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

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 CEN19FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA247.md): Piper PA28 · Ontonagon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 3, 2019 · N5167L · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with thunderstorm activity, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN19LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA179.md): Piper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…
- [NTSB CEN14CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA041.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2013 · N8084W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.
- [NTSB CEN13LA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA552.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2013 · N4756L · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA474.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2013 · N2195T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing approach, his delayed corrective action and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch adjacent to the runway. The student pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN13FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2012 · N40781 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a straight-in night visual flight rules approach to land in hazy weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the nonfunctional…
- [NTSB CEN12LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA210.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2010 · N3470R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the failure of the left main landing gear torque link as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN10LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA037.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.
- [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 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 CHI02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N16319 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N56136 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI99LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA305.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Harsens Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N44547 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the berm and the pond.
- [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 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 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 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 CHI95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA183.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N5195L · Destroyed
  > the pilot operating the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor was the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [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 CHI95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N5122S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and decision-making.
- [NTSB CHI92FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA183.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Troy, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N429HD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA104.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Genesee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N8026W · Substantial damage
  > Positive liftoff airspeed was not attained, an aborted takeoff was not performed which resulted in a stall/mush descent to the terrain. Factors related to the accident were a dark raining night, soft, wet grass runway and a downwind surface wind.
- [NTSB CHI90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA192.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Twining, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N4356T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain adequate control of the aircraft as it decellerated on the runway after touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI90FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N9704J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI81FEM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM37.md): Piper PA-28 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1981 · N7703W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA006.md): Piper PA-28 · Fremont, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 13, 1980 · N7956N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEC32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEC32.md): Piper PA-28 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1980 · N43406 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80DEM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEM32.md): Piper PA-28 · Lake Leelanau, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1980 · N41973 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM30.md): Piper PA-28 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1978 · N7936W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC38.md): Piper PA-28 · Salem, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1978 · N7505W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC29.md): Piper PA-28 · Stockbridge, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 27, 1978 · N3406R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM15.md): Piper PA-28 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1978 · N4356T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEC26.md): Piper PA-28 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1978 · N9303J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEC01.md): Piper PA-28 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1977 · N7505W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEC48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC48.md): Piper PA-28 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 24, 1977 · N5194S · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEM32.md): Piper PA-28 · St. Helen, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1977 · N9008J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEC37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC37.md): Piper PA-28 · Marlette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1977 · N7588W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEC04.md): Piper PA-28 · Utica, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1976 · N2676T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEC66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC66.md): Piper PA-28 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1976 · N3601R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEC62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC62.md): Piper PA-28 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1976 · N56619 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC10.md): Piper PA-28 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1975 · N56161 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC48.md): Piper PA-28 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1975 · N2189T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC050.md): Piper PA-28 · Watervliet, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 8, 1975 · N9762J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC094.md): Piper PA-28 · L'Anse, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1974 · N6584J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74DEM43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEM43.md): Piper PA-28 · Linwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1974 · N7028W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEC13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC13.md): Piper PA-28 · Salem, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1973 · N7953N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74AC013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC013.md): Piper PA-28 · St.Ignace, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1973 · N4737L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73FEC40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEC40.md): Piper PA-28 · Salem, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1973 · N9279J · Destroyed

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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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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