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

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 CEN20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA189.md): Piper PA28 · Steele, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N7355W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure for a reason that could not be determined leading to failure of the engine connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN20CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA117.md): Piper PA28-180 · Eolia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2020 · N7525W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN19FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA093.md): Piper PA28 · Summersville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 6, 2019 · N7369W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring.
- [NTSB CEN18FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA054.md): Piper PA28 · Reeds Spring, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N6433J · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA158.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Osborn, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N4824L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct low-level passes above a residence and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude.
- [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 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 CHI04CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA266.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hurdland, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N8275W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and directional control during the takeoff and his failure to properly abort the takeoff after the encountered tailstrike. A factor to the accident was the stall/mush encountered during the attempted takeoff and…
- [NTSB CHI04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA106.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N40RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently became lost and over flew his destination in cruise flight and selected an unsuitable landing area for his precautionary landing. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, the barbed wire fence, and the fence post encountered during the…
- [NTSB CHI04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N7876W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,…
- [NTSB CHI03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N3236Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA193.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N5164L · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. Contributing factors were fog/clouds and the pilot's nondisclosure of his physical condition to the Federal…
- [NTSB CHI99LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA240.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N9653J · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to maintain clearance from the fence during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the rising terrain, the rough/uneven terrain, and the fence posts.
- [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 CHI94FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N3365R · Destroyed
  > suicide by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA012.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N7858N · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the induction air system by a mouse nest.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA03.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mokane, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N5175L · Destroyed
  > An inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB CHI92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA152.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N9270J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane during a downwind landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lees Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N55431 · Substantial damage
  > Check list not followed, fuel system not understood, and fuel boost pump selector improperly used, by the PIC.
- [NTSB MKC89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N7741W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft while on takeoff ground run. Contributing to this lack of control were wind gusts from dust devils in the area, thermal activity, and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB MKC87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA184.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1987 · N7275W · Substantial damage
  > During a ldg, the acft touched down long, ran off the end of the airstrip and struck a fence and then a ditch. The rwy was 2100 feet long, downsloping, and the grass surface was wet.
- [NTSB MKC87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA021.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N55505 · Substantial damage
  > The PIC rptd that he was taxiing out fm the ramp area to the runup area of the airport to prepare for takeoff. He stated he had noticed ground equipment operating on the arpt as he taxied out. He had also stated that the windshield had become fogged during…
- [NTSB MKC86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA052.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1986 · N7013W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he was showing his passenger a procedure that he used in multi-engine airplanes when he inadvertently stalled the airplane at 300 feet AGL just after takeoff. He could not complete the recovery before impacting the runway.
- [NTSB MKC86LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Creve Ceour, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1986 · N4349J · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff fm the arpt the plt stated the acft eng ran rough and he applied carb heat to help the engine run better after application of carb heat the engine quit. The plt made a forced landing back to the airport finally touching down on a taxiway between…
- [NTSB MKC79DCG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG80.md): Piper PA-28 · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1979 · N1214T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG69.md): Piper PA-28 · Gainesville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1979 · N6546J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FCG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG15.md): Piper PA-28 · Pt Lookout, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1978 · N9089J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA062.md): Piper PA-28 · Brighton, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1978 · N7245W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Lamar, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 25, 1977 · N7983N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76DCG82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCG82.md): Piper PA-28 · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1976 · N7983N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG32.md): Piper PA-28 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1975 · N7733N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCA29.md): Piper PA-28 · Fenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1974 · N7016W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCG26.md): Piper PA-28 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1974 · N8280W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCA22-186678.md): Piper PA-28 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1974 · N5363L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74AK029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK029.md): Piper PA-28 · Cuba, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1973 · N6554J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72DCG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG52.md): Piper PA-28 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1972 · N8378W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72AK032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK032.md): Piper PA-28 · Rutledge, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1971 · N3393R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCA38.md): Piper PA-28 · Newburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1971 · N4784L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCA35.md): Piper PA-28 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1971 · N9106J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DCG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCG32.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1970 · N6339J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0286.md): Piper PA-28 · Sheridan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1969 · N8394W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0005.md): Piper PA-28 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1969 · N7768N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0338.md): Piper PA-28 · Brookfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1968 · N5196L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0369.md): Piper PA-28 · St.Charles, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1967 · N7020W · No damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0442.md): Piper PA-28 · Willard, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1967 · N9459J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0519.md): Piper PA-28 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1967 · N8214W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0053.md): Piper PA-28 · Mansfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1967 · N7340W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0307.md): Piper PA-28 · Linn Creek, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1966 · N7539W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0108.md): Piper PA-28 · Linn Creek, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1966 · N8214W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0558.md): Piper PA-28 · Excelsior Spgs, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 3, 1966 · N7090W · 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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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