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

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 CEN24LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA059.md): Piper PA28 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N8538N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR22FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA264.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Seguin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N8542W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude after being distracted when the engine cowling opened during flight, which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8591W · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA161.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Matador, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2011 · N9478W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA068.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N9047W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel system was purged of water prior to flight. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the lack of shoulder restraints.
- [NTSB FTW04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA070.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N8936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA027.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N56318 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA060.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA202.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N9407W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA136.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N9009W · Substantial damage
  > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the short runway, the tall grass, and the tree.
- [NTSB FTW98LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA381.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mineola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N235CF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. A factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to remedy the student's improper glidepath.
- [NTSB FTW94FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA168.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wingate, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N8895W · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment. Factors were the wind, and the pilot's improper corrections.
- [NTSB FTW92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA041.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1991 · N55839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA022.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N8660W · Substantial damage
  > A pilot induced inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA101.md): Piper PA28-235 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N9488W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's disregard for the position of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB FTW88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA049.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Littlefield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1988 · N8737W · Substantial damage
  > The connecting rod cap attaching bolt failed in flight which caused the engine to stop. The pilot was on final approach at the time but was unable to reach the runway. A forced landing was made in a farm field short of the airport. Upon touchdown the aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW87FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA225.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N9296W · Destroyed
  > Plt executed an emergency landing into trees after he experienced an inflight fire and eng failure shortly after t/o. the lndg in the trees was executed after the plt decided that he could not make it to a clear area. Investigation revealed that the fire had…
- [NTSB FTW86LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA061.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Springtown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N9019W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported colliding with a fence at the end of the runway when he landed short while on final approach into kezer airport near Springtown, TX. His aircraft sustained substanial damage to the left wing, nose gear and propeller after travelling 200 ft.…
- [NTSB FTW86FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA03.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Yantis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N9348W · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted a tree and a large bale of hay during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. Post accident inspection disclosed 18 gallons of fuel remained in the left main tank and 3 gallons remained in the left wing tip tank. Both right wing fuel…
- [NTSB FTW84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA260.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N16461 · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff ground roll the plt noticed the inop airspeed indicator but continued the takeoff. The acft bounced during the long fast landing and traveled off the right side of the rwy. The plt corrected back to the left and the acft touchdown hard off…
- [NTSB FTW81DQG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG14.md): Piper PA-28 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1981 · N419CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DQG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQG29.md): Piper PA-28 · Robert Lee, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1980 · N56612 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPA22.md): Piper PA-28 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1977 · N32025 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA013.md): Piper PA-28 · Rosebud, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 19, 1976 · N9061W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG02.md): Piper PA-28 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1976 · N8986W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRA12.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbus, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1974 · N16387 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FQG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FQG53.md): Piper PA-28 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1974 · N9363W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPA24.md): Piper PA-28 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1973 · N3082T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG35.md): Piper PA-28 · Cypress Mill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1972 · N9419W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DQG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DQG18.md): Piper PA-28 · Earth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1972 · N9363W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRG73.md): Piper PA-28 · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1972 · N8581N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPA19.md): Piper PA-28 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1972 · N9322W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FQD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQD05.md): Piper PA-28 · Fort Davis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1970 · N9196W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DPD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DPD14.md): Piper PA-28 · Hico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1970 · N8600W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0266.md): Piper PA-28 · Colorado City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1969 · N8776W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0030.md): Piper PA-28 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1969 · N9352W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69A0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0054.md): Piper PA-28 · Hondo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 7, 1969 · N8757W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0003.md): Piper PA-28 · Dryden, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 13, 1968 · N9092W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68D0198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0198.md): Piper PA-28 · Matador, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1967 · N8759W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0018.md): Piper PA-28 · Ft Davis, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1967 · N8736W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68D0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0110.md): Piper PA-28 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1967 · N9269W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0009.md): Piper PA-28 · Ralls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1967 · N9244W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0310.md): Piper PA-28 · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1965 · N9001W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0276.md): Piper PA-28 · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1965 · N8937W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0268.md): Piper PA-28 · Comstock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1965 · N8689W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2355.md): Piper PA28 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1964 · N8706W · 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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