# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-180

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 ERA26LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA308.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Readington Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 13, 2026 · N928LY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA371.md): Piper PA28R · Vergennes, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N3757T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly…
- [NTSB CEN24LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA288.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ft. Atkinson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N980BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
- [NTSB ERA23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA217.md): Piper PA28R · Defuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N3796T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.
- [NTSB CEN22LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA421.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N3713T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a collapsed induction hose that blocked engine intake airflow.
- [NTSB ERA22LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA393.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bennington, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2022 · N3768T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA206.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Beach City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N7451J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN21LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA269.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N7476J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA322.md): Piper PA28R · Moosic, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N3790T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate torquing of anchored-thru and free-thru studs during installation of the No. 2 cylinder, resulting in their fatigue fracture and subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the undershoot landing was the pilot’s failure to divert to…
- [NTSB ERA20CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA240.md): Piper PA28R · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N3725T · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA127.md): Piper PA28R · Pleasant Plain, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2020 · N3943T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s encounter with convective turbulence and low-level wind shear in dark night instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN20CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA052.md): Piper PA28R · Onaga, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2019 · N3849T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight from a short, turf runway, which degraded its climb performance and led to a delayed aborted takeoff, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA024.md): Piper PA28R · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2019 · N3206R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to raise the landing gear using the alternate system, which resulted in a reduced climb rate and impact with an obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s lack of understanding of the backup landing gear…
- [NTSB WPR20FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FAMS1.md): Piper PA28R · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 25, 2019 · N4958J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined due to lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA19FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA181.md): Piper PA28R · Auburn Township, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2019 · N3933T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate weather planning, lack of experience flying at night and the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA144.md): Piper PA28R · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N4992J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to configure the landing gear in a timely manner before landing, which resulted in a propeller strike.
- [NTSB ERA18LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA268.md): Diamond DA20 · Sebring, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N397JA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot of the Piper and the student pilot and flight instructor of the Diamond to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the collision was the Piper pilot’s failure to use the correct common traffic advisory frequency to…
- [NTSB CEN18FA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA359.md): Piper PA28R · Kaplan, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N7430J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a charted and illuminated television/radio tower.
- [NTSB ERA17LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA301.md): Piper PA28R · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2017 · N3805T · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing at an unknown time.
- [NTSB WPR17LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA164.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N4594J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the aileron control cables and subsequent failure to verify proper aileron functionality following the maintenance, which resulted in roll control that was opposite of that commanded by the pilot, and the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA501.md): Piper PA28R · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2016 · N3803T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a simulated engine failure and landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA014.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Morongo Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N4972J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper inflight decision-making to attempt to outclimb clouds along his planned route rather than reverse course, which resulted in his inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and…
- [NTSB ERA15LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA289.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N4631J · Substantial damage
  > The undetected fatigue cracks in the engine and nose landing gear (NLG) strut mount assembly, which prevented the proper alignment of the NLG after it was extended and the pilots from being able to maintain directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN15LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA146.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Haviland, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N3918T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of torque on the No. 4 cylinder through bolts, which led to the subsequent failure of the piston, the liberation of the connecting rod, the separation of the No. 4 cylinder from the crankcase in cruise flight, and the airplane’s subsequent impact…
- [NTSB WPR14FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA382.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N4618J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff in dark, night conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into terrain due to the lack of ground references or natural horizon.
- [NTSB WPR14FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA282.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N3723T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the landing gear unintentionally extended while maneuvering at low altitude and airspeed, which increased the airplane’s drag and decreased its ability to climb over the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA002.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tifton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N11ML · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA362.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N4969J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning and his failure to obtain a weather briefing at his intermediate stops, resulting in a missed approach at his destination and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot’s fatigue due to lack of sleep may…
- [NTSB CEN13LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA358.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2013 · N7444J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to maintain the initial climb rate.
- [NTSB CEN13FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA241.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3970T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid power lines.
- [NTSB ERA13LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA110.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2013 · N3898T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked fuel pump line fitting O-ring seal at the inlet to the engine driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the aircraft operator to comply with the engine manufacturer’s recommended time…
- [NTSB ERA13CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA091.md): Piper PA28R · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N3915T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the flight controls (toe brake pedals) during engine start.
- [NTSB ERA13LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA049.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2012 · N4534J · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be duplicated or determined during the postaccident investigation because of the initial unavailability of the airplane after the accident.
- [NTSB CEN12FA654](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA654.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N4567J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to adequately correct the water contamination effects. Contributing to the severity of the occupants' injuries was the lack of…
- [NTSB ERA12CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA232.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dover, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N3779T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an object and a landing gear collapse during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA229.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ridgely, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N7619J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's inadequate compensation for the wind during landing and delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, low final approach, and subsequent collision with the ground short of the runway. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN10CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA359.md): Piper PA28R · McGregor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2010 · N4627J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the airplane's lack of shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB WPR10FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA330.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dixon, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N7581J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA303.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Kingfisher, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2010 · N7559J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed while landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA345.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N3953T · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing or abnormal runway contact by one or both pilots.
- [NTSB ERA09FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA345.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Scotia, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N3226R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for a short field takeoff, and his decision to not abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2008 · N4553J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA07CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA191.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N4KE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA050.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N4666J · Substantial damage
  > The design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by an unknown pilot.
- [NTSB ATL07LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA004.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2006 · N70SR · Substantial damage
  > The jammed landing gear hydraulic motor shuttle valve.
- [NTSB NYC06CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chester, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2006 · N4814J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB MIA06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Heathrow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N7453J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing in a residential area.
- [NTSB MIA06LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N4652J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command/CFI to maintain control of the airplane and his inattentiveness to the altitude while troubleshooting the landing gear system resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA133.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2005 · N9069E · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factor's include the flight instructor's improper pre-flight planning and decision in accepting the intersection departure, and the flight…
- [NTSB LAX05FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA213.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Mt. Shasta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N4506J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's controlled flight into high mountainous terrain (CFIT).

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102809'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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