# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181

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 MIA90TL#06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90TL%2306.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Labelle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N138FC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI90LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N2842D · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.
- [NTSB CHI90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA171.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Drummand Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N7636F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to plan his approach and landing to use all available runway. Contributing factors are inadequate preflight preparation, lack of familiarity with the destination airport, and inadequate runway markings.
- [NTSB NYC90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rome, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N8376N · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his decision to make the flight after receiving three separate briefings where he was told 'VFR flight not recommended.'
- [NTSB CHI90FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA130.md): Piper PA-28-181 · East Lansing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N24PT · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while flying in clouds during an instrument approach. Factors were: instrument meteorological conditions, self-induced pressure, operation with known deficiencies in equipment, and anxiety/apprehension.
- [NTSB NYC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA118.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N47566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land the airplane under the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N6382C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command failed to select the fuel valve to a tank containing usable fuel resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DEN90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA094.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1990 · N8126W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors in the accident were the premature lift-off by dual student, the rough terrain and the fence.
- [NTSB DEN90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA080.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N4540X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate conpensation for the gusty wind conditions, which were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N47644 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment while aborting the takeoff. The crosswind, turbulence, and snowbank were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA099.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N2134E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the aircraft wing tip and the snow bank. A factor in the accident was the snow berms alongside the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA098.md): Piper PA-28 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N89BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing on a recently plowed runway. Contributing to the accident was the four foot high snow berm alongside the runway and the icy spots on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA068.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Worcester, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1990 · N763DS · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to an oil pump failure while operating over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA063.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fairfield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1990 · N83253 · Destroyed
  > The intoxicated pilot's failure to attain/maintain a safe altitude to provide clearance from the tree.
- [NTSB LAX90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA059.md): Piper PA28-181 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1989 · N8138E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night visual approach.
- [NTSB BFO90FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1989 · N47759 · Substantial damage
  > Lost of engine power caused by material failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve. The failure was attributed to excessive temperature.
- [NTSB ATL89LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA216.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N43804 · Destroyed
  > The improper handling of the airplane by the pilot in command; a delayed go-around, and the premature retractions of the flaps.
- [NTSB SEA89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N43708 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in inadequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were: the high density altitude, gusty crosswind,…
- [NTSB LAX89FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA211.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N4527F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, his overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB LAX89FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA189.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dublin, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1989 · N8078V · Destroyed
  > The pilot decided to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions in an area of rising mountainous terrain. Factors in this accident were the pilots lack of experience and his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.
- [NTSB BFO89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N1789H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the attempted short field takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N4385L · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning which led to engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA101.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1989 · N985BY · Destroyed
  > Fire in the engine compartment area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA058.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N47431 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N8369Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA067.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Victorville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N4297X · Substantial damage
  > During cruise flight, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing on an interstate. During the descent, the airplane collided with transmission wires and subsequently came to rest on interstate 15. During an inspection of the wreckage, it was…
- [NTSB NYC89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1988 · N2179Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Piper PA-28 was at cruise altitude and getting advisories from ATC. ATC gave him a SIGMET for turbulence when he noted his fuel was getting low. He decided to land at a nearby airport and was told by ATC that the airport he wanted was at his…
- [NTSB NYC89LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Danielson, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1988 · N8172P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to recognize a stall and take corrective action prior to experiencing a loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA035.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N2885G · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in a canal following a power loss caused by fuel exhaustion due to miscalculated fuel burn by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA89FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N8342L · Destroyed
