# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112 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 4 of 13 · 615 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA137.md): Piper PA-38 · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N9271T · Substantial damage > The pilot delayed using carburetor heat until the engine had already lost power due to ice forming in the carburetor throat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the field where the forced landing was made. - [NTSB MIA94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA113.md): Piper PA-38 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1994 · N2477E · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper compensation for wind conditions and lack of rudder input during an attempted go-around that resulted in loss of control in flight and collision with terrain. Rudder input was needed to compensate for the p-factor generated by… - [NTSB BFO94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA058.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Castle, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N2542L · Substantial damage > Inadequate clearance from obstacles, which resulted in birds strike. A factor was night conditions. - [NTSB CHI94FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA097.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Inman, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N2495L · Destroyed > An unintentional spin which occurred during the maneuvering phase of a biennial flight review. A factor related to the accident was: the airplane's lateral-directional characteristics at or near the stall speed. - [NTSB CHI94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N23797 · Destroyed > The pilot's poorly planned approach and remaining below a proper glide path during final approach. The pilot's lack of total expereince was a factor. - [NTSB FTW94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA045.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N2360A · Substantial damage > The cause was the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A factor was the turbulent weather. - [NTSB LAX94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA049.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1993 · N2346G · Substantial damage > was the student pilot's improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB CHI93LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA363.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N2353K · Substantial damage > the improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot-in- command. - [NTSB BFO93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N9044J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of the PA-28, N9044J, to properly tune his radios, and his failure to see and avoid the PA-38, N91357. - [NTSB CHI93FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Houghton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N6279A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall/mush. Intentional buzzing was a factor. - [NTSB MIA93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA147.md): Piper PA-38 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N25459 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the aircraft being ditched. - [NTSB LAX93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA264.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N9539T · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight fuel consumption planning, the inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, and the failure of the pilot to stop en route for fuel. - [NTSB MIA93FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA145.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2534B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to alcohol impairment. The dark night was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA209.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff. - [NTSB CHI93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA142.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N9298T · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's motion sickness and the effect of the over-the-counter medication on his piloting performance. - [NTSB CHI93FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA133.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N2530B · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command (CFI)'s failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB ATL93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA066.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1993 · N4218E · Destroyed > Failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that a proper rate of climb was established after takeoff to maintain proper clearance above the terrain/obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the excessive weight condition of the… - [NTSB CHI93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA113.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1993 · N2440T · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA077.md): Piper PA-38 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1993 · N2438L · Substantial damage > Landing on the wrong runway and an improper touchdown. Lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor. - [NTSB NYC93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N2503L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for adverse wind conditions during landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent departure from the runway and collision with trees. Factor related to the accident was: the unfavorable winds. - [NTSB NYC93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N2386L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper preflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N24563 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB NYC93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2434B · Substantial damage > The improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW92LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA234.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N2372V · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain the correct airspeed on final approach and allowed the aircraft to stall. - [NTSB BFO92FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA131.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Conway, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N2509D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A possible factor related to the accident was the pilot's use of a prescription drug. - [NTSB CHI92LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA248.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N2353L · Substantial damage > A premature liftoff and failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run by the pilot in command. A delay in taking remedial action by the designated pilot examiner is an additional cause. - [NTSB FTW92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA213.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Clarendon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N2357N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to consult the airplane's performance data and ensure that adequate field length was available for takeoff. - [NTSB LAX92LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA324.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N2519N · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and the failure to refuel the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW92LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA188.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Carrollton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N9240T · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the failed carburetor de-ice system valve resulting in an inoperative carburetor and the inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB BFO92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N9218T · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's improper recovery from a bounced landing and proximity of the tree. - [NTSB FTW92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA173.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N24611 · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's misjudging the runway remaining for the aborted landing. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the touchdown point and inadequate supervision of the approach by the CFI. - [NTSB CHI92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA180.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Catherine, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N2363K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with this accident were unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot and airplane clearance over the fence not attained by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX92FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2516D · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain. - [NTSB NYC92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA114.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Elkton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N2326K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper climb attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Factors in this accident were: the airplane weight and balance was exceeded, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane, and his lack of recent… - [NTSB FTW92IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA158.md): Piper PA-31T · Addison, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N182TC · 2 aircraft · No damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the PA-38, N2603B, to follow ATC instructions. - [NTSB MIA92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA117.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N2335K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, in gusty winds. - [NTSB CHI92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA123.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N6350A · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot (CFI) to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, the excessive descent rate that developed on final approach, and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to… - [NTSB NYC92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA054.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1992 · N2460C · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to adequately monitor his fuel consumption which resulted in a power loss from fuel exhaustion over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adequately determine the amount of fuel onboard… - [NTSB NYC92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA068.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N26007 · Substantial damage > Improper bounced landing recovery by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane striking a parked airplane. - [NTSB BFO92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA018.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Richmond, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N9483T · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during rollout. - [NTSB BFO92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA015.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N2587L · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go around, which resulted in a stall. His premature raising of the flaps and lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft were related factors. - [NTSB ANC92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA026.md): Piper PA-38 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N9765T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare following an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB CHI92LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA217.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Faribault, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N9296T · No damage > The pilot's improper starting procedures and the passenger's inattentiveness. A related factor is the pilot's lack of supervision. - [NTSB BFO91FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Laurel, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N2513N · No damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N26004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. - [NTSB NYC91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA235.md): Piper PA38-112 · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N9302T · Destroyed > The pilot lost control of the airplane and inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were; the pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of… - [NTSB CHI91LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA289.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N11BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare and not maintaining directional control during a landing touchdown and roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of total expereince. - [NTSB LAX91LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA365.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Oceano, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1991 · N2526C · Destroyed > Unknown. The main airplane wreckage and the body of the pilot are presumed lost at sea. - [NTSB NYC91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA208.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N2507B · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA239.md): Piper PA-38 · Bridgewater, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N6373A · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a fence. 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