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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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'))
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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'))
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 ERA23FA103Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Suffolk, VAThe pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without confirming it had been released from maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to loose magnetos. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and…NTSB ERA23LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Paris, KYThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA23LA068Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Manassas, VAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN23LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Saint Joseph, MOThe pilot lost control of the airplane while on the ground due to temporary incapacitation.NTSB ERA23LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe flight instructor’s decision to remove the nosewheel chock while the engine was still operating.NTSB CEN22FA436Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR22FA354Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sisters, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s degraded judgement due to fatigue.NTSB ERA22LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wadsworth, OHA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA394Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Liberty, MOThe flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees.NTSB ERA22LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marathon, FLA total loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Talladega, ALA collision with a deer during takeoff.NTSB WPR22LA301Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Laurel, MTThe loss of climb performance due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB CEN22LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vernon Hills, ILThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the collapsed carburetor heat induction tube that restricted airflow to the engine preventing engine restart.NTSB CEN22LA303Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for unknown reasons during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA22LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Manassas, VAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN22LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Panama City, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane and engine by maintenance personnel, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and runup.NTSB CEN22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR22LA030Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newdale, IDThe flight instructor’s failure to monitor the flight to ensure terrain clearance during the dark night conditions.NTSB WPR22LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albany, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA328Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve and fuel selector valve cover.NTSB WPR21LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Panguitch, UTThe airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance due to high-density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance planning…NTSB WPR21LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Amado, AZThe inflight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ERA21LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NCThe student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in abnormal ground contact and loss of control.NTSB ERA21LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bishopville, SCThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent collision with the VASI lights.NTSB CEN21LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Porter, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with degraded engine performance, which resulted in an inability to climb and a subsequent forced landing. The reason for the engine’s degraded performance could not be determined based on available information.NTSB WPR21FA231Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rush Valley, UTThe pilot’s misidentification of a mountain pass at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s overconfidence based on her previous aviation experience and fatigue due to both the time of the flight…NTSB ERA21LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ozark, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA260Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Denton, TXThe flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Justin, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based upon the available information.NTSB CEN21LA229Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Washington Court House, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA183Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Weyers Cave, VAMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system, which resulted in failure of the rudder control assembly and the pilot’s loss of control during a go-around.NTSB CEN21LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Augusta, KSInadequate maintenance at the time the carburetor was replaced, which resulted in the improperly installed throttle cable and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect the improper…NTSB WPR21LA151Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Yacolt, WAA partial loss of power caused by carbon build up in the cylinders, which prevented the exhaust valves from seating properly. Contributing to the accident was flying in moderate icing conditions which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and vibrations.NTSB GAA21WA027Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-140 · Ilopango, El SalvadorNTSB GAA21WA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-140 · North Cat Cay, BahamasNTSB ERA21LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Miami, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB ERA21LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Tampa, FLA total loss of engine power due to the student pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position.NTSB ERA21LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bellefonte, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Crystal Beach, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Buda, TXAn improperly torqued oil line fitting during an engine overhaul, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR21LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Puyallup, WAA partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing and the flight instructors failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB CEN21LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Beloit, OHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and inflight planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR20LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Oregon City, ORThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN20LA385Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Red Oak, IAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20CA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Corsicana, TXThe student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR20LA278Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Harlowton, MTThe pilot’s failure to follow the appropriate takeoff procedures, which resulted in a collision with terrain.