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 DEN90LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Steamboat Spgs, COContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his delay in diverting or reversing course. The terrain, weather conditions, wing ice, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB NYC90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Coatesville, PAImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB MKC90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, ARAn inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.NTSB FTW90LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Henderson, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the number 3 exhaust valve due to undetermined reasons. Factors involved in the accident were the previous owner's delay in overhauling the engine and his failure to adhere to the manufacturer's recommended…NTSB MKC90FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Delavan, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).NTSB CHI90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Toledo, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for wind condition.NTSB ATL89LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rowland, NCThe pilot's failure to recognize and prevent carburetor icing prior to take off.NTSB LAX89LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Williams, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain his visual lookout and flying low. Contributing to the accident was the one inch diameter telephone cable.NTSB SEA89LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mulino, ORImproper installation and routing of the fuel pressure line and/or electrical wiring, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in mechanical binding of the elevator control column. The fence was considered to be a related factor.NTSB LAX89LA278Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Butte Meadows, CAThe pilot improper in-flight planning to attain proper altitude to clear the mountainous terrain. Contributing factor(s) was: the high terrain and high density attitude.NTSB LAX89FA276Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Toms Place, CAFailure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain obstructions before entering a high elevation basin. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude which reduced the aircraft's climb performance to less than the rate of climb of…NTSB CHI89LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIThe pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB NYC89LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Barker, NYThe pilot's decision to abort the landing too FAR down the runway. A factor was: the small tree located off the end of the runway.NTSB BFO89DIG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff in deteriorating weather conditions. Related factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and his lack of an instrument rating.NTSB SEA89LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vashon, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions, high obstructions (trees), and soft terrain where the aircraft touched down during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ATL89LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Holly Hill, SCPilot misjudged his landing approach path and crossed the runway threshold too high to safely complete the landing. He also flared the airplane at too high an altitude resulting in a stall to a hard touchdown on the nose wheel exceeding the structural…NTSB NYC89LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gasport, NYFuel contamination (water) and an inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB FTW89LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bulverde, TXFailure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI89DEK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Albany, OHSeizure of the #4 exhaust valve and bending of its respective push rod, which resulted in a significant loss of engine power. Contributing factors were: lack of a suitable emergency landing area, trees, and the fence.NTSB NYC89LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dillsburg, PAThe engine stoppage caused by the lack of engine lubricant.NTSB MKC89LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bolivar, MOImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the tall grass, inadequate runway maintenance, and trees.NTSB DEN89FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livingston, MTThe poor judgement displayed by the pilot when he maneuvered the airplane at extremely low altitude over mountainous terrain. During the flight the pilot misjudged the pull-up required and struck trees.NTSB LAX89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chino, CAThe pilot did not adequately preflight the airplane to determine fuel quanity nor did he accurately calculate the fuel consumption. In addition, he failed to position the fuel selector to the fullest tank which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine on…NTSB MKC89FA096Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wellsville, KSThe failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the descent for landing which resulted in a loss of engine power at a critical time in flight, a go-around.NTSB LAX89LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's inflight decision to abort the takeoff and land in a field. Contributing to the accident was the fence post that the aircraft collided with during the landing roll.NTSB CHI89DEC03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Birmingham, MIAn undetermined fuel system blockage. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area.NTSB NYC89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PAPoor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the…NTSB SEA89LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Beaver Marsh, ORAn loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain on which a precautionary landing was made.NTSB ATL89FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jasper, TNThe pilot's improper handling of the airplane flight controls at low altitude which resulted in an excessive rate of descent and collision with a tree.NTSB ATL89FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bagley, ALInadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel which allowed a foreign object to remain in the engine and damage/short the spark plugs in the #2 and #3 cylinders. