NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140
87 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-140, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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
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 ('7102802')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
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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 ('7102802')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB LAX08CA020Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.NTSB LAX07FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · S. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident were turbulence, downdrafts, and rising terrain.NTSB CHI06CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WIThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.NTSB NYC06CA056Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Killingly, CTThe flight instructor's delayed decision to discontinue the simulated forced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CHI06FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NEThe non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.NTSB NYC05CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Indian Head, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA05FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain.NTSB SEA04FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…NTSB ATL04LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB CHI03LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Evansville, INThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The barrels were a factor.NTSB NYC03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Aurora, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate.NTSB MIA03FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Climax, NCThe pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX02FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees while executing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the clouds and obscuration weather conditions.NTSB CHI02LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · El Dorado Sprgs, MOThe failure by the flight crew to abort the takeoff, as well as a failure by the flight instructor to properly monitor takeoff performance. Contributing factors to the accident were the flight crew's failure to calculate required takeoff distance, considering…NTSB NYC01LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit Lakes, MNAltitude/clearance not maintained from the transmission wires during a low altitude flight/maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.NTSB IAD01FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stuart, VAPilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, dark night, and the pilot's failure to obtain in-flight weather advisories.NTSB CHI01FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…NTSB IAD00FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bealeton, VAthe flight instructor's improper pre-flight plan and decision to land and depart an airport with insufficient runway. A factor in the accident was the short grass runway with a 100-foot obstruction at the end.NTSB MIA00LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pelzer, SCThe student pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for changing wind conditions while on final approach and landing and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, resulting in collision with trees and a utility pole.NTSB MIA99LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, ALthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in taking off with the airplane's maximum gross weight exceeded, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were high temperatures and an in-flight encounter with a…NTSB SEA99LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lyman, WAThe pilot-in-command's improper execution of takeoff procedures, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence post and trees.NTSB CHI99LA001Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.NTSB CHI98LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Laporte, INwas the student pilot s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing phase. A factor in this accident was the pilot s lack of total experience.NTSB CHI98LA208Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winchester, MOThe pilot's low altitude flight and failure to maintain clearance, resulting in collision with trees. A factor was trees.NTSB CHI98LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.NTSB CHI98LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lakeville, MNgeese that were encounter on an ILS final approach. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB IAD97LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot's failure to perform the published short/soft field takeoff procedures.NTSB IAD97LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NYThe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude.NTSB ATL97LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern.NTSB SEA97LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Waldport, ORthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the…NTSB CHI97LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MIthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of…NTSB MIA96LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Barbour Island, GAthe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty wind conditions.NTSB BFO96FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bird-In-Hand, PAthe pilot's (PIC's) improper in-flight planning/decision concerning simulated instrument flight during the traffic pattern/descent; and failure of the safety pilot (other crewmember) to provide adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid the obstruction.NTSB CHI95LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Culver, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while performing a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of trees beside the runway.NTSB FTW95LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marshall, ARThe pilot's continued flight into adverse deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the weather and rising terrain.NTSB CHI94LA317Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Princeton, WIthe pilot's premature liftoff.NTSB CHI94LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lodi, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted from a inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the crosswind, the trees which were contacted.NTSB CHI94FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marshfield, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a VFR flight into IMC conditions.NTSB FTW94LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's utilization of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB CHI93FA103Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newton, IAVFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.NTSB LAX93LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lost Hills, CAThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation, poor fuel consumption calculations, and delay in effecting any remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot inadvertently becoming Lost/disoriented and the dark night.NTSB BFO93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJInadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.NTSB CHI93LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ames, IAThe pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB ATL92FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Young Harris, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rain, and mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC92FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Paris, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in the airplane flying over higher terrain with a climb rate that was insufficient to clear the obstacles. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and…NTSB CHI92LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sandstone, MNThe collision with the deer, the damage to the gascolator which resulted from the collision and the pilot's decision to abort the landing after the collision.NTSB CHI92FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Lafayette, INFailure of the pilot to compensate for wind conditions during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident are crosswind conditions and a dark night light condition.NTSB LAX91LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carefree, AZInadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor (CFI), an inadequate visual lookout by both pilots.NTSB FTW91LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude on final approach.