# 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. Page 3 of 8 · 397 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA161.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bradford, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N44AE · Destroyed > A mechanical malfunction of the artificial horizon in IMC that resulted in spatial disorientation of the pilot and his inability to maintain airplane orientation. A factor in the accident was the improper maintenance of the artificial horizon. - [NTSB FTW92FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA163.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bethany, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N7419J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The gusty wind was a factor. - [NTSB MIA92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA016.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1991 · N136AT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command of N136AT to maintain clearance from N3110R while diverting her attention to close her door during taxi to takeoff. - [NTSB CHI91LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA281.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1991 · N3704T · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor inflight planning/decision making. A related factor was: the wet, slippery condition of the grass runway. - [NTSB SEA91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA155.md): Piper PA-28R · Milford, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N816CB · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudgment of proper descent rate. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, poor in-flight decision, becoming lost/disoriented, and a fence. - [NTSB NYC91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA122.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Jessup, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N4930J · Destroyed > A power loss due to oil starvation for unknown reasons, over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA111.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1991 · N7454J · Substantial damage > In-flight encounter with wind gusts while flaring to land and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and failure to perform a goaround. - [NTSB SEA91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA026.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1990 · N4678J · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional buzzing of uninhabited island in the great Salt lake and his misjudging the timing of a pull-up maneuver to clear rising terrain of a ridgeline. - [NTSB FTW91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA009.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N4537J · Substantial damage > A restriction in the movement of the right rudder pedal. The restriction resulted from a passenger's inadvertent placement of an object on the cockpit's floor. - [NTSB BFO90FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA073.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Richland, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N885MA · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain proper clearance from high terrain. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB ATL90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA166.md): Piper PA-28 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N3255R · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to have the landing gear inspected after experiencing unsafe gear indications. - [NTSB LAX90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N7594J · Substantial damage > The pilot's neglect in failure to ensure adequate clearance was available to pass the parked refueling vehicle. The refueling vehicle parking position on an active taxiway was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA001.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N3782T · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach, and failed to attain the proper touchdown point or flare the aircraft during the landing. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL89FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA214.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Gordon, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N7503J · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the fuel gascolator bowl by maintenance personnel, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of fuel pressure to the engine. - [NTSB FTW89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA155.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1989 · N7593J · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his lack of understanding of the procedures for operating the aircraft, his improper use of the fuel selector in managing his fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to know and follow the emergency… - [NTSB CHI89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA096.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N4980J · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in cross/tailwind conditions. - [NTSB LAX88FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA117.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Soledad, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N7660J · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to promptly initiate remedial action and his failure to raise the aircraft's landing gear during an attempted go-around. Contributing factors relate to the pilot's poor in-flight decision, inattentiveness to VFR procedures and his not… - [NTSB CHI88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA059.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wis. Rapids, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N3790T · Substantial damage > Airplane drifted left into a snowbank while rolling out from a landing on a snow and ice covered runway. Landing winds as reported by the pilot were from 60 degrees to the right of the nose at 5 to 8 knots. - [NTSB ATL88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N4639J · Substantial damage > During a dual instructional flight the student leveled the acft abv the rwy during the landing flare. The CFI told the FAA inspector that he was verbally coaching the student and did not assume the flt controls. The acft landed hard and the student applied… - [NTSB NYC87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA131.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1987 · N7684J · Substantial damage > About 5 min after taking off, the eng began running rough, then lost power & would not restart. Subsequently, the acft was damaged drg an emerg lndg in a potato field. The acft was moved before aviation inspectors arrived. No fuel was fnd in the fuel pumps,… - [NTSB CHI87DET08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET08.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7681J · Destroyed > While the aircraft was climbing to altitude the pilot tried to decrease power to cruise climb but had to reduce power more to control the propeller RPM. The pilot decreased the power once again and shortly after the engine stopped. The pilot then attempted to… - [NTSB MKC87FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA106.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1987 · N4982J · Destroyed > The PIC had telephoned the fss at huron, s.d. for enr wx to Sioux City, IA, fm Sioux falls, s.d., late the evening of may 20. The fcst indicated IFR flt cond's with intermittent trsms along the rte throughout the fcst period. The PIC dptd Sioux falls, s.d. at… - [NTSB ATL87LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA108.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1987 · N4974J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he made a VFR pattern for landing on rwy 18 at his destination. The wind was 'hard' and 'straight down the rwy.' He reported that, 'all of a sudden it seemed as though the wind quit and the airplane started to fall.' The acft hit hard… - [NTSB LAX87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA115.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1987 · N7498J · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to land while the runway and VASI approach lights were off. The night was dark and he inadvertently landed on a roadway parallel to the runway. The aircraft collided with a fence when the road came to a dead end adjacent to the near… - [NTSB MIA86LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA244.md): Piper PA-28-R · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N4524J · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he lost fuel pressure and all attempts to restart the acft were to no avail. He tried to make it to Cedar Key but was unable and ditched in the ocean waters 6 miles northwest of Cedar Key. Post crash examination of the fuel system revealed… - [NTSB FTW86LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA146.md): Piper PA-28-R-180 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · N3930T · Substantial damage > Private pilot of a Piper PA-28R-180 departed runway 15 at west Houston airport (iws), Houston, Texas. Pilot stated he had departed runway 15 when engine quit at approximately 600 feet AGL. Pilot executed a forced landing approximately 2 miles off the… - [NTSB MIA86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA161.