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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, CO

71 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, CO per year, 1965–2026: 71 cases
1965	2
1966	5
1967	5
1968	3
1969	6
1970	4
1971	2
1972	6
1973	6
1974	3
1975	2
1976	3
1977	4
1980	2
1981	1
1982	2
1983	1
1984	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1991	1
1993	1
1995	1
1997	2
1999	1
2001	1
2013	2
2018	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" = 'CO' 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\" = 'CO' 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" = 'CO' 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 ERA19LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Parker, COA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.Oct 26, 2018 · N5575U · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA327Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mosca, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to clear a mountain pass in turbulent conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Jun 8, 2013 · N7147R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Castle Rock, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering between two convective storms that likely produced low-level windshear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relatively low overall flight experience and low night flight experience, which…Mar 31, 2013 · N55093 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 21, 2001 · N6276W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN99LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the runway and the environment in which he intended to fly. Factors were high-density altitude and a dirt runway.Jun 12, 1999 · N7556R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Leadville, COan attempt by the pilot to fly the aircraft over mountainous terrain in a regime that was beyond its climb performance limit. High density altitude was a related factor.Jun 27, 1997 · N6306R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Fort Collins, COa total loss of power for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Mar 19, 1997 · N98150 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Colorado Spgs, COAn inadvertent windshear encounter. A factor was the high density altitude.Jul 3, 1995 · N55365 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN93FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Falcon, COInadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor. Factors were: IMC weather conditions, dark night, inaccurate weather evaluation by both the flight instructor and student pilot, and inadequate training of the student pilot.Apr 17, 1993 · N7536R · Destroyed NTSB DEN92LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Yuma, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were: an improper flare and lack of total flight time.Dec 21, 1991 · N455FL · Substantial damage NTSB DEN90LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Steamboat Spgs, COContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his delay in diverting or reversing course. The terrain, weather conditions, wing ice, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.Nov 25, 1989 · N6385R · Destroyed NTSB DEN89FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Garfield, COOct 18, 1988 · N3913K · Destroyed NTSB DEN87FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Last Chance, COWhile on a cross country flt the plt encountered IFR conditions and was neither trained nor qualified to fly IFR. Attempts by ATC to assist the plt and route the flt to an arpt were unsuccessful. The plt lost control of the acft and crashed in a field, the…Aug 8, 1987 · N5994U · Destroyed NTSB DEN84LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Durango, COThe acft collided with a rwy light during takeoff. The plt said the acft got to about 6 ft AGL for about 100 ft and whenthe plt pushed foward on the control column the acft settled back on the rwy. During the roll the horizontal stabilizer hit a rwy light.…Aug 18, 1984 · N6431R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Erie, COThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff in VMC wx conditions with an arpt elevation of 5145 ft MSL and tempertaure 86 degrees f. density alt was 7468 ft. in the pilots operating handbook the takeoff distance vs density alt chart goes to amax alt of 7000 ft. a…Aug 7, 1983 · N2893T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 28-140 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot failed to enrich mixture during descent from 10,000 feet. Power was lost during the approach and a forced landing made in a pasture. During the landing the aircraft collided with a fence and ground-looped collapsing the landing gear.Nov 15, 1982 · N6385R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN82DA163Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · 5nm Colorado Sp, COThe pilot on a cross-country landed after 2.4 hrs. No refueling crew was found so he measured 15 gals into each tank forabout 25 gals each. The next leg was 3.5 hours. At 3.3 hrs both tanks were out of useable fuel 6 miles from the destination. A forced…Aug 16, 1982 · N2292T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN81FTE28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Longmont, COApr 13, 1981 · N5015M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FTE63Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elizabeth, COJul 16, 1980 · N6517W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FTE50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Broomfield, COJun 1, 1980 · N7402J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77DTE81Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Peyton, COAug 27, 1977 · N33477 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FTE60Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Colo Springs, COJun 23, 1977 · N8038N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FTE59Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lafayette, COJun 9, 1977 · N3966K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77DTE19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Idalia, COJan 23, 1977 · N6720J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FTE85Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ft Collins, COJul 29, 1976 · N43492 · Destroyed NTSB DEN76FTE82Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Englewood, COJul 14, 1976 · N55542 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FTE58Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Boulder, COApr 4, 1976 · N8408R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN7LFTE15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Englewood, COAug 14, 1975 · N55923 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75FTE72Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Littleton, COMay 26, 1975 · N7410J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75AD013Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Eldora, COSep 14, 1974 · N7062R · Destroyed NTSB DEN75FTE15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Antonito, COAug 5, 1974 · N8766N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74FTE53Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Strasburg, COJun 18, 1974 · N15628 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74AD015Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Holyoke, COOct 9, 1973 · N7088R · Destroyed NTSB DEN74FTE09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Broomfield, COAug 1, 1973 · N16468 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73DTE81Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salida, COMay 25, 1973 · N9934W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73DTE80Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Longmont, COMay 19, 1973 · N9875W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73FTE59Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Broomfield, COFeb 23, 1973 · N421FL · Destroyed NTSB DEN73FTE50Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Greeley, COFeb 3, 1973 · N240SC · Destroyed NTSB DEN73FTE38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rangely, CONov 13, 1972 · N5521F · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73ADO22Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Rangley, CONov 13, 1972 · N9958W · Destroyed NTSB DEN73FTE26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Littleton, COSep 10, 1972 · N5821U · Destroyed NTSB DEN73DTE08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Littleton, COJul 15, 1972 · N5821U · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FTE67Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fort Collins, COApr 18, 1972 · N470FL · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FTE56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Broomfield, COJan 31, 1972 · N543FL · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72DTE28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ft.Collins, COSep 8, 1971 · N5846U · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FTE07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Laporte, COAug 3, 1971 · N543FL · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DXD35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Littleton, CONov 2, 1970 · N8061N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DXD23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fort Collins, COAug 20, 1970 · N8295N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DXD13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Littleton, COJul 6, 1970 · N8043N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70DXD14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Broomfield, COMar 14, 1970 · N4616R · Substantial damage