# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-201T

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 ERA25LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA351.md): Piper PA28R · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2025 · N47742 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA133.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2025 · N38871 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the prelanding checklist.
- [NTSB WPR24LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA267.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2024 · N135DG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the detachment of the turbocharger’s inlet sleeve as a result of the installation of an incorrect sleeve clamp.
- [NTSB ERA20CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA265.md): Piper PA28R · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N31720 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to extend prior to landing, which could not be duplicated during postaccident tests.
- [NTSB CEN20CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA212.md): Piper PA28R · Corpus Cristi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N533K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilze the emergency landing gear extension procedure after a short-circuit within the normal landing gear system, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA120.md): Piper PA28R · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2020 · N679X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked vehicle near the taxiway edge.
- [NTSB WPR18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA033.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N5966V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR16FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA178.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N821ET · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart with the airplane loaded above its maximum gross weight and at or just beyond its aft center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to…
- [NTSB ERA15LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA345.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N44903 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation caused by insufficiently torqued cylinder through bolt nuts, which caused bearings to shift and led to the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN15LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA062.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2014 · N533MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN14WA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA363.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Urtaca, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2014 · N717ND · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR14CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA215.md): Piper PA28R - 201T · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2014 · N222RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA024.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N2702M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadvertent use of an outdated GPS navigation database, which provided an…
- [NTSB CEN13FA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA429.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Holdrege, NE · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2013 · N31698 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to the activation of the primer diverter valve.
- [NTSB ERA12LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA340.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N442G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing, which included a successful postaccident engine run.
- [NTSB WPR12LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA092.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N38906 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to magneto malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the lack of adherence to the manufacturer’s recommended magneto overhaul schedule.
- [NTSB ERA12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA028.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N9268C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate knowledge of the airplane's emergency gear extension procedures, which resulted in his failure to successfully perform a manual extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR11CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA107.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2011 · N3751U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA108.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2011 · N47589 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear due to the lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N3064M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.
- [NTSB WPR09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N9581C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC08LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA202.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N230ME · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the engine exhaust system as a result of an internal failure of the muffler.
- [NTSB DEN07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA166.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N38765 · Substantial damage
  > The unsecured B-nut fitting to the fuel return line which allowed for fuel spillage, an engine fire, and fuel exhaustion that led to the engine's subsequent failure. a factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional wheels up landing in rough,…
- [NTSB SEA07LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA007.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N8122T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and impacting a Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) standard. The VASI standard near the side of the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA293.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N391TM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI05CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA031.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N3464Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining his visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the pole during his taxi to park from a landing. A factor was the pole he impacted.
- [NTSB SEA04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N2216M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA198.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N251BC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA03FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA071.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2003 · N6369C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological condition after receiving an in-flight weather advisory. Also causal was his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in flight that…
- [NTSB CHI02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA018.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N5984V · Substantial damage
  > The gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot not using a proper touchdown point by landing long.
- [NTSB FTW99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA135.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N6558C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a collision with a wire. A factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1998 · N9882K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA112.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lone Grove, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N43763 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors were the total loss of electrical power resulting from a separated alternator cable due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB CHI97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA183.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N99BF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA192.md): Piper PA-28R-210T · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1997 · N43761 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to know and follow the emergency procedure for extending the landing gear after loss of electrical power. Factors relating to the accident were: an inoperative alternator, inadequate maintenance by the operator, a depleted battery, and…
- [NTSB FTW97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA125.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Hartsel, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1997 · N38703 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudging the proper touchdown point on the dirt road due to excessive airspeed and his failure to deploy flaps. Factors were the partial loss of engine lubricating oil due to the oil filler cap separating because some unknown person failed to…
- [NTSB SEA97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA043.md): Piper PA-28R · Fort Smith, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1997 · N3347Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors include the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented, the dark night (minimum ambient light), and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA077.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Raton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N40437 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the exhaust rocker arm retaining studs due to over torquing of the attachment bolts by maintenance personnel during installation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA197.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N175WW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main tire due to valve stem separation.
- [NTSB CHI96FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA038.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Belvidere, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N3966M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the snow and fog, and the aft airplane center…
- [NTSB MIA95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA095.md): Piper PA-28R · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N38606 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection by a mechanic that failed to detect corrosion that eventually failed the engine mounts and allowed the engine and nosegear to deflect to the side during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA048.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · La Porte City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N1194H · Substantial damage
  > a material defect which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the aircraft owner's failure to comply with a Mandatory Service Bulletin addressing the defect. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing…
- [NTSB NYC94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA172.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lockwood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N47457 · Substantial damage
  > An electrical ground short of the ignition wires which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX94LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA315.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N9044A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions, high density altitude, and shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA208.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Southard, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N9766K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded. Factors were the thunderstorms and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather.
- [NTSB LAX94LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA233.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N36025 · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft due to improper maintenance installation of the number 1 cylinder and the inadequate torquing of the case through bolts at that location.
- [NTSB CHI94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA177.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N3191Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a pressure fuel line. A factor was the encountering of unsuitable terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA212.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N47628 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of a flight route and en route descent altitude insufficient to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night light condition and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA078.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1994 · N38203 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were icy runway and crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW93FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Radium Springs, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N47402 · Destroyed
  > A total failure of the airplane's vacuum system. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, snow, the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and the pilot's lack of experience in flying in actual intrument meteorological conditions.

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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 ('7102813'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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