# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28RT-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 CEN25LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA288.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 26, 2025 · N8423H · Substantial damage
  > On July 26, 2025, at 1840 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28RT-201T airplane, N8423H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Brookings, South Dakota. The airline transport pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA066.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2024 · N29247 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB CEN23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA259.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Baytown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N8446B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA227.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Morgan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N2148J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a corrosion-related fatigue crack of the No. 3 cylinder barrel.
- [NTSB ERA21FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA189.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Brownsville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 21, 2021 · N4303G · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a rapid uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the self-induced and external…
- [NTSB ERA20CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA103.md): Piper PA28RT · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2020 · N8320H · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent loss of directional control, and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA377.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N2175K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN15FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA101.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N82828 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional descent into the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA474.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N2148J · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear’s failure to extend for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN13WA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA307.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Tallard, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 29, 2013 · N68XM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA13LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA099.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N4340G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare after a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA12LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA522.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Hernando Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2012 · N2970G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector nozzle.
- [NTSB WPR12CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N2195X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN11CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA103.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N8320H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear down-lock mechanism to fully engage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to verify the landing gear extension due to the inoperative alternator.
- [NTSB ERA10CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA360.md): Piper PA28R · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2010 · N142TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA044.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N2939V · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance procedures resulting in the unseating of the number two main bearing. Contributing factors include the mechanic's improper troubleshooting procedures, and the pilot's improper decision to continue operating the airplane with known…
- [NTSB CHI04CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N77782 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA187.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Concord, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N2920C · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance repair procedures and use of improper parts.
- [NTSB FTW04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA051.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N69RS · Substantial damage
  > The collapsing of the right main landing gear during the landing roll out as a result of impacting an animal on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA014.md): Piper PA-28RT · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2002 · N2904C · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll resulting in loss of control/ground loop/swerve and subsequent impact with a sign. Contributing factors include, the airplane's total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the…
- [NTSB FTW02FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA095.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Marianna, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N84719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors were, the low cloud and mist weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA164.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N8252S · Destroyed
  > the chafed through turbocharger oil supply hose, the failure of maintenance personnel to install a clamp on the turbocharger oil supply hose, and the inability of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC99FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FAMS3.md): Piper PA28RT-201T · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N8235Z · Destroyed
  > undetermined (missing airplane)
- [NTSB DEN99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA005.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N8182J · Substantial damage
  > The premature flaring of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW98LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA404.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Duck Creek, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N8252S · Substantial damage
  > Loose intake valve rocker arm studs that allowed a loss of compression and a loss of oil. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and poles next to a cattle guard.
- [NTSB ATL98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA068.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N2125N · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with a bird, which separated a fuel line causing a loss of engine power, and resulting in an emergency landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA081.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Naperville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1998 · N8277W · Destroyed
  > improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI98LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA043.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N8315S · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the flight. Factors associated with the accident were: inadequate altitude, the student's diverted attention, the snowbank, and…
- [NTSB CHI96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA175.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N77782 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA193.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Columbus, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N2194Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to continue the flight instead of returning to the takeoff airport after encountering adverse weather. Factors were: the inaccurate weather forecast, the low ceiling and the lack of suitable terrain for the…
- [NTSB NYC94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA058.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Warfordsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N8335X · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure as a result of a main bearing shift and restricted lubrication, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA102.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · N3071N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI93FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA036.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Ft. Riley, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N3563Z · Destroyed
  > The non-current student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while operating at night, in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA008.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Spring Lake, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1991 · N83027 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight from visual flight rules flight conditions into instrument flight rules flight conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA144.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N8144J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his physiological incaapacitation. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the usage of pain medications.
- [NTSB FTW91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA118.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Sonora, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N83165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff ground run. Factors were the density altitude and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA162.md): Piper PA28-201T · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N2082Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a thorough preflight and his attempt to execute a turn at high speed.
- [NTSB CHI90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA099.md): Piper PA28R · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N4340K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the accident airplane during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB LAX90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA106.md): Piper PA28-201T · Yountville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N8359H · Destroyed
  > The pilot used poor judgement by attempting a v.f.r. flight to an area with forecasted instrument meteorological conditions and continuing the flight when I.f.r. conditions were encountered.
- [NTSB LAX90FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA002.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N3063T · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to follow wake turbulence avoidance procedures, which resulted in a vortex turbulence encounter. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to assure the aircraft was loaded…
- [NTSB DEN89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA156.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N4391A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing roll, resulting in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA119.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1989 · N9147Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were crosswind and turbulence encountered close to the ground and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA036.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Gans, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N2153U · Destroyed
  > Pilot's bad judgement in flying in weather conditions beyond the capabilities of his aircraft. The pilot overstressed the aircraft and sheared the left wing by making an abrupt turn in turbulent air above the design maneuvering speed (VA). The accumulation of…
- [NTSB DEN88FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA141.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Capitan, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1988 · N29318 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX88LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA213.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N2131N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the an tee fitting, thereby allowing the oil to be pumped overboard causing the engine failure. The failure of the tee fitting was caused by the tie wrap used to secure the line. The tie wrap pulled the oil line and stressed one side of the tee…
- [NTSB DEN88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA079.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N2904C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC88LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA033.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N83BC · Substantial damage
  > During a personal cross country IFR flt, PIC encountered forecast icing conditions. He then made a 180 degree turn to an alternate airfield. He said the acft accumulated substantial icing on propeller, wings and windshield. He said full pwr was necessary to…
- [NTSB CHI87LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA218.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N8315S · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed off the right side of the runway on a dark night when the pilot was unable to identify the intended landing runway. The aircraft landed in soft turf and during subsequent loss of control, turned right and nosed down into a ravine. The…
- [NTSB MIA87LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA212.md): Piper PA-28RT · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N42921 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after rotation a wasp landed on the passenger. In his attempt to kill it he inadvertently contacted the yoke, causing the acft to descent onto the rwy. After the propeller contacted the rwy the plt aborted the takeoff, & landed. The acft continued off…
- [NTSB DEN87FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA134.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1987 · N2888B · Destroyed
  > Acft departed rapid city, SD, en route to elko, NV. While in cruise flt in IMC at 12,000 ft, eng lost all pwr. Acft was over mountainous terrain and ATC issued plt vectors through canyon. Acft broke out of overcast at 8000 ft MSL (about 1500 ft AGL) and 6 mi…

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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 ('7102817'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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