# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 1993

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 NYC94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · North Haven, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N55719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive speed and altitude during the approach which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway. Factors were a precautionary landing and a ravine.
- [NTSB MIA94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N43113 · Substantial damage
  > The delayed reaction of the pilot-in-command to compensate for unexpected weather conditions, resulting in damage to the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N420FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion prior to reaching the planned destination.
- [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 FTW94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1993 · N98143 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night…
- [NTSB CHI94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N5695U · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to and inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA373.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N430FL · Substantial damage
  > was fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N410SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the time of the takeoff. Factors were the wind gusts and windshear existing at the airport.
- [NTSB ATL93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N6312W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the aircraft stabilator during the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor was the high obstructions (trees) located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA152.md): Piper PA-28 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N56975 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted 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.
- [NTSB CHI93LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA326.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshall, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N4477X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart after receiving a weather briefing which forecasted IMC en route and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB BFO93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N6697W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the go-around.
- [NTSB CHI93LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N95478 · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the rear landing light gasket into the air induction path.
- [NTSB BFO93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA134.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8431R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and failure to maintain directional control during landing. Other related factors were the crosswind and the ravine.
- [NTSB ATL93FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA120.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clayton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N5473S · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N1698J · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [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 FTW93LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA194.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N6695W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather which led to the downwind takeoff. Factors were the windshift and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA098.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N9830W · Substantial damage
  > Was a power loss due to fuel contamination, after the pilot refueled from cans and did not filter the fuel according to recommendations.
- [NTSB BFO93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N6943W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning when determining his fuel load, which led to an exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI93FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hubbardston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N4563R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB BFO93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA085.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paintsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N6001U · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the unfavorable wind condition and the proximity of the hill to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA210.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N4149J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and improper remedial action during the balked landing. A factor in the accident was a lack of total aeronautical experience.
- [NTSB CHI93FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paoli, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N2487T · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight preparations and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the instructor's inadequate training of the pilot-in-command, unqualified maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the aircraft and the…
- [NTSB DEN93FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA042.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Falcon, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N7536R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor. Factors were: IMC weather conditions, dark night, inaccurate weather evaluation by both the flight instructor and student pilot, and inadequate training of the student pilot.
- [NTSB BFO93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA063.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N56430 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after selecting the wrong runway for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent descent into transmission lines, while attempting to maneuver back to the runway. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB MIA93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N5314S · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to climb at a high pitch attitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall mush condition until the aircraft descended to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's…
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB MIA93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N55737 · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the oil cooler line at the adel clamp for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine oil, and a subsequent engine seizure.
- [NTSB MIA93FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brilliant, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N8205N · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was overconfident in his ability. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.

## 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") = 1993
  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=1993

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