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

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.

## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA088.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N2008M · Substantial damage
  > The engine manufacturer failing to properly install tab washers during overhaul which resulted in one bolt becoming loose and being ingested through various engine gear drives. The ingestion and loose oil pump cover resulted in the engine running rough and a…
- [NTSB LAX92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA122.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Ludlow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1992 · N9343C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the repair station to adequately perform a top overhaul and comply with a service bulletin. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the connecting rod due to fatigue and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA138.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1991 · N2776M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight at night under low clouds, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather and terrain conditions, and the controller's inaccurate…
- [NTSB LAX91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA101.md): Piper PA28-201T · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N47569 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly compensate for the wind conditions, abruptly flared the airplane, and inadvertenly stalled the airplane. Contributing to this accident was windshear.
- [NTSB LAX91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA075.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Arcadia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1991 · N9541C · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the recently overhauled powerplant by maintenance personnel and inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel which failed to detect that the engine fuel pressure gauge line was not properly secured to the fuel system manifold valve.
- [NTSB LAX89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA052.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N4306M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the aircraft while descending for landing and collided with a pole. The pilot stated that he was cleared to land behind a king air, on runway 16R. The pilot stated that about the time he descended to 50 feet AGL, near the threshold,…
- [NTSB LAX86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N47340 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was landing at night at the conclusion of a cross country flt. On entry to the downwind for fwy 19R, the plt asked that the approach lights be turned up full bright. On short final, the plt said she encounted excessive glare in her contact lenses from…
- [NTSB LAX85LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA341.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N6166H · Substantial damage
  > Upon completing a x-c flt, the plt placed the landing gear selector in the down position, & thereafter observed 'three in the green.' The plt reported that the acft touched down normally, & as weight placed onto the gear the right main gear retracted. The…
- [NTSB LAX84LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA201.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1984 · N4552Q · Substantial damage
  > Completing a night instrument private pilot biennial flight reivew, the acft was issued landing clearance for rwy 28L. On short final the pvt plt began to align the acft to land on rwy 28R which was closed for maintenance & not illuminated. The instructor plt…
- [NTSB LAX84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA107.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N47947 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground after stalling during a right climbing turn into clouds. Witnesses reported that the initial climb attitude was 'very steep'. No one observed the crash but the engine RPM 'revved up' to a very high RPM 4-5SECONDS prior to the…
- [NTSB LAX82IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82IA062.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Truckee, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1982 · N9674C · Minor damage
  > During the landing roll the aircraft veered sharply to the left and struck a snowbank, collapsing the nose and left main landing gear. Inspection of the runway revealed the presence of several large ice chunks adhering to the runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX80FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA090.md): Piper PA-28R · Newhall, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N43987 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Chester, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 13, 1980 · N36728 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79DVG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVG73.md): Piper PA-28R · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1979 · N9492C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVG26.md): Piper PA-28R · Alturas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 28, 1978 · N9653C · Destroyed

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102813&state=CA

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