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

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN21LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA193.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2021 · N2973R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA314.md): Piper PA28R · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2020 · N15302 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA016.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N75139 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA18CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA418.md): Piper PA28R · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2018 · N7716C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instruction's and instructor's failure…
- [NTSB CEN17FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA063.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N4407T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision.
- [NTSB CEN16LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA227.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N9336N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA350.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Mt. Vernon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N9469N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA407.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2013 · N5003S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB CEN12LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA189.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2012 · N56273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate crosswind correction during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN10CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA318.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N55208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA077.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N41517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW08FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.
- [NTSB DFW07CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA147.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N41585 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his delayed relinquishing of the airplane's controls when requested by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA158.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2007 · N4977S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed actions to abort a wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA099.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW03LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N2981R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA072.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2000 · N2068T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the bright night light condition, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA021.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N4726R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions prevailing for the ensuing forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model…
- [NTSB FTW97FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA122.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Westminster, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N6219J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA123.md): Piper PA-28R · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N15250 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the taxiway, which was inadequately maintained.
- [NTSB FTW88FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Burnet, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N33007 · Destroyed
  > The pilot arrived in the area of his planned destination and completed the outbound and inbound procedure turns for the NDB runway 17 approach without reported incident. Almost immediately thereafter, the aircraft impacted a large oak tree about 15 feet AGL…
- [NTSB FTW87FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA029.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1986 · N4475F · Destroyed
  > Acft impacted in a 95 deg nose down attitude following a loss of control in IMC conditions while the non-instrument rated pvt plt was being vectored to the final app crs. Plt had filed IFR and had experienced difficulties thru out the flt. As he was given…
- [NTSB FTW85LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA353.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1985 · N1994T · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged during an emerg landing following an eng failure due to fuel exhaustion. Plt stated that during the 2nd leg of his flt, the ceiling and visibility deteriorated to the point that he was unable to find the arpt at his…
- [NTSB FTW84LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N3092T · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while he was taxiing to takeoff, he misjudged his clearance from a 6 ft x 6 inch concrete block. The left brake housing hit the block which resulted in damage to the wing spar. He did not examine the acft until after the flt & was unaware…
- [NTSB FTW84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA004.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N40711 · Destroyed
  > The pilot, accompanied by three passengers, landed hard, bounced and last control of the acft, which continued into a stock tank/pond. Examination revealed all three main gear assemblies were collapsed and both left and right wing assemblies were damaged.
- [NTSB FTW83LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA291.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Leggett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N44294 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine failed while cruising at 2500 ft. the acft was landed in an open field. Post accident investigation disclosed a missing oil drain plug. 2 pistons failed from lack of oil. The acft had a 100 hour…
- [NTSB FTW83FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA253.md): Piper PA28R200 · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N41761 · Destroyed
  > After landing due to poor wx the pilot obtained a wx briefing during which he was told of a long line of thunderstorms 150 miles wide covering the area in which he was located. The pilot departed & then attempted to land at an airport 15 miles away in gusty…
- [NTSB FTW83LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA083.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bandera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1983 · N32978 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that after a normal landing, he taxied to the end of the runway in order to allow another aircraft to land. He than taxied about 70 ft off the runway into a grass turnaround/taxi area where the aircraft hit an 18 inch deep hole with the left…
- [NTSB FTW79FRG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRG55.md): Piper PA-28R · Portland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1979 · N9305N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DQD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQD02.md): Piper PA-28R · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1978 · N55154 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG21.md): Piper PA-28R · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1978 · N4497T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPD09.md): Piper PA-28 · Colleyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1977 · N7794C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA33.md): Piper PA-28 · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1977 · N56667 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK77X0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK77X0104.md): Piper PA-28 · Gruver, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 21, 1977 · N276V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA08.md): Piper PA-28R · Brenham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1977 · N75DK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD09.md): Piper PA-28R · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1977 · N1986T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA005.md): Piper PA-28R · Elmendorf, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 18, 1976 · N5348T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FPD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD02.md): Piper PA-28R · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1976 · N2130T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRA57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA57.md): Piper PA-28R · Chesterville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1976 · N1398T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA25.md): Piper PA-28R · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1976 · N9408N · 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" = '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 ('7102811'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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