# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-160

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB BFO86FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA036.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Michellville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N5444W · Substantial damage
  > After circling around the airport, trying to raise somebody on UNICOM to find out wind conditions at the field, the pilot noted the lighted windsock indicator and elected to land to the north. The aircraft was observed to land long on the 2420 foot runway,…
- [NTSB ATL86LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA171.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Apex, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N5447W · Destroyed
  > This was the first flight for the passenger. After about one and one-half hours en route the weather ahead deteriorated and the pilot turned to return to the departure point. Weather prevented a landing there so he turned to another airport. It too was in an…
- [NTSB MIA85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA200.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1985 · N5744W · Substantial damage
  > The student plt had been practicing touch and go landings. On his third landing, he permitted too steep an apch and the nose gear contacted the rwy prior to the main gear. A porpoising action then developed which was not arrested prior to failure of the nose…
- [NTSB CHI84LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA338.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N5086W · Destroyed
  > While on a personal flt the eng and airframe began to vibrate severely. The plt closed the throttle and turned eastward to land in a mint field. As he approached the field he applied power to clear a row of small houses, but during this maneuver struck a…
- [NTSB FTW84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA261.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N5977W · Substantial damage
  > Upon landing the acft traveled off the side of the airstrip and nosed over in a small ditch. The student plt was not endorsed by a CFI for landing at this airstrip while on the x-country flight.
- [NTSB CHI82DA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA324.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N5796W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed on a flight from lake village to Knox, IN. While en route, he landed to refuel at rensselaer, IN. During the flight from rensselaer to Knox, the engine began loosing power when he was about 5 mi from the destination. When the pilot realized…
- [NTSB FTW82DA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA289.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Quinlan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N5514W · Substantial damage
  > While the pilot was inspecting a power line, the aircraft struck a feeder line that was located perpendicular to the line being checked. The line snapped, but the plane contacted the ground and sheared off the right gear. The aircraft became airborne again.…
- [NTSB CHI81DEE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEE23.md): Piper PA-28 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1981 · N5788W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA059.md): Piper PA-28 · Molokai, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1981 · N5956W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FNA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA10.md): Piper PA-28 · Middleboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1981 · N5094W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DCA02.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1980 · N5135W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEV25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV25.md): Piper PA-28 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1980 · N5796W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPG09.md): Piper PA-28 · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1979 · N5931W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI03.md): Piper PA-28 · Mantua, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1979 · N5351W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FVG75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVG75.md): Piper PA-28 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1979 · N5559W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79DCA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCA25.md): Piper PA-28 · Alton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1979 · N5931W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA011.md): Piper PA-28 · Kennett, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1978 · N5716W · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA016.md): Piper PA-14 · Eugene, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1978 · N5013W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Great Bend, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 27, 1978 · N5622W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP04.md): Piper PA-28 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1978 · N5629W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEI23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEI23.md): Piper PA-28 · South Bass Is, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1978 · N5570W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FCD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD16.md): Piper PA-28 · Bedford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1978 · N5812W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA017.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeport, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1977 · N5374W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77FER81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER81.md): Piper PA-28 · Madison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1977 · N5117W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FTK30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FTK30.md): Piper PA-28 · Plankinton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1977 · N5590W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCA22.md): Piper PA-28 · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1977 · N5762W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEK18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEK18.md): Piper PA-28 · Derby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1977 · N5651W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FTK17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FTK17.md): Piper PA-28 · Mclaughlin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1977 · N5025W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FFJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FFJ17.md): Piper PA-28 · Binghamton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1977 · N5622W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG14.md): Piper PA-28 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1976 · N5922W · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS075.md): Piper PA-28 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1976 · N5916W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCJ43.md): Piper PA-28 · Kennard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1976 · N5505W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC062.md): Piper PA-28 · Milan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1976 · N5729W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76FTK21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FTK21.md): Piper PA-28 · Clear Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1976 · N5205W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ38.md): Piper PA-28 · Anniston, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1975 · N5085W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPG15-201296.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1975 · N5581W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76AI008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI008.md): Piper PA-28 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1975 · N5423W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75DPJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPJ05-201298.md): Piper PA-28 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1975 · N5552W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD02.md): Piper PA-28 · Ruskin, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1975 · N5037W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL052.md): Piper PA-28 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1975 · N5016W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC067.md): Piper PA-28 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 17, 1975 · N5116W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75AM051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM051.md): Piper PA-28 · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 31, 1975 · N167SP · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75DLD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLD36.md): Piper PA-28 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1974 · N5037W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF032.md): Piper PA-28 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 9, 1974 · N269JB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75FCG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG10.md): Piper PA-28 · Meridan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1974 · N5125W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC006.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1974 · N5291W · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK74X0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK74X0113.md): Piper PA-28 · Bimini, Burkina Faso · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1974 · N203X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74FCD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCD41.md): Piper PA-28 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1974 · N5249W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEC48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC48.md): Piper PA-28 · Belleville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1974 · N5404W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FKG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG70.md): Piper PA-28 · Newman, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1974 · N5594W · Substantial damage

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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 ('7102806'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102806&page=2

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