# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-236 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 1 of 2 · 93 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA272.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2026 · N2904R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a fuel farm fence while taxiing. - [NTSB CEN24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA144.md): Piper PA28 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2024 · N8438B · Destroyed > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control while maneuvering outside established instrument approach procedures in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA22LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA043.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orleans, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N2186U · Destroyed > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering over water in dark night conditions. - [NTSB WPR19LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA267.md): Piper PA28 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2019 · N8353T · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR19FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA022.md): Piper PA28 · Guthrie Center, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N91770 · Substantial damage > Pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of an undetected crack in an engine exhaust muffler, which permitted entry of exhaust gasses into the cabin via the cabin heat system. - [NTSB GAA19CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA052.md): Piper PA28 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N2956B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper glidepath during a landing at night, which resulted in a collision with approach lights. - [NTSB CEN18LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA075.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2018 · N4345K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring and his decision to take off with an unverified amount of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent impact with trees during an attempted forced landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA452.md): Piper PA28 · St. Joseph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N2204B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB WPR17FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA052.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Port Orford, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2017 · N81839 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known medical condition. - [NTSB CEN17LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA031.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Lexington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2016 · N4376V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB ERA16LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA225.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N8161X · Substantial damage > The tower controller’s failure to identify and mitigate jet blast from an airplane conducting an engine test run, and the effect of the jet blast on landing traffic, which resulted in a runway excursion when a landing airplane encountered the blast.… - [NTSB WPR14LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA345.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Salmon, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2190H · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper surface preparation of the accessory mount pad for the installation of the engine’s dry vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of engine oil, oil pressure, and engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA436.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N777AF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB ERA11CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA452.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N4341M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB WPR11LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA025.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Dorrington, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N228KK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while cruising in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR10CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA351.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N8337A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. - [NTSB WPR10CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA348.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N8118A · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN10FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA124.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Austin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N2889D · Destroyed > The pilot’s intentional flight into a building. - [NTSB ERA10CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA144.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alton Bay, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N236PR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice runway. - [NTSB WPR09FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA150.md): Piper PA28-236 · Pomona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N129AB · Destroyed > The pilot's spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience. - [NTSB CEN09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA109.md): Piper PA28 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N845D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the reduced left main landing gear wheel rotation for undetermined reasons and the snow-covered runway. - [NTSB ERA09LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA033.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3568W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) pilot's failure to see and avoid the Piper Cherokee (PA-32-260). - [NTSB DEN08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N8106M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway. - [NTSB SEA08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA103.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N2092E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor. - [NTSB SEA08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA046.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orting, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N4388P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night. - [NTSB NYC06FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA133.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N48ED · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the… - [NTSB LAX05CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA280.md): Piper PA-28-236 · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2005 · N4366K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the spongy brakes. - [NTSB CHI04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA080.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Bourbon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N8438B · Substantial damage > The inadequate annual inspection in that the worn brake disks were not replaced which resulted in diminished braking capability during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the utility pole that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB ATL03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA110.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Hatteras, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N9234Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was a go-around not performed. - [NTSB NYC03IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA011.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N4295R · Minor damage > A failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA137.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI00LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA278.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N451X · Substantial damage > A hydraulic fluid leak which resulted in a landing gear brake fire. - [NTSB NYC00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Parkertown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N8264G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes. - [NTSB MIA99LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA274.md): Piper PA-28-236 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N9123P · Substantial damage > The inadvertent inflight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the right wing outboard leading edge. - [NTSB LAX97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA111.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1997 · N4341M · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear. - [NTSB IAD97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA043.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N8263Y · Destroyed > An exhaust gas leak, due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning, and incapacitation of the pilot. - [NTSB LAX97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA047.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1996 · N8447B · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits during an attempted recovery. The noninstrument-rated… - [NTSB LAX96LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA301.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N8124S · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to turn off the runway while at an excessive speed that did not allow him to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA130.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N5052Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Factors were the pilots' failure to use available radar services. - [NTSB LAX96FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA097.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1996 · N2476Y · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power from an improperly installed magneto that separated from the engine housing due to fatigue from vibration. - [NTSB LAX96LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA320.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N627WB · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA003.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Thorp, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N9090X · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff and the premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident are improper planning and decision by the pilot, and the tall, wet grass. - [NTSB NYC95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA181.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Rehoboth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N8072X · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into hazardous weather, which subsequently resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Factors relating to the accident were: embedded thunderstorms, turbulence, and failure of the… - [NTSB MIA95FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA060.md): Piper PA-28-236 · York, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N8423B · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while conducting flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the pilot to follow… - [NTSB SEA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA028.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N4300V · Substantial damage > The failure of the magneto system due to shorting of both magneto coils to the magneto housing and the lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC94FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA178.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Vernon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1994 · N81X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted a loss of control and inflight collision with the terrain. - [NTSB BFO94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA131.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N3372M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision, which resulted in a downwnind landing and overrun of the runway. - [NTSB BFO94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA030.md): Piper PA-28 · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N8211V · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA062.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Highland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N8117Z · Substantial damage > An electrical system failure due to a fractured alternator mounting lug. Factors related to the accident were the rough terrain, and decreasing visibility due to snow and darkness. - [NTSB NYC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA129.md): Piper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damage > A manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain. 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