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 CHI88FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Auburn, INFlight known adverse weather conditions.NTSB CHI88DEI03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Salem, OHThe airplane engine failed to respond when the throttle was advanced during the recovery from a practice forced landing. The airplane struck wires while attempting to reach a suitable landing area during the resulting forced landing. The wires did not break;…NTSB ANC88LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pilot Point, AKThe non-certificated Pilot reported that he had just purchased the accident airplane the preceding day, and had only flown it for a period of two hours or so. On the accident flight, he had been airborne less than 10 minutes when the engine reportedly began…NTSB NYC88FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pocantico Hills, NYThe non-instrument rated private pilot departed in instrument flight conditions against the advice of several people he talked to. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes after departure the first of four or five mayday calls were heard by bridgeport radio and an…NTSB NYC88LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Smoketown, PAThe plt reported that the eng lost power at about 300 ft AGL after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a corn field. During the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The wreckage was examined after the accident and water was discovered in the fuel system.…NTSB LAX88LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Agua Dulce, CAThe pilot attempted a takeoff from a 2,900 ft MSL elevation airport when the observed unofficial outside air temperature was a reported 105 degrees fahrenheit. Although no exact pressure altitude was available an approximate density altitude of 6,300 was…NTSB LAX88FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Compton, CAThe student plt was taking his 2 grandchildren & 1 of their friends on a local flt. Ground witnesses observed the airplane lift off and continue in an excessively high angle of attack climb attitude. When the airplane reached abt 150 ft a.g.l. it stalled,…NTSB DEN88LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gallup, NMThe private plt & his wife were starting a cross-country personal transportation flt. The acft was loaded to near max gwt, & the fss had reported a density alt of 9,600 ft to the plt. After takeoff on a 6,300 x 100 ft, asphalt rwy, the plt said the acft…NTSB NYC88LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PAThe student pilot, on his third solo, experienced a loss of directional control during a go-around and settled into low trees and brush on the south side of the runway. The pilot reported the winds as calm. He stated that the left main wheel went off the left…NTSB NYC88LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · W. Peru, METhe cockpit of the Piper PA-28 filled with smoke after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 800 ft. the pilot tried to land on a road and struck trees, shearing off the wings. The fuselage landed on a road, inverted and was immediately enfulfed in flames.…NTSB LAX88FA197Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pinecrest, CAPilots decision to continue VFR flight through a mountain area after encountering instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB FTW88LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Denton, TXThe instructor was simulating an engine-out emergency for the dual student. The student was making an approach to an emergency field with a line of trees on the approach end. When the instructor became aware that they might not reach the field, he directed…NTSB LAX88FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Guatay, CAFailure of the pilot to maintian VFR while flying in mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI88LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sault Ste Marie, MIDuring taxi for take-off, the student pilot attempted to apply brakes as he neared the end of the runway. As the aircraft veered to the left, he noted that his right foot was not on the brake pedal. The aircraft left the taxiway and struck a fire hydrant,…NTSB CHI88LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lake Village, INThe pilot had landed long and, realizing he would not stop before running off the runway, attempted a go-around. The pilot stated he had one notch of flaps down, approximately 10 degrees, and after adding full power attempted to lift-off. The aircraft ran off…NTSB CHI88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Whittemore, MIWhile landing on a farmer's strip, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft swerved off the left side of the strip, into a plowed field where it struck a rock.NTSB CHI88LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140D · Flushing, MIWhile on final approach for landing on a short, grass strip, the pilot said she encountered sunglare which restricted her visibility such that she was unable to judge the landing. Touchdown occurred with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft. The…NTSB