# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, CO

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 CEN25LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA146.md): Piper PA28 · Ault, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2025 · N8282V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB DEN01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N5999V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of his drug induced impairment. A factor was his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limits.
- [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 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 DEN92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1991 · N9811C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb due to a bent and loose carburetor heat control mechanism.
- [NTSB DEN91FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA097.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N8256R · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tail wind, the high density altitude, the pilot's failure to properly lean the mixture, and his failure to use all available runway.
- [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 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 DEN88LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA078.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N9419C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN85FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA186.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N2443Y · Destroyed
  > CFI and student departed Aspen, Colorado, on a dual x-country flt. The density altitude at the time of departure was calculated to be 9954 feet. The CFI directed student to fly up a canyon in an area of rising terrain. The CFI took control of acft and was…
- [NTSB DEN84LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA301.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kiowa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1984 · N8145V · Substantial damage
  > While practicing a simulated engine failure the student plt inavertantly shut off the fuel. During the actual forced landing in a rough field, the acft contacted a yucca plant and a gear collapse resulted. The CFI later reported the spring loaded safty stop…
- [NTSB DEN81FTE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE36.md): Piper PA-28 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 12, 1981 · N9511C · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=CO

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