# 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. Page 8 of 42 · 2,066 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Thermal, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N7776W · Destroyed > The occurrence of an in-flight incapacitating heart rhythm to the pilot. A factor was the pilot's ingestion of over-the-counter medications that made him more susceptible to an abnormal heart rhythm. - [NTSB LAX99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA055.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1998 · N5413S · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which lead to an inadvertent stall/mush 10 feet above the ground. - [NTSB NYC99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA031.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Reno, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N7177W · Substantial damage > The pilot's disregard of the information provided by the fuel gauges, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident included leaks in the fuel system, and the pilot's reliance on using timing alone to determine fuel consumption. - [NTSB CHI99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N2691T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, and his not refueling the airplane. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the fence. - [NTSB ATL99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Robbinsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N2820T · Destroyed > "This case was changed from ATL05FA014." The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather and controlled flight into terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning… - [NTSB LAX99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N2164T · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard for five weather briefings and his attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB IAD99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA006.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N41662 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and his delay in executing a go-around. A factor in the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB FTW99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Horizon City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N8194W · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the unfavorable wind condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA307.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N9085J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind conditions and maintain airplane control during landing. - [NTSB SEA98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA183.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Whidbey Airpark, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N33321 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged her altitude and airspeed. Factors include a wet runway surface and high vegetation off the end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI98LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA338.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N7965W · Substantial damage > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the tree which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA370.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N4760L · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently inducing a porpoise oscillation, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the excessive landing airspeed. - [NTSB CHI98LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA329.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lapaz, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N3331R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in landing on unsuitable terrain (wet, grass). Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass and the fence. - [NTSB ATL98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA088.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N9011J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manage his fuel properly leading to fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and the collision with trees and the ground. A factor was his lack of total experience. - [NTSB SEA98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N6556J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a crosswind gust during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB MIA98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA186.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N8284W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor. - [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 NYC98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA087.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Warren, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N44181 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB MIA98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA105.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N8490W · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [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 FTW98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA138.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N7998W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA052.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N1404T · Substantial damage > fuel system contamination (rubber shavings), which led to blockage of a fuel line, fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a collision with terrain. - [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 MIA98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N9640J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel management and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced… - [NTSB CHI98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1997 · N8886J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his continued flight into known adverse weather, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which resulted in loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, 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 MIA98FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA010.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N15331 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the water. - [NTSB NYC98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N7742W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind direction and his failure to initiate a go-around. Contributing factors were the tailwind, wet runway, and utility pole. - [NTSB NYC97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage > a lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW97LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA315.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gila, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N9455J · Substantial damage > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve, and collision with vegetation (cactus) and a fence. Related factors were: the soft runway… - [NTSB FTW97LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N32185 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during serious carburetor icing conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were the icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA084.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N7581W · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance/inspection and subsequent corrosion of the air filter, which resulted in pieces of the air filter to block the intake to the carburetor and result in loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of maintenance… - [NTSB IAD97FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Melville, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N6337J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were night instrument meteorological conditions with low ceiling and fog. - [NTSB CHI97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes. - [NTSB MIA97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N3976R · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing short of the intended destination airport. - [NTSB ATL97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hazelhurst, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N4979L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice, and the pilot lack of qualification for the flight. - [NTSB NYC97FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N4400T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB FTW97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N4860T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to remove completely ice/frost from the wing, impeding the airplane's aerodynamic performance. Factors were wing contamination by frost and ice. - [NTSB FTW97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N33037 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N9545J · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap. - [NTSB CHI97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA026.md): Piper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N9020J · No damage > improper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance. - [NTSB LAX97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition. - [NTSB MIA96FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also… - [NTSB CHI96FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA324.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N7082W · Substantial damage > the pilot exceeding the critical angle of bank required to maintain altitude. - [NTSB CHI96LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA321.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grant City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N8456W · Substantial damage > low oil level which resulted in the partial loss of engine power, the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and the hay bale. Factors relating to this accident were the owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with… - [NTSB CHI96FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA316.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N9209J · Substantial damage > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel. - [NTSB FTW96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA343.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N2559R · Substantial damage > maintenance personnel's improper engine overhaul procedures resulting in the installation of the rocker arms in reversed positions, which led to improper lubrication and binding of the exhaust valves. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB FTW96LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA309.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N55369 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to compensate for the tailwind and attain the proper touch down point. The tailwind was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA347.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N5388L · Substantial damage > the failure of a propeller blade as a result of undetected in-service mechanical damage that caused a stress point that progressed to a point of failure. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102808&page=9 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102808&page=8 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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