# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA180.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 19, 2026 · N643FT · Substantial damage
  > On April 18, 2026, about 2115 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N643FT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indiantown, Florida. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA149.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2026 · N697LH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA26LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chuluota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2026 · N658FT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while enroute.
- [NTSB ERA26LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA074.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2025 · N472A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA26LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA068.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2025 · N620AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in the airplane striking a light pole.
- [NTSB ERA25LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA350.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Astatula, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 17, 2025 · N580JA · Substantial damage
  > On September 17, 2025 at 1000 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181 100i, N580JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Astatula, Florida. The student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA293.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Inverness Highlands South, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2025 · N686JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the airplane during taxi which resulted in collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ERA25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA141.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power was due to a fracture of the crankshaft at the No. 3 main journal, which originated from a preexisting, thermally induced crack that had gone undetected by maintenance personnel during an inspection performed as part of the…
- [NTSB ERA25LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA072.md): Piper PA28 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2024 · N90874 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision during short final approach.
- [NTSB ERA25LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA074.md): Piper PA28 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2024 · N6294C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N8575F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight fuel planning by the student pilot and flight instructor, and the improper inflight fuel management by the student pilot.
- [NTSB ERA24LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA295.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N471A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while flying in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA24LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA149.md): Piper PA28 · Apopka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2024 · N686JA · Minor damage
  > The pilot and the landscape worker’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB ERA24LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA113.md): Piper PA28 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2024 · N650FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to correctly identify the runway centerline prior to initiating the nighttime takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a runway edge light and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA21LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA139.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 22, 2021 · N885AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare and attempted go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA21LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA104.md): Piper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2021 · N82746 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the loose fuel line B-nut connected to the engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB ERA17FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA210.md): Piper PA28 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N199PA · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because extensive fire damage precluded thorough examination of the engine and its associated systems.
- [NTSB GAA16CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA243.md): Piper PA-28 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N991A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap retraction procedure employed by the pilot during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA16LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA106.md): Piper PA28 · Destin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N2209W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to turn the airplane away from the lighted airport at low altitude, over water, with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA142.md): Piper PA28 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2122K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA14FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA162.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Safety Harbor, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2014 · N8309L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to cocaine use.
- [NTSB NYC08FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8155C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB NYC07LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N465MA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of the unknown airplane.
- [NTSB MIA07LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA053.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2007 · N2213Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [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 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 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 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 MIA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N85TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2000 · N8603E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot executing a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft subsequently impacting a tree during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA075.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ocean Reef Club, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2000 · N9578C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing after landing resulting in the on-ground collision with high vegetation.
- [NTSB MIA99LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA199.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dunedin, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N3030Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA057.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N8436C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing and take corrective action prior to engine failure and the pilot's failure to maintain visual outlook while making a forced landing resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees.
- [NTSB ATL98FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA030.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1997 · N8074Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a power transmission line.
- [NTSB MIA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N109LD · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA046.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N82895 · Substantial damage
  > In flight planning decision delay by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to divert to an alternate airport before loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA146.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N83021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N21175 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning by the pilot.
- [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 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 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 MIA87FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA135.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Florida City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N6505C · Destroyed
  > The student plt had been authorized by his CFI to conduct a solo x-country training flt under daytime VFR conditions. He departed key west at 0330 EDT on the return portion of the flt. Neither his CFI nor his employer could offer an explanation for the 15 hr…
- [NTSB MIA87LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA018.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1986 · N8969C · Substantial damage
  > A USCG helicopter had landed on rwy 4 moments before the accident and had cleared the rwy. The helicopter had advised the acft on UNICOM frequency of his intent to land. The acft advised the helicopter that he had him in sight and would follow him in. The…
- [NTSB MIA86FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA218.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Steinhatchee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1986 · N6151J · Destroyed
  > On 7/23/86, ARTCC lost radar & radio contact with the acft while the plt was in lvl flt at 6000 ft in an area of lvl 3 & 4 thunderstorms (tstms). Two days later, the left wing panel & the tips of the horizontal stabilators were fnd in the vicinity of where…
- [NTSB MIA86LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N136AV · Substantial damage
  > The plt was attempting a night landing on his first night x-country & had not landed at this aprt prior to this time. He stated that during the flare, he was caught by a x-wind & blown into the trees adjacent to the rwy. Surface winds at the time of the…
- [NTSB MIA82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA165.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N8876E · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the pilot received information from a departing aircraft that there was a 10 to 15 kt crosswind favoring runway 23. He went around on his first approach when the aircraft was too high. On the second attempt to land, the aircraft was floating,…
- [NTSB MIA82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA148.md): Piper PA-28 · Chipley, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N8085C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long to avoid standing water. The aircraft overran the runway and collided with trees.
- [NTSB MIA81DLD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLD31.md): Piper PA-28 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1981 · N3063Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA060.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1981 · N8235H · Destroyed

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

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