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to the accident. If shoulder harnesses…NTSB MKC89LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Derby, KSDrg an eng run-up before a simulated instrument flt, the crew noticed the carb heat control would only move about 1/2 of its normal travel. The plts discussed the malfunction & ran the eng for another 1 to 2 min until the oil temp gauge indcd a temp rise. Drg…NTSB LAX89LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Carlsbad, CADuring the initial climb after takeoff, the engine lost power. Subsequently, the airplane collided with terrain as the plt was completing an emergency landing. An examination of the fuel tanks disclosed no evidence of fuel in the left tank. However, aprx 9…NTSB ATL89FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Concord, NCPIC & wife flew to local residential area to photograph a house. The acft was flown in the vicinity of the accident for about 30 minutes. Radar data displayed the acft in a level left turn at 2300 feet (1700 AGL) for about 50 seconds when contact was abruptly…NTSB DEN89LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chinook, MTThe student plt was flying cross country, solo, to take a private plt checkride. He said he became lost and flew until the fuel was exhausted. He selected a snow covered field and landed. At touchdown, the nose gear dug in and the acft nosed over.NTSB NYC89LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pawling, NYOff airport landing in unsuitalbe terrain following a power loss caused by loss of lubrication due to spalling on the camshaft and corresponding tappet body faces.NTSB ATL89LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Deane, KYWhile en route to wise, Virginia from richmond, Kentucky on a pleasure flight, the airplane collided with trees on rockhouse mountain. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The fuel selector was found…NTSB LAX89FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Pine, CAPilot's failure to maintain proper altitude.NTSB DEN89FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Garfield, CONTSB CHI89FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Schaumburg, ILEngine failure due to oil starvation and the pilot's misjudged emergency landing, during which the aircraft collided with trees and a swimming pool, before coming to rest on the ground and a chain link fence.NTSB SEA89LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · North Fork, IDThe pilot flew the aircraft into a box canyon at dawn. The aircraft was unable to outclimb rising terrain. The aircraft impacted heavily wooded terrain at a slow airspeed at 8,000 feet MSL about 50 yards short of the crest.NTSB SEA88LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Troutdale, ORThe plt rprtd that soon after takeoff, he realized there was insufficient power. Subsequently, the acft mushed into trees & a raspberry field & was damaged. An exam of the eng revealed a piece of the carburetor heat muff had broken off & was ingested into the…NTSB FTW88LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Worth, TXThe pvt plt (PIC) was flying with an instructor (CFI), who had an expired medical certificate. The CFI stated he was flying as a safety plt only. The PIC extended his downwind leg & subsequently was low & slow on a long final apch. He raised the nose of the…NTSB CHI88FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Hutchinson, MNFailure of the student rated pilot to use proper control inputs and procedures to regain and maintain control of the airplane while executing a go-around from a bounced landing. The pilots lack of total experience is a contributing factor in the cause.NTSB DEN88LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kerrville, TXThe commercial plt was 6 miles from his ranch and noted smoke in the cockpit, accompanied by a rough running engine. He turned back to the ranch for a forced landing. He overflew the landing area, decided he was too high for landing and turned for another…NTSB LAX88FA321Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed during takeoff. Contributing factors related to the high density altitude condition, the aircraft's excessive weight and the pilot's failure to lean the mixture. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…NTSB SEA88LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cottage Grove, ORWhen plt realized strong headwinds at cruise alt would preclude reaching intended destination, he attempted to divert to another alternate. Fuel exhaustion occurred before reaching arpt. During a lndg, executed in dark, acft collided with a fence.NTSB DEN88LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rawlins, WYPlt and pax were on a flight from milwaukee, WI, to las vegas, NV. The plt made an unscheduled stop at Rawlins due to poor vis and low fuel. The airplane was loaded with suit cases, camping gear, coolers and full fuel. The pilot and pax combined weight was…NTSB CHI88LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140E · Glidden, WIWhile attempting to takeoff from a 2,175' grass strip, with the aircraft loaded near maximum gross weight, the pilot approached the end of the runway without having attained liftoff airspeed. The pilot lifted the aircraft off the ground prematurely and was…NTSB CHI88LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hobart, INWhile on a solo instructional flight for the purpose of practicing crosswind takeoffs and landings, the student pilot failed to adequately compensate for the crosswind and experienced a loss of directional control shortly after the aircraft touched down. The…NTSB NYC88LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Montgomeryville, PAThe plt reported that the flt took off with light & variable winds. He said he used the short fld, obstacle clearance procedure to avoid powerlines which are located 1000 ft from the end of the rwy. After the acft became airborne it would not climb. A turn…