# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-150

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 ERA22LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA143.md): Piper PA28 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2022 · N5627W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper left rudder input after power application during the touch-and-go landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport lighting equipment. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA22LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA144.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2022 · N5208W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA282.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Fulshear, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2021 · N5853W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, which led to an impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN20FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA072.md): Piper PA28 · Florence, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 2, 2020 · N5969W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with reduced airplane performance due to high density altitude
- [NTSB GAA20CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA094.md): Piper PA28 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N5776W · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in a collision with a landing airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA291.md): Piper PA28 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N5560W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA377.md): Piper PA 28 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N5948W · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a propeller blade due to a propeller strike by/of an unidentified object at an unknown time.
- [NTSB CEN14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA050.md): Piper PA 28-150 · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2013 · N5790W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper decision to attempt a climb with an excessive pitch attitude for the tailwind condition and flap setting, which resulted in an approach to stall and subsequent off-field landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA037.md): Piper PA 28-150 · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N5873W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA336.md): Piper PA28-150 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N5818W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA068.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Mankato, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N50GM · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the fence and trees.
- [NTSB LAX06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA138.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N5906W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA093.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N5886W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA029.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Cashiers, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N5899W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by which he conducted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were a low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA265.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N5346W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while maneuvering in an attempt to locate the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate runway maintenance that resulted in inoperative runway edge lights, and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA117.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N5346W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from parked airplanes while taxiing due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA029.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N991PK · Substantial damage
  > The crankshaft gear attach bolt loosening and backing out of its crankshaft bore, which led to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear dowel pin due to excessive working of the gear. The sequence of failures was the result of the engine overhaul shop's…
- [NTSB LAX98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA317.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N5962W · Substantial damage
  > The installation of incorrect washers for the brake manifold by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the left brake locking up, which made it impossible for the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA144.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arcadia, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5892W · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and the resultant tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA027.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Mecca, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N5870W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/applicant's failure to maintain a glide path angle sufficient to maintain adequate clearance from all obstructions, and the examiner's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA060.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1993 · N5894W · Destroyed
  > an improper preflight by the pilot-in-command and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn. A factor associated with the accident was contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB ATL93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poplar Branch, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N5764W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA052.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N5583W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform an adequate preflight in that he failed to assure adequate fuel for the flight was available. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA165.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N5330W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA061.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1990 · N5968W · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor ice from improper use of the carburetor heat control.
- [NTSB CHI89FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N95915 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W.
- [NTSB NYC88LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA224.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Wall Township, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N5474W · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack and an emergency landing in trees by a non-pilot passenger.
- [NTSB LAX87LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA038.md): Piper PA-28-150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N5153W · Substantial damage
  > The acft went through a fence and collided with trees after a 'hand-propped' start. The student plt had exhausted the acft battery power during previous starting attempts. He then tied the acft down at both wings and the tail. He primed the eng with the…
- [NTSB MKC86LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA180.md): Piper PA-28-150C · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N5969W · Substantial damage
  > The c.f.I. Stated that this flight was to be an aircraft checkout of another instructor. After some air work they proceeded to a nearby airport to practice takeoffs and landings. While on final approach for a practice short field landing the aircraft…
- [NTSB MIA84LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N5732W · Substantial damage
  > Acft swerved off the rwy after the plt heard a loud pop sound. Examination of the aircraft disclosed that the a main landing gear attach bolt had sheared.
- [NTSB ATL84FMG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FMG02.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Apex, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1984 · N5839W · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the eng lost power during takeoff. He was able to keep the eng running by pumping the throttle but was not able to gain altitude. He made a forced landing on an abandoned railroad bed. Investigation revealed that the resistoflex hose p/n…
- [NTSB DEN83LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA213.md): Piper PA-28B-150 · Watford City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N5821W · Substantial damage
  > The acft nose gear collapsed during a precautionary landing due to weather. The plt had been briefed on the weather the evening before the accident. The pilot stated that when the flight was 20 minutes from home he 'thought we could make it.' However, he…
- [NTSB MIA83FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA197.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Brandon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N5888W · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees and the ground after the engine lost power during takeoff. The CFI noted the RPM dropping to 2000 with full throttle and at about 75 AGL and tried to arrest the descent with flaps but was unsuccessful. One takeoff had been aborted…
- [NTSB LAX83LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA344.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N5492W · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted a powerline 100 ft above the water at new mellones reservoir. The acft was landed at Columbia. CA without further incident. An inspection of the acft revealed that the top portion of the vertical stabilizer was missingand the rudder was…
- [NTSB CHI83LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA296.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N5782W · Substantial damage
  > The acft lost power on takeoff and collided with trees about 1/4 mile off the end of the rwy. The pilot said he prefltedand removed about 1/2 ounce of water from each tank, none from the gascolator. Inspection after the accident revealed water in the…
- [NTSB LAX81FVM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVM16.md): Piper PA-28 · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1981 · N5282W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FLJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLJ03.md): Piper PA-28 · Kenly, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1979 · N5565W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA018.md): Piper PA-28 · Osteen, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1978 · N5362W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FKW04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FKW04.md): Piper PA-28 · Benton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1978 · N5733W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPJ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPJ38.md): Piper PA-28 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1977 · N5790W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FXQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FXQ19.md): Piper PA-28 · Donner Summit, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1977 · N5561W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FKW12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKW12.md): Piper PA28 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1977 · N5884W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DTA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DTA28.md): Piper PA-28 · Powderville, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1976 · N5827W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DXQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DXQ23.md): Piper PA-28 · Mammoth Lks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1974 · N5968W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEI11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI11.md): Piper PA-28 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1974 · N5512W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEI10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI10.md): Piper PA-28 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1974 · N5933W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74AL003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL003-80080.md): Piper PA-28 · Grnd Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 11, 1974 · N5975W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FVA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FVA16.md): Piper PA-28 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1973 · N5734W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHA28.md): Piper PA-28 · Robesonia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1973 · N5779W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN150.md): Piper PA-28 · Haddam, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 9, 1973 · N5456W · Destroyed

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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 ('7102804'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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