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

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 CEN11CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pekin, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2011 · N5658W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which 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 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 CHI01LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA274.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Union, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N8424W · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the crankshaft as a result of fatigue and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made and the subsequent gear collapse.
- [NTSB CHI95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Carlock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N7556W · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the connecting rod bolts.
- [NTSB CHI95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alton, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N5397L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors associated with the accident were unsuitable terrain, the vehicle and building which the airplane contacted, and the dark night conditions.
- [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 CHI91FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA211.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N8498W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure by the pilot of the other airplane to maintain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's attempt to fly formation, his inadequate group briefing, and the lack of experience on the part of the pilot of the other airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89GA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89GA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N16375 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and retaining wall in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA029.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1986 · N2311R · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd he enctrd IFR conds at aprx 400' AGL drg takeoff. He elected to 'fly out of it' & 'was in the clear' afterclbg to 4500' MSL. He elected to return to the arpt & indcd he could see the arpt 'on and off' thru brkn clds. On an apch to lnd, the acft…
- [NTSB CHI83LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA106.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1983 · N8222W · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft ran off the end of a runway and collided with a ditch. The student pilot on his first solo cross country had become disoriented and landed 95 miles off course. He had been flying 2 hours and 30 minutes. He was supposed to reach enroute stop after…
- [NTSB CHI83LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA100.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1983 · N40793 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a parked acft on the ramp. The student pilot started the acft on a snow covered icy ramp at nightthe parking brakes were set but when the engine started the acft taxied into another acft. After the accident the brakesof the acft were…
- [NTSB CHI82FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA266.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartsburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N7304W · Destroyed
  > At 1223 CDT the plt contacted peoria approach control & requested radar vectors to the Mt. Hawley arpt located just northof the peoria arpt. At 1227 CDT he stated the weather was getting bad & he would like to fly to the logan county arpt. One witness stated…
- [NTSB CHI82FEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE01.md): Piper PA-28 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1981 · N9303J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FCA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FCA06.md): Piper PA-28 · Waterloo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1981 · N8ML · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEE21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE21.md): Piper PA-28 · Naperville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1980 · N16306 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE68.md): Piper PA-28 · Elgin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1978 · N5163L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEV36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV36.md): Piper PA-28 · Palestine, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1978 · N3592R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEV11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV11.md): Piper PA-28 · Savoy, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1978 · N7784N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEV35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEV35.md): Piper PA-28 · Fairbury, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1976 · N7821W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEV31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEV31.md): Piper PA-28 · Blandinsville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1976 · N7387W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEE38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEE38.md): Piper PA-28 · Elgin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1976 · N55529 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV22.md): Piper PA-28 · Danville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1975 · N8892J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEV54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEV54.md): Piper PA-28 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1974 · N6573J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEE76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEE76.md): Piper PA-28 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1974 · N17079 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEE32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEE32.md): Piper PA-28 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1973 · N9301J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEE25.md): Piper PA-28 · Eglin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1973 · N55707 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEV04.md): Piper PA-28 · Tremont, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1973 · N55184 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74AC005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC005.md): Piper PA-28 · Elgin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1973 · N1226T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AC084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC084.md): Piper PA-28 · Aledo, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 22, 1973 · N7727N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73 EE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73%20EE45.md): Piper PA-28 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1973 · N6556J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN081.md): Piper PA-28 · Grand Tower, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1972 · N4235T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73FEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEV01.md): Piper PA-28 · Oakwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1972 · N2170R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEV15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEV15.md): Piper PA-28 · Cropsey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1971 · N5233L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBQ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBQ28.md): Piper PA-28 · Danville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1971 · N7791W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71FBD47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBD47.md): Piper PA-28 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1970 · N9049J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71DBD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBD07.md): Piper PA-28 · Rock City, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1970 · N5251L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FBQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBQ09.md): Piper PA-28 · Blooming, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1970 · N5233L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0174.md): Piper PA-28 · Haldane, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1969 · N7754W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0074.md): Piper PA-28 · Aledo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1969 · N7707N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0106.md): Piper PA-28 · Champaign, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1969 · N8476W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69F0629](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0629.md): Piper PA-28 · Chrisman, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1969 · N6559J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0522.md): Piper PA-28 · Flora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1969 · N8854J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0019.md): Piper PA-28 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1969 · N7703W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0463.md): Piper PA-28 · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1969 · N9745J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0394.md): Piper PA-28 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1968 · N6494J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0224.md): Piper PA-28 · Kilbourne, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1968 · N5326L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0195.md): Piper PA-28 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1968 · N5219L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0173.md): Piper PA-28 · Northbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1968 · N4709L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0032.md): Piper PA-28 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1968 · N5101G · 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" = 'IL' 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=IL

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