# 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 4 of 9 · 409 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA91FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA208.md): Piper PA28-151 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N41306 · Substantial damage > The failure of the airport agent to exercise caution while driving in reduced visibility due to rain resulting in the collision between the agent's truck and the aircraft she was searching for which had stopped on the taxiway to await assistance. Contributing… - [NTSB CHI91LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA272.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N8479F · Substantial damage > Improper use of the mixture control by the pic/cfi. A factor related to the accident was inadequate friction on the mixture control lever. - [NTSB MIA91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA181.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N41402 · Substantial damage > Unsuitable terrain encountered during a precautionary landing. - [NTSB ATL91FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA124.md): Piper PA-28 · Mt. Berry, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N91SM · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his poor inflight decision to continue into deteriorating weather conditions, and his inadvertent flight into IMC. Factors in this accident were: the clouds obscuring the mountain at the time of the accident, and the… - [NTSB CHI91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N44300 · Substantial damage > Airspeed was not attained and aborted takeoff was delayed by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: over confidence in aircraft's ability to takeoff on the short, grass runway and a dirt embankment on the departure end of the strip. - [NTSB NYC91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA140.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N8433C · Destroyed > Premature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition. - [NTSB CHI91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA137.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mccook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N32478 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A poorly planned approach and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. - [NTSB BFO91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA035.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N8738E · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA043.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N4480F · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to failure of an exhaust valve, due to a valve guide that was worn beyond specifications. - [NTSB ATL90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N44678 · Substantial damage > The number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem… - [NTSB NYC90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA204.md): Piper 28R · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2646Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of N8564F to insure the runway was clear prior to crossing. - [NTSB NYC90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA180.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mt Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N6177J · Destroyed > A hard landing after the pilot perceived an engine problem. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to control his airspeed and flare during the emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX90FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA265.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N41455 · Destroyed > Improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: failue of the pilot to configure the aircraft's flaps for a soft field takeoff, his improper use of stabilator trim, high density altitude, soft runway, and trees near… - [NTSB MKC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA148.md): Piper PA28-151 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N555TT · Destroyed > Aircraft control not maintained resulting in a stall/mush by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA169.md): Piper PA28-151 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N33332 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. - [NTSB MKC90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA100.md): Piper PA-28-151 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N3986X · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot in command. - [NTSB ATL90FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA071.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Creola, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N991DB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure that proper maintenance and inspection of the aircraft were completed before flight. - [NTSB LAX90FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA062.md): Piper PA-28 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1990 · N32744 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Cessna, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the Piper. - [NTSB MIA90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA063.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N1528X · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and a parked aircraft, while turning on the taxiway. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and pilot fatigue. - [NTSB CHI90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA034.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N43313 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the clearance between his airplane and a parked vehicle. - [NTSB NYC89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA115.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N43663 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate action after encountering tailwind conditions during landing. - [NTSB MIA89LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N6834J · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to commit suicide. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's interpersonal relations and his psychological condition. - [NTSB MIA89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N89803 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna 152 pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the parked Piper PA-28. - [NTSB MKC89LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA036.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N4344F · Substantial damage > During a personal cross country flight, the newly certificated private pilot said he was attempting to land on a 3200 foot grass strip with an existing gusting crosswind. He lost directional control during the landing, hit a runway light, tearing off the left… - [NTSB LAX89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA041.md): Piper PA-28 · Modesto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1988 · N5852V · Substantial damage > During an ILS approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot allowed the airspeed to diminish resulting in the airplane stalling. Before the pilot could regain control, the airplane collided with the terrain short of the runway. There were… - [NTSB MIA89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA029.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lajas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N4815F · Substantial damage > The plt filled the fuel tanks, made three touch-&-go landings, then departed on a x-country flt. After aprx 1.5 hrs of flt, he elected to reverse course & land at an alternate arpt since he had inadequate fuel to reach his destn. Realizing the fuel supply was… - [NTSB CHI89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fairview Hts., IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N4545F · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB MKC89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA005.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N5378F · Substantial damage > While conducting a part 135 air taxi operation, the pilot said his engine began running rough about 7 miles from his destination apt. Emergency procedures were initiated and a call to the control tower declaring an emergency was made. Unable to reach the apt,… - [NTSB NYC88LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA245.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Carlton Center, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1988 · N43610 · Substantial damage > Plt stated he was landing to the west and touched down about half way down a 2,000 ft grass strip. The plt also said the grass was wet and the wheel braking was ineffective. The plt elected to keep the airplane on the ground due to obstacles at the end of the… - [NTSB CHI88LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA238.