# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-201

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 CEN26LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA186.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N31401 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff and delay to abort the takeoff which resulted in a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA161.md): Piper PA28R · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2026 · N8583N · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while descending to land at an airport.
- [NTSB CEN26FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA049.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N47700 · Substantial damage
  > On November 23, 2025, about 2137 central standard time (all referenced times are CST), a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, N47700, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pittsfield, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the 2…
- [NTSB ERA25LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA377.md): Piper PA28R · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N8586A · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA250.md): Piper PA28R · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N287ND · Substantial damage
  > Excessive side loading of the vertical stabilizer.
- [NTSB GAA24WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA151.md): Piper PA28R · West End, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 12, 2024 · N60SU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA080.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wiggins, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2024 · N125MT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA303.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N285MG · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN22FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA419.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Conway, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N62FC · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to install the required gasket on the vacuum pump drive pad in accordance with the maintenance manual, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the Director of…
- [NTSB ERA22LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA403.md): Piper PA28R · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2022 · N78QB · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN22LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA115.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2022 · N5145W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA321.md): Piper PA28R · Seiling, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · N9765C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect takeoff performance calculations and delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN20LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA252.md): Piper PA28R · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N811MS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during climbout due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR19LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA227.md): Piper PA28R · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2019 · N43793 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA19LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA149.md): Piper PA28R · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N38658 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA19LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA041.md): Piper PA28R · Lake City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2018 · N52737 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed before attempting the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane being unable to sustain flight.
- [NTSB CEN19CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19CA017.md): Piper PA28R · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N6899C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect altimeter setting during the night visual approach, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA120.md): Piper PA28R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 4, 2018 · N106ER · Destroyed
  > Extensive fatigue cracking in the left-wing main spar lower cap and doublers, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. The fatigue cracks initiated and grew to a critical size due to flight and ground loads associated with flight-training…
- [NTSB ERA17LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA332.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N404TB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to adequately transmit his position while operating in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB GAA17CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA425.md): Piper PA28R · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N786BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s and flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN17LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA150.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2017 · N36458 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper securing of an unused instrument lamp socket during recent maintenance, which resulted in an electrical short of the landing gear controls and stopped the landing gear while it was transitioning to the down position and led to…
- [NTSB GAA17CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA161.md): Piper PA 28R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2017 · N962WW · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN16LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA374.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2016 · N786BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to complete the Emergency Landing Gear Extension checklist and maintenance personnel’s failure to correctly repair spliced wires on the left main landing gear down limit switch, which prevented the pilots from knowing whether the gear was…
- [NTSB ERA16LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA280.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N3783M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternate air valve plate hinge pin, which caused the alternate air valve plate to lodge in the fuel servo assembly, which resulted in a restriction of air to the fuel servo assembly, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency…
- [NTSB ERA16FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA257.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Esperance, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N2241Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance and performance planning, which resulted in the airplane being over gross weight. Also causal were the pilot's decision not to use the entire runway for takeoff, his premature liftoff, and his failure to…
- [NTSB WPR15CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA115.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2015 · N963WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN14FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA414.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N3509M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain a climb while attempting to cross over a mountain pass in high-density altitude conditions that degraded the airplane’s climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight in…
- [NTSB CEN14CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA164.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N3398M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adjust the engine's fuel-air mixture and decision to takeoff in high density attitude conditions which degraded the airplane's performance.
- [NTSB WPR14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA018.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N3836M · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of a main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination of the airframe.
- [NTSB WPR13LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N8115Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both flight instructors to see and avoid the other airplane while providing instrument flight training, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR12LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA247.md): Piper PA28R · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N963WW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA360.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N6236C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees/foliage at an undetermined point during the flight.
- [NTSB WPR11CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA314.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N47869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA418.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N4106Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not use the emergency landing gear extension system, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative landing gear power pack motor.
- [NTSB CEN11LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA390.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2011 · N204ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing, which resulted in an inadequate flare and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA399.md): Piper PA28R · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N3463Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA494.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA097.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N963WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA108.md): Piper PA28R-201 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N809MS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA074.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2007 · N47944 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an unapproved oil quick drain plug which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DEN06FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA111.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Salida, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N6506C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area, his becoming lost/disoriented, his improper decision, the high density altitude, and the reduction in…
- [NTSB IAD05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA052.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N36725 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a practice published instrument approach in night visual meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N294PA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure.
- [NTSB DEN03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA017.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N850FS · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing roll by the dual student. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and improper rigging of the…
- [NTSB DEN02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA049.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N171M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. Contributing factors were mountain waves (wind shear) and crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N6899C · Substantial damage
  > the touchdown aim point not attained by the pilot rated student and the remedial action not performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA195.md): Piper PA-28R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N47839 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper visual lookout, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI01FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA089.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Webb Lake, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N120CC · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during takeoff. Factors were the trees, transmission wire, and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI00FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA234.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beloit, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N2732Q · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's low altitude, his abrupt pull up, the power lines, and his lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB DEN00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA040.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2292M · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during landing roll. Factors were a dark night and lack of wildlife control devices on the airport.

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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 ('7102816', '7102833'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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