# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-151 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 3 of 9 · 409 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC98LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA152.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Newport, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N44438 · Destroyed > The seizure of the throttle shaft, due to the overhaul facilities' failure to insure all metal fragments had been removed from the carburetor before inserting the throttle shaft after reaming the throttle shaft bushings. - [NTSB CHI98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA252.md): Piper PA28-151 · Anthon, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N1473X · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning, preparation and fuel management resulting in an unscheduled landing and impact with a pole. - [NTSB CHI98LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA203.md): Piper PA28-151 · Jefferson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6771F · Substantial damage > the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft and his failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the ditch. - [NTSB IAD98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA060.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N56969 · Substantial damage > A stuck carburetor float which restricted fuel flow to the engine that resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N9514K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his poor in-flight decision making. - [NTSB MIA98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Clarksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N4502X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and touchdown. - [NTSB SEA98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA005.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vashon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N5987F · Substantial damage > A misjudged soft field takeoff. Factors include wet grass. - [NTSB ATL97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA132.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N9643K · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to properly plan his approach, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA213.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fessenden, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N41371 · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature liftoff and/or failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining. - [NTSB ATL97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA085.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N7617F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot of N7617F to comply with an ATC instruction to hold short of a taxiway, and failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see-and-avoid each other's airplane. - [NTSB ATL97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA074.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sophia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N8392C · Substantial damage > improper maintenance performed by an unknown person, which resulted in the reduction of airflow through the engine induction system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown… - [NTSB FTW97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA090.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1997 · N8478F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were the pilot's lack of preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA028.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bruneau, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N32518 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform adequate preflight planning to ensure that the aircraft could complete a takeoff in the distance available. Factors relating to the accident included: a short takeoff area, and a dirt bank at the end of the road from which the… - [NTSB FTW96LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA401.md): Piper PA28-151 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N41369 · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to select suitable terrain for landing. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight by the pilot by failing to check NOTAMS and failing to use communication aids available to him. - [NTSB CHI96LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA255.md): Piper PA-28-151 · New Melle, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N44059 · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's continual operation of the airplane with a known deficiency (broken trim switch); an uncommanded activation of the elevator… - [NTSB FTW96LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA266.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N40954 · Substantial damage > fuel mismanagement by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; and the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector (follow emergency procedure) while attempting to restart the engine. A factor relating to aircraft damage was: concrete debris (rocks)… - [NTSB FTW96FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA183.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vera, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N7845C · Destroyed > improper installation by unknown person(s) of incorrect exhaust system clamps, which led to an exhaust system disconnect and a subsequent engine compartment fire. - [NTSB MIA96FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA116.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1996 · N6902F · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a residential area. A factor relating to the accident was: the inaccuracy of the expected fuel consumption. - [NTSB ATL96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA061.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Columbia, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N32421 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the improper level-off. - [NTSB CHI96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA029.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N161FS · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude. Factors included the weather obscuration due to snow and fog, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of recent night flight time. - [NTSB NYC95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA229.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Warminster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N33330 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was pilot distraction. - [NTSB SEA95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA176.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N23AF · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of the distance from the sign post. - [NTSB LAX95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA265.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N41521 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to lower the flaps to the correct short field takeoff setting as specified in the aircraft's Pilot Operating Handbook. - [NTSB LAX95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA199.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N6243J · Destroyed > fuel exhaustion resulting from pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the over water flight. - [NTSB CHI95FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA149.md): Piper PA-28-151 · North Loup, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N41329 · Destroyed > Failure to the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, after experiencing fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate oversight (supervision) by the flight instructor (CFI),… - [NTSB LAX95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA175.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N41981 · Substantial damage > the failure and separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve. Darkness was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB NYC95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA089.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N188AV · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB NYC95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA086.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N32145 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the approach, resulting in a loss of control and hard landing. The gusty wind condition was a factor. - [NTSB ATL95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA040.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N32411 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA033.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1995 · N6829F · Destroyed > An engine fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA008.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N7207C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the missed approach, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the weather conditions (low ceiling, fog), and the pilot's diverted attention outside the cockpit. - [NTSB LAX94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA234.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N32532 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to properly align the airplane's flightpath over the runway during initial climb. A contributing factor was the student pilot's total lack of recent flying experience. - [NTSB LAX94LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA228.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N44630 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to initiate a go-around. - [NTSB MIA94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA115.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N32056 · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during landing and the failure of the flight instructor to properly supervise the dual student and take corrective action in a timely manner. - [NTSB ATL94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA037.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1994 · N14CL · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA058.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N44015 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach angle. - [NTSB MIA94FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA030.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N43079 · Destroyed > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB BFO94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Greentown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N7667F · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in attempting a go-around which resulted in an inflight collision with the trees. A related factor was the unfavorable wind. - [NTSB CHI94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA019.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Allendale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N8339C · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA182.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Painesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N6294J · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to land with excessive airspeed, his improper use of the brakes, and his delay in performing remedial action. - [NTSB FTW93LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA248.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N41377 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power and engine fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA080.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N5334F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA081.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1993 · N440AV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the airplane. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA055.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Monticello, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N41422 · Substantial damage > A disconnection of the fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB NYC93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA062.md): Piper PA-28-151 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N32307 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in the river. - [NTSB CHI93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA039.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N44515 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. - [NTSB BFO93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N8431F · Substantial damage > A cracked no. 2 engine cylinder, and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the forced landing, due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A factor related to the accident was an improper weld repair on the… - [NTSB ATL92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA185.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Samantha, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N43313 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, his lack of expereince, which resulted in an encounter with instrument weather conditions during an attempted visual flight, and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night… - [NTSB BFO92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA016.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1992 · N3906F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX92LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA022.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1991 · N41669 · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance of the alternator's drive belt by the aircraft owner which resulted in its total failure. A factor which contributed to the accident was the inadequate distance available for the pilot to stop the airplane. 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