# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1997 · N15013 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional cntrol of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and collapse of the right main landing gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA100.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Lone Wolf, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1997 · N33322 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (clearance above a lake), while performing aerobatic flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Thorndale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1997 · N57010 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate overhaul of the crankshaft that failed to detect fatigue cracks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the crankshaft separated in two.
- [NTSB ATL97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA033.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1997 · N1434X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper short, soft field takeof. A factor was the pilot's poor in-flight decision to operate over an overcast until near the airplane's maximum endurance.
- [NTSB FTW97FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N1394T · Destroyed
  > the pilots' continued descent of the aircraft below decision height. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the dark night illumination, one of the pilot's impairment due to use of marihuana, and both pilots' fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA010.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N1216T · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, when an animal obstructed the runway; and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction (VASI). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, an animal (deer) on the runway, and the proximity of the…
- [NTSB ATL97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA007.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1996 · N16413 · Substantial damage
  > The farmer's failure to maintain security of his livestock/animals.
- [NTSB LAX96LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA331.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N41331 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his delay in taking the controls and initiating a go-around. The student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and the proximity of the runway remaining marker were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA170.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Libby, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N3071R · Destroyed
  > collision with rising mountainous terrain for unknown reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA095.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · Forks Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N5030S · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and delay in performing remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD96FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA055.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wareham, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1996 · N57012 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to bearing insert being destroyed by excess heat. A factor in this accident is the pilot's experience level.
- [NTSB MIA96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA075.md): Piper PA-28R · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1996 · N55329 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 3 cylinder hold down studs and nut. A factor was the pilot'e evasive maneuver to avoid golphers on a golf course.
- [NTSB NYC96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA032.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N5030S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and subsequently the airplane veered off the runway.
- [NTSB LAX95LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA337.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Parker Dam, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N41544 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA128.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N15743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by descending below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA265.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N1394T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and the resultant loss of directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of brake controls for the right seat occupant.
- [NTSB MIA95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA160.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Rosewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N6116J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain speed and distance on final approach resulting in an overrun and collision with trees. A contributing factor was the failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate weather briefing prior to flight.
- [NTSB FTW95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA260.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N3032R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA178.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N5256T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles and his intentional buzzing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA088.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N41767 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight instructor to take timely remedial action during an approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall, hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. A factor related to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of…
- [NTSB FTW95LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA070.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N2874R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel selector position. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA020.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N33049 · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the…
- [NTSB CHI95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA039.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N32196 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB FTW95FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA002.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N1480X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the turbulence and high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA180.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oakland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N2815T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation in which the pilot attempted a high density altitude takeoff, up-slope, with the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight, utilizing a rolling takeoff technique with an improper flap setting.…
- [NTSB LAX94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA314.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N4374X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft resulting in a ground loop/swerve and a subsequent overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX94FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA308.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N6959J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. The dark night lighting conditions, which hampered the ability of the pilots to detect the power lines, was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA127.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N5242T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA256.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N32736 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI94LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA206.md): Piper PA-28 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5025S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA157.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N56971 · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued flight into known adverse weather. The thunderstorm activity was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA117.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · River Ranch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N1395T · Substantial damage
  > The improper inspection of the worn throttle linkage connection at the fuel control, which resulted in the linkage becoming disconnected from the fuel control in flight and the engine losing power. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with a ditch during a…
- [NTSB NYC94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA074.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N5335T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as the result of a disconnected throttle cable, and the subsequent forced landing and ditching in water to avoid collision with trees.
- [NTSB BFO94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA065.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N30DW · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA94FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA098.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N55999 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot(s) to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: A malfunction that resulted in a loss of normal radio transmission, and the pilot(s) lack of recent experience in this make and…
- [NTSB BFO94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N4465T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA088.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1994 · N76SA · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow and ice covered runway. Factors are the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA071.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1994 · N5094S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the proper glideslope.
- [NTSB CHI94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N66CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's lack of recent night experience, and the failure of the airplane's electrical system.
- [NTSB NYC94FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA033.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Haven, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N1488X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night approach in adverse weather conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and dark night. In addition, the radar controller's vectoring of the pilot to…
- [NTSB CHI93LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA311.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Millard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N233LC · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance/inspection of the aircraft by (other) maintenance personnel, and subsequent blockage of the induction air system by an object (alternate air door) that was not removed during previous maintenance.
- [NTSB CHI93FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA302.md): Rockwell 690-A · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N707BP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of the Rockwell 690-A, N707BP, and the Piper PA-28R, N33056, to see and avoid each other. A factor which contributed to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to follow recommended communication procedures contained in the…
- [NTSB CHI93LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA277.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N9307N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for determining the proper takeoff profile. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA229.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N4820T · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB LAX93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA182.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N1060X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA135.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Kinsley, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N9460N · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. The adverse weather conditions were factors which contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA120.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1993 · N4439T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine cowling latch resulting in deteriorating airplane performance and a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA092.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Walls, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N55919 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Babylon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N56153 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the intake valve failure.
- [NTSB CHI93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N15206 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.

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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 ('7102811'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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