NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, IA

62 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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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, IA per year, 1965–2026: 62 cases
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NTSB CEN20LA385Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Red Oak, IAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.Sep 5, 2020 · N2875T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IAThe pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clinton, IAthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and not maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the low clouds, rain, and dark night conditions.Sep 28, 1999 · N5747U · DestroyedNTSB CHI99LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Traer, IAThe pilot's not maintaining proper runway alignment during the aborted takeoff, and the airport personnel not maintaining the runway. Factors were rough terrain and a dirt bank.Jun 8, 1999 · N4525R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA362Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Iowa City, IAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 27, 1998 · N7353J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Monona, IAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft.Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mapleton, IAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the cornfield in which the pilot was forced to land.Jul 26, 1997 · N1690J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Boone, IAthe failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93FA103Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newton, IAVFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ames, IAThe pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.Nov 5, 1992 · N16231 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Manning, IAThe pilot's improper selection of fuel tanks and improper in-flight emergency procedure by the pilot.Jul 31, 1991 · N423FL · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Storm Lake, IAWhile practicing an approach to lndg stall, the stu plt stated that the eng failed to respond to throttle advancement. After unsuccessfully attempting emergency procs to include carb heat, fuel pump, and switching fuel tanks, he selected a fld. Prior to t/d,…Oct 12, 1987 · N4477X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IAThe acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the…Dec 26, 1983 · N9565W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Atlantic, IAThe aircraft swerved off the left side of the runway collided with a fence and nosed over in a freshly plowed field during landing. The acft was owned by the pilot and was being landed on the pilots private airstrip at his farm. The pilot indicated that the…May 16, 1983 · N8094N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC81DCD19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Leland, IAMay 27, 1981 · N4431J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC81FCD11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Manson, IAMar 28, 1981 · N5948U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC80DCD03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oelwein, IAOct 24, 1979 · N538FL · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79DCD43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wever, IASep 29, 1979 · N5556F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78DCD35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Paullina, IAJun 27, 1978 · N5276S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FCD33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Washington, IAJun 4, 1978 · N8835N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77DCD42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Burlington, IAAug 27, 1977 · N15203 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77FCD34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Liberty, IAJul 20, 1977 · N5508U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77IA008Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Muscatine, IADec 16, 1976 · N6474W · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MKC77DCD04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Atlantic, IANov 15, 1976 · N8701N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DCD56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cherokee, IAJun 23, 1976 · N461CT · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76FCD46Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Vienna, IAMay 30, 1976 · N5734F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DCD35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Castalia, IAMar 28, 1976 · N4203J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75FCD32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Estherville, IAJan 16, 1975 · N6671J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75AK004Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Dubuque, IAJul 22, 1974 · N8020N · DestroyedNTSB MKC74DCD44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mason City, IAJun 23, 1974 · N5613U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73DCD19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oelwein, IANov 3, 1973 · N1330T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72DCD33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Osage, IASep 5, 1971 · N4203J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72FCD28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Blakesburg, IASep 4, 1971 · N2517Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71DCD81Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Guthrie Ctr, IAMay 8, 1971 · N7179R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71FCD77Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Iowa City, IAApr 24, 1971 · N5682U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71DGD75Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grimes, IAApr 21, 1971 · N9387W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71DCD36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Denison, IANov 29, 1970 · N8299N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71DDM23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Marshall, IASep 11, 1970 · N6302R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70AK067Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Newton, IAMay 31, 1970 · N1702J · DestroyedNTSB MKC70DCD25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cherokee, IAApr 5, 1970 · N1767J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70DCD06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fairfield, IAJan 18, 1970 · N8423R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0289Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Creston, IANov 26, 1969 · N4139J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0139Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Atlantic, IAJul 26, 1969 · N8243N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69F0397Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Liberty, IAMar 19, 1969 · N561CC · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69F0339Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Iowa City, IAMar 9, 1969 · N6426W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0361Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fort Dodge, IAMar 7, 1969 · N7591R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0015Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Gilman, IAJun 8, 1968 · N6149W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68F0592Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grimes, IAJun 6, 1968 · N3989K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68D0437Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fairfield, IAJan 26, 1968 · N8423R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68D0373Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Iowa City, IADec 12, 1967 · N6426W · Substantial damage