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1988 · N6252J · Substantial damage > While on a VFR approach to the airport, at night, the pilot misidentified the street lights in a mobile home park as the runway lights and descended into wires. Afterward the pilot was able to continue to the intended runway and made a successful landing.… - [NTSB ATL88FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA220.md): Piper PA-28-151 · La Grange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N4506F · Substantial damage > The PIC stated he had a hardover in the single axis autopilot which resulted in the acft constantly turning right. Therefore due to the continous bank he elected to make a precautionary landing in a lake versus on land. The acft impacted in a lake left of the… - [NTSB LAX88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA142.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1988 · N4376F · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft rotate to a high pitch attitude during the initial climb after takeoff. They said the acft then entered a left turn & descended to the ground. Impact occurred on rising terrain, beyond a gully, about 200 ft east of the departure… - [NTSB MIA88LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA129.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Terra Ceia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1988 · N44759 · Destroyed > While on a cross country flt, the plt elected to return to the departure point due to 'bad weather.' He later advised tower personnel when the flt was 10 miles south, inbound for landing. The plt was given landing information after which he reported a loss of… - [NTSB NYC88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA063.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1987 · N32560 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was taxiing from a shop on the airport to runway 24 for a south end departure. The pilot stated that the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the parked truck causing substantial damage. - [NTSB NYC88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA048.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N32307 · Substantial damage > After landing the pilot was cleared to taxi to the parking area at stanbaugh's general aviation. During a maneuver between a de-icer truck and a parked airplane, the pilot allowed the aircraft to become too close to the truck and caught the wing tip on the… - [NTSB NYC87LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA235.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N41994 · Destroyed > While returning to the arpt aft flying for abt 30 mins, the eng lost pwr. The plt attempted to restart the eng by checking the fuel tank gauges, carb heat, mags, etc but with no success. During the forced lndg, the acft was stalled into trees. No fuel was… - [NTSB CHI87LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA202.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Delft, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1987 · N4935F · Substantial damage > The acft was loaded close to its gross wt limit & the plt atmtd to takeoff on a 2160 ft strip, using short field takeoff techniques. The acft became airborne for a short time, however, it began to settle. The plt elected to abort the takeoff, but was unable… - [NTSB MKC87FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA159.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Maquoketa, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N32619 · Destroyed > After departing the Maquoketa muni arpt, the acft was observed to fly at low altitude over some buildings that included a house & trailer home. As the acft flew over the property in a left banking turn, the left wing struck the top of a tree & then the acft… - [NTSB SEA87LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA110.md): Piper PA28-151 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N9232K · Substantial damage > During climbout at about 500 feet AGL for a touch and go, a loss of power occurred. Forced landing was accomplished onto a rough field where the left wing struck a small tree. The aircraft spun around and the nose gear and main gear collapsed. Examination of… - [NTSB NYC87LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA110.md): Piper PA-28 · Bridgeport, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1987 · N75336 · Substantial damage > The pilot was making a night landing to Bridgeport airport when he lost directional control of the aircraft and it veered to the left. The airplane continued to roll off the end of the runway and collided with trees. - [NTSB CHI87LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA043.md): Piper PA28-151 · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N41765 · Substantial damage > While on landing rollout the student pilot skidded off the left side of the runway and collided with a snowbank. The student stated he was holding excessive left rudder and brake pressure. - [NTSB MKC86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA173.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bertrand, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N5376F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was on an unsupervised local solo flight when he decided to land at a private airstrip. As he had driven his automobile on this runway four days prior to the accident and had found the landing surface clear he assumed that the runway… - [NTSB MIA86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA236.md): Piper PA28-151 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N4539X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that just after takeoff, the eng sputtered and lost power. He landed the acft in the grass on the right side of runway 31, rolled aprx 100 yards, struck a sign, and veered left into soft dirt collapsing the nose gear. Post crash examination and… - [NTSB LAX86LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA170.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N9237K · Substantial damage > The acft collided with terrain after a complete loss of pwr while on final apch. Post accident exam of the acft disclosed no fuel in either the main tanks nor in the carburetor fuel line. The plt indicated on his plt/operator accident report the right and… - [NTSB SEA86FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA035.md): Piper PA28-151 · Kelso, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1986 · N43552 · Destroyed > Enroute to dest. Plt diverted to nearby airfield due deteriorating weather. One hr later, telephone weather brief for continued flt to dest was VFR not recommended. Less than 2 hrs. Later, with no further brief, acft departed. A following acft revsd course… - [NTSB LAX86FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA042.md): Piper PA 28-151 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N43602 · Destroyed > After receiving a preflight wx briefing that forecast strong headwinds, over mountainous terrain, severe turbulence and pireps of severe turbulence on the proposed flt route. The instructor plt and his student instrument plt took off for a night IFR training… - [NTSB LAX86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1985 · N44207 · Destroyed > The passenger had a 10:00 medical appointment at the destination arot on the day of the accident. The non-instrument rated, recently certificated pvt plt, requested and received a weather briefing for a proposed VFR flt at 7500 ft MSL from mesa to holbrook,… - [NTSB NYC85FNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FNA03.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N8371C · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted a landing at night with an inoperative landing light and no runway lights. After circling the airport 3 or 4 times he attempted a landing. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The passenger… - [NTSB NYC85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA167.md): Piper PA28-151 · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1985 · N5405F · Substantial damage > During the final approach to runway 24, the aircraft was too high and fast. The pilot decided to land on the runway instead of going around. According to the pilot, the aircraft landed too FAR down the runway and went over the end. - [NTSB CHI85FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA253.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1985 · N32461 · Destroyed > No known witnesses observed the plt preflt the acft or takeoff. He departed in the evening while the arpt was not attended. At aprx 2012 CDT, his son observed & recognized the acft. 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