# 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. Page 6 of 16 · 794 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N1253T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and failure to abort the landing. The wet, grass landing area was a factor. - [NTSB MIA93FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA036.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5343T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the minumum descent altitude (mda) while on a non-precision instrument approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the flight service station (fss) specialist's failure to provide the published notice to airmen… - [NTSB SEA93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1992 · N5108S · Destroyed > Clearance from mountainous terrain was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: dark night condition, snow showers, and intentional flight into known adverse weather. - [NTSB NYC93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA002.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Akron, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N9242K · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to compensate for adverse winds and wind shear. A factor related to the accident was the adverse wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW92LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA229.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N2141T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the hole. Factors were the lack of markings and the poor maintenance of the taxiway and runway. - [NTSB MIA92FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA183.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Hope, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N1083X · Destroyed > Poor in-flight planning and decision and failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX92LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA398.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N33SM · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional flight at an altitude which provided insufficient clearance from the water. - [NTSB ATL92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA163.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oviedo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N2662R · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to properly flare the aircraft during the landing attempt, and the flight instructor's failure to perform remedial action to prevent the hard landing. - [NTSB ATL92FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA153.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N3058R · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during final approach as a result of his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. A factor which contributed to the accident was the dark night. - [NTSB BFO92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA116.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N4389X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB DEN92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA075.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Nederland, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N75350 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was: no suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA127.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2839R · Substantial damage > A stall/mush encountered due to poor pre-flight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: high density altitude and gross weight exceeded. - [NTSB LAX92FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA172.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1992 · N2968R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and his improper use of the flight controls which endured airframe loads that exceeded the aircraft's design stress limits. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's encounter with… - [NTSB NYC92FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA078.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Narrows, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N16540 · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into adverse weather conditions, and the subsequent loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his disregard of forcasted adverse weather along the… - [NTSB BFO92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA043.md): Piper PA-28R · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N9348N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB ATL92FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA047.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1992 · N33464 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to follow instrument landing procedures by descending below the glide path of the instrument landing system. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and fog at the airport at the time of the accident. - [NTSB SEA92IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA040.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Anacortes, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N2742R · Minor damage > A bird impacting the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA083.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Altadena, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1992 · N2638R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector by selecting an empty tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency without having maintenance performed to determine the cause of a previous loss of… - [NTSB NYC92LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA040.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N55786 · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the airplane to get too low on short final and struck the terrain short of the runway. Factors in the accident were the proper glide path was not maintained, resulting in the intended touchdown point not being attained. - [NTSB CHI92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA036.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N2072T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation from each other. Contributing factors to this accident were an inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and the pilot-in-command's failure to follow procedures and directives. - [NTSB SEA91LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA248.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N2116T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI91LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA304.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1991 · N4795T · Substantial damage > Delayed remedial action by the pilot in command. Factors related to the accident are a misjudged approach by the pilot in command, and complacency on the part of the FAA inspector. - [NTSB LAX91LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA382.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Redwood City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1991 · N2080T · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the number two connecting rod and rod cap due to an engine overspeed condition which the rods and rod caps were exposed at some undetermined historical point. - [NTSB LAX91LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA314.md): Piper PA28R-200 · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1991 · N646RL · Substantial damage > Engine failue due to the failure of the crankshaft resulting from failure induced by a non-metallic inclusion in the shaft. - [NTSB CHI91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA186.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N111CP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select a proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was inadequate runway maintenance by airport personnel. - [NTSB ATL91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA085.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N503G · Substantial damage > Rupture of a high-time, rubber, oil cooler hose, which resulted in a loss of engine oil, oil exhaustion, and seizure of the engine. - [NTSB MIA91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA112.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N55516 · Substantial damage > Excessive flare by the dual student during the forced landing following a simulated engine failure shortly after takeoff. Also, failure of the student to maintain vs, and failure of the CFI to take remedial action. - [NTSB ATL91FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA069.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ashland, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N7523C · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficience altitude/clearance above the wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, and the… - [NTSB LAX91FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA116.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Monterey Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N5290T · Destroyed > Suicide. - [NTSB FTW91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA040.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N9490N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions encountered on final and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go around. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CHI91FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA091.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dutchtown, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1991 · N3966X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the loss of control. Contributing factors were the existing weather conditions. - [NTSB NYC91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sherburne, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N777CL · Destroyed > The pilots intentional flight into icing conditions with an airplane not equipped for flight in known icing conditions. This resulted in an uncontrolled descent and contact with trees in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB ATL91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA029.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5003T · Substantial damage > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors to the accident were the dark night operation and the collision with utility lines. - [NTSB MIA91WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA039.md): Piper PA-28R200 · St. Mary, Jamaica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 1990 · N1291T · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA013.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N8733E · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of airplane attitude, airspeed and distance while on final approach. A factor was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB FTW91FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA010.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N41586 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to avoid flying into the mountain. - [NTSB FTW90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA166.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N9316N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel mixture. - [NTSB CHI90LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA237.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roseville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N2731R · Substantial damage > Misjudged flare for landing, an improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB BFO90FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA064.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N32975 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the loss of power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Monee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1990 · N4490X · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from improper maintenance and directive compliance associated with the failed part. - [NTSB CHI90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA094.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N55030 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his faiiure to maintain proper altitude on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the trees & snowbank. - [NTSB SEA90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA074.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Prairie City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1990 · N2947R · Destroyed > Uncontrolled spiralling descent that the pilot did not adequately recover from. The pilots lack of total experience in this type of operation and the dark night condition are a factor. - [NTSB BFO90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N33685 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation and improper use of emergency procedures (fuel selector) by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2823T · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of airspeed and distance during landing resulting in an overshoot and swerve off the runway. The dusk light conditions, snow, and frozen terrain were contributing factors to the accident. - [NTSB NYC90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA030.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1989 · N55399 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain proper altitude and alignment with the ILS during the ILS approach and failed to perform the missed approach. - [NTSB LAX90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N2723R · Destroyed > Improper IFR procedure by the pilot, and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, haze, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience,… - [NTSB MIA90FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA014.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Athens, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1989 · N5005S · Destroyed > Loss of control of the airplane in instrument flight conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent descending spiral. Lack of total experience in the type of operation (actual instrument conditions) was considered to be a… - [NTSB LAX89LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA243.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N5123S · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA185.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N9473N · Substantial damage > The inadequate pre-flight examination by the pilot, after refueling, which failed to detect water in the fuel. - [NTSB NYC89LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA154.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Middletown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N5029S · Substantial damage > The failure of both magnetos shortly after takeoff.. 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