# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, GA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA328.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dallas, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2026 · N7635W · Substantial damage
  > On September 3, 2026, at 2004 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7635W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dallas, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA23FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA109.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 13, 2023 · N4254T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of qualifications and…
- [NTSB ERA19LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA052.md): Piper PA28 · Barnesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2018 · N111TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN19FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA005.md): Piper PA28 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N180QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning and his decision to continue flight without stopping for fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA18LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA226.md): Piper PA28 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2018 · N8314W · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear axle nut being pulled from the threads of the axle rod at an unknown time, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA121.md): Piper PA28 · Metter, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2018 · N8475W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA278.md): Piper PA28 · Gainsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N6653J · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the mixture control cable from the mixture control lever at the carburetor, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA089.md): Piper PA 28 · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2016 · N2367R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N3971R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA16FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA032.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2015 · N57WV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA469.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N3692R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.
- [NTSB ERA12LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA394.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2012 · N9238J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA289.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N7317W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [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 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 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 ATL04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alma, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N6473J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach.
- [NTSB ATL03FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Austell, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [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 ATL96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA090.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N8818J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedure for a forced landing, in that the flaps were not extended.
- [NTSB ATL96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N180KH · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL89LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA007.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N7769N · Substantial damage
  > While landing with a left x-wind, the acft veered to the left & went off the rwy. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed in soft terrain. The plt thought tower personnel had told him the wind was from 030 deg at 9 KTS. A check of the transcript revealed that…
- [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 ATL87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1987 · N7681W · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that a gusting x-wind existed during the approach to land. When he reduced pwr for touchdown, the acft pitched nose down, began a rapid sink and landed hard. The plt noted that he had the yoke full back but was unable to arrest the sink rate.…
- [NTSB ATL86FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbus, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1986 · N103EF · Substantial damage
  > Just as the aircraft flared for landing, a gust of wind struck the airport. The pilot and passengers reported that the aircraft ballooned up several feet, and the right wing dipped. The pilot got the wings level and attempted to perform a go-around. The…
- [NTSB ATL86FKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG07.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1986 · N8288W · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground after encountering a downdraft over a wooded area at about 500 ft AGL. The plt reported that he flew out to overlook some land from the air. To avoid air traffic in the landing pattern he dropped down to about 550 ft and made…
- [NTSB ATL84FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA147.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N5009T · Destroyed
  > Before starting an apch, the plt was advised the wx was: 300 ft obscured, visibility 3/4 mi with light rain & fog. The minimums for a straight-in VOR apch to rwy 2 were 400 ft mda & 1 mi visibility; for a circling apch, the minimums were 433 ft & 1 mi. The…
- [NTSB ATL82FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKG02.md): Piper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1981 · N15101 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA092.md): Piper PA-28 · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 8, 1981 · N6452J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81DLA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLA05.md): Piper PA-28 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1981 · N7993W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG12.md): Piper PA-28 · Dalton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1981 · N9431J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA028.md): Piper PA-28 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 12, 1980 · N9115J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA122.md): Piper PA-28 · Alma, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1979 · N15029 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKG11.md): Piper PA-28 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N9632J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG54.md): Piper PA-28 · Ft Oglethorpe, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1978 · N9733J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA070.md): Piper PA-28 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 22, 1978 · N5361L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76FKG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG46.md): Piper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1976 · N9515J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKG73.md): Piper PA-28 · Duluth, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 24, 1975 · N9420J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKG71.md): Piper PA-28 · Gray, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1973 · N2304T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73DKG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG66.md): Piper PA-28 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1973 · N7989W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKG38.md): Piper PA-28 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1972 · N2660T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DKG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DKG44.md): Piper PA-28 · Hazelhurst, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1970 · N7975N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0251.md): Piper PA-28 · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1969 · N8263W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70A0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0028.md): Piper PA-28 · Jessup, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1969 · N6585J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68D0325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0325.md): Piper PA-28 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1967 · N8347W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0016.md): Piper PA-28 · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1967 · N8132W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0582.md): Piper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1967 · N8997J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0528.md): Piper PA-28 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1967 · N9772J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0116.md): Piper PA-28 · Autreyville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1966 · N9115J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0199.md): Piper PA-28 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1965 · N7027W · Substantial damage

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102808&state=GA

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