# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180: In flight collision with object

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 ATL06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N2169T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while performing an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N9235J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure adequate obstacle clearance while conducting a practice forced landing approach, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB NYC04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA007.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cheswold, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N5320L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with an unlit utility pole. Factors related to the accident were the unlit utility pole, and the dark…
- [NTSB DEN03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA108.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Green River, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N2537R · Substantial damage
  > pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors include improper short field takeoff procedures and the high vegetation at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bruceton Mills, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2003 · N55995 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in the airplane striking a guy wire on the communications antenna. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB IAD02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oxford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3997R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. The pilot's misjudgment of distance is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX01FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA274.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N8098W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain and obstruction clearance altitude while maneuvering in a non-standard visual approach to land. The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and distance from the airport was due to impairment by alcohol. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N4848L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance altitude from en route obstructions.
- [NTSB FTW00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2000 · N6506J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an intentional low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N41910 · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors were the dark night and the pilots lack of recent night flying experience.
- [NTSB ATL98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA083.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Destin, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N55369 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and her failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during an attempted go-around. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA101.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Advance, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N7826N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA98FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N15091 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions and his failure to maintain altitude after encountering instrument flight rules conditions resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and crashing. A factor in the…
- [NTSB SEA98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA009.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midvale, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N9332J · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the pole. A factor contributing to the accident was the pole.
- [NTSB CHI95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N3625R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance.
- [NTSB BFO93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA129.md): Piper PA-28-180 · California, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N5291L · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his lack of sleep, and the existing weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA015.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N5152L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to allow the airplane to reach sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles at the end of the runway
- [NTSB SEA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Powell, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N32889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to assure clearance from the radio tower. Factors contributing to the accident were the marked tower and the pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA03.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mokane, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N5175L · Destroyed
  > An inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB NYC91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N7191W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain proper visual lookout. Factor related to the accident was inadequate radio communications by the pilots.
- [NTSB CHI91FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA216.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seneca, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N7616W · Destroyed
  > Proper glidepath not maintained, and inadequate altitude and visual lookout by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ATL91LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N9685J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots's inadequate visual lookout during flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude.
- [NTSB NYC91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N9292J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude on final approach and compensate for the headwind. A factor to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize his low altitude and execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI91LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Crivitz, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N264W · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).
- [NTSB CHI89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N8005W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions. During the ensuing aborted landing, the pilot failed to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and the aircraft's left wing struck the wind sock pole.
- [NTSB MIA89FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA172.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ashland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N33320 · Destroyed
  > Improper go-around by the pilot by not maintaining a climb and obtaining proper altitude before turning. The pilot's poor approach and the trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Milbank, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N8272W · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to assure adequate removal of frost from the aircraft which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA006.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Renovo, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N7293W · Destroyed
  > Improper VFR procedures the pilot's visual lookout was improper and he collided with a static wire.
- [NTSB ATL87FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA189.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N15978 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses rprtd the acft 'buzzed' (flew low) over a factory, where the plt used to work, then it went over the altamaha river, flew under a bridge & continued up the river at low alt. About 2 to 3 mi upstream, the acft was maneuvering when it struck trees &…
- [NTSB MKC85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Belgrade, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N8336W · Substantial damage
  > Flight instructor giving private pilot a bfr. Bfr was nearly completed when ip gave pilot a simulated forced landing over his own farm strip. Pilot was making an excellent approach until the landing gear hit the barbed wire hidden in the high grass.
- [NTSB FTW85FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA140.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1985 · N7012W · Destroyed
  > An associate of the plt/owner stated that he had departed at about 2030 CST to get some night practice prior to getting a day VFR restriction removed from his pvt license. Reportedly, the owner/plt & an instructor (CFI) were intending to fly together &…
- [NTSB ATL85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Luray Caverns, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1984 · N9360J · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed on a inadequate field during a simulated forced landing that became a real emergency because the fltinstructor cut the mixture to off. The CFI took over the landing at the last part of the approach and told the student to restart the…
- [NTSB MIA84LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA198.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Port St. Joe, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1984 · N4980L · Substantial damage
  > While on final apch to land at a private arpt, the acft collided with power lines near the apch end of the rwy. The plt stated that he did not see the power lines until just prior to impact. He attempted to fly under the lines, but the vertical stabilizer of…
- [NTSB CHI83FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA410.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Forestville, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N15651 · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed making low passes, 150-200 ft AGL, over a wooded area & then strike a radio antenna at the 207-FT level. The acft rolled inverted & impacted the ground. Members of the plt's aero club stated that the plt & pax were probably spotting for…
- [NTSB LAX83LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA343.md): Piper PA-28 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N8059W · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses observed the acft make two approaches to rwy 25. During the second approach the acft got close to the rwy and drifted to the right. Power was applied and the acft collided with a tree. The wind was gusting to 30 KTS.
- [NTSB MKC83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marengo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N1443T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot overflew the area and saw no obstructions. Planned to land well down the runway. Saw wires 75 feet from runway. He says wires were 70 feet high and 50 feet from runway.
- [NTSB FTW82DA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA362.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N7890W · Substantial damage
  > The plt overshot an approach to rwy 13 & went around. The crosswind leg was extended to give the plt more room. The plt turned on final & lined up on a street paralleling the rwy. Just prior to touchdown the plt saw the "x" painted on the street & executed a…

## 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 ('7102808')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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