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

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 CEN26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA265.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2026 · N454MD · Substantial damage
  > On July 20, 2026, about 1340 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N454MD was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bulberde, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA164.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 14, 2026 · N317HM · Destroyed
  > On April 13, 2026, about 19:19 central daylight time, a Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 airplane, N317HM was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN24LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA323.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cut and Shoot, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2024 · N3591R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around that resulted in an impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN24LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA191.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dell City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2024 · N11NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks while en route which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR24FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mertzon, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N7763W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s overconfidence.
- [NTSB CEN24LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA016.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2023 · N6605J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N7157W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN19LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA304.md): Piper PA-28D-180 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2019 · N6595J · Substantial damage
  > Misalignment of the fuel selector valve when the right fuel tank was selected, which restricted fuel flow and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN19FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA170.md): Piper PA28 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N9754J · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.
- [NTSB GAA18CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA264.md): Piper PA28 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N642RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA347.md): Piper PA28 · Pine Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N9494J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude while flying over mountainous terrain in turbulent wind conditions at night, which resulted in a tree strike.
- [NTSB CEN17LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA010.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Clarendon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N5196L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a cylinder piston pin, which resulted in an obstructed oil inlet screen, reduced the amount of oil available to the engine, and led to the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nonmechanic, who had…
- [NTSB GAA16CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA147.md): Piper PA 28 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N9309J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB CEN14CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA303.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N66AS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA555.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N7689W · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN11LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Streetman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2011 · N6492J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inability to establish a climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW08LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA094.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Paducah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N5300L · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure and separation of the propeller during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to comply with a long standing Airworthiness Directive.
- [NTSB DFW06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA018.md): Piper PA28A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N828MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly.
- [NTSB DFW05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA011.md): Piper PA-28 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N9284J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wet runway surface and rain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bonham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2003 · N5264L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA165.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N8454W · Substantial damage
  > the non-certificated pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2000 · N6506J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an intentional low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA230.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N8981J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 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 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 FTW96LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N6634J · Substantial damage
  > inadequate instruction by the flight instructor (CFI), and his inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's failure to understand or select the normal (hand) brakes.
- [NTSB FTW96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N9504J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA184.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Porter, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N7573W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to identify the unsafe condition created by carrying a battery with jumper cables attached in the baggage compartment and the ensuing fire in the baggage compartment.
- [NTSB FTW94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA047.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1993 · N8835J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Nevada, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N15576 · Substantial damage
  > The PIL0T'S inadvertent stall of the airplane during the forced landing and his failure to refuel the airplane en route.
- [NTSB FTW92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1991 · N6392J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the fuel starvation and the tough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA164.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N8457W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was mechanical turbulence caused by nearby buildings.
- [NTSB FTW89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA050.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N5258L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in updating his weather and diverting to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation at the en route stop, the weather…
- [NTSB FTW88FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N8980J · Destroyed
  > The pilot received a weather report indicating that IFR conditions prevailed. After takeoff the airplane traveled approximately 1/2 mile before it crashed. Pilot was not instrument rated and had very little total time. He did have three hours of night time…
- [NTSB FTW87LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA228.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N4443T · Substantial damage
  > The plt initiated a soft field type takeoff with 10 deg of flaps. He said that he started the takeoff with 'full aft control wheel' until the acft became airborne, then he lowered the nose to remain in ground effect. However, he failed to maintain airspeed &…
- [NTSB FTW87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA160.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N15491 · Substantial damage
  > During final approach the aircraft developed an excessive sink rate and the pilot elected to go-around. When the pilot applied power the nose and right wing pitched up, causing the aircraft to turn 90 degrees, and stall. The aircraft contacted some power…
- [NTSB FTW85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA157.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wheeler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N7807W · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, en route deteriorating wx was experienced and he elected to land at Wheeler instead of his original dest, grandfield, OK. The acft was landed slightly fast and downwind. Winds were from 210 degrees at 15 gusting to 20. At the acft neared…
- [NTSB FTW85FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA140.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1985 · N7012W · Destroyed
  > An associate of the plt/owner stated that he had departed at about 2030 CST to get some night practice prior to getting a day VFR restriction removed from his pvt license. Reportedly, the owner/plt & an instructor (CFI) were intending to fly together &…
- [NTSB FTW84LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA357.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · N6480J · Substantial damage
  > Due to acft parked in close proximity to the right side of the narrow (25 ft) runway and a crosswind from the left, the plt favored the left side of the runway on landing line-up. During the landing roll, he was unable to arrest a left drift before the acft…
- [NTSB FTW83FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA254.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Haskell, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N5170S · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed while on a flt in an area where thunderstorm warnings were in effect. There were no known witnesses to the actual crash, but 2 or 3 local residents heard an acft eng at about the estimated time of the accident. One resident about 1/4 mi from…
- [NTSB FTW82DA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA362.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N7890W · Substantial damage
  > The plt overshot an approach to rwy 13 & went around. The crosswind leg was extended to give the plt more room. The plt turned on final & lined up on a street paralleling the rwy. Just prior to touchdown the plt saw the "x" painted on the street & executed a…
- [NTSB FTW81FRJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRJ03.md): Piper PA-28 · Texarkana, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1980 · N8054W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ08.md): Piper PA-28 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1979 · N32639 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRJ16.md): Piper PA-28 · Aiken, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1979 · N9670J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Bayside, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 9, 1979 · N4782L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FPA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA35.md): Piper PA-28 · Mc Kinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N8825J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPD23-201229.md): Piper J5A · Flower Mound, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1978 · N32889 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FQG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQG14.md): Piper PA-28 · Dumas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1978 · N8948J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA023.md): Piper PA-28 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 7, 1978 · N5127L · 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" = 'TX' 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
```

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