Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200
178 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28R-200. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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duckdb -csv -c "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
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WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
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NTSB WPR25FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Alta, UTOn August 31, 2025, about 1720, mountain daylight time a Piper PA28-200R, N1147X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Alta, Utah. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…NTSB ERA23FA313Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Churchville, MDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control that the pilot did not recover from.NTSB WPR21FA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Page, AZThe pilot’s improper fuel planning for a cross-country flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20FA021Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum pump and its associated instruments.NTSB ERA18FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Gainesville, GAA partial loss of engine power due to inadequate thru-bolt and stud preload tension by undetermined maintenance personnel, which resulted in fretting between the engine crankcase halves, and the subsequent separation of the No. 2 cylinder due to the fatigue…NTSB ERA17FA108Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Cedar Key, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN17FA064Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Vienna, ILThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to descend through an overcast layer of weather during dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.NTSB CEN17FA063Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · McKinney, TXThe other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision.NTSB ERA15FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation while turning after takeoff in dark night conditions in a sparsely populated area, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN13FA438Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lake Michigan, WIAn encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of control of the airplane and its subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the approach controller’s failure to issue a wake turbulence advisory to the pilot.NTSB WPR13FA296Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the airplane ahead of his position in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on approach to land. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ failure to adequately…NTSB ERA13LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dover, DEThe pilot's failure to land the airplane at multiple airports that were equipped with adequate instrument approach procedures while operating in low instrument meteorological conditions and his delay in declaring a fuel-related emergency, which resulted in a…NTSB WPR12FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Coupeville, WAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA10FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NYA total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.NTSB ERA10FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dennisville, NJThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and overcontrol of the airplane and the subsequent in-flight structural failure. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB NYC08FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GAA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.NTSB DFW08FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TXThe pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.NTSB LAX08FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the dark conditions.NTSB NYC06FA169Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Block Island, RIThe pilot's inadequate preflight decision making and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during departure. Contributing, were low ceilings, rain, and thunderstorms.NTSB NYC06FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Philipsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling, and dark night conditions.NTSB DFW05FA099Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.NTSB CHI05FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · West Lafayette, INThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument conditions and his not maintaining control of the complex airplane during initial climb. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the early dawn condition, and the pilots intentional unauthorized use of the…NTSB MIA05FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dubbs, MSThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his in-flight loss of control, resulting in overstress of the airframe and subsequent structural failure.NTSB LAX04FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Chino Hills, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by which he conducted VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Mountainous terrain, dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing are contributing…NTSB DEN03FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · La Sal, UTthe loss of engine power (total) due to fuel starvation, the pilot not following procedures/directives (fuel management procedures), and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequately…NTSB FTW02FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Chromo, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with the mountainous terrain during the cross-country flight. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.NTSB LAX02FA255Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Echo Summit, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into the rising mountainous terrain, and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing factors were the rising mountainous terrain, and the high density altitude,NTSB LAX01FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-200 · Teec Nos Pos, AZIn-flight loss of control resulting in airframe structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI01FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MIThe pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance…NTSB ANC99FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Chitina, AKUndetermined.NTSB CHI99FA278Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Grayslake, ILthe pilot not maintaining altitude and clearance. Factors were the light condition of night, the pilot's lack of recent experience in night operations, and the transmission wire.NTSB LAX99FA214Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bass Lake, CAInadequate in-flight planning and decision making resulted in a failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total time and lack of experience in this make and model of airplane.NTSB MIA99FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cape Canaveral, FLThe pilot's VFR flight into Instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in overload and separation of both wings. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight and…NTSB FTW99FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions prevailing for the ensuing forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model…NTSB LAX99FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bishop, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command, after encountering a downdraft, to maneuver and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Physical impairment due to hypoxia was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI98FA309Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Hampton, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning inspection and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions that led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane causing…NTSB LAX98FA189Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lytle Creek, CAthe pilot's intentional VFR descent into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC97LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pottstown, PAwas the flight instructor's diverted attention while standing on the wing behind a turning propeller, which resulted in his departure from the wing, forward into the turning propeller.NTSB SEA97FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tigard, ORThe pilot's failure to properly manage the aircraft fuel supply, which led to fuel exhaustion of the right tank and subsequent fuel starvation/power loss of the engine during the final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of sufficient…NTSB SEA97FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Clinton, UTInadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;…NTSB FTW97FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Westminster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.NTSB FTW97FA100Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Lone Wolf, OKthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (clearance above a lake), while performing aerobatic flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the…NTSB FTW97FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TXthe pilots' continued descent of the aircraft below decision height. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the dark night illumination, one of the pilot's impairment due to use of marihuana, and both pilots' fatigue.NTSB SEA96FA170Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Libby, MTcollision with rising mountainous terrain for unknown reason(s).NTSB IAD96FA055Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wareham, MALoss of engine power due to bearing insert being destroyed by excess heat. A factor in this accident is the pilot's experience level.NTSB ATL95FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by descending below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB BFO95FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PAthe non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the…NTSB LAX94FA308Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · San Luis Obispo, CAthe failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. The dark night lighting conditions, which hampered the ability of the pilots to detect the power lines, was a factor in this accident.NTSB MIA94FA098Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sarasota, FLFailure of the pilot(s) to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: A malfunction that resulted in a loss of normal radio transmission, and the pilot(s) lack of recent experience in this make and…NTSB NYC94FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Haven, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night approach in adverse weather conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and dark night. In addition, the radar controller's vectoring of the pilot to…