# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28RT-201T, TX

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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW85LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA280.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N8473X · Substantial damage
  > Plt was taxiing to parking ramp/hangar after landing and following lineman's signals. He turned off the angling taxiway too soon and the nose and right main gears fell into a hole/low area off the edge of the taxiway. The propeller and right wing struck the…
- [NTSB FTW85LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA169.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Matagorda Is., TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N3562X · Destroyed
  > The pilot executed a VFR go-around while on final approach due to livestock on the runway and reportedly experienced engine power loss. The aircraft made a forced landing on the beach and flipped inverted, coming to rest in the water alongside the beach. The…
- [NTSB FTW84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA070.md): Piper PA28RT-201T · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1983 · N2124N · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees during a forced landing after engine failure. During post accident examination the clamp which secures the turbocharger inlet tube to the engine exhaust was found to be off the threads of the bolt and were not damaged and the nut…
- [NTSB FTW83FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA361.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Seminole, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N2122Z · Destroyed
  > Prior to the flt, the plt & passengers were observed drinking beer in a lounge. They told witnesses that they were going to the arpt to eat & were later seen at a restaurant on the arpt. After that, they decided to fly. The takeoff time & purpose of the flt…
- [NTSB FTW82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA009.md): Piper PA-28R · Hale Center, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N82195 · 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" = 'TX' 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 ('7102817'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102817&state=TX

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