# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA11CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA497.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2011 · N9249L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during a power-off landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA423.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Quinton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N81917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA402.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N18PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his improper decision to perform a go-around with a tailwind and insufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB ERA11LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA393.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N9202C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR11CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA298.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N434K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.
- [NTSB ERA11LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA264.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2011 · N2838D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the main landing gear, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear’s inboard torque link lug due to a fatigue fracture. Contributing to the accident was owner's lack of compliance with a factory…
- [NTSB CEN11CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA376.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2011 · N2120J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA192.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2011 · N9212E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA11CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA187.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2011 · N2838D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA183.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N536PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N9127F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's wrong turn while taxiing resulting in a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ERA11LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA104.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Benton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2011 · N42997 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the night flight.
- [NTSB ERA11CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA027.md): Piper PA28 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · N9247V · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA496.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N260ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA547.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N436ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10LA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA531.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Buchanan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2010 · N3560B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinder valve lifters for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA446.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N9184Y · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to exit the airplane on the taxiway with the engine still operating, and his failure to avoid the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB WPR10CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA372.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9353C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed, misjudged approach, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airport.
- [NTSB ERA10CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA411.md): Piper PA28 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N2150F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA10LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA395.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Blossvale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2010 · N9101M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA264.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2010 · N4122T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a fuel line fitting, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB WPR10CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N8441B · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird in the downwind leg of the airport's traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA532.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N47539 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA456.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N20977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA358.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N29496 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate preflight planning and delay to abort the takeoff from the soft takeoff area.
- [NTSB ERA09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA308.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2009 · N1669H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA201.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N613FT · Substantial damage
  > An engine air induction explosion for an undetermined reason during repeated engine start attempts.
- [NTSB ERA09CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA196.md): Piper PA-28 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N82891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ERA11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA067.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N616FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA086.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N2125J · Substantial damage
  > The unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N268ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA067.md): Beech V35 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2008 · N4396W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Beech pilot’s failure to monitor or utilize the common traffic advisory frequency.
- [NTSB CEN09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N251ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA327.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N8369A · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA285.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N4349K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of clearance from the approach lights and the distraction of those bright approach lights during his night approach.
- [NTSB CHI08CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA265.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.
- [NTSB CHI08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA197.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sparta, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N2133V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA243.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Canyon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N2851Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA237.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N9888K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around during a high approach, and his inadequate remedial action during an attempted touch-and-go.
- [NTSB NYC08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA200.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA142.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N220ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintained directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's total lack of experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA193.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N9245Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA144.md): Stinson 108-3 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6805M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his airplane colliding with the landing airplane. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway's approach path.
- [NTSB SEA08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Twisp, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N3051W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA159.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N9233X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC08FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA148.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2008 · N465TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N8400A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…
- [NTSB MIA08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N9204L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vik, Iceland · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 21, 2008 · N60842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into an area of forecast weather suitable for structural icing. Contributing to the accident was the effect of the structural icing encountered.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102803', '7102834'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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