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

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN23LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA368.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2023 · N7921W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA099.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2023 · N9770J · Destroyed
  > The engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.
- [NTSB CEN22LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA441.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2022 · N5152S · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA430.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Barron, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N9002J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CHI99FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA276.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N4337X · Substantial damage
  > the aborted takeoff not performed by the safety-pilot and airspeed not obtained/maintained by the safety-pilot. Factors to the accident were directional control and runway alignment not maintained by the pilot-in-command, the inadequate supervision of the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA119.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N7812W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA055.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N8806J · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to select the fuel tank with the most fuel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Belmont, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N9735J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor planning/decision making. Related factors are the low ceilings and fog, the dark night, the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and diverted attention, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the higher terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI91LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Crivitz, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N264W · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).
- [NTSB CHI89LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mt. Horeb, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N44502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures for breaking-in new brakes and the excessive touchdown speed. Contributing factors were the worn brakes.
- [NTSB CHI89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA152.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N3954R · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, which resulted in failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions, the pilot's continued flight into…
- [NTSB CHI89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N8005W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions. During the ensuing aborted landing, the pilot failed to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and the aircraft's left wing struck the wind sock pole.
- [NTSB CHI89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA099.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Crandon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N4734L · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in loss of control & subsequent wingtip collision with the ground during the landing. The crosswind and turbulence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI88LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA140.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1988 · N44753 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > During taxi from landing the pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and taxied onto a runway in front of an aircraft on its landing roll. The pilot stated that as he approached the other runway his visibility was restricted by a stand of trees, and…
- [NTSB CHI86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA008.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N55785 · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown & about 600 ft from the approach end of runway 23 the aircraft collided with a moped crossing the runway. The 11 yr old operator of the moped was seriously injured.
- [NTSB CHI85LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA230.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Blair, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N55956 · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to land the acft in a farm field but was unable to stop before reaching the end of the field. The acft ran through a fence & a ditch before coming to rest. The plt stated that he overshot the rwy, landed long, & was unable to stop the acft…
- [NTSB CHI85LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA123.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ephriam, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1985 · N15652 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft began drifting to the right during the landing flare. As the aircraft touched down the right wheel entered an area of slush. The aircraft then slid off the runway to the right into a snowbank, damaging the landing gear and left wing tip. The…
- [NTSB CHI83FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA410.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Forestville, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N15651 · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed making low passes, 150-200 ft AGL, over a wooded area & then strike a radio antenna at the 207-FT level. The acft rolled inverted & impacted the ground. Members of the plt's aero club stated that the plt & pax were probably spotting for…
- [NTSB CHI83LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA170.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rice Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1983 · N1491T · Substantial damage
  > The acft hit a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt was on a cross country and had landed enroute 3 times without refueling. With the assistance of eau claire fss he overflew Rice Lake arpt but could not find it. The…
- [NTSB CHI81DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP04.md): Piper PA-28 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1980 · N4817L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEP60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP60.md): Piper PA-28 · Cornucopia, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N33444 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP11.md): Piper PA-28 · Rio Creek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1979 · N15651 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP70.md): Piper PA-28 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1978 · N32506 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP36.md): Piper PA-28 · Portage, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 22, 1978 · N9436J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DER02.md): Piper PA-28 · Amery, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1978 · N8005W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEP27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP27.md): Piper PA-28 · Waupun, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N56140 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEP15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP15.md): Piper PA-28 · Pewaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1977 · N7504W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC044.md): Piper PA-28 · Beloit, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 11, 1976 · N55577 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DER04.md): Piper PA-28 · Superior, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N56303 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEP36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP36.md): Piper PA-28 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1974 · N55531 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC043.md): Piper PA-28 · Delavan, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1973 · N16327 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FEP16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEP16.md): Piper PA-28 · Dodgeville, WI · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1971 · N7251W · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI70FDJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FDJ24.md): Piper PA-28 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1970 · N6531J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70A0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70A0015.md): Piper PA-28 · North Lake, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1969 · N4898L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68D0543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0543.md): Piper PA-28 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1967 · N7642W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0500.md): Piper PA-28 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 15, 1967 · N7835W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0389.md): Piper PA-28 · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1966 · N7721W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0480.md): Piper PA-28 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1965 · N7326W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0460.md): Piper PA-28 · Cashton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1965 · N7742W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0216.md): Piper PA-28 · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1965 · N7280W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0292.md): Piper PA28 · Hales Corners, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1964 · N7132W · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'WI' 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=WI

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