# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200, FL

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 ERA26LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2026 · N44443 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA435.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2022 · N1434T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR19LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA136.md): Piper PA28R · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N2134T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to worn fuel valve O-rings, which allowed air into the fuel system and resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA053.md): Piper PA 28R · Melborne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N5381F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway.
- [NTSB ERA17LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA300.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N9431N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and because the amount…
- [NTSB ERA17LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA266.md): Piper PA28R · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2017 · N55612 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined postaccident engine test-runs revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA108.md): Piper PA28R · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N4504X · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA16LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA276.md): Piper PA28R · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N94JR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA299.md): Piper PA-28R · Marathon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N54380 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation while turning after takeoff in dark night conditions in a sparsely populated area, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA15LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA115.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2015 · N54380 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the airplane pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane pilots to announce their intentions before…
- [NTSB ERA15CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA116.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2015 · N5033S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and decision to land in an area with known convective wind gusts, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA242.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2012 · N15764 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA261.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N2938R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB NYC07CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA224.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N1145X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL05CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA114.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N4313X · Substantial damage
  > The private pilots improper landing flare. Factors were flight instructors inadequate supervision, and landing crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA084.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N33840 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact in a wooded area.
- [NTSB MIA99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA196.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N56706 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to a failed oil pump impeller which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent hard landing on a golf course.
- [NTSB MIA99FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA172.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cape Canaveral, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N56192 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into Instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in overload and separation of both wings. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight and…
- [NTSB MIA99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA003.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N53EN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to refill the engine oil following the draining of the oil and changing of the oil filter. Also, inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to noted the absence of engine oil.
- [NTSB MIA97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA250.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N4315X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly plan his descent and approach for a forced landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended landing runway. A factor in the accident was improper inspection of the…
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA89FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA093.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N43330 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the propeller governor oil line due to fatigue which was caused by bending damage to the line and the failure of mechanics to install support clamps on the line which caused the fatigue to propagate at a faster rate.
- [NTSB MIA89IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA032.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Melbourne, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N32393 · Minor damage
  > The plt stated that while doing touch and go landings at Melbourne, he put the gear handle down but did not check to confirm that it was down. He continued the approach and landed gear up. Afterward, the pilot noticed that the gear pump circuit breaker had…
- [NTSB MIA87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA005.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1986 · N5056S · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated the acft lost power and he was unable to make it to the arpt. The acft crashed in a field about 3/4 of a mile from the Lakeland arpt. Post crash examination of the eng revealed a complete failure of both magnetos, resulting in the loss of power…
- [NTSB MIA86LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA209.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N9306N · Substantial damage
  > Flight experienced loss of engine oil and subsequent seizing of the engine at which time the aircraft was ditched in the gulf of Mexico. Post crash examination of the engine revealed the oil line from the propeller govenor to the engine nose case had failed…
- [NTSB MIA86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA118.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1986 · N2662R · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he flared the acft too high while landing. The acft stalled too soon and a hard landing resulted.
- [NTSB MIA85IA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA197.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N5033T · Minor damage
  > The landing check list was not properly followed and both pilots neglected to extend the landing gear in preparation for landing
- [NTSB MIA85LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA145.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wabasso, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N2648R · Substantial damage
  > Instructional flight practicing steep turns. Engine lost oil through crack in propeller governor oil line and seized. Instructor took over control and landed on a road in a sand pit. Pilot was unable to steer through an 's' turn on the road and collided with…
- [NTSB MIA85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA090.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1985 · N8591N · Substantial damage
  > Plt lost directional control and the acft collided with a dirt embankment while landing. The acft was landed with a right rear crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA84LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA124.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N4869F · Substantial damage
  > During the 1st landing, the acft touched down at night, aprx half way down the rwy. The plt eleected to go around, then made a 2nd apch & landing. During the 2nd landing, the acft went off the end of the rwy & came to rest in water. The plt stated that…
- [NTSB MIA82DA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA122.md): Piper PA-28 · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N44740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the wind shifted while landing and the aircraft overran runway 18 colliding with a fence. The gainsville 1018 EDT weather observation reported the winds from 190 degrees at 18 knots.
- [NTSB MIA81FLA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FLA12.md): Piper PA-28R · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1981 · N15546 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA010.md): Piper PA-28R · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1980 · N444JS · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80DLE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLE04.md): Piper PA-28R · Holder, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1980 · N55996 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FKT52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT52.md): Piper PA-28R · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1980 · N2606R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLA01.md): Piper PA-28R · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1977 · N32172 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA42.md): Piper PA-28 · St.Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1977 · N32172 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD44.md): Piper PA-28 · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1977 · N2612R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLA64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLA64.md): Piper PA-28 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1976 · N15832 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD56.md): Piper PA28RT · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 14, 1976 · N1169X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM040.md): Piper PA-28R · Lake Hamilton, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 2, 1975 · N1191X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FLA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FLA47.md): Piper PA-28R · Macclenny, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1975 · N2662R · Substantial damage

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

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