NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, GA
103 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.
Cases per year
| 1965 | 5 |
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| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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" DESCRun 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 ERA26LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-140 · Canon, GANTSB ERA24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jonesboro, GABoth pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Canton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB ERA23LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Buford, GAWater contamination in the fuel system that was not observed during the preflight inspection, resulting in a total loss of engine power and forced landing.NTSB ERA19CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Winder, GAThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control, the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the student's delay in relinquishing the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane striking a runway sign during a go-around.NTSB GAA19CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to conduct the engine starting procedures in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which resulted in an engine fire.NTSB ERA17LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Canton, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to ensure the proper throttle linkage travel clearance after the installation of an exhaust system.NTSB ERA17LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Columbus, GAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Toccoa, GAThe private pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and the flight instructor's failure to provide correction action, which resulted in a collision with terrain during landing.NTSB NYC08LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GAThe flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.NTSB ATL06LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Blairsville, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance in mountainous terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of an…NTSB ATL05CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Griffin, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch.NTSB ATL05CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Suches, GAThe pilot's premature liftoff and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush to the runway and subsequent collision with a fence during aborted takeoff.NTSB ATL04LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.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 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 MIA99LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Canton, GAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during.NTSB MIA96LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB MIA96LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Barbour Island, GAthe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty wind conditions.NTSB ATL94LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stockbridge, GAThe partial blockage of the induction air filter because of water soaking, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the failure of maintenance personnel to properly wash the aircraft.NTSB ATL93FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the aircraft stabilator during the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor was the high obstructions (trees) located near the departure end of the runway.NTSB ATL92FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Young Harris, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rain, and mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL92FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Blythe, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the before takeoff check as part of the ground check. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB MIA92LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceville, GAThe separation of numbers 1,2, and 3 connecting rods for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine power.NTSB ATL90FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Ellijay, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL90LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lithia Springs, GAImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB ATL87FA212Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Elberton, GAThe plt noted a progressive loss of pwr that began drg the climb to cruise. He diverted back toward the dep arpt & atmtdto restore pwr by activating the boost pump, moving the mixture to full rich, switching fuel tanks & applying carb heat. However, the eng…NTSB ATL87LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Waynesboro, GAThe plt called apch control & asked for vectors to the nearest field & said he was low on fuel. Vectors were provided but the eng lost power & the acft was damaged during a landing in a wooded area. An investigation revealed the acft had been flying for aprx…NTSB ATL86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot was unable to start the engine and elected to rotate the propeller by hand to free the congealed oil in the engine. When the propeller was rotated the engine started and the aircraft taxied into another parked aircraft. Post-accident examination of…NTSB ATL85FA179Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kennesaw, GAPrior to takeoff the plt and his brother-in-law added 20 gallons of automotive fuel to the acft fuel tanks. The level of the fuel, according to the brother-in-law, was below the filler neck tabs. After about three hrs of flt the plt radioed a mayday and…NTSB ATL85LKG06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brooklet, GAThe plt stated that 2 approaches were made to rwy 09 and he could not locate a wind indicator. He was also unable to contact anyone over the UNICOM to obtain wind information. The plt attempted a landing on rwy 09 during which the acft bounced and a go-around…NTSB ATL84LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Augusta, GAThe student pilot stated that the acft touched down at about midfield at aprx 90 mph. He was unable to stop the acft & it struck a chain link fence near the end of the rwy. The student had only 2 hrs of total flt time in this make & model of acft.NTSB ATL83LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GAThe aircraft overran the departure end of the runway and collided with an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The student pilot did not file a flight plan or check the weather for this flight. The weather was VMC but the pilot startedthe takeoff down wind.…NTSB ATL82FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Folkston, GAThe acft crashed into the okefenokee swamp in se Georgia. Thunderstorms, varying in magnitude from levels 3 to 5, were moving from west of jacksonville FL to an area north of the okefenoke swamp. The storms were moving nw at 20K.NTSB ATL82DA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hazlehurst, GAThe pilot made a successful precautionary landing after becoming disoriented due to problems with his communication and navigation radios. After finding out his location he attempted to depart from a soft field covered with tall grass that was approximately…NTSB ATL82FLA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hoboken, GAThe pilot reported that during takeoff, he accelerated to 68 mph, then realized he would be unable to clear trees. He stated that he closed the throttle and mixture, aimed the aircraft at an opening in the trees, and maintained a level attitude until impact.…NTSB ATL82FA017Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Savannah, GANTSB ATL82FKG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Swainsboro, GANTSB ATL81FKG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Reynolds, GANTSB ATL80DKG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hephzibah, GANTSB MIA79FA112Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Canton, GANTSB MIA79FKG43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Thomaston, GANTSB MIA79FKG22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jesup, GANTSB MIA78FA113Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Statenville, GANTSB MIA78DKG56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Toccoa, GANTSB MIA78DA045Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Jekyll Island, GANTSB MIA78FKG09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grovetown, GANTSB MIA77FA005Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Brunswick, GANTSB MIA77FKG55Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Atlanta, GA