  > Drg a ngt arrival, the plt requested a special VFR clnc to the arpt & was adzd that the wx was partially obscured, vis was 1 mi with fog & the wind was calm. As he contd the apch, all flts were adzd the vis had dropped to 1/2 mi. The plt requested clnc for an…
- [NTSB FTW89DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 4, 1988 · N75217 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was spraying a field of cotton, and was in a turnaround when the airplane descended to the ground. The autopsy indicated the pilot died of acute coronary thrombosis. Although tox results indicate the presence of alcohol in the pilot's blood, the…
- [NTSB ATL89FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA222.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1988 · N8211P · Substantial damage
  > On 10/31/88, the plt obtained wx info & filed an IFR flt plan fm vero beach, FL, to huntsville, AL. At aprx 1513 EST, hectcd ATC & rprtd climbing thru 1500' for 3000'. About 2.4 hrs later, he rprtd a loss of eng pwr. Vectors were provided toward an arpt, but…
- [NTSB NYC88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA243.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Keene, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1988 · N8289T · Destroyed
  > The plt received a head inj and was not able to relate the details of the acdt. The acft crashed into trees about 3 mi short of the landing rwy at the conclusion of a cross country flt. An FAA insp examined the wreckage and reported that the fuel selector was…
- [NTSB CHI88LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orleans, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1988 · N21985 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to maintain adequate clearance from the utility pole and transmission wire. Contributing to the cause were the pilot's total lack of experience, task overload, and anxiety, stemming from a partial…
- [NTSB MIA88LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA271.md): Piper PA-28 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1988 · N722TC · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he approached the 2,450 ft grass airstrip from the NE & circled north of it to observe the windsock. The wind appeared to be from the east. The pilot entered the pattern to land on rwy 36. While flaring to land the acft floated down the rwy &…
- [NTSB BFO88LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA056.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Reedville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N82836 · Substantial damage
  > After back-taxiing on the pvt airstrip, the plt made a 180 deg turn to line up for takeoff. During the turn the right main gear contacted a ditch in a tall grass area off the end of the rwy. The plt applied power to prevent the acft from becoming stuck in the…
- [NTSB LAX88LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA222.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1988 · N43310 · Destroyed
  > Pilot misjudged the altitude of the mountain peak.
- [NTSB ATL88LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA175.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1988 · N8261L · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed the airplane long at an excessive airspeed. The airplane overran the rwy end, traveled across a grassy area onto a ramp area, and collided with a parked airplane. The plt had 2 hrs of flt experience in this make and model airplane, which was…
- [NTSB MIA88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA166.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1988 · N8068J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather.
- [NTSB NYC88LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA132.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N5688V · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-28-181 departed with two pilots onboard. About one hour after takeoff, the PIC got very sick and could not continue flying. She experienced a severe headache and vomitting. The non-instrument rated pilot continued the flight. The aircraft made…
- [NTSB LAX88FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA135.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N26022 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command to apply carburetor heat when entering carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI88LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA052.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1988 · N713LS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA88RA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88RA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Snaefellsnes, Iceland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 9, 1988 · N9120B
- [NTSB LAX88FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA082.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Napa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1988 · N2938X · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inflight loss of control of the aircraft while maneuvering in IFR conditions after becoming disoriented while executing an instrument approach procedure. Factors in the accident were the pilots lack of recent instrument flight experience and the…
- [NTSB CHI88DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N3003M · Substantial damage
  > Pilot on night cross country flight with clear, very cold weather, experienced total loss of engine power while cruising at 7500 feet MSL. Approach control gave position of closest field, but pilot elected to continue to destination which was five miles…
- [NTSB ATL88LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA047.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Northport, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1987 · N8121T · Substantial damage
  > Before reaching the arpt, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing on an embankment about 1.5 mi short of rwy 29. Only about 1 cup of fuel was found in each fuel tank. The plt thought there was about 12 gal of fuel…
- [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 DEN88FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N8266U · Destroyed
  > The two pax had chartered N8266U for a sightseeing flight of the local area. The charter plt, a CFI found that one of the pax was a plt and permitted him to fly the acft. The pax expressed an interest in spotting elk and flew the acft into a canyon, below the…
- [NTSB LAX88LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA012.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N4120F · Substantial damage
  > During a normal descent, the engine lost all power. The pilot executed an emergency descent and force landed in a field. An examination of the aircraft wreckage revealed that there was no fuel in the fuel tanks. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated…
- [NTSB LAX88FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA014.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mount Baldy, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N47529 · Destroyed
  > Bfr tkof, the plt filed a VFR flt plan & rcvd a wx briefing which included an AIRMET. The AIRMET contained precautionaryinfo abt instrument conds (IMC), icing & mtn obscuration in calif. When the plt opened his flt plan with the fss, he wasagain briefed on…

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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 ('7102807', '7102832'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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