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

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 CEN26LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA329.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N8086G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA266.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA217.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N4376H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear strut and clevises due to fatigue cracks that initiated at multiple casting solidification voids.
- [NTSB CEN23LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA161.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Flint Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2023 · N419W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power from carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA249.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2022 · N3553M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in the climb with a quartering tailwind which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [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 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 CHI01LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N8253A · No damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to exit the airplane onto the wing while the propeller was running.
- [NTSB CHI01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA187.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N8210Z · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a…
- [NTSB CHI99FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA290.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N281PF · Destroyed
  > the pilot flew into known adverse weather, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight experience, and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane. Factors included the pilot's total lack of experience in the type of operation and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N36700 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB CHI95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N4385M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI93LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA355.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Davison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N38602 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA252.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Senter, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA192.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N5055F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Branch, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N3072H · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow recommeded starting procedures/directives and precautions.
- [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 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 CHI87LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA221.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N7688F · Substantial damage
  > Drg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg west of the arpt. Drg an exam of the acft, 20 to 25 gal of avgas was fnd in the left fuel tank; however, the rgt tank had only residual fuel remaining.…
- [NTSB CHI86LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA184.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N2185B · Substantial damage
  > While flaring to land, the aircraft had excessive speed and ballooned. Subsequently, it bounced twice, then began to veer to the left. The pilot performed a go-around. During the initial portion of the go-around, the left wing struck a runway edge identifier…
- [NTSB CHI86LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA152.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1986 · N5369F · Substantial damage
  > The plt aware she was ld on a 1750' wet grass strip elected to ld over high tension lines in calm wind. Pilot made two approaches and ld on third. Pilot aware of poor braking action turned off ignition. Acft ran off end of rwy and struck a ditch.
- [NTSB CHI83LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA168.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Harrison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1983 · N8578C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he executed a go-around on the first landing attempt because of a strong crosswind and high airspeed. On the second approach, he executed a go-around from the flare because of a 'strong updraft'. The pilot statedthat during the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · East Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N7644F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated his takeoff on a snow covered, sod runway that had been plowed with a 50 ft wide strip. The plowed area had a snow base and there were four foot snow banks at the edges. Although the runway had been plowed on the previous night and it had…
- [NTSB CHI81FEC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC25.md): Piper PA-28 · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1981 · N47624 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEC07.md): Piper PA-28 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1979 · N36700 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM33.md): Piper PA-28 · Holland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1978 · N187SP · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'MI' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102807&state=MI

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