# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-151, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA284.md): Piper PA28 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · N44704 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA23LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA165.md): Piper PA-28-151 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2023 · N541SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA23FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA079.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2022 · N4676F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.
- [NTSB ERA22LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA252.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2022 · N32042 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA054.md): Piper PA28 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2021 · N40831 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failed throttle cable.
- [NTSB GAA18CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA197.md): Piper PA28 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2018 · N1004H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA16LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA119.md): Piper PA28 151 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2016 · N41618 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's overpriming of the engine during start, which resulted in a carburetor fire. Contributing to the severity of accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow the Pilot Operating Handbook's engine fire during start emergency…
- [NTSB ERA13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA220.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N75148 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA070.md): Piper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N41765 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA04CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA118.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sugar Loaf Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N4590F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a landing overrun and subsequent on-ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA01LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA234.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N5447F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it…
- [NTSB MIA01LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA236.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N554HA · Substantial damage
  > an on ground fire that started in the engine due to an excessive fuel flow causing the engine to flood. A factor in this accident was the pilot-in-command did not follow all the emergency procedures for an engine fire during start.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA85LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA054.md): Piper PA28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N43080 · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that he was unfamiliar with the arpt and requested assistance to taxi to the ramp. The pilot was told to take the first left turn to ramp, he turned onto an access road to the fire station and collided with a sign that stated 'no taxiway.'
- [NTSB MIA83LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA195.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N42787 · Substantial damage
  > During flt the eng started vibrating & the CFI noted zero oil pressure. The eng failed. The acft sustained substantial damage during the forced landing. Exam of the oil line, P/N63901-49, revealed that it was frayed & broken allowing oil to be pumped from the…
- [NTSB MIA82FLD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FLD05.md): Piper PA-28 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1981 · N57364 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FKT74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FKT74.md): Piper PA-28 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1981 · N4762F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA036-136323.md): Piper PA-28 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1979 · N5344F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FLD53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD53.md): Piper PA-28 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1979 · N1131X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77DLD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD46.md): Piper PA-28 · Sarosota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1977 · N42230 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD25.md): Piper PA-28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1977 · N5406F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLA56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLA56.md): Piper PA-28 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1976 · N32761 · 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" = '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 ('7102805', '7104223'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102805&state=FL

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