LAX88FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Essex, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure terrain clearance while mountain flying.NTSB ATL89FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · MissingThe airplane and pilot reportedly departed moncks corner, SC sometime between 1900 and 2000 EDT on 4/17/88. The airplane was subsequently reported Missing, and search efforts were conducted between 4/20/88 and 4/29/88. Aircraft damage and injury index are…NTSB BFO88FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Manassas, VAThe pilot had departed waycross, GA, on the morning of the accident for a cross country flight to Manassas, VA. During the approach into Manassas, the aircraft contacted trees off the approach ends of rwys 34L and 34R. Both rwys were in use at the time and it…NTSB BFO88LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chatham, VAThe student plt was practicing touch and go landings when the accident occurred. He stated the acft was a little high and fast on final apch. On touchdown the acft veered left and traveled off the rwy. The left wing contacted a tree and the acft spun around…NTSB CHI88DEX03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Evansville, INPilot attempted maximum gross weight take-off from soft soggy field with 10 degree flaps selected. Stall warning activated on lift-off, aircraft climbed to approximately 50 feet then began losing altitude and airspeed, made uncontrolled landing in muddy field…NTSB DEN88LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ruidoso, NMThe private plt and two pax attempted takeoff at or near max gwt at a density alt of 6,500 ft MSL. Full fuel had been loaded in the right tank and the plt indicated that the left tank was empty. Rwy 24 was in use with a 70 degree x-wind reported from 310…NTSB NYC88LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mendon, MAOff airport landing due to engine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB MKC88FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Creve Coeur, MOWitnesses stated that the aircraft suddenly started a vertical climb from a straight and level flight attitude. The airplane lost momentum while in the climb, then it nosed down and dove towards the ground. It exploded upon impact and was destroyed in the…NTSB SEA88LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Juneau, AKThe aircraft was ballooning during the approach to the ice-covered lake. The pilot momentarily added power to go-around, but elected to reduce the power in order to land. During the landing roll directional control was lost with the aircraft sliding into an…NTSB SEA88FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Eastsound, WAThe plt depd south from an unattended island arpt at sea level & flew into marginal VFR conds with moderate snowfall. Acquaintances at the arpt rprtd the plt expressed an urgent need to return to snohomish, WA, despite the wx conds. When the acft did not…NTSB MKC88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Osceola, ARThe airplane was being jump-started from an automobile. The flight instructor left for some equipment when the student called him back and said there was smoke in the cabin. The airplane started to burn and was demolished. The student stated there was a…NTSB ATL88FA056Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anniston, ALThe VFR pilot continued the flight into deteriorating weather conditions and attempted to descend below the lowering clouds until the aircraft was too low to turn around safely and return to VFR flight conditions. The aircraft collided with trees and struck…NTSB NYC88LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pottstown, PADuring soft field takeoff, the instructor pilot who was watching from the ramp, said the the student plt seemed to have excessive angle of attack and stalled the aircraft. The aircraft crashed on airport property about 1,000 feet from the start of the takeoff…NTSB CHI88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lake City, MIThe student pilot initiated a takeoff from a snow covered runway. During the initial ground run, he lost directional control. Subsequently, the aircraft ran off the side of the runway & collided with trees. The plt rprtd the wind was from the south at 8 to 10…NTSB NYC88LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jeannette, PAThe aircraft suffered an engine failure during approach and crashed short and to the right of the runway. The acft then nosed over. Post acc investigation and engine exam by the FAA revealed no reason for the eng malfunction.NTSB ATL88LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sebring, OHThe airplane landed hard short of the rwy, and sustained structural damage to the ldg gear and both wings. The plt reported that he had been distracted by another airplane that entered the traffic pattern ahead of him, and had inadvertently allowed the…NTSB MKC88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Storm Lake, IAWhile practicing an approach to lndg stall, the stu plt stated that the eng failed to respond to throttle advancement. After unsuccessfully attempting emergency procs to include carb heat, fuel pump, and switching fuel tanks, he selected a fld. Prior to t/d,…NTSB