# 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 NYC00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA089.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N2761M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL00FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N8447Y · Substantial damage
  > The S76 helicopter pilot's failure to follow ATC landing sequence clearance, which resulted in the PA-28's encounter with the helicopters wake turbulence. A factor was the air traffic controllers clearance procedure.
- [NTSB LAX00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N140ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes during the landing rollout. The pilot's self induced pressure and the quartering tailwind were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA00FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA041.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Deland, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N3038N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command (PIC)/certified flight instructor (CFI) of both aircraft. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) the frequency congestion of the CTAF 2) the poor in-flight planning decision by the PIC/CFI of the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N8119P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately adjust engine power to compensate for the winds on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA002.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N616FT · Substantial damage
  > The carburetor icing conditions that were present. Factors were the failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedures checklist, and the objects that included a flag pole, a road sign and a tractor trailer vehicle.
- [NTSB MIA00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA007.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N3013C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic for his failure to note that the threaded portion of the bail wire had 2 1/2 failed threads which resulted in the inability to keep the gascolator bowl tightly secured. Also his failure to note…
- [NTSB MIA99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA264.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N4300S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA279.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N2366W · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's delay in taking remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the student's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB NYC99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA123.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Dover, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N717AV · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the variable winds, and night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA161.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mineral Point, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1999 · N2941Y · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate planning and decision by the pilot and the exceeded crosswind capability of the airplane. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusts.
- [NTSB CHI99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA133.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N38968 · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the wind gusts, crosswind and runway light.
- [NTSB LAX99LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA148.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N8466F · Substantial damage
  > The check pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight and his failure to ensure that an adequate altitude margin existed during the maneuver.
- [NTSB IAD99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA037.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N8133H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to practice crosswind landings in wind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated capability and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high wind.
- [NTSB CHI99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA119.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N82164 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA125.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N2529W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in impact with high terrain.
- [NTSB NYC99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Methuen, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N9683C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the engine primer was in and locked prior to takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in airplanes equipped with reciprocating engines.
- [NTSB MIA99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA063.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N9225N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB MIA99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA059.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N8253E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).
- [NTSB IAD99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA019.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N1685H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA020.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · N8236Z · Destroyed
  > The shorting of the aluminum battery wire and the subsequent failure of the fuel line. Factors were the weak/deteriorated battery, the insufficient information in the airplane's POH about charging an airplane's battery, and the fire in the crew compartment.
- [NTSB LAX99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA032.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1998 · N8258S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW98LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA352.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Huntsville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N54TM · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate altitude/clearance with terrain, resulting in an encounter with a downdraft, loss of airspeed, onset of a stall/mush, and collision with high terrain.. Contributing factors were high density altitude,…
- [NTSB FTW98LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA329.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N30117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the check list.
- [NTSB MIA98LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA206.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N8258E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to a hydraulic valve lifter failure.
- [NTSB NYC98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA148.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N8182A · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Contributing factors were the instructor pilot's improper in-flight decision, tailwind and gusty conditions, and wet (standing water) runway conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA239.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N2148Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA089.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N4331M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA172.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N2480Q · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N537PU · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions during landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA098.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Cat Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 1998 · N2728M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA075.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N8465F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while flying low over a river. The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA046.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N2932X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper distance and altitude during approach which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ATL98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N39995 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA027.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1997 · N2973Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach, and her failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA168.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Blairsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N47900 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N80964 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the airplane's takeoff checklist and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA203.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N8351R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. A contributing factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA075.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N21123 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach; his failure to attain the proper touchdown point; and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was still sufficient airspeed and runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun and…
- [NTSB CHI97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA098.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6148H · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the fight main landing gear strut/spar attachment screws.
- [NTSB LAX97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA135.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Little River, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N2128Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the flare altitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA132.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N2572Y · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors were the pilot's inadequate fuel management and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1997 · N2914A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment after lift-off, which allowed the airplane to…
- [NTSB MIA97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N4345C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB LAX97FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 11, 1997 · N8436X · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA048.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sun River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N8414B · Substantial damage
  > inadvertent VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above moutainous/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the proximity…
- [NTSB ATL97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N81435 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA140.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N4366Y · Substantial damage
  > corrosion and subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the operator's non-compliance with a service…
- [NTSB CHI96LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA319.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pittsburg, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N47558 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot performing low altitude flight at night.
- [NTSB NYC96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA133.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N8119H · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

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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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