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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, AL

78 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, AL per year, 1964–2026: 78 cases
1964	2
1965	3
1966	5
1967	2
1968	3
1970	7
1971	9
1972	5
1973	5
1974	3
1975	1
1976	2
1977	3
1979	1
1981	1
1982	3
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	1
1987	2
1989	1
1993	2
1998	1
1999	1
2003	1
2004	1
2005	1
2008	2
2009	1
2011	1
2013	1
2019	2
2021	1
2022	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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" DESC

Run 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 ERA22LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Talladega, ALA collision with a deer during takeoff.Aug 15, 2022 · N1486T · Substantial damage 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.Jun 16, 2021 · N4281J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fairhope, ALFailure of the No. 3 exhaust valve and the subsequent loss of engine power due to engine operation with an excessively lean fuel mixture over a period of time.Jul 30, 2019 · N6754J · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Foley, ALA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following the loss of power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.May 6, 2019 · N5542U · Destroyed NTSB ERA13CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ozark, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing.Jun 8, 2013 · N6881W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11FA348Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Guntersville, ALThe pilot's excessive pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with weight and balance limitations.Jun 18, 2011 · N1803T · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Heflin, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…Dec 25, 2009 · N1277T · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning.Nov 13, 2008 · N8797N · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Repton, ALFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.Oct 14, 2008 · N7314J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper 28 · Andulusia, ALThe pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.Sep 10, 2005 · N8153N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cortland, ALThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an undershoot and collision with trees.May 11, 2004 · N7123R · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hamilton, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to ensure adequate oil supply, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the failure of the connecting rod cap.Jun 5, 2003 · N44541 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, ALthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in taking off with the airplane's maximum gross weight exceeded, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were high temperatures and an in-flight encounter with a…Aug 25, 1999 · N6685J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Luvurne, ALThe loss of engine power due to a leaking engine oil seal, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was improper maintenance and checks after rebuilding and reinstalling the airplane's engine.May 8, 1998 · N8218N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clayton, ALInadequate maintenance and inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.Jul 1, 1993 · N5473S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brilliant, ALThe pilot-in-command's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was overconfident in his ability. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.Jan 1, 1993 · N8205N · Destroyed 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…Jan 18, 1989 · N8456R · Substantial damage 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…Dec 9, 1987 · N15629 · Substantial damage 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…Jul 19, 1987 · N4808T · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brownsboro, ALThe student pilot was making her first supervised solo flight in the PA28-140 model aircraft. The student reported that wind and low airspeed prevented her from reaching the runway prior to landing touchdown.Nov 22, 1986 · N3869K · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Athens, ALThe acft lost pwr while en route from kenosha, WI, to decatur, AL, and attempted a forced landing on an ag strip. Duringthe landing roll the acft struck a truck which was parked in the middle of the runway. During post crash examination of the acft no fuel…May 28, 1985 · N8816N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85FKG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, ALAccording to the pax very shortly after takeoff the acft 'stall light' illuminated as the acft flew over trees aft the end of the rwy. One pax reported that the acft climbed slightly before it dropped to the ground left wing and nose first. Exam of the eng…Dec 23, 1984 · N7988N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oak Mountain, ALWhile en route, the plt arrived at a check point 18 min behind schedule. Aprx 25 min later, he tuned in an incorrect VOR frequency that he had written down on his flt plan. The station that he tuned in was east of the desired station & the geographic features…Dec 23, 1983 · N56494 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FA195Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Birmingham, ALDuring takeoff, the aircraft collided with rising terrain about 3/10 mile north of runway 36. The pilot reported that the airspeed decayed and the aircraft mushed into the ground. No preimpact malfunction or failure was found. The temperature and dew point…Jul 14, 1982 · N98316 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, ALShortly after a normal touchdown the aircraft yawed and veered to the left. The pilot elected to go-around and added full power. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and collided with a barbed wire fence. The aircraft settled into a plowed field…Apr 10, 1982 · N1499H · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hytop, ALThe pilot filed and departed VFR into forecast marginal flight conditions. While en route the destination went IFR and this information was passed on to the pilot. The pilot replied that he was going to continue on and get as close to chattanooga as possible.…Feb 19, 1982 · N5552F · Destroyed NTSB ATL81DKJ26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bessemer, ALJul 25, 1981 · N5119G · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FKJ09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Gadsden, ALNov 3, 1979 · N8334R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tuscaloosa, ALApr 7, 1977 · N9538W · Minor damage NTSB MIA77DKJ22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fort Payne, ALMar 20, 1977 · N6456R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKJ12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wetumpka, ALJan 16, 1977 · N5537F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DKJ89Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Talladega, ALJul 29, 1976 · N5738U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DKJ65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Montgomery, ALMay 29, 1976 · N4421T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA750KJ50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jasper, ALMar 25, 1975 · N98039 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DKJ32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wetumpka, ALOct 30, 1974 · N4421T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DKJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sylacauga, ALAug 5, 1974 · N9517W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKJ43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Auburn, ALJan 31, 1974 · N4617R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Huntsville, ALAug 11, 1973 · N712FL · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wetumpka, ALAug 5, 1973 · N95357 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73AM101Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Troy, ALMay 12, 1973 · N9551W · Destroyed NTSB IAD73AI004Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Oneonta, ALMar 22, 1973 · N9882W · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM076Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Hartselle, ALJan 22, 1973 · N4834T · Destroyed NTSB MIA73DKJ37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Russellville, ALDec 16, 1972 · N8370R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKJ33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Huntsville, ALNov 5, 1972 · N5640U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Talladega, ALAug 26, 1972 · N9602W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKJ56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Madison, ALMay 27, 1972 · N465FL · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKJ39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mobile, ALJan 2, 1972 · N1856T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Attalla, ALAug 15, 1971 · N1692J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Montgomery, ALAug 2, 1971 · N9840W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Castleberry, ALJul 31, 1971 · N1754T · Substantial damage