-28 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4948T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MKC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N95177 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB FTW90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Henderson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N6636W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the number 3 exhaust valve due to undetermined reasons. Factors involved in the accident were the previous owner's delay in overhauling the engine and his failure to adhere to the manufacturer's recommended…
- [NTSB MKC90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Delavan, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N6340R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).
- [NTSB CHI90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N6306W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL89LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA209.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rowland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N4386J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize and prevent carburetor icing prior to take off.
- [NTSB LAX89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA163.md): Piper PA-28 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N7172R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain his visual lookout and flying low. Contributing to the accident was the one inch diameter telephone cable.
- [NTSB SEA89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA153.md): Piper PA-28 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N7358J · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation and routing of the fuel pressure line and/or electrical wiring, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in mechanical binding of the elevator control column. The fence was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA278.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Butte Meadows, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N3795K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper in-flight planning to attain proper altitude to clear the mountainous terrain. Contributing factor(s) was: the high terrain and high density attitude.
- [NTSB LAX89FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA276.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Toms Place, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N6274W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain obstructions before entering a high elevation basin. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude which reduced the aircraft's climb performance to less than the rate of climb of…
- [NTSB CHI89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N1157H · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Barker, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N4348X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the landing too FAR down the runway. A factor was: the small tree located off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO89DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89DIG02.md): Piper PA-28 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N38370 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in deteriorating weather conditions. Related factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and his lack of an instrument rating.
- [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 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 NYC89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA155.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gasport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5266T · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination (water) and an inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA125.md): Piper PA-28 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N15558 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEK01.md): Piper PA-28 · Albany, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N40973 · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the #4 exhaust valve and bending of its respective push rod, which resulted in a significant loss of engine power. Contributing factors were: lack of a suitable emergency landing area, trees, and the fence.
- [NTSB NYC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA148.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dillsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N9953W · Substantial damage
  > The engine stoppage caused by the lack of engine lubricant.
- [NTSB MKC89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA125.md): Piper PA-28 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N3952K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the tall grass, inadequate runway maintenance, and trees.
- [NTSB DEN89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N7296J · Substantial damage
  > The poor judgement displayed by the pilot when he maneuvered the airplane at extremely low altitude over mountainous terrain. During the flight the pilot misjudged the pull-up required and struck trees.
- [NTSB LAX89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N6073W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately preflight the airplane to determine fuel quanity nor did he accurately calculate the fuel consumption. In addition, he failed to position the fuel selector to the fullest tank which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine on…
- [NTSB MKC89FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wellsville, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N4315J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the descent for landing which resulted in a loss of engine power at a critical time in flight, a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA164.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1989 · N1490T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight decision to abort the takeoff and land in a field. Contributing to the accident was the fence post that the aircraft collided with during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC03.md): Piper PA-28 · Birmingham, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4379X · Destroyed
  > An undetermined fuel system blockage. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA095.md): Piper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5348S · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the…
- [NTSB SEA89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA049.md): Piper PA28-140 · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N95286 · Substantial damage
  > An loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain on which a precautionary landing was made.
- [NTSB ATL89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N588FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane flight controls at low altitude which resulted in an excessive rate of descent and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA078.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bagley, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N8456R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel which allowed a foreign object to remain in the engine and damage/short the spark plugs in the #2 and #3 cylinders. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to the accident. If shoulder harnesses…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
  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&year=1989

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