# 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 NYC07CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA067.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N47480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC07CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA053.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N348TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/altitude during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI06CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA239.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N4008Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, and his excessive airspeed during the landing which resulted in the overrun. A factor was the fence that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB LAX06CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA223.md): Piper PA28-181 · Dorris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N6413C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA159.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N441MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA102.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N6775F · Substantial damage
  > Excessively worn brake pads and rotors, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Logansport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2006 · N793MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA272.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2006 · N8068J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery technique that led to a hard landing.
- [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 SEA06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2006 · N35681 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Trees and no suitable terrain for the landing were factors.
- [NTSB SEA06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA029.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2005 · N4350F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during low-level maneuvering at night. Factors included the pilot’s improper in-flight decision to continue into an area that was forecasted to possibly contain snow, fog, and low ceilings. Additional…
- [NTSB CHI06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N2241P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,…
- [NTSB ATL06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA002.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pageland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2005 · N6922T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX05CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA301.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N8103X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N8103V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in his inability to properly flare the airplane and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Willard, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N6846J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane overran the runway and hit a utility pole due to the pilot's delayed decision making and his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors included the exessive airspeed during the final approach, the high density altitude, the…
- [NTSB IAD05FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA110.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N59RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while on final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a vehicle. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper use of the flaps, and the state of Delaware's insufficient…
- [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 CHI05CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Raymore, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N6294C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA183.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N3004U · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [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 CHI05FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA180.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake Michigan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N5360F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning and his delayed en route decision to make a fuel stop, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB LAX05FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA106.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2005 · N2954P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the private pilot and the flight instructor to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in unfamiliar mountainous terrain in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA051.md): Piper PA-28-181 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N181WC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and the improper rejected landing procedure, which resulted in the collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL05FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA041.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bradley, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2005 · N2823H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N294PA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure.
- [NTSB LAX05CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA043.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N253FD · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB CHI05CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N3575X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the vegetation.
- [NTSB IAD05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA018.md): Piper PA 28-181 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2004 · N720GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his decision to depart from a rain-soaked runway with strong quartering tailwinds, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morris, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N2245M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to assure that the airplane was properly secured prior to hand propping the engine. Factors associated with the accident were the broken tie down rope and the other airplanes which were contacted.
- [NTSB ANC04CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA119.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N3002T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a premature liftoff and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA242.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haskell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N282HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 NYC04FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA179.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Exton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2004 · N91075 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.
- [NTSB MIA04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA106.md): Piper PA-28 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N315PA · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a fence incurring substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA171.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2004 · N47984 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA139.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N9578C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB LAX04CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA236.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N39678 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. The pilot's failure to use flaps and his landing at an airport with a runway shorter than he expected is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW04LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA135.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Many, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N21131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA094.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N340PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Corry, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N4166P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lost of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N4861F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA045.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · N298PA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to comply with the instrument approach procedure in that he descended prematurely below decision height resulting in an in-flight collision with trees, power lines and the ground. Contributing factors were the dark night light…
- [NTSB LAX04CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA093.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2004 · N4160A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the flaps.
- [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 FTW04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N47413 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance with powerlines during a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions,and the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC04FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA033.md): Cessna 180 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N34AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper pilot's improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot's inattentive radio communications, and the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA026.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N80852 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a deer crossing the unlit runway, which resulted in a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the nighttime conditions, the inoperative runway lighting system, and…
- [NTSB CHI03FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA284.md): Cessna 172S · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N53033 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA163.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sandusky, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N8199D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the engine mixture control during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of power, and in-flight collision with trees.

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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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