# 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. Page 9 of 15 · 728 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI91LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA134.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N143ND · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA121.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N2366W · Substantial damage > The mechanic's not understanding the identifying marks on the replacement part. A factor in the accident was that the mechanic was provided with an improper part. - [NTSB MIA91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA105.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1991 · N440FT · Substantial damage > The loss of control on the ground by the student pilot due to a lack of total experience and apprehension on his first solo flight. - [NTSB NYC91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA079.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N2960B · Destroyed > Due to failure of the induction air control/air filter/screen, which blocked airflow through the carburetor throat. - [NTSB MIA91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA087.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1991 · N609FT · Substantial damage > The failure of the instructor pilot to supervise the student pilot's actions, resulting in a stall at a low altitude where recovery was not possible. - [NTSB LAX91FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA065.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Glendale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1991 · N39778 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his improper inflight decision to turn to the left, which resulted in flight toward higher terrain. The terrain and weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB CHI91FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA053.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Gardner, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1990 · N84499 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N9898K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during the demonstration of a power off landing. - [NTSB NYC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system. - [NTSB MIA91FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA035.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N174ER · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain altitude, while maneuvering at night over an unlighted area, which resulted in a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and possible spatial disorientation of the pilot due to lack of visual ques. - [NTSB NYC91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made. - [NTSB LAX91LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA042.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N2601X · Destroyed > Inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and her failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB NYC91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Saxton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N2972D · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the cfi's inadequate execution of emergency procedures. - [NTSB MIA91FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N143FT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and his spatial disorientation during a night takeoff over water. - [NTSB CHI90LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA228.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N8085H · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the landing flare and the airplane stalled and landed hard. - [NTSB FTW90FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA141.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Garfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N8102C · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly into the mountain pass and the subsequent inability to maintain adequate ground clearance. - [NTSB CHI90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA194.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N82676 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain positive control of the airplane while landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, and inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. - [NTSB NYC90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N83968 · Substantial damage > A power loss due to fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: improper emergency procedures by the pilot and an improperly reading fuel gauge. - [NTSB NYC90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA135.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N44897 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain the proper altitude, while searching for the destination airport at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog obscuring the destination airport lights, mountainous terrain, and the lack of visual perception at… - [NTSB BFO90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA056.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chester, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N8167R · Substantial damage > The pilot's misidentification of a road for the runway. Factors were sunglare and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport, and inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB SEA90FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA098.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Susanville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N47472 · Destroyed > An improper inflight decision on the part of the pilot when he misjudged the aircraft's climb in close proximity to rising terrain. - [NTSB NYC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fraconia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N8120C · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare for landing. Factors related to the accident were: a power loss due to oil exhaustion, the failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight and departing with the oil dip stick loose. - [NTSB LAX90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA152.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N2110D · Substantial damage > The student pilot inadvertently stalling the aircraft and an inadequate altitude to perform a stall recovery. Factors in this accident were: lack of total experience and student's anxiety. - [NTSB LAX90FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA113.md): Piper PA28-161 · Malibu, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N2951S · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to turn into an area of known high terrain after inadvertently encountering instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB DEN90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA062.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N81658 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain direction control and correct the resultant ground swerve. The snow bank was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N8394D · Substantial damage > Overload failure of the left main landing gear attach bolts for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA90FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA071.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Roseland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1990 · N8432P · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to fuel starvation caused by a needle valve in the carburetor which allows fuel to enter the carburetor bowl, stuck in the closed position for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA061.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Norris, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1990 · N4338U · Destroyed > The student pilot's misjudged descent which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. A factor was that the pilot was buzzing when the accident occurred. - [NTSB MIA90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA067.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sebastian, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1990 · N473FT · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of the AA-1A pilot to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28 which had entered traffic first. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the PA-28 pilot to see the American AA-1A, when the AA-1A was on a base leg and the PA-28 was further out on final… - [NTSB DEN90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA049.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N9172Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with severe turbulence during landing, and his failure to divert to an alternate airport after becoming aware of the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's low level of experience. - [NTSB FTW90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA058.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1990 · N30057 · Substantial damage > Failure of the rocker arm in the engine driven fuel pump. - [NTSB LAX90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA073.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N2572Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, haze, and soft terrain in the area where… - [NTSB LAX90FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA070.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Burbank, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N8251B · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the instructor pilot (CFI) due to his impairment from use of marijuana, inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI, and his failure to assure that adequate airspeed was maintained, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related… - [NTSB MIA90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1990 · N8445G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N4372S · Substantial damage > Failure of the solo student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total inexperience, and the runway lights. - [NTSB LAX90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N4359C · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Collision with a vehicle in the emergency landing area contributed to the damage and injuries. - [NTSB LAX90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · S. Juan Batista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N2203V · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional buzzing and failure to see and avoid a guy wire. - [NTSB MKC90FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA017.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Elkader, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N36163 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway marker at the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB MIA90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N8149J · Substantial damage > An animal (cow) that had wandered onto the arpt. - [NTSB MIA90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA006.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N9141H · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to go around after landing long with excessive airspeed. - [NTSB MKC90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N8222F · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the dark night & rainy weather. - [NTSB MIA89IA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1989 · N9207Q · Minor damage > The student's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of experience. - [NTSB MKC89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA193.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chanhassen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N8068C · Substantial damage > Engine assembly dowell pin sheared causing total powerplant failure and inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the ground vehicle. - [NTSB BFO89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA068.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N4325V · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper alignment, while landing at night on a road. The weather conditions, dark night, and… - [NTSB NYC89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA184.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N22179 · Destroyed > The pilot overshooting a landing during a precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's decision to attempt the flight after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended and inadequate preflight by… - [NTSB LAX89LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA254.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N2933D · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to attain proper airspeed during the go-around. The lack of airspeed did not permit the airplane to climb and the pilot intentionally stalled the airplane into the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot delaying… - [NTSB NYC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA174.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stonington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1989 · N29216 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the environmental conditions (dark night & fog) and the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB DEN89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA171.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Alpine, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N21170 · Substantial damage > Pilot's decision to land at an unlighted airport at night. The aircraft landed long and overran the runway. - [NTSB NYC89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Beverly, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N2752M · Destroyed > Collision with trees during an aborted landing and attempted go-around with insufficient remaining runway. - [NTSB CHI89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N8267Z · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: obstructions (road sign & guard rail) in the emergency landing area. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102803&page=10 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102803&page=9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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