DEN88LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lordsburg, NMThe pilot said that he reduced the throttle during the descent to traffic pattern alt at the dusty acres arpt and when he pushed the throttle in, the throttle cable broke. The eng went to idle power and quit. The pilot executed an emergency landing on a…NTSB SEA88LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Canby, ORAt a reduced power setting, while maneuvering, a loss of power occurred. An inadvertent stall was then entered. The student pilot is legally deaf, but the stall warning system incorporated a red stall warning light. After the stall occurred the aircraft…NTSB NYC87LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Plymouth, VTWhile cruising at about 5500', the eng lost power & the prop contd to windmill, but the plt was unable to restart the eng. Subsequently, he landed the acft in a rough field. During the landing roll, the prop dug into a mound of dirt & the aircraft flipped…NTSB NYC87LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Emmaus, PADrg flt, the eng lost power over a residential area & the plt selected a small fenced-in opening for an emergency lndg. He said he crashed nosewheel 1st, then skidded into a cyclone fence. After the acdnt, the fuel selector was fnd positioned to the rgt tank…NTSB NYC87FA252Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Granby, CTThe pilot departed simsbury airport on a x-country flight and crashed 4.5 miles to the north in bradley intl airport traffic area. Witnesses in the crash site area saw an aircraft flying in and out of clouds prior to hearing the crash.NTSB BFO87LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clinton, MDDuring takeoff with the aircraft over the end of the runway, power loss occurred. The pilot landed straight ahead in a field and nosed over. Examination of the aircraft did not disclose any mechanical malfunctions/failures. The engine was started and operated…NTSB MIA87LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Ocala, FLShortly after takeoff, the eng began to lose pwr & the plt was unable to maint alt or return to the arpt. He elected to land on a road, but there was oncoming traffic, so he maneuvered to the left side. Subsequently, the left wing collided with a utility…NTSB NYC87LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Montgomeryville, PAWhile climbing through about 1500' after takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the airport, but subsequently all power was lost & the aircraft was damaged during a landing in a corn field. A post- accident examination revealed…NTSB MKC87LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot fueled the aircraft with 20 gallons of 100LL for his flight to Hot Springs, AR. Forty miles from Hot Springs the left fuel tank indicated empty and the pilot switched to the right tank. Approximately 10 miles from Hot Springs, the engine quit and…NTSB CHI87LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIWhile the plt was using short field techniques for takeoff, the acft lifted off into ground effect. At about that time, the plt thought there was a partial power loss. He stated, 'after perceiving a partial power loss which was accompanied with a loss in…NTSB ATL87DLQ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Falmouth, KYThe plt, with a pax, had been making touch and go landings at the LCL apt for about 40 min. The final t.o. was preceded by a full stop ldg. Shortly after lift off, the plt reptd that the acft lost pwr and he was unable to clear a tree at the top of a ridge…NTSB DEN87FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Last Chance, COWhile on a cross country flt the plt encountered IFR conditions and was neither trained nor qualified to fly IFR. Attempts by ATC to assist the plt and route the flt to an arpt were unsuccessful. The plt lost control of the acft and crashed in a field, the…NTSB CHI87FA187Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Fairwater, WIWhen the plt attempted to add pwr to level off from a dscnt, the eng did not respond. He then applied carb heat & tried to restart the eng, but to no avail. During an emerg landing, the acft touched down with a tailwind, struck a fence & skidded to a stop in…NTSB NYC87LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Prospectville, PAThe student plt was practicing takeoffs & landings. He rprtd that on the 2nd apch, he appeared to be landing too long, so he initiated a go-around. However, he said the acft then entered a departure stall & settled into shrubs & trees adjacent to the rwy.NTSB BFO87DIG08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mitchellville, MDDuring takeoff, the acft hit the tops of trees near the departure end of the rwy. The plt stated that after clipping the treetops, he knew the acft was 'going in,' so he pulled the yoke back to slow it as much as possible. Also, the plt stated that during…NTSB ATL87LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Foley, ALThe student plt failed to maintain directional control during a crosswind ldg on rwy 36. The airplane drifted to the left of the runway and subsequently impacted trees. The student plt was on his second unsupervised solo flight. He reported that he did not…