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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, AR

50 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

19652026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, AR per year, 1965–2026: 50 cases
1965	1
1966	2
1967	1
1969	4
1970	3
1972	2
1974	2
1976	1
1977	3
1978	1
1979	1
1980	1
1982	2
1983	3
1984	3
1986	1
1987	3
1989	1
1991	1
1992	2
1993	1
1994	2
1995	1
1997	1
2001	1
2002	1
2003	1
2006	2
2009	1
2010	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" = 'AR' 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\" = 'AR' 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" = 'AR' 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 CEN10CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rogers, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach to land.Jun 28, 2010 · N643TP · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Malvern, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing.Jul 18, 2009 · N33365 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06CA096Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.Apr 7, 2006 · N4316T · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cherokee City, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 15, 2006 · N5537F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Needham, ARThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 29, 2003 · N7546R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.Oct 8, 2002 · N4344J · Destroyed 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.Oct 28, 2001 · N8305R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ashdown, ARThe inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the high density altitude.Jul 4, 1997 · N1798J · Destroyed NTSB FTW95LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marshall, ARThe pilot's continued flight into adverse deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the weather and rising terrain.Jan 14, 1995 · N9590W · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Russellville, ARVFR flight into IMC.Aug 20, 1994 · N41472 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · England, ARThe inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the tall grass.Jul 7, 1994 · N1382T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA014Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night…Oct 18, 1993 · N98143 · Destroyed NTSB FTW92LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · N. Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall.Jul 25, 1992 · N1546J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rector, ARThe pilot's premature liftoff.Jun 14, 1992 · N15424 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN92LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Berryville, ARA power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were: incorrect fuel, improper maintenance, and inadequate maintenance inspection interval.Oct 22, 1991 · N4616R · Substantial damage 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.Nov 11, 1989 · N95177 · Substantial damage 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…Dec 16, 1987 · N1595J · Destroyed 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…Aug 26, 1987 · N5683U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Waldron, ARThe plt said he was on a x-country for his commerical cert. He checked enroute wx for the return trip and was told VMC prevailed. However he rptd that he encountered haze & clouds. He let down to VMC but after he got in the clear all he could see was…Jul 10, 1987 · N5921U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86FA123Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Des Arc, ARNumerous witnesses on a sandbar in the white river observed this collision of two airplanes as they were flying close together, low, over the river. Of the nine witness statements received, five had the Piper PA-28-140 hitting the Cessna 140, three had the…Jun 1, 1986 · N89247 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MKC84LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · No Little Rock, ARThe pilot-in-command was hired by the student pilot/aircraft owner to perform the passenger flight. No experience or currency records are available on the PIC as he had not held an airman's medical certificate for the last four years. On landing at…Jul 1, 1984 · N44213 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wilson, ARThe acft nosed over during takeoff after hitting a soft spot in the rwy. The takeoff area was a private grass airstrip 1300 ft long. The plt said he had no control of the acft after hitting the soft dirt.Mar 23, 1984 · N565CA · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Morrilton, ARThe acft lost power during initial climb after takeoff at about 75 ft AGL. A forced landing was made in the trees. The acft was examined after the accident and no failures or malfunctions noted. The existing temperature and dewpoint were in carburetor icing…Feb 27, 1984 · N56255 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winslow, ARThe plt stated that his anxiety during the approach delayed his decision to abort a long landing. After touchdown he attempted to turn at the end of the rwy but, the acft collided wth a stump and damaged the rt wing. The plts anxiety was based on another…Aug 24, 1983 · N1656J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mount Ida, ARDuring the takeoff portion of a touch and go lndg the plt applied pwr and the acft drifted off the left side of the 50 ft wide rwy onto soft terrain. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller and leading edge of the rt wingtip were damaged.May 27, 1983 · N56255 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winslow, ARDuring dual instructional flt, the student plt was practicing a short field takeoff. After lifting off into ground effect, he elected to abort the takeoff when he did not think the acft was accelerating fast enough. The instructor pilot (CFI) stated that he…Feb 17, 1983 · N9981W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Solgohachia, ARPilot overran runway and slid on grass into a tree. Pilot says he did not go-around because of rise in terrain.Dec 15, 1982 · N7325F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA315Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Springdale, ARThe pilot stated taht the aircraft was at 4200 ft descending when the engine suddenly lost power. He was unable to glide to an airport so he landed on a road. During the landing, the right wing hit a road sign and was substantially damaged. After landing, the…Aug 6, 1982 · N7176R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FPG04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Benton, AROct 18, 1980 · N7588R · Destroyed NTSB FTW79FA047Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Rogers, ARFeb 15, 1979 · N6482R · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FPG20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pocahontas, ARMar 22, 1978 · N1751J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPG74Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lead Hill, ARAug 8, 1977 · N4420X · Destroyed NTSB FTW77DPG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Russellville, ARApr 17, 1977 · N6056W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPG20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Little Rock, ARMar 15, 1977 · N6767W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPG05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salem, AROct 29, 1976 · N40939 · Destroyed NTSB FTW75FPG18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Seyppel, ARAug 24, 1974 · N15760 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FPG69Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hot Springs, ARJun 2, 1974 · N15889 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DPG27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Judsonia, AROct 7, 1972 · N3664K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DRJ25Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Texarkana, ARApr 29, 1972 · N529FL · Minor damage NTSB FTW70FPG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Nelsonville, ARMay 17, 1970 · N4307J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70AF063Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Fordyce, ARApr 11, 1970 · N5992W · Destroyed NTSB MKC70DCQ12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Danville, ARFeb 23, 1970 · N9536W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0285Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dermott, ARNov 8, 1969 · N6048W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0223Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Magnolia, ARSep 25, 1969 · N6408R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0177Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pettus, ARAug 21, 1969 · N7548R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69A0051Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Scott, ARFeb 2, 1969 · N1726J · Destroyed NTSB FTW68D0403Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jonesboro, ARDec 29, 1967 · N6417W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0133Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pine Bluff, ARAug 28, 1966 · N6990W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0581Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Carlisle, ARMar 25, 1966 · N6308W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0305Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Swan Lake, ARAug 31, 1965 · N6328W · Substantial damage