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 CHI02LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moorhead, MNThe inadequate fuel management by the certified flight instructor.NTSB ATL02FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Milton, FLA sheared mixture cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC02LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Titusville, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB FTW02LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Price, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elwood, INThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the wind, a tailwind, selection of the wrong runway, and wet grass are contributing factors.NTSB SEA02LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include high density altitude, variable winds, and a ditch near the point where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.NTSB CHI02LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, ILThe loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.NTSB ATL02FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with an embankment.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 DEN02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tooele, UTthe pilot-in-command failure to obtain/maintain proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and exceeding the airplane's forward center of gravity limit.NTSB ATL02LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clearwater, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's misjudged the touch down point on the runway and collided with the ground short of the runway.NTSB DEN02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Monument Valley, UTthe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush to the ground during landing flare. Contributing factors were the earth berm along the side of the runway, and the wind shear weather condition on short final.NTSB FTW02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OKThe loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the engine cowling plugs during the preflight inspection. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Niles, MIFlight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and the spatial disorientation of pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of certification by the pilot and the weather conditions.NTSB LAX02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB NYC02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Argyle, NYThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a contaminated runway. A factor was the contaminated runway.NTSB NYC02LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newbolds Corner, NJImproper maintenance which resulted in a loss of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel quantity gauges, and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Nantucket, MAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Show Low, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB FTW02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Wilton, ARthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his excessive approach speed during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.NTSB MIA01LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wilgrove, NCThe failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to…NTSB IAD01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Odenton, MDImproper maintenance inspections, which resulted in a blocked carburetor.NTSB DEN01LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Calhan, COthe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.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 CHI01LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MIthe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albion, ILthe maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC01LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NYFuel exhaustion, due to the student pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply.NTSB ANC01LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Haines, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB LAX01FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HIthe CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB MIA01LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GAThe failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain..NTSB NYC01LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Scapoose, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing.NTSB IAD01LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJpilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA01FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenwater, WAFailure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI01LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Port Huron, MIThe pilot not maintaing a proper glide path during the simulated forced landing. Factors were flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the wind gusts.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 FTW01LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OKthe pilot's delay in switching the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation in cruise flight.NTSB MIA01LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tifton, GAThe pilot's failure to properly judge his altitude (too high) during a forced landing to a runway. The pilot made a 270-degree turn in an attempt to lose altitude resulting in a forced landing in a swampy/marshy area short of the runway. Contributing to the…NTSB LAX01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's improper airplane handling technique and inadequate airspeed during performance of an intentional soft field takeoff.NTSB DEN01LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wendover, UTa forced landing to unsuitable terrain due to a loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. Factors were insufficient weather information regarding carburetor icing in the pilot's operating handbook for the aircraft and delay by the pilot in…NTSB NYC01WA037Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · Sherbrooke, CanadaNTSB 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 LAX01LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system. This lead to the pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector handle to the "OFF" position and subsequently to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX01LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gorman, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of impairing medications.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 CHI01LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lansing, MIthe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the trees, and the bright night condition.NTSB SEA00LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miles City, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.