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1986 · N4986J · Substantial damage > While on final apch the acft was blown to the right of the rwy where the left wing struck a dirt mound. The acft then spun to the left and came to rest aprx 75 ft from the edge of the rwy. The plt stated that he decided to try and salvage the landing during… - [NTSB ATL86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA099.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N7613J · Substantial damage > On takeoff the plt saw an oil leak around the prop hub. The acft was returned to the airport and the prop governor oil tube fitting was found to be cracked. The part was replaced and the flt was continued. The part was checked during a later refueling stop… - [NTSB MKC86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA044.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1986 · N4682J · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was given landing instuctions for runway 17 to include winds from 220 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 to 25 knots. He said that he touched down on the main wheels and a wind gust lifted the airplane and it drifted to the left. He… - [NTSB ATL86FLQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLQ02.md): Piper PA-28 · Payne Gap, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1985 · N3263R · Substantial damage > The acft stalled & crashed during a turn to reverse course at low alt to avoid wx. The acft had been following a road to find an arpt when wx was encountered. After the stall the acft clipped trees and wires and came to rest at the base of stairs leading to a… - [NTSB FTW85LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA359.md): Piper PA-28-R · Mount Vernon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N7554J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported he ran out of gas maneuvering under an overcast to find a suitable landing site. He had attempted to circumnavigate a large area of severe weather but exhausted his fuel supply. He stated that the engine quit and he stalled the aircraft at… - [NTSB BFO85FID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FID02.md): Piper PA-28-R-180 · Brookneal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1985 · N3800T · Substantial damage > The acft crash landed in small pine trees during a forced lndg after a pwr loss. The eng quit at 200 ft AGL and the acft crashed 1/2 mile from the end of the takeoff rwy. Investigation revealed a malfunction of the eng fuel pump. - [NTSB DEN85LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA132.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Reserve, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N7439J · Substantial damage > Plt stated that shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, the acft stopped climbing and started descending. Unable to arrest the descent, the plt attempted a forced landing in a field. Prior to touchdown the left main gear contacted the top of a… - [NTSB LAX84LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA356.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N4634J · Substantial damage > Acft touched down beyond the threshold at a normal airspeed. Plt raised the flaps and applied brakes but the left brake bottomed out with no resistance. An intentional ground loop was performed to stop the acft. Inspection revealed that allthe brake pads were… - [NTSB CHI84FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA073.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1984 · N3776T · Destroyed > Prior to the flt, the plt made a phone call to a relative who lived near the southeast side of long lake & said he would 'pass over in about 10 min.' After he took off, the acft was observed in a low pass over the southeast corner of the lake. The acft then… - [NTSB ATL84FIA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FIA02.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N3859T · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a night landing, the right main gear failed & the acft went off the right side of the rwy. An FAA investigator reported that the acft had touched down hard during the landing. - [NTSB CHI84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Waupaca, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1983 · N7695J · Substantial damage > Plt had made missed approaches at wausau & mosinee. Plt informed artc that he had a fuel problem. While receiving vectors to Waupaca arpt the eng quit & the acft crashed into trees. Total time of flt was 4+33. The right tank fuel filler cap was loose & the… - [NTSB LAX83LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA299.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N7449J · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing while on an instructional flt. On the seventh approach for landing the nose gear green light did not come on. The CFI continued the approach while tapping on the bulb. When he decided to go around the acft had descended so low… - [NTSB CHI83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA190.md): Piper PA-28R · Havana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1983 · N7670J · Destroyed > The aircraft collided with the ground during an attempted go around when the pilot stated that he did not see but two ofthe landing gear lights on. The approach was to runway 9 in a crosswind from 170 degrees at 18 KTS with gusts to 24 KTS the pilot described… - [NTSB ANC83LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1983 · N17243 · Substantial damage > The acft taxied into a pile of ice after landing. According to an Alaska state trooper that assisted in the investigation, the pilot turned 45 degrees to the right and departed the runway 150 feet short of the taxiway. The sun was bright, and according to the… - [NTSB LAX82DA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA284.md): Piper PA-28R · San Pedro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N3935T · Destroyed > Pilot was flying near catalina island and when he switched tanks the engine quit. Procedures to restart did not work so aircraft was ditched. - [NTSB ATL82DA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA192.md): Piper PA-28-180R · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N7550J · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the pilot smelled oil followed shortly thereafter by the engine oil pressure going to zero and then the engine failing. The pilot made a forced landing in a field where the left main gear collapsed after contacting a rock. Investigation… - [NTSB ATL82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA126.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N4903J · Substantial damage > During flight the aircraft engine developed a noise which the pilot described as a hissing. The pilot declared an emergency, was vectored to the nearest airport, and proceeded to shut off the engine at 5000 feet when over the airport. During the forced… - [NTSB NYC82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA065.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Perry Warsaw, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N4909J · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to takeoff at night with low visibility, rain, and fog. Soon after takeoff visual ground contact was lost due to what the pilot stated as quickly lowering ceilings and visibility. The pilot then decided to make a precautionary landing in a… - [NTSB LAX82FUQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ10.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Captinteria, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1982 · N7497J · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he had some head congestion and had experienced ear discomfort on the first leg of the flight. He elected to fly the second leg of the flight in a canyon that he thought would allow passage through the mountains at low altitude.… - [NTSB ATL82FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA054.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1982 · N3893T · Substantial damage > The pilot made an erratic visual approach after performing an ILS approach to within 2 miles of the runway. She varied her flight path from side to side and was corrected verbally by the more experienced co-pilot. The flare was started too high and the… - [NTSB ATL82FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA039.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1982 · N4583J · Destroyed > The aircraft departed atlanta, GA on a flight with no flight plan to an intended final destination of morristown, TN. However, during a weather briefing, the pilot had inquired about the tri-cities airport at bristol, TN. While en route, the aircraft crashed… - [NTSB LAX82FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA004.md): Piper PA-28R · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 21, 1981 · N3751T · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81DHD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHD37.md): Piper PA-28R · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1981 · N6SD · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA085.md): Piper PA-28R · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N7631J · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102809&page=4 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102809&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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