# 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. Page 2 of 3 · 136 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA060.md): Pitts S-2B · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N87WA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate obstruction clearance while taxiing. - [NTSB CHI99FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA140.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Curran, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N5274A · Destroyed > the inadvertent stall/mush. Factor which contributed to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the premature lift-off during the takeoff, the airplane's low airspeed following lift-off, and the trees. - [NTSB NYC99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1998 · N31869 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's directional control during a go-around. - [NTSB ATL98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA096.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N1493H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA164.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N36574 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the instructors and dual students in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in their combined failures to see and avoid each other. Inadequate supervision of the two flights by the respective instructor pilots were… - [NTSB LAX97LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA222.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N6471C · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB SEA97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA121.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N30563 · Substantial damage > inadequate remedial action of the pilot-in-command (CFI). Related factors include: the dual student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and descent rate. - [NTSB LAX97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA188.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N38718 · Substantial damage > the pilot's attempt to land the aircraft under crosswind conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI96LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA356.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1996 · N6008H · Substantial damage > improper flare by the dual student during the landing, and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor (CFI). - [NTSB CHI96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA155.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N9816C · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were the distraction of the flight instructor and the student's failure to use checklist procedures. - [NTSB ATL96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N26046 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot of the Piper PA-28, N26046, to visually clear the intended taxi course. - [NTSB ATL96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA052.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N2590Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, - [NTSB CHI95LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA273.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N43847 · Substantial damage > the pilot's abrupt raising of the flaps during the attempted go-around and the resulting stall. - [NTSB FTW95LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA321.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N36085 · Destroyed > The dual student's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB FTW95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Devine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N47839 · Substantial damage > A power loss due to the inadvertent opening of an unapproved quick oil drain installed by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX94LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA366.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Fort Bragg, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N30150 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to adequately anticipate and compensate for the existing crosswind/windshear conditions during the takeoff initial climb. - [NTSB NYC94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA156.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N9673C · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway and collision with terrain, while on final approach to land. A factor related to the accident was: darkness. - [NTSB CHI94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA173.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N804ND · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. - [NTSB CHI93LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA285.md): Piper PA-28 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N172ND · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's delayed in-flight decision. A factor to the accident is the pilot in command's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. - [NTSB MIA93FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1992 · N3620M · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the missed approach in IMC conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ATL93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA039.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N9319C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in instrument flight conditions. - [NTSB NYC92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA149.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N6384C · Substantial damage > A power loss due to fuel starvation from a faulty rubber seal in the mechanical fuel pump while operating over unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the use of inadequate standards for the production of the rubber seal. - [NTSB LAX92LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA287.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N91886 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the failure of the flight instructor to properly supervise the conduct of the flight. - [NTSB LAX92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA049.md): Piper PA28R-201 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N91886 · Substantial damage > The animal on the runway. Contributing to this accident was separation of the right main landing gear due to overload and the dark night. - [NTSB CHI91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA156.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N804ND · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB LAX91FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA045.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N31638 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to induction system icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather condition and lack of a suitable area for a forced landing. - [NTSB MKC90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA105.md): Piper PA-28R · Starbuck, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N1633H · Substantial damage > Compensation for wind conditions were misjudged and aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA190.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N9816C · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly compensate for the high sink rate that developed on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the downdraft and the student pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent on final approach. - [NTSB NYC89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA182.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N1707H · Substantial damage > Failure of right braking action due to a hydraulic leak. - [NTSB CHI89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA050.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N16TP · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. - [NTSB CHI89DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC02.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N3536M · Destroyed > Installation of an improper oil drain valve by other maintenance personnel and their failure to follow the applicable airworthiness directive (AD 81-11-02/R1), resulting in subsequent interference between the landing gear and oil drain valve. This caused the… - [NTSB LAX89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA002.