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

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA361.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N636FT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA035.md): Piper PA28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2024 · N207AB · Substantial damage
  > A worn fuel selector valve, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA336.md): Cessna 172N · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N734BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s (of the high wing airplane) inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA24FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA300.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N81250 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA24LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2024 · N6232H · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA23FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA340.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 17, 2023 · N9855S · Destroyed
  > The left seat instructor’s intentional maneuvering of the airplane in an aerobatic steep turn for which it was not approved, which resulted in an exceedance of the structural limitations of the airplane and an inflight breakup.
- [NTSB ERA23FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA142.md): Piper J3C · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N10510 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both flight crews to see and avoid each other while operating in the airport environment.
- [NTSB ERA21LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA349.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grant-Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2021 · N864LM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA21LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA213.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N271SG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA21LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA175.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N562PU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2021 · N266ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into the ocean at night due to his unrecognized spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with the tuning of his transponder while maneuvering over an area with reduced visual references.
- [NTSB ERA20TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20TA046.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Dec 2, 2019 · N558PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA20CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA038.md): Piper PA28 · Wedgefield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N637FT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB GAA19CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA383.md): Piper PA28 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2019 · N5697V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's intentional overapplication of rudder to avoid a ditch during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA19LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA162.md): Piper PA28 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2019 · N3031W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat while operating at an idle engine power setting in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA19FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA116.md): Piper PA28 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2019 · N556PU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation following an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the pilot and the flight school to ensure that the…
- [NTSB ERA19LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA097.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2019 · N9219J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating the airplane in weather conditions and at engine power settings conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced…
- [NTSB GAA19CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA071.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2018 · N607FT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's improper decision to taxi past another airplane occupying a taxiway and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA479.md): Piper PA28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N487JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid a bird during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA292.md): Piper PA28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N610FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA145.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N80813 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA218.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N8115Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control and long landing in gusting wind conditions due to his shoe getting stuck on the brakes.
- [NTSB GAA18CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA204.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2018 · N158ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in overcorrection with the rudder during the landing, loss of control, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA295.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2017 · N84175 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's overpriming of the engine and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB GAA16LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA352.md): Piper PA 28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N601FT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the landing roll, and an engine fire during a subsequent engine restart attempt. Neither the cause for the loss of engine power nor the source of the fire could be determined because the airplane was not made available for…
- [NTSB ERA16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA164.md): Piper PA28 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N151DC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 piston due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing, during which the airplane impacted obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA16LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA103.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2016 · N8466G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have contributed to the power loss.
- [NTSB GAA16CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA119.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Everglades, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N705RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA14LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA268.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2014 · N642FT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s overpriming of the engine during multiple unsuccessful engine start attempts on an active runway, which resulted in an engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB ERA14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA117.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N2571U · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA14CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA046.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N9236L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA307.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N614FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA12CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA407.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2012 · N373CA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot’s power management, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's premature power reduction during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA12LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA355.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2012 · N47749 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to set the parking brake and to maintain a proper visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA12LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA314.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N746RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart from an intersection with insufficient runway remaining for takeoff, which resulted in a rejected takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 OPS08IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA006.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St. Augustine, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N140FT · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the controller's takeoff instruction. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to properly monitor the flight, and the controller's decision to perform lesser duty priorities during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA08LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA036.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2008 · N109ND · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in a worn throttle housing going undetected and failing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA022.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N148ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' 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
```

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