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

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 CEN26LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA058.md): Piper PA28 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2025 · N6058F · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2025 · N504AF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN24LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N1941V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN23LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA345.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2023 · N38483 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.
- [NTSB CEN23LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA026.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2022 · N787TF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA054.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mineola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2009 · N3148Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N764C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.
- [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 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 FTW98LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA359.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8770C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA204.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Baytown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · N75256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath during landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA155.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dougherty, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N39663 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion power loss due to refueling not performed by the pilot. A factor was lack of suitable terrain
- [NTSB FTW92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA172.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N5889V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW91LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA071.md): Piper PA-28 · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N29049 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting in a complete power loss due to the pic/cfi's failure to refuel at intermediate destinations.
- [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 FTW87LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA202.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1987 · N6895J · Substantial damage
  > The engine quit during cruise flight at 5500 feet MSL but restarted when the pilot switched fuel tanks. He then headed for the nearest airport which was at Bridgeport, TX. While on final approach for landing the engine stopped again and would not restart. A…
- [NTSB FTW86LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA067.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mt. Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1986 · N2122L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported landing at above normal speed, when he lost control of the aircraft at touchdown. The aircraft then veered off the runway onto wet grass. Do to the slippery conditions, the aircraft began sliding until it collided with a fence 100 feet from…
- [NTSB FTW85LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA325.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Llano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N2217G · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he entered the traffic pattern at 2000 ft for a left downwind to rwy 17. He then reduced pwr to 1700 RPM and placed the mixture control into the full rich position. He assured that carburetor heat was off and then started his descent. The eng…
- [NTSB FTW85LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA278.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1985 · N8203D · Substantial damage
  > The eng failed at about 2000 ft MSL while the acft was climbing to cruise flt. The plt attempted to turn back to the arpt but realized it was too FAR away. The plt then made a forced landing in a grass area adjacent to a large hwy at about a 45 deg angle to…
- [NTSB FTW85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA102.md): Piper PA-28-181 · League City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1985 · N82048 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a ditch about 75 yards short of rwy 13 during a practice night forced landing. The pvt plt, an employee of the FBO operator, had taken the acft without permission and had been flying for approx 1.7 hrs when the accident occurred. The 18…
- [NTSB FTW84LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA387.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wharton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1984 · N4293Y · Substantial damage
  > After landing on rwy 14 the plt did a 180 deg turn and taxied back down the rwy. While attempting to turn right onto the taxiway the left main gear departing the improved surface and collapsed when it struck a concrete culvert. Brake skid marks were found on…
- [NTSB FTW81DRG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG49.md): Piper PA-28 · Concepcion, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1981 · N3772M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA050.md): Piper PA-28 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 20, 1981 · N3945M · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA034.md): Piper PA-28 · Bandera, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1981 · N2143D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DPD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD41.md): Piper PA-28 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1980 · N43755 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG47.md): Piper PA-28 · San Saba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N2816U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FPD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPD21.md): Piper PA-28 · Graford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1980 · N29277 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA022.md): Piper PA-28 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N3436M · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG04.md): Piper PA-34 · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1978 · N8234C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA086.md): Piper PA-28 · Richland Hills, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 28, 1978 · N1853H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FRA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRA41.md): Piper PA-28 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1978 · N7171F · 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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