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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, IL

165 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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19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, IL per year, 1964–2026: 165 cases
1964	2
1965	5
1966	6
1967	11
1968	9
1969	15
1970	12
1971	17
1972	9
1973	12
1974	9
1975	11
1976	3
1977	6
1978	6
1979	4
1980	1
1981	2
1982	1
1983	1
1984	2
1986	1
1987	1
1988	1
1990	1
1992	3
1994	2
1998	1
2000	1
2001	1
2002	1
2006	1
2007	1
2011	1
2018	1
2022	1
2024	1
2025	1
2026	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" = 'IL' 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\" = 'IL' 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"

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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" = 'IL' 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 CEN26FA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rock Falls, ILOn March 20, 2026, about 1503 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9913W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Falls, Illinois. The student pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14…Mar 20, 2026 · N9913W · Destroyed NTSB CEN25LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pittsfield, ILThe collision with a deer during the aborted landing in night visual meteorological conditions.Sep 1, 2025 · N5714F · Substantial damage NTSB CEN24LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, ILThe flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 11, 2024 · N1429T · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vernon Hills, ILThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the collapsed carburetor heat induction tube that restricted airflow to the engine preventing engine restart.Aug 6, 2022 · N6460R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Columbia, ILThe airplane's inability to climb due to reduced engine power as a result of insufficient compression in all cylinders and fouled spark plugs in the No. 2 cylinder while operating near its maximum gross weight.Jul 28, 2018 · N624FL · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lansing, ILThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing.Feb 8, 2011 · N4643R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbia, ILThe certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…Jun 23, 2007 · N1768T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, ILThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, ILThe loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.Aug 11, 2002 · N6345W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albion, ILthe maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.Jul 2, 2001 · N1828T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Morris, ILThe improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East St. Louis, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Nov 27, 1998 · N10347 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, ILthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper emergency procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, and the rough, uneven terrain.Aug 9, 1994 · N3634R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kankakee, ILThe pilot's poor preflight planning preparation by the improper loading of the airplane.Jul 16, 1994 · N7079R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.Aug 25, 1992 · N5544J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rockford, ILThe flight instructor's premature liftoff. Related factors are the instructor's lack of total experience in the accident make and model airplane, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the roll-out.Jun 14, 1992 · N56311 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Markham, ILThe result of an inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and, as a result, a total failure of the throttle linkage. A factor was the pilot overshot his intended emergency landing area, due to excessive speed.May 2, 1992 · N1814T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90DEE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 28 140 · Savanna, ILThe pilot's misjudgement of the airplane's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion.Jun 24, 1990 · N5744F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Schaumburg, ILEngine failure due to oil starvation and the pilot's misjudged emergency landing, during which the aircraft collided with trees and a swimming pool, before coming to rest on the ground and a chain link fence.Oct 8, 1988 · N4608R · Destroyed NTSB CHI87LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Genoa, ILThe aircraft experienced a loss of power on takeoff, for undetermined reasons, and was forced to make an emergency landing. On impact the nose gear and main landing gear sheared off.Mar 8, 1987 · N4200J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Midlothian, ILThe acft was being operated on a student instructional flt. On initial run up the CFI stated he had an excessive mag drop that cleared up. The acft was flown to an adjacent field to make two touch and go landings. During the last takeoff the CFI suspected a…Apr 27, 1986 · N33822 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, ILWhile en route a ttl loss of power occurred. The acft nosed over during the forced landing in an open field. A fire then erupted. Inspection of the engine revealed no failures or malfunctions. The right wing fuel tank was found empty and the left tank…Nov 25, 1984 · N1846J · Destroyed NTSB CHI84LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lansing, ILThe 2432 ft rwy had a 224 ft displaced threshold due to trees near the apch end. The plt stated that when he landed, the acft touched down 'somewhat down the rwy past the treshold' with 25 deg of flaps. He stated that braking had little effect because the…Jun 3, 1984 · N7443R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83FA080Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Glenview, ILDuring a long final approach to o'hare intl arpt the eng quit at 1,900 ft MSL. The plt was over a residential area but found a short field in which to land. The left main landing gear separated & then the left wing separated. The fuel selector was found…Jan 13, 1983 · N6347W · Destroyed NTSB CHI83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, ILThe newly purchased aircraft had just been delivered and the pilot elected to fly it a short period to check its operation. He performed one takeoff and landing, then started another takeoff. He reported that during the second takeoff, the engine lost power…Nov 5, 1982 · N56311 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FA086Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Altamont, ILAug 12, 1981 · N4565X · Destroyed NTSB CHI81DEE20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Joliet, ILFeb 14, 1981 · N5572V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEE55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Lenox, ILSep 13, 1980 · N55526 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEE04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chicago, ILOct 21, 1979 · N1741T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEE01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kankakee, ILOct 4, 1979 · N54386 · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FEE60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · New Lenox, ILMay 20, 1979 · N6962H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI79DEE87Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chicago, ILMar 19, 1979 · N573PA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEE33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elgin, ILDec 15, 1978 · N44105 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEE05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · West Chicago, ILOct 19, 1978 · N5749F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEE01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elgin, ILOct 3, 1978 · N44553 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEE65Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Lenox, ILAug 24, 1978 · N41503 · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FEV37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bloomington, ILJun 13, 1978 · N2257Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEE39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mendota, ILApr 30, 1978 · N8765N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEE15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Wheeling, ILDec 23, 1977 · N8817C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FA009Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Lincolnshire, ILNov 11, 1977 · N1879Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEE07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Schaumburg, ILNov 5, 1977 · N6762W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEE42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lamoille, ILJul 30, 1977 · N8765N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEE32Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Wadsworth, ILJul 18, 1977 · N6899J · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA034Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Chicago, ILMar 6, 1977 · N40922 · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FEE67Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Schaumburg, ILJul 25, 1976 · N3943K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEE68Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Streator, ILJul 25, 1976 · N489FL · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEE47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Streator, ILMar 27, 1976 · N5246T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEE24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Greenwood, ILOct 5, 1975 · N9848W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC028Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Schaumburg, ILSep 23, 1975 · N33675 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC022Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Orland Park, ILSep 6, 1975 · N5968U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed