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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, MN

64 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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19652026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, MN per year, 1965–2026: 64 cases
1965	2
1966	3
1967	3
1968	2
1969	3
1970	2
1971	2
1972	3
1973	2
1974	3
1975	5
1976	1
1977	3
1978	3
1979	2
1980	1
1981	1
1983	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	2
1991	3
1992	1
1993	1
1994	2
1996	1
1997	1
1999	1
2000	1
2001	1
2002	1
2004	1
2006	1
2009	1
2025	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" = 'MN' 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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN26LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · McGregor, MNOn October 5, 2025, about 1310 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4218T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McGregor, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the…Oct 5, 2025 · N4218T · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MNThe pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.Jul 2, 2009 · N88FN · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Backus, MNThe airplane stalled as a result of the low airspeed and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.Feb 20, 2006 · N1877J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Rush City, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to his loss of aircraft control. Factors were the wind gusts, the ditch, and the fence.Jul 5, 2004 · N55930 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moorhead, MNThe inadequate fuel management by the certified flight instructor.Sep 30, 2002 · N9714W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit Lakes, MNAltitude/clearance not maintained from the transmission wires during a low altitude flight/maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.Feb 18, 2001 · N9714W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hallock, MNthe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the gusts, the crosswind weather conditions, and the ditch terrain condition.Sep 10, 2000 · N8319R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mora, MNthe student pilot's improper soft field takeoff technique in that excessive back pressure was used which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.Apr 10, 1999 · N5416S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lakeville, MNgeese that were encounter on an ILS final approach. Darkness was a related factor.Nov 23, 1997 · N1447H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Thief Rvr Falls, MNA ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Mar 31, 1996 · N5932U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MNthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and the ditch.Aug 28, 1994 · N1197X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hutchinson, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience, the concrete block and the dirt back.Mar 9, 1994 · N6625W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA326Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marshall, MNThe pilot's improper decision to depart after receiving a weather briefing which forecasted IMC en route and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.Aug 17, 1993 · N4477X · Destroyed NTSB CHI92LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sandstone, MNThe collision with the deer, the damage to the gascolator which resulted from the collision and the pilot's decision to abort the landing after the collision.Feb 2, 1992 · N56750 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maple Lake, MNDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.Jul 31, 1991 · N55924 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Albany, MNThe cfi's failure to take timely and proper remedial action when the student pilot lost directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors in the accident are the tall grass edging the runway, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.May 28, 1991 · N95041 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MNThe student pilot's improper flare of the airplane and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control during the recovery. A factor was the soft terrain.Apr 25, 1991 · N95406 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Marais, MNPoor judgement of the pilot due to his impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep.Jul 14, 1990 · N6146W · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brainerd, MNThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway.Mar 3, 1990 · N3967K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Delavan, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).Oct 9, 1989 · N6340R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Hutchinson, MNFailure of the student rated pilot to use proper control inputs and procedures to regain and maintain control of the airplane while executing a go-around from a bounced landing. The pilots lack of total experience is a contributing factor in the cause.Sep 25, 1988 · N6151W · Destroyed NTSB CHI87LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Duluth, MNRprtdly, the winds were prevailing from the northeast & were variable & gusty. The plt entered the traffic pattern to land on rwy 14, but aborted his 1st attempt. During the 2nd apch, he used a notch of flaps & corrected for the x-wind by slipping the acft…Jul 5, 1987 · N56808 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Lake, MNThe acft collided with a railroad sign during approach to a private airstrip. The weather was VMC but there was a cross-wind of about 15 KTS and a low sun creating sunglare. The acft drifted to the south side of the rwy due to wind and collided with the sign.…Jun 4, 1983 · N55270 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DER05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New York Mills, MNOct 20, 1981 · N9714W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DER02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grand Meadows, MNOct 7, 1980 · N8035N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80DER02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Eveleth, MNOct 14, 1979 · N6616W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DER37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Glenwood, MNMay 19, 1979 · N5725U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79FER85Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Washington Cy, MNAug 7, 1978 · N461FT · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Belle Plaine, MNJun 2, 1978 · N75327 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sauk Center, MNApr 11, 1978 · N6381R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER57Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mazeppa, MNJul 4, 1977 · N5634U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DER55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Minnesota Lake, MNJul 4, 1977 · N9703W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Alexandria, MNJun 4, 1977 · N8294N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FER64Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hawley, MNMay 8, 1976 · N55524 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Windom, MNDec 29, 1975 · N471XT · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Marshall, MNOct 3, 1975 · N6302R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Nevis, MNSep 24, 1975 · N6425R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FER22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Staples, MNAug 25, 1975 · N15359 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Alexandria, MNApr 2, 1975 · N5760F · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DER53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Maple Lake, MNJun 3, 1974 · N7453G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74AK042Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Winger, MNJan 28, 1974 · N5290S · Destroyed NTSB MKC74DER37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Detroit Lake, MNJan 27, 1974 · N6604W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DER12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elk River, MNSep 8, 1973 · N7254F · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER63Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lake Benton, MNMay 22, 1973 · N6302R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Ulm, MNDec 26, 1972 · N1718T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Duluth, MNOct 7, 1972 · N4486J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Montevideo, MNAug 17, 1972 · N6302R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FER20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Duluth, MNSep 12, 1971 · N95112 · Destroyed NTSB MKC72FER08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Ulm, MNJul 27, 1971 · N7435R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DDM08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Marshall, MNJul 7, 1970 · N6302R · Substantial damage