# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-44-180 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 1 of 3 · 128 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA226.md): Piper PA44 · Opa-locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 2, 2026 · N156WM · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA082.md): Piper PA44 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2025 · N156WM · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach to the destination airport. - [NTSB ERA26LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA057.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Eastman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2025 · N441HG · Substantial damage > The flight instructors failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA333.md): Piper PA44 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 3, 2025 · N447BG · Substantial damage > On September 3, 2025, about 1135 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-44-180, N477BG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bowling Green, Ohio. The private pilot and the designated pilot examiner (DPE) received minor injuries. The… - [NTSB CEN25LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA253.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Melbourne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2025 · N935ER · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s failure to use the airplane pre-landing checklist and failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing. - [NTSB CEN25LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA174.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Saint James, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2025 · N453MK · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA105.md): Piper PA44 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2025 · N711AV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction. - [NTSB ERA25LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA096.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2025 · N555HF · Substantial damage > The separation of the securing hardware for the right main landing gear upper and lower torque links for undetermined reasons, which prevented extension of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB CEN24LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA360.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Shakopee, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2024 · N2083D · Substantial damage > The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB ERA24FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA157.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Fort Pierce North, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N595ND · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the multiengine airplane after a partial loss of engine power on one engine during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to check the… - [NTSB CEN24LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA086.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 7, 2024 · N816AT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing. - [NTSB CEN24LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA026.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2023 · N5331N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision to ensure that the landing gear was extended. - [NTSB WPR24FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA004.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 4, 2023 · N8360K · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin from which they were unable to recover. - [NTSB CEN23LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA384.md): Piper PA-44-180 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2023 · N767PA · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb. - [NTSB CEN23LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA382.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N7122E · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear before landing - [NTSB ERA23LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA083.md): Piper PA-44 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2022 · N160PT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA21LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA376.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Unadilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2021 · N442HG · Substantial damage > The airplane's impact by a bird during the enroute portion of the flight. - [NTSB CEN21LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA418.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Magnolia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N740FT · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB WPR21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA117.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2021 · N125MG · Substantial damage > Failure of the landing gear strut piston tube due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pitting. - [NTSB CEN19LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA142.md): Piper PA44 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2019 · N39693 · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA18CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA531.md): Piper PA44 · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N2204X · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and… - [NTSB ERA18LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA164.md): Piper PA 44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2018 · N21161 · Substantial damage > The pilots’ improper in-flight weather evaluation and decision to continue the approach, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm, a loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s… - [NTSB WPR17FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA151.md): Piper PA 44-180 · Marineland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N2173S · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB ERA17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA204.md): Piper PA 44-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N3020M · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear trunnion bracket due to an undetermined overstress event. - [NTSB GAA17CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA349.md): Piper PA44 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2017 · N4148T · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA097.md): Cessna 195 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N195PC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi. - [NTSB GAA16CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA377.md): Piper PA 44 · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N190ND · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA15FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA326.md): Piper PA44 · Houlton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N553MD · Destroyed > The pilot's descent below the published minimum descent altitude in night instrument meteorological conditions without visual contact with the runway environment, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ERA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA225.md): Piper PA44 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N2163F · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose landing gear upper drag link knee bolt due to reverse-bending fatigue, which was likely preceded by excessive bearing wear due to reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA14IA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA370.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N216FW · Minor damage > The nose landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB ERA14FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA168.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2014 · N923RS · Destroyed > An inflight failure of the airplane's only operating vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of attitude information provided by vacuum-driven flight instruments. Also causal was the pilots' failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating in… - [NTSB WPR13LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA349.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2013 · N5367Y · Substantial damage > The pilots’ inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB WPR13CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA316.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N436PA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and the flight examiner's distracted attention. - [NTSB CEN12LA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA516.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N586ND · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. The reason for the loss of directional control could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or anomalies that would have… - [NTSB ERA12LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA494.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N740FT · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance servicing and inspection of the nose landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear to lock and its subsequent collapse during landing. - [NTSB CEN12LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA444.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N580ND · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor his student's actions during the approach. - [NTSB ERA12LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA117.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2011 · N790GK · Substantial damage > The mechanic's improper installation and lubrication of the bushing on the right main landing gear truss assembly, which resulted in the landing gear not locking in the down position. - [NTSB WPR12LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA051.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N2163N · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. - [NTSB WPR12FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA020.md): Piper PA-44-180 · St. Paul, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2011 · N3062H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to see the other aircraft to avoid a collision. - [NTSB WPR11LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA471.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N316PA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and hard landing, which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear drag link in overstress. - [NTSB ERA11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA486.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N3020M · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue taxiing with restricted windshield visibility. - [NTSB ERA11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA054.md): Piper PA-44-180 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · N883FT · Substantial damage > The failure of both the pilot and the certified flight instructor to ensure that the left fuel selector was in the on position for takeoff and their failure to follow the proper procedures when the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff, resulting in an… - [NTSB CEN10FA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA557.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N570ER · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in turbulent night instrument meteorological conditions with a recently-identified deficiency with his instrument flight proficiency, which resulted in a loss of airplane control as a result of spatial… - [NTSB ERA10LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA410.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Eastman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N730FT · Substantial damage > Both pilots’ failure to use emergency checklist procedures for restarting the engine after the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA311.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N9290P · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the nose landing gear and the flight instructor's delayed response. - [NTSB WPR10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA210.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N331GP · Substantial damage > The complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB CEN10CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA026.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N593ND · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended prior to landing. - [NTSB ERA09FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA080.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N118TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft. - [NTSB CHI08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA160.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N159WM · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair. - [NTSB NYC08CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA190.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N730FT · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's inadequate remedial action. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7104402&page=2 ## 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 ('7104402', '7104406')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7104402 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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