# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-235, CA

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 WPR25LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA092.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2025 · N8535N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing was the student pilot and flight instructors’ failure to utilize carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR21LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA245.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2021 · N15381 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusting wind, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA17CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA354.md): Piper PA28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N9238W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR11LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA102.md): Piper PA-28-235 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2011 · N8608W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of one attachment bolt for the left idler gear shaft, which resulted from an insufficient preload on both attachment bolts.
- [NTSB WPR10CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA451.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paradise Lakes Estates, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N32025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA234.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N56626 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA169.md): Piper PA-28-235 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N9249W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA123.md): Piper PA28-235 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2007 · N8581W · Substantial damage
  > Wind shear encounter during approach for landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA082.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2006 · N9124W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX05FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA262.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2005 · N8540W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed while executing an evasive maneuver during an aborted landing, which resulted in a cross-controlled accelerated stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the probable…
- [NTSB LAX03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA012.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N9483W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB LAX96LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA297.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N9218W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly compensate for a crosswind component during the go-around in a high density altitude environment that led to a loss of aircraft control..
- [NTSB LAX94LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA263.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N8549C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB LAX94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA113.md): Cessna 175 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1994 · N7597M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, and his failure to adequately communicate his postion and intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misidentification of the Cessna aircraft he was…
- [NTSB LAX92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA144.md): Piper PA28-235 · Havasu Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1992 · N8840W · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control, the cfi's improper supervision of the flight, and the cfi's failure to perform the necessary remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB LAX91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA005.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N8876W · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel system leak of an undetermined origin.
- [NTSB LAX90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA039.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Rancho Calif, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1963H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA170.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N8827W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank for an adequate fuel supply for the takoeff.
- [NTSB LAX88FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA312.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1988 · N8743W · Destroyed
  > The pilot decided to operate the aircraft with a known electrical deficiency during night instrument meteorlogical conditions and the decision of the pilot to conduct a flight operation in which he was not certified. Contributing to this accident was the…
- [NTSB LAX88LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA300.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N9429W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed NOVAT0, CA with the fuel selector in the right tip tank position. She did not switch the selector to the main tank position. Four miles from Lower Lake, CA the engine lost all power. After the accident, only the right tip tank was found…
- [NTSB LAX87LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA163.md): Piper PA-28-235 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N9306W · Substantial damage
  > After take-off, the pilot was flying a downwind departure when the engine quit. The pilot was unable to return to the runway and collided with the terrain a half mile from the airport. Inspection of the engine at the time of the accident found that the main…
- [NTSB LAX87LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA062.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1986 · N1429H · Substantial damage
  > A Piper PA-28-235 collided with a dirt bank after a loss of power while on a night VFR pleasure flight. The plt indicated that aprx 3 min after takeoff while cruising at 1,400 ft MSL the engine RPM abruptly decreased to idle. The fuel selector control was…
- [NTSB LAX85LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA321.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monterey, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N15548 · Destroyed
  > The pilot took off on a training flight to practice holding over a VOR intersection 12 miles off shore. Approximately 12MINUTES after take off the pilot declared 'mayday,rough engine', to the Monterey,calfornia control tower control specialist. The control…
- [NTSB LAX84FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA118.md): Piper PA28-235 · Irwindale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1983 · N55665 · Substantial damage
  > According to the flt instr the eng lost pwr after the stu had completd varous turning maneuvers. He stated that the fuel sel was in the left main position and estimated that there were 18 gals in that tank, 25 gals in the right tank,5 gals in the left tip…
- [NTSB LAX82FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA049.md): Mooney M20C · Victorville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1982 · N7860V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot had planned to fly to the big bear airport, but changed his destination to apple valley, California. While on an easterly heading at about 6800 ft MSL, a collision occurred with another aircraft, a Mooney M20C, N7860V. The Piper pilot believed that…
- [NTSB LAX81FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA072.md): Piper PA-28 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1981 · N9431W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FVA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVA16.md): Piper PA-28 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1980 · N9390W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA055.md): Piper PA-28 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1980 · N4517X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DVG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG13.md): Piper PA-28 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1980 · N8908W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUG50.md): Piper PA-28 · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1979 · N75308 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVG19.md): Piper PA-28 · Galt, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1979 · N56649 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG63.md): Piper PA-28 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1978 · N44308 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA02.md): Piper PA-28 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1977 · N9430W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG27.md): Piper PA-28 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1977 · N101YT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA014.md): Piper PA-28 · Kelseyville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 24, 1977 · N43032 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG03.md): Piper PA-28 · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1976 · N15666 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUM01.md): Piper PA-28 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1976 · N9121W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVA59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVA59.md): Piper PA-28 · Salida, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 3, 1976 · N8932W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76AL054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL054.md): Piper PA-28 · Fillmore, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1976 · N16330 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76AL035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL035.md): Piper PA-28 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1975 · N15455 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75DVA74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVA74.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1975 · N43032 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP038.md): Piper PA-28 · S Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 16, 1975 · N9480W · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74DVG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG65.md): Piper PA-28 · College Cty, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1974 · N56993 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUM24.md): Piper PA-28 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1974 · N9459W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73AP039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP039.md): Piper PA-28 · So.Lk Tahoe, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 29, 1973 · N8552N · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73AP030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP030.md): Piper PA-28 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1973 · N9250W · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVG73.md): Piper PA-28 · Nut Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1972 · N9308W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVG57.md): Piper PA-28 · Montague, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 15, 1972 · N8619W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD27.md): Piper PA-28 · Smith River, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1971 · N8660W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72AP013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP013.md): Piper PA-28 · Benicia, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1971 · N9412W · 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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102810'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102810&state=CA

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