NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140
3,857 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-140. 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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NTSB ATL95LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Charleston, SCThe failure of the position washer in the fuel selector valve, which resulted in the fuel starvation of the engine.NTSB CHI95LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel mixture caused by undetermined reasons.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 LAX95FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Holtville, CAthe pilot's becoming lost/disoriented during a night cross- country flight at a time the flight was in a critical low fuel state, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around from an aborted precautionary landing. Factors in the accident…NTSB MIA95LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FLPartial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX95LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Corona, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes.NTSB MIA95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fajardo, PRThe malfunction of a magneto resulting in a partial loss of power over unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC95LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Freeport, PAThe pilot's attempted takeoff in an overweight airplane, his failure to follow approved short field takeoff procedures, not attaining a positive rate of climb, and attempting an operation beyond his experience level.NTSB LAX95FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HIImproper loading of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed.NTSB NYC95LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MAthe pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.NTSB LAX94LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Woodland, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during a short field approach and the inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. In addition, the instructor failed to take proper remedial action.NTSB CHI94LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dale, INthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning, inattentiveness to the fuel supply during the flight, the ditch, and the utility pole which was contacted during the…NTSB LAX94WA373Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · Prince George, CanadaNTSB CHI94LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Boone, IAthe failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.NTSB CHI94LA317Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Princeton, WIthe pilot's premature liftoff.NTSB MIA94LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Englewood, FLThe failure of the number four connecting rod and rod bolts due to oil starvation (extreme heat) for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CHI94LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MNthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and the ditch.NTSB FTW94LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Russellville, ARVFR flight into IMC.NTSB SEA94LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Redmond, WAFailure of an exhaust valve. A factor to the accident was: wet grass.NTSB CHI94LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, ILthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper emergency procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, and the rough, uneven terrain.NTSB NYC94LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Pennington, NJThe pilot's misjudged distance and speed during an aborted takeoff which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet grass.NTSB NYC94LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Towanda, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC94LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Augusta, METhe improper positioning of the fuel selector because of inadequate inflight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI94LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Traverse, MIpoor preflight planning and preparation by the pilot for not calculating the weight and balance of his airplane before departure. Factors associated with the accident were the airplane's weight and balance was exceeded, and the pilot's lack of recent…NTSB LAX94LA290Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Banning, CAthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an appropriate climb airspeed after lift-off which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. Factors in the accident were the high-density altitude condition, the pilot's selection of a runway with an uphill…NTSB LAX94LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elko, NVthe pilots attempted takeoff with a strong and gusty tailwind.NTSB CHI94LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kankakee, ILThe pilot's poor preflight planning preparation by the improper loading of the airplane.NTSB FTW94LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · England, ARThe inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the tall grass.NTSB NYC94LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphi, OHThe pilot's inadequate decision and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with obstaclesNTSB MIA94LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Pine Island, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to obtain takeoff performance data pertinent to the present conditions, his attempted excessive climb rate for conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed while in a climb after takeoff. This resulted in the inadvertent…NTSB BFO94FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Millville, NJThe failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.NTSB CHI94LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lake City, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not using all available runway, premature lift off, and a crosswind.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 FTW94LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pottsboro, TXThe pilot's failure to determine, prior to landing at the airport, that the runway length would be inadequate for a safe takeoff, and his subsequent failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended short-field takeoff procedures. Factors in the accident were:…NTSB CHI94LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anthony, KSthe pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed prior to liftoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in type of airplane.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 LAX94LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hesperia, CALoss of engine power due to an air leak at the gascolator gasket, which was improperly installed during maintenance. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB ATL94LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning that resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB BFO94LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane immediately after engine start, and his delay in reducing power and applying the brakes.NTSB BFO94LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gloucester, VAThe pilot-in-command's failure to perform adequate pre-flight inspections and planning for the flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane. This led to fuel exhaustion of the engine and a forced landing.NTSB FTW94LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Angelo, TXThe partial loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB CHI94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Romeo, MIthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident is weather conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CHI94LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hutchinson, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience, the concrete block and the dirt back.NTSB CHI94LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Madison, WIThe pilot-in-command's poorly planned approach and failure to maintain the proper glidepath. The dark night was a factor.NTSB NYC94LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Falls Of Rough, KYThe pilot's inadequate tiedown and starting procedure which resulted in a runaway aircraft, which subsequently collided with a building.NTSB MIA94LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miami, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX94LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Santa Rosa, CAA failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the powerplant controls were configured properly before moving the aircraft propeller. Inadequate planning/decision making was a factor in this accident.NTSB ATL94LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stockbridge, GAThe partial blockage of the induction air filter because of water soaking, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the failure of maintenance personnel to properly wash the aircraft.NTSB NYC94LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · North Haven, METhe pilot's use of excessive speed and altitude during the approach which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway. Factors were a precautionary landing and a ravine.NTSB MIA94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hastings, FLThe delayed reaction of the pilot-in-command to compensate for unexpected weather conditions, resulting in damage to the landing gear.