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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, AZ

67 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, AZ per year, 1965–2026: 67 cases
1965	3
1966	2
1967	1
1968	3
1970	3
1971	6
1972	2
1973	3
1974	2
1975	1
1976	6
1979	3
1980	2
1981	1
1982	1
1984	1
1985	2
1986	2
1989	1
1990	1
1991	2
1995	1
1997	1
1998	1
2001	1
2006	2
2007	3
2009	1
2012	1
2015	1
2020	1
2021	1
2023	2
2026	3

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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" = 'AZ' 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\" = 'AZ' 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" = 'AZ' 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 WPR26LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Salome, AZOn July 5, 2026, at about 0825 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N3995K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Salome, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operating as a Title 14 Code of…Jul 5, 2026 · N3995K · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chandler, AZOn May 14, 2026, at 2043 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28, N8714N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…May 15, 2026 · N8714N · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26FA119Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZOn March 4, 2026, about 0721 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-140, N7744T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight instructor was seriously injured, and the student pilot and one person on the…Mar 4, 2026 · N7744T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR24FA014Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williams, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight airplane performance…Oct 17, 2023 · N6192J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot-in-command’s inadequate preflight planning for the high density altitude and relative humidity conditions and his failure to recognize the need to reject the takeoff, allowing the student pilot to execute an abnormally long takeoff roll and apply…Sep 2, 2023 · N6834W · Substantial damage 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.Aug 2, 2021 · N44245 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20FA079Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Payson, AZThe pilot's decision to fly into a canyon with rising terrain, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering away from rising terrain.Jan 24, 2020 · N3672K · Destroyed NTSB WPR16LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Wickenburg, AZA partial loss of engine power due to a separation of the mixture control cable clamp, which was either not installed or secured correctly during maintenance.Nov 25, 2015 · N7PM · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 13, 2012 · N3583K · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 6, 2009 · N5957U · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the downdraft, the uneven terrain, and the flight instructor's delayed…Sep 25, 2007 · N6716J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07CA265Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a forced landing off the end of the runway. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusting wind.Sep 18, 2007 · N4764T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.May 8, 2007 · N5895U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition during the landinf roll which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with a berm.and failure to maintain directional control.Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Eagar, AZthe flight instructor's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.May 26, 2006 · N6309W · Substantial damage 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.Dec 20, 2001 · N6742J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZFuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management and his failure to select a tank containing fuel prior to the loss of power.Sep 3, 1998 · N55038 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and proper alignment with the runway during landing.Sep 13, 1997 · N56474 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZfailure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.Oct 29, 1995 · N8074C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA279Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Flagstaff, AZFailure of the pilot-in-command to properly lock the engine primer control which resulted in an over rich fuel to air mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 27, 1991 · N1898J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carefree, AZInadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor (CFI), an inadequate visual lookout by both pilots.Apr 8, 1991 · N5206T · Destroyed NTSB LAX90LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mesa, AZThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain safe airspeed and inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudging fuel supply.May 12, 1990 · N6431W · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Williams, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain his visual lookout and flying low. Contributing to the accident was the one inch diameter telephone cable.Aug 26, 1989 · N7172R · Destroyed NTSB LAX86FA315Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZThe recently certificated private pilot initiated flt with an over loaded acft into high density alt conditions. The acft stalled as it made a climbing left turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern. The stall resulted in an uncontrolled collision with…Aug 7, 1986 · N8876N · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Springerville, AZThe acft collided with two parked acft after the student pilot lost control during a go-around. The student stated that during his first landing of the day the acft started to 'slide sideways' and he elected to go-around. He increased the throttle and the…May 22, 1986 · N3505K · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chino Valley, AZWhen the flt departed prescott for the local flt, the plt said the rwys switched several times between 11 & 03 due to the winds. The official prescott surfact observation reported the winds from 110 degrees at 8 KTS with gusts to 17 KTS. After departing…Oct 15, 1985 · N9660W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85FA202Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Camp Verde, AZBoth acft involved in the collision were part of a 4-plane formation flt en route to a group fly-in. N6439R was seen to change positions several times during the flt while the other acft remained stable. Reports from witnesses say that N6439R made 'close…Apr 14, 1985 · N73708 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA393Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Scottsdale, AZThe eng lost power after takeoff at about 150 ft AGL & the landing gear collapsed during the forced landing. The nose landing light rubber seal had separated & entered into the carburetor causing air blockage.Jul 15, 1984 · N7445R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA328Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Keyenta, AZLanding gear collapsed during landing roll on a muddy dirt strip.Sep 10, 1982 · N98059 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DUJ68Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elgin, AZJun 19, 1981 · N1651J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FUK04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Show Low, AZSep 22, 1980 · N9819W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DUJ51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tucson, AZApr 29, 1980 · N416FL · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FUJ13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Yuma, AZDec 2, 1979 · N1773T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA012Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Phoenix, AZNov 10, 1979 · N6350W · Destroyed NTSB LAX79DUJ99Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Showlow, AZJun 29, 1979 · N1438T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Springerville, AZNov 6, 1976 · N9253W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DWJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tucson, AZOct 11, 1976 · N5574F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUK01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Winslow, AZAug 14, 1976 · N41495 · Destroyed NTSB LAX76DUJ92Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Carefree, AZJul 17, 1976 · N8863N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUJ75Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Scottsdale, AZMay 13, 1976 · N5701U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUJ64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Scottsdale, AZMar 25, 1976 · N1756T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUJ47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Polacca, AZNov 23, 1975 · N8751N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75FUJ09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Douglas, AZJul 11, 1974 · N8858N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUJ54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Yuma, AZApr 11, 1974 · N2240T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUJ39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Douglas, AZDec 5, 1973 · N8858N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · White Mt Lk, AZSep 9, 1973 · N1449T · Destroyed NTSB LAX74FUJ06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Prescott, AZJul 13, 1973 · N95173 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73DUJ38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Yuma, AZNov 25, 1972 · N5414S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72DUJ91Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cave Creek, AZApr 19, 1972 · N7213J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72DUJ56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tucson, AZNov 13, 1971 · N8598N · Substantial damage