# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180

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 ERA09LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jasper, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2009 · N9459J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA208.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N3331R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N2383R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel system management and inflight planning that led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB SEA08FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA174.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB DFW08CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA124.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N7417W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on landing. A factor was the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB DFW08LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA094.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Paducah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N5300L · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure and separation of the propeller during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to comply with a long standing Airworthiness Directive.
- [NTSB SEA08LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA057.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2008 · N8037W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC08CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA066.md): Piper PA28-180 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N4814L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N44528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA026.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N3656R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB NYC08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N7751N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC07CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA240.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N9285J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI07CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA278.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N15425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an unsuitable runway for takeoff and delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the wet grass and the fence the airplane impacted and subsequently nosed over.
- [NTSB DFW07CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA213.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N7906W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during a crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N919CA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB SEA07LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA141.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N5231L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to lack of airplane climb performance, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA102.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N8969J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence and icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA062.md): Piper PA-28A-180C · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N4988L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a flat main tire.
- [NTSB DEN07FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA054.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Centennial, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2007 · N43630 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper preflight planning and decision making, the pilot's spatial disorientation, the pilot's lack of night…
- [NTSB LAX07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA070.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2007 · N7769W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering loose snow conditions on the runway.
- [NTSB DEN07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N6487J · Substantial damage
  > loss of power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the tree.
- [NTSB LAX07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC06LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA139.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Du Bois, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2006 · N1654B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the wind gust as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA120.md): Piper PA-28-280 · Tangier Island, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N5180L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch. A factor was the rough runway condition.
- [NTSB ATL06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA077.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hemmingway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N15702 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a total failure of the No.3 engine cylinder exhaust valve as a result of fatigue from over temperature resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA073.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N2182T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane resulting in departure with an inadequate oil supply, subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation, and damage to the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ATL06LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA053.md): Piper PA28-180F · Easley, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N2133T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [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 CHI06FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA057.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Vista, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N9072J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot not maintaining aircraft control and not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, night conditions present, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA068.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N3953R · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the low clouds.
- [NTSB CHI06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA018.md): Piper PA28A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N828MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly.
- [NTSB CHI06CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N3428R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N6494J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to perform a emergency landing to a runway, with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain airspeed after aborting that landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.…
- [NTSB CHI05CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA248.md): Piper PA-28-180 · McConnell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N5211L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the attempted takeoff on the soft airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain, the corn crop, and the inadequate airspeed achieved during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA134.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Erie, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N7534W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA105.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Copake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N7767N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA103.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2005 · N4797L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA118.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N9233J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX05LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA223.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N9254J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a airport boundary fence short of the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity flying the airplane at a high gross weight with a center…
- [NTSB NYC05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA111.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N3992R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the deteriorated fuel cap seals.
- [NTSB CHI05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA158.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.
- [NTSB ATL05CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA102.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Luka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N5TJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the total failure of the exhaust valve on the number 2 cylinder, and the pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a overshoot of the runway and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the…
- [NTSB NYC05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA077.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Portland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N238PP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper decision not to land and refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [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 MIA05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bradfordville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N7706N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ATC to provide traffic advisories and safety alerts required in class C airspace and the inability of both pilots to see and avoid each other (low wing on top, high wing below), resulting in the midair collision.
- [NTSB LAX05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N32034 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.

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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 ('7102808'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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