# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181: On ground/water collision with object 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 CHI07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA200.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N4419F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the chain link fence and the trees. - [NTSB NYC06LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA066.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Henderson, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N8335Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt the off-airport takeoff; and his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking a pole during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB IAD05LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA093.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N2842D · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the night lighting conditions. - [NTSB LAX05CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N8460N · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the building. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor. - [NTSB SEA04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA195.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N43779 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the parked airplane while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX04CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA088.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N9272Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors to the accident were the parked vehicle, and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB LAX03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N38137 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in the inadequate clearance between the wing tip and the fuel truck. - [NTSB CHI02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA126.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N276U · Substantial damage > The driver of the automobile improperly drove his automobile on the active runway and did not maintain visual lookout for landing aircraft. - [NTSB LAX02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N4181M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's misjudgment of clearance and his failure to adhere to the flight school's policy/procedures for taxiing around obstructions. - [NTSB SEA01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA056.md): Piper PA-28-181 · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N8133C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor. - [NTSB NYC97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA122.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Manchester, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N2111G · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the high, wet grassy runway. - [NTSB FTW95LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA366.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N5448F · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to properly plan his flight and check NOTAMS prior to departure. A factor was obstructions in the runway construction zone. - [NTSB FTW95LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA369.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N8450B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: a misreading or misunderstanding of the NOTAMS. - [NTSB LAX95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA228.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N6911P · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a fence post while taxiing. - [NTSB SEA93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA136.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N8262S · Substantial damage > The wild animals on the runway. A factor relating to the accident was the dark night light conditions. - [NTSB LAX93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA061.md): Piper PA-28 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N4338N · Substantial damage > Failed to maintain directional control and an inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to this accident were the inoperative runway lights. - [NTSB FTW91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA128.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N8233A · Substantial damage > The pilot's touchdown at an improper point on the airstrip. A factor was the wet downsloping grass airstrip. - [NTSB CHI91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA111.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morgan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1991 · N4338C · Substantial damage > A guy wire was struck on takeoff because of inadequate clearance. Factors related to the accident were poor planning/decision by the pilot and over confidence in personal ability. - [NTSB SEA91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Princeton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N2111L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles at the side of the runway. - [NTSB CHI88LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA025.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N47622 · Substantial damage > The pilot and his two pax were on takeoff roll at the local, uncontrolled arpt. The pilot stated that just prior to rotation a deer ran onto the runway and the right wing struck the deer. The pilot aborted the takeoff without incident. - [NTSB ATL87LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N2183D · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff on a local flight, the aircraft collided with a parked fuel truck. The pilot said he saw the parked truck and attempted to taxi between it and some parked aircraft. The pilot said he misjudged the clearance and the left wing struck… - [NTSB NYC87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA020.md): Cessna 182E · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1986 · N2830Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > A Cessna 182 taking off on rwy 25 collided with a Piper PA-28-181 which was landing on rwy 12. The collision occured in the intersection of the two runways. The two occupants of the Cessna were seriously injured and the two occupants of the Piper were fatally… - [NTSB CHI85LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA255.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1985 · N6897C · Substantial damage > The aircraft while clearing the runway, shot wide of the taxiway taxiing onto the grass and into a culvert which was difficult to see resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC85LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA026.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Waterford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1984 · N3772M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N3772M (acft 'a') was on lndg roll on runway 15 when N19091 (acft 'b') initiated taxi across the runway. Acft 'a' swerved to avoid collision but inadequate clrnc was available. Right wing of acft 'a' collided with left wing of acft 'b'. Plt of acft 'b' stated… - [NTSB LAX84LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA074.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N3204Q · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he tried to start the acft, the starter would not 'turn the eng.' Thinking that the oil had congealed, he exited the acft & 'pulled the prop.' At that time, the eng started & the plane began to move. The plt jumped on the right wing… - [NTSB ATL84LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA047.md): Piper PA28-181 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1983 · N83816 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a station wagon while taxiing for takeoff during a purchaser demonstration flt. The prospective buyers were a husband and wife and the wife was occupying the left front seat with the CFI in the right seat. The CFI stated, that while… - [NTSB CHI83LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA400.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Blair, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N3576R · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence during an aborted takeoff. The student was on a solo training flt when the accident occurred. This was the first takeoff of the flt. The field was soft and the pilot decided to abort the takeoff during the ground roll. He was… ## 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 ('7102807', '7102832') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102807&occurrence=310 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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