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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, MD

72 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

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, MD per year, 1964–2026: 72 cases
1964	1
1965	2
1966	4
1967	9
1968	2
1969	6
1970	6
1971	5
1972	1
1973	2
1974	4
1975	3
1976	2
1977	2
1979	1
1981	4
1982	2
1985	2
1986	3
1987	2
1989	1
1990	2
1991	1
1993	1
1998	1
2001	1
2005	1
2015	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" = 'MD' 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\" = 'MD' 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" = 'MD' 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 GAA16CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · California, MDThe student pilot's descent below the prescribed final approach path at night, and flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's descent, which resulted in a collision with trees and impact with the ground.Dec 11, 2015 · N432FL · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Indian Head, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.Apr 27, 2005 · N8730E · Substantial damage NTSB IAD01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Odenton, MDImproper maintenance inspections, which resulted in a blocked carburetor.Aug 7, 2001 · N1825T · Substantial damage NTSB IAD98FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Washington, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.May 17, 1998 · N4537R · Destroyed NTSB BFO93FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after selecting the wrong runway for a precautionary landing , which resulted in an inadvertent descent into transmission lines, while attempting to maneuver back to the runway. Factors related to the accident…Apr 17, 1993 · N56430 · Destroyed NTSB BFO92FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chesapeake Bay, MDUndetermined. The aircraft wreckage has not been located.Oct 5, 1991 · N55657 · Destroyed NTSB BFO90LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Farmington, MDStudent pilot's misjudged approach to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.Jun 9, 1990 · N3456K · Substantial damage NTSB BFO90LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lusby, MDThe pilot misjudged the distance needed to touchdown and stop his aircraft before running off the end of the runway. The pilot failed to use all of the available runway during the landing sequence.May 26, 1990 · N43078 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO89DIG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff in deteriorating weather conditions. Related factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and his lack of an instrument rating.Jul 30, 1989 · N38370 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO87LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clinton, MDDuring takeoff with the aircraft over the end of the runway, power loss occurred. The pilot landed straight ahead in a field and nosed over. Examination of the aircraft did not disclose any mechanical malfunctions/failures. The engine was started and operated…Sep 11, 1987 · N5515U · Substantial damage NTSB BFO87DIG08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mitchellville, MDDuring takeoff, the acft hit the tops of trees near the departure end of the rwy. The plt stated that after clipping the treetops, he knew the acft was 'going in,' so he pulled the yoke back to slow it as much as possible. Also, the plt stated that during…Jul 31, 1987 · N55757 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO87LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Easton, MDThe student plt stated that the landing approach was normal until the acft was over the rwy threshold; at a height of 35 ft, he encountered moderate to strong turbulence and afterwards the acft pitched up ten degrees and entered into a moderately steep left…Nov 22, 1986 · N7538R · Substantial damage NTSB BFO87FA006Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bloomington, MDWitnesses observed 2 aircraft flying near treetop level and reported that one appeared to be about 10 feet behind the other. The lead aircraft collided with trees when the pilot delayed his pullup to a point where he was unable to climb over a ridge on his…Nov 1, 1986 · N5897U · Substantial damage NTSB BFO86FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MDWitnesses indicated that the engine sounded normal during takeoff run but started to lose power shortly after liftoff. The aircraft departed on runway 30 at lee airport, annapolis, MD. The runway is 2400 feet long and beards creek is located about 200 feet…Jun 17, 1986 · N6959W · Destroyed NTSB BFO86FA011Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MDThe student pilot was flying in a flight of three returning from having lunch at a nearby airport. The first pilot made a go-around after bouncing during touchdown on the downhill 1830 foot long by 30 foot wide airstrip. He then came aroundand made a…Dec 29, 1985 · N41204 · Destroyed NTSB BFO86LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MDUpon returning to lee arpt, Edgewater, MD, from a x-country flt to lancaster, PA, the student plt applied full flaps during the final apch for rwy 12. During the landing flare, the acft ballooned and the plt applied full pwr in order to execute a go-around.…Dec 15, 1985 · N427FL · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82IA287Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beltsville, MDDuring a practice flight in preparation for a bfr, the pilot was practicing VFR go arounds at a closed airport. On the second circuit while on downwind, the engine failed while at idle. The pilots attempts to restart the aircraft were unsuccessful and he…Aug 29, 1982 · N8245N · Minor damage NTSB ATL82FA087Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MDThe aircraft crashed after takeoff from a 2930 ft runway with four occupants on board. The aircraft weight was not known, but was estimated to be 2334 lbs during takeoff. There was a light wind from the west and the temperature was 42 degrees fahrenheit.…Mar 28, 1982 · N2490T · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FIG06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Frederick, MDDec 31, 1981 · N5424F · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FIG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Annapolis, MDMar 8, 1981 · N1548J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FIG05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Edgewater, MDFeb 8, 1981 · N4495J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FIA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Newburg, MDFeb 7, 1981 · N18668 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79FIA12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pomonkey, MDMay 6, 1979 · N6583W · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FIG01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Baltimore, MDOct 10, 1977 · N5310T · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FA066Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Clinton, MDSep 15, 1977 · N9879W · Destroyed NTSB DCA77AA008Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Baltimore, MDDec 19, 1976 · N6276J · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FIG12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · White Marsh, MDMar 12, 1976 · N5731U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FIG06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Laurel, MDNov 20, 1975 · N32120 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75FIG12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bowie, MDFeb 16, 1975 · N5457S · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75FIG11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mitchellville, MDJan 12, 1975 · N9752W · Destroyed NTSB IAD75F1A07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Churchton, MDSep 21, 1974 · N8764N · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74AI059Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Salisbury, MDMay 16, 1974 · N56624 · Destroyed NTSB IAD74FIA08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Clinton, MDMar 22, 1974 · N7126R · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74AI046Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Mchenry, MDFeb 24, 1974 · N6010W · Destroyed NTSB IAD74AI010Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Churchville, MDAug 13, 1973 · N56086 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74FIG03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Middletown, MDJul 14, 1973 · N8333R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FIG10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · White Marsh, MDAug 20, 1972 · N5719U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DIG17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Montgomery, MDDec 31, 1971 · N3978K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72AN030Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Accident, MDAug 27, 1971 · N6993W · Destroyed NTSB NYC72FIG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · White Marsh, MDAug 7, 1971 · N5719U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71DIG30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Westminster, MDApr 27, 1971 · N6756W · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FIG29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · White Marsh, MDApr 3, 1971 · N6692J · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71DIG11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fallston, MDAug 30, 1970 · N8047N · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FIG02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sykesville, MDJul 2, 1970 · N8009N · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70AI059Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Frederick, MDApr 25, 1970 · N5113G · Destroyed NTSB IAD70FIG07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Laurel, MDMar 8, 1970 · N9624W · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70DIA06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Clinton, MDMar 7, 1970 · N4225J · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70DIG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Glenelg, MDJan 28, 1970 · N3955K · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70D0116Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Clinton, MDDec 11, 1969 · N9879W · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70F0120Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Rohrersville, MDNov 29, 1969 · N7204F · Destroyed