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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, MO

86 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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Phase of flight

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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, MO per year, 1964–2026: 86 cases
1964	2
1965	3
1966	5
1967	10
1968	1
1969	4
1970	2
1971	5
1972	3
1973	1
1974	4
1975	1
1976	7
1977	1
1978	1
1979	2
1980	5
1981	2
1982	3
1984	1
1985	2
1986	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1991	1
1994	1
1995	2
1998	2
2000	1
2002	1
2005	1
2012	1
2014	1
2015	1
2016	1
2022	2
2023	1
2024	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" = 'MO' 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\" = 'MO' 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" = 'MO' 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 CEN25LA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Camdenton, MOThe pilot’s poor flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 24, 2024 · N6575W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23FA304Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Jul 13, 2023 · N8225N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Saint Joseph, MOThe pilot lost control of the airplane while on the ground due to temporary incapacitation.Nov 20, 2022 · N267PC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA394Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Liberty, MOThe flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees.Aug 24, 2022 · N1815J · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Louis, MOThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Nov 27, 2016 · N56809 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Kansas City, MOThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 2, 2015 · N1513J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14CA383Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine.Jul 18, 2014 · N9789W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maryland Heights, MOThe pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.Oct 25, 2012 · N55620 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Macon, MOThe loss of engine power due to failure of the engine exhaust valve. The pilot's inability to maintain clearance from obstacles, the trees, the residence and the pilot's evasive maneuver were factors in the accident.Feb 25, 2005 · N4468T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · El Dorado Sprgs, MOThe failure by the flight crew to abort the takeoff, as well as a failure by the flight instructor to properly monitor takeoff performance. Contributing factors to the accident were the flight crew's failure to calculate required takeoff distance, considering…Jul 19, 2002 · N8220N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Warrensburg, MOinadequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass runway, and the trees near the departure end of the runway.Jul 18, 2000 · N4435J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Liberty, MOThe excessive rotation by the pilot-in-command. The climb not obtained by the pilot-in-command, the fence and the trees were contributing factors.Nov 6, 1998 · N42342 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA208Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winchester, MOThe pilot's low altitude flight and failure to maintain clearance, resulting in collision with trees. A factor was trees.Jun 19, 1998 · N4539R · Destroyed NTSB CHI96LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocie, MOfailure of the number three exhaust valve.Oct 21, 1995 · N6932W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel mixture caused by undetermined reasons.Feb 4, 1995 · N694SK · Destroyed NTSB CHI94FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marshfield, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a VFR flight into IMC conditions.Apr 22, 1994 · N5581F · Destroyed NTSB CHI92LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carthage, MOContinued flight by the pilot into known icing conditions, and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun of the runway after he diverted to an alternate airport. The adverse weather condition, icy runway, and chain link fence near the end…Dec 1, 1991 · N9533W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bolivar, MOImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the tall grass, inadequate runway maintenance, and trees.Jun 3, 1989 · N3952K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC88FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Creve Coeur, MOWitnesses stated that the aircraft suddenly started a vertical climb from a straight and level flight attitude. The airplane lost momentum while in the climb, then it nosed down and dove towards the ground. It exploded upon impact and was destroyed in the…Jan 17, 1988 · N1727J · Destroyed NTSB MKC87FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Neelyville, MOWitnesses stated that the p.I.c. had aborted several takeoff attempts while trying to depart to the north--the winds were originating from the southwest at approximately 5 mph. The aircraft eventually departed from, and almost used the full length of, runway…Apr 29, 1987 · N44213 · Destroyed NTSB MKC86LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, MOThe pilot stated he thought he could get airborne from the turf field although it was wet, soft, and muddy. After rolling some distance, he decided he would have to fly through powerlines or trees so he aborted. The airplane ran past the end of the runway,…May 26, 1986 · N32143 · Destroyed NTSB MKC86LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kansas City, MOThe Piper PA-28-140 was departing the Kansas City, MO area for a VFR, no flight-plan flight to warrensburg, MO. Witnesses stated that the airplane appeared to lift off prematurely and remained effectively stalled until impact two min later in a…Oct 3, 1985 · N8047N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85FCA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-140 · Lemay, MOThe acft sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of power. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed no fuel was present in either fuel tank and there was no evidence of fuel spillage at the accident site.Mar 7, 1985 · N5741U · Destroyed NTSB MKC84LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mount Vernon, MOThe acft rolled foward and collided with a metal hanger after the plt hand propped the acft to start it. The acft was tied at the tail and chocked with the plts oldest daughter on the foot brakes. In spite of these precautions the acft got away and hit the…Aug 4, 1984 · N57321 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC83LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · West Plains, MOEarlier in the day, the pilot had landed on a highway after the aircraft ran low on fuel. He purchased 15 gal of automobile fuel and put it in the aircraft fuel tanks. He then took off from the highway, flew to an airport and added an additional 20 gal of…Dec 18, 1982 · N56689 · Destroyed NTSB MKC82DA086Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbia, MODue to abnormal engine sounds the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. The aircraft could not be stopped on the remaining runway and rolled into a ditch. The pilot stated that during his preflight he was unable to remove all the water in the fuel by draining…May 20, 1982 · N6527W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC82DA027Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Springfield, MODuring landing on runway 31, the student pilot perceived that he was high. He moved his touchdown point down the runway to the intersection with runway 19. There was an icy spot at the touchdown point on the intersection. After touchdown, the aircraft veered…Feb 6, 1982 · N7041C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81FCA08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chesterfield, MOMar 19, 1981 · N33002 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81DCG21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Macon, MOFeb 4, 1981 · N4420X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81DCG07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cassville, MOOct 17, 1980 · N95436 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80DCG45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Albany, MOSep 8, 1980 · N1883T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80FCG36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grain Valley, MOJul 6, 1980 · N5780F · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80FCA19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jefferson City, MOJun 24, 1980 · N4522R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80FCG16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Aurora, MOMar 17, 1980 · N2142T · Destroyed NTSB MKC79DCG65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbia, MOJul 28, 1979 · N57320 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DCG39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lamar, MOApr 25, 1979 · N22763 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DCG16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Buckner, MODec 16, 1978 · N1780T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DCG56Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ashland, MOSep 20, 1977 · N11BA · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DCG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fayette, MONov 24, 1976 · N9898W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCA40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Festus, MOAug 12, 1976 · N55037 · Destroyed NTSB MKC76FCA29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Frisbee, MOJun 25, 1976 · N15237 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DCG71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Osceola, MOMay 5, 1976 · N6272W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCG67Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jamestown, MOApr 3, 1976 · N7324J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCG60Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Northview, MOMar 25, 1976 · N6327R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCG52Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Greenfield, MOFeb 23, 1976 · N7449R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DCG44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Garden City, MOMay 15, 1975 · N4377T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75AK033Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Swedeborg, MODec 24, 1974 · N6698J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DCG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbia, MOJul 22, 1974 · N8049N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCA30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kahoka, MOJun 14, 1974 · N6404R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74AK054Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Independence, MOMar 3, 1974 · N3908K · Destroyed