# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 1994

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 LAX95FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holtville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N4647R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented during a night cross- country flight at a time the flight was in a critical low fuel state, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around from an aborted precautionary landing. Factors in the accident…
- [NTSB MIA95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N41774 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6882W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes.
- [NTSB MIA95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N404FL · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of a magneto resulting in a partial loss of power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N1470T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff in an overweight airplane, his failure to follow approved short field takeoff procedures, not attaining a positive rate of climb, and attempting an operation beyond his experience level.
- [NTSB LAX95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N3198Q · Destroyed
  > Improper loading of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA005.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N44794 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.
- [NTSB LAX94LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA381.md): Piper PA-28 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N4813T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during a short field approach and the inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. In addition, the instructor failed to take proper remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI94LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA348.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N6244W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning, inattentiveness to the fuel supply during the flight, the ditch, and the utility pole which was contacted during the…
- [NTSB LAX94WA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94WA373.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prince George, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 1994 · N1869J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA322.md): Cessna 172N · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.
- [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 MIA94LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Englewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N10187 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four connecting rod and rod bolts due to oil starvation (extreme heat) for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA305.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N1197X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N41472 · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight into IMC.
- [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 CHI94LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA273.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N3634R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper emergency procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, and the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA157.md): Piper PA-28 · Pennington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N5758F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during an aborted takeoff which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet grass.
- [NTSB NYC94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N43078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N32925 · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the fuel selector because of inadequate inflight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA234.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Traverse, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1994 · N8255N · Destroyed
  > poor preflight planning and preparation by the pilot for not calculating the weight and balance of his airplane before departure. Factors associated with the accident were the airplane's weight and balance was exceeded, and the pilot's lack of recent…
- [NTSB LAX94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA290.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4487X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an appropriate climb airspeed after lift-off which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. Factors in the accident were the high-density altitude condition, the pilot's selection of a runway with an uphill…
- [NTSB LAX94LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA287.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6785W · Substantial damage
  > the pilots attempted takeoff with a strong and gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA230.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N7079R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning preparation by the improper loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA225.md): Piper PA-28-140 · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N1382T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB NYC94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA102.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphi, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N5543F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with obstacles
- [NTSB MIA94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Pine Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1994 · N888HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain takeoff performance data pertinent to the present conditions, his attempted excessive climb rate for conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed while in a climb after takeoff. This resulted in the inadvertent…
- [NTSB BFO94FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA092.md): Cessna 172H · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N9691W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not using all available runway, premature lift off, and a crosswind.
- [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 FTW94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N9687W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine, prior to landing at the airport, that the runway length would be inadequate for a safe takeoff, and his subsequent failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended short-field takeoff procedures. Factors in the accident were:…
- [NTSB CHI94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anthony, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1994 · N7313F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed prior to liftoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N5581F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4129J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an air leak at the gascolator gasket, which was improperly installed during maintenance. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N6380W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB BFO94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N5962U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane immediately after engine start, and his delay in reducing power and applying the brakes.
- [NTSB BFO94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gloucester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N857DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform adequate pre-flight inspections and planning for the flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane. This led to fuel exhaustion of the engine and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N3521K · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N4373X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident is weather conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA102.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1994 · N6625W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience, the concrete block and the dirt back.
- [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 NYC94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Falls Of Rough, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1994 · N4487J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate tiedown and starting procedure which resulted in a runaway aircraft, which subsequently collided with a building.
- [NTSB MIA94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N7313J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N20BS · No damage
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the powerplant controls were configured properly before moving the aircraft propeller. Inadequate planning/decision making was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1994 · N98321 · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the induction air filter because of water soaking, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the failure of maintenance personnel to properly wash the aircraft.

## 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") = 1994
  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=1994

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