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N31386 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > At approximately 6000 ft MSL two airplanes collided in flight. N49382 was climbing to altitude, N31386 was descending in a shallow left turn. The airplane descending colliding with the climbing airplane from behind and to the right. Both airplanes were able… - [NTSB NYC88FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA229.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pomfret, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N3478M · Destroyed > The Piper arrow PA-28R-201, had asked ATC for vectors to windam airport. After being vectored the pilot requested his distance from the airport. He was told that he was 12 miles from the airport, the pilot then decided to descend. ATC advised the pilot to… - [NTSB DEN88LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA176.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1988 · N6189H · Substantial damage > Following takeoff the acft lost power at 150-200 ft AGL. Plt landed in rough terrain. During landing the left wing and landing gear separated. Examination revealed a failed exhaust valve guide and soft valve springs due to blow-by heat. At the time of the… - [NTSB CHI88LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1988 · N47804 · Substantial damage > During an attempted landing in gusty wind, the pilot failed to maintain directional control, got blown off to the left side of the runway and experienced a tail strike. The pilot attempted to abort the landing, but was unable to climb out of ground effect,… - [NTSB CHI88LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N36472 · Substantial damage > During initial climbout the pilot stated that he experienced a partial loss of power and was unable to maintain sufficient rate of climb to continue flight. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field, striking trees. Post-accident investigation failed to… - [NTSB MIA88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Roseland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N36066 · Substantial damage > The acft was preflighted approx 20 min after refueling with no discrepancies noted. The plt had difficulty starting the acft. Mechanics flushed the acft fuel lines and declared the acft ok. No water was found in the fuel sumps or strainer during the plts… - [NTSB FTW87LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA176.md): Piper PA28R-201 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N6083H · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, during takeoff roll, and at the point of rotation the nose gear failed, causing the aircraft to drop down striking the runway with the prop. The aircraft then became airborne for approx. 15 sec. The pilot landed the aircraft on an… - [NTSB ATL87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA164.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Unity, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1987 · N3965M · Substantial damage > The CFI reported that he reduced pwr to near idle with the throttle, to have his student practice a simulated forced ldg. The engine subsequently lost pwr completely at about 400-500 ft AGL when he attempted to add pwr back so that the student could initiate… - [NTSB NYC87LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA150.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N30694 · Substantial damage > About 10 min aft TK0F, an oil line from the governor to the prop broke, causing oil to spray over the windshield, obscuring visibility. Shortly thereafter, the eng lost pwr with the prop in shallow pitch. A forced landing was made in trees with the gear and… - [NTSB NYC87LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA128.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N43758 · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll, the flight encountered a wind gust and the plt aborted the takeoff at about 1500 feet from the takeoff point. The acft continued to slide off the end of the runway, down a slope and across a road impacting two trees. - [NTSB ATL87FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA104.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Rhine, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N47887 · Destroyed > The non-instrumented rated plt continued into an area of known wx conditions. The left wing separated in flight. Failure of it was typical of overload fractures. The wreckage was scattered over an area about 3500 feet long and 200 feet wide. - [NTSB LAX87FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA071.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N50U · Destroyed > The aircraft descended into mountainous terrain during a night cross-country flight. The surviving pilot stated that he was attending to paperwork and when he looked up he turned on the landing light in time to see trees just prior to impact. He further… - [NTSB CHI86LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA175.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N31588 · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to get a down and locked indication for the left main gear and upon touchdown the left gear collapsed. Inspection revealed an internal failure of the left main actuator. The fluid had leaked past the o-rings and prevented the gear from… - [NTSB NYC86LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA170.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · West Dover, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N43792 · Substantial damage > Shortly after liftoff, the aircraft encountered a tailwind and downdraft forcing the aircraft downward and subsequently impacted trees and collided with the ground. - [NTSB MIA86FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA110.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1986 · N742JM · Destroyed > The pvt plt refueled his acft the night before the flt and was observed to drain only the firewall strainer. The morning of the flt he did not drain any drains. About half way to his destination an eng pwr loss was experienced, he declared an emergency and… - [NTSB MIA86LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA061.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N2361D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was completing his run-up prior to takeoff, looked up & was only able to pull the power off before he was struck by N2361D. - [NTSB NYC86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA051.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Bristol, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N61260 · Substantial damage > The acft was on a return flight back to teterboro when an eng failure occurred for unknown reasons. The plt requested vectors to the nearest arpt which was robertson but he was not able to reach it. A forced landing resulted in an open fld during which the… - [NTSB DEN85LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA126.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Angle Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N38327 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after takeoff from the 6700 ft long rwy with a density alt of 10400 ft, turbulence was experienced and the airspeed decreased to aprx 70 KTS. Unable to maintain alt, a forced landing was attempted during which the acft contacted a… - [NTSB NYC85LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA094.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N2263Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > During flt, a Piper PA-32R-201, N2263Q, & a bainbridge jodel F-12, N5700, encountered structural icing conditions. The windshields of both acft became covered with ice which restricted the forward visibility of the occupants in both acft. N5700 landed 1st.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102816&page=3 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102816&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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