# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, 1996

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 MIA97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N9545J · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap.
- [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 FTW97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA026.md): Piper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N9020J · No damage
  > improper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance.
- [NTSB LAX97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB MIA96FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also…
- [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 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 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 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 FTW96LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA309.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N55369 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to compensate for the tailwind and attain the proper touch down point. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA347.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N5388L · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a propeller blade as a result of undetected in-service mechanical damage that caused a stress point that progressed to a point of failure.
- [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 MIA96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA154.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jasper, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N9640J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA090.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N8818J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedure for a forced landing, in that the flaps were not extended.
- [NTSB NYC96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bath, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N9549J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA054.md): Piper PA-28 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N8873J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA120.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lincoln, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N8214W · Destroyed
  > the pilot became spatially disoriented and failed to maintain control of the airplane. The factors involved were the pilot encountered VFR flight into IMC, pressure induced by conditions/events, low ceilings, and the dark light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA117.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1996 · N7452W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and his failure not raise the landing flaps during the go-around. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Flagler Beach, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N4258T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB CHI96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA092.md): Piper PA-28 · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N9793J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to use adequate procedures for hand priming (hand propping) the engine.
- [NTSB CHI96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA077.md): Piper PA-28-180C · West Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N8221W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and an intentional ground loop/swerve. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1996
  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&year=1996

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