NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, MI
141 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
| 1966 | 4 |
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| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'MI' 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'))
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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" = 'MI' 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'))
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NTSB CEN25LA284Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Clinton, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off…NTSB CEN22LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB CEN21LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sparta, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on the snow/slush-covered portion of the runway and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to make his first solo flight from a snow/slush-covered runway.NTSB CEN18LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Mackinac Island, MIThe improper reinstallation of the right main landing gear by maintenance personnel which resulted in the separation of the landing gear and the subsequent abnormal runway contact during the landing.NTSB CEN17LA341Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Ray, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in in a hard landing and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without an instructor onboard.NTSB CEN14CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MIAn inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI07CA118Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williamston, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The hilly runway was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MICollision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision.NTSB CHI04CA258Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare and subsequent go-around. A factor was the T-hangar.NTSB CHI02FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Niles, MIFlight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and the spatial disorientation of pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of certification by the pilot and the weather conditions.NTSB CHI01LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MIthe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Port Huron, MIThe pilot not maintaing a proper glide path during the simulated forced landing. Factors were flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the wind gusts.NTSB CHI01FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…NTSB CHI01LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lansing, MIthe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the trees, and the bright night condition.NTSB CHI00LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grant, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.NTSB CHI99LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Flint, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI99LA001Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.NTSB CHI98LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Napoleon, MIthe pilot inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors in this accident were the airplane's weight and balance limitations had been exceeded by the pilot and an improper top overhaul of the engine's cylinder by the mechanic.NTSB CHI98FA130Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kalamazoo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's exceeding the gross weight of the airplane on takeoff.NTSB CHI97LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grant, MIthe pilot's fixation on the end of the runway, his failure to place the airplane in an attitude to land (flare) which resulted in a hard landing, and the pilot's failure to recover from the subsequent bounced landing.NTSB CHI97LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MIthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of…NTSB CHI97LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hart, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.NTSB CHI95LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kalkaska, MIFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning and decisions. Factors were the powerlines and the inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI94LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Traverse, MIpoor preflight planning and preparation by the pilot for not calculating the weight and balance of his airplane before departure. Factors associated with the accident were the airplane's weight and balance was exceeded, and the pilot's lack of recent…NTSB CHI94LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lake City, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not using all available runway, premature lift off, and a crosswind.NTSB CHI94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Romeo, MIthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident is weather conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CHI94LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cheboygan, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to and inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI93LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MIthe separation of the rear landing light gasket into the air induction path.NTSB CHI93FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hubbardston, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CHI91LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grass Lake, MIA ruptured oil cooler line. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB CHI91LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pinconning, MIInadequate airspeed, wind shear and a stall.NTSB CHI90FA190Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Plymouth, MIInadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the PA-60. A factor related to the accident was that neither of the flight crews had obatained atc/radar assistance.NTSB CHI90LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Bad Axe, MITotal failure of the powerplant during the final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI90LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Harbor Springs, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintian adequate directional control of the aircraft. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB CHI89LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIThe pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB CHI89DEC03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Birmingham, MIAn undetermined fuel system blockage. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area.NTSB CHI88LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sault Ste Marie, MIDuring taxi for take-off, the student pilot attempted to apply brakes as he neared the end of the runway. As the aircraft veered to the left, he noted that his right foot was not on the brake pedal. The aircraft left the taxiway and struck a fire hydrant,…NTSB CHI88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Whittemore, MIWhile landing on a farmer's strip, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft swerved off the left side of the strip, into a plowed field where it struck a rock.NTSB CHI88LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140D · Flushing, MIWhile on final approach for landing on a short, grass strip, the pilot said she encountered sunglare which restricted her visibility such that she was unable to judge the landing. Touchdown occurred with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft. The…NTSB CHI88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lake City, MIThe student pilot initiated a takeoff from a snow covered runway. During the initial ground run, he lost directional control. Subsequently, the aircraft ran off the side of the runway & collided with trees. The plt rprtd the wind was from the south at 8 to 10…NTSB CHI87LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIWhile the plt was using short field techniques for takeoff, the acft lifted off into ground effect. At about that time, the plt thought there was a partial power loss. He stated, 'after perceiving a partial power loss which was accompanied with a loss in…NTSB CHI86LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Linden, MIThe newly certificated pvt plt with three passengers was attempting to practice a short field takeoff on the 2500 ft long asphalt runway. The owner's manual recommends 25 degrees of flaps to perform the takeoff. The plt did not extend any flaps. After…NTSB CHI84LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Rapids, MIIn an effort to land at the threshold the acft collided with a fence and landed short of the prepared surface. Runway edge lights were operating but runway end identifier lights were not installed.NTSB CHI84LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot took off into adverse wx conditions & failed to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees. The purpose of the flight was to search for a missing acft.NTSB CHI84LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Holland, MIThe acft contacted a snowbank during landing. After the collision the acft nosed over. The plt stated that the winds forced the acft off the centerline of the rwy into the unplowed area of snow.NTSB CHI83LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Charlotte, MIDuring the takeoff portion of a night touch-and-go, the acft collided with a deer that ran into the acft.NTSB CHI83LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ironwood, MIThe acft drifted to the right on the rwy during a crosswind landing and collided with a rwy light.NTSB CHI83LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140E · Lake, MIThe pilot stated the wind shifted at about 50 ft AGL and the acft stopped climbing and mushed down and collided with a fence.