NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, NJ

114 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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NTSB ERA17LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pittstown, NJThe student pilot's improper decision to conduct a night flight and his failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total…Aug 6, 2017 · N56884 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Princeton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a runway excursion.May 16, 2015 · N16491 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed while on approach, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.May 21, 2014 · N9592W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA316Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Blairstown, NJThe flight's encounter with a downdraft from a ridge shortly after takeoff resulting in a loss of lift and collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.Jul 5, 2013 · N1441T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA425Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, NJThe loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine and engine systems or during postaccident operational testing of the engine.Jun 29, 2012 · N449FL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJAn inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.Nov 13, 2010 · N15499 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.Dec 31, 2008 · N95156 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJBoth pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.Aug 7, 2004 · N6186F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with contaminated fuel, and a subsequent forced landing.Jul 24, 2004 · N6139J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence from a helicopter. A factor in the accident was the wake turbulence.Sep 5, 2003 · N6183J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newbolds Corner, NJImproper maintenance which resulted in a loss of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel quantity gauges, and the gusty wind conditions.Feb 17, 2002 · N56885 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJpilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.Mar 28, 2001 · N1046H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJThe CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.Feb 6, 2000 · N624FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hillsborough, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model.May 29, 1999 · N98122 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Salem, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the reeds. A related factor was the wind gusts.Jul 29, 1998 · N32583 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJA loss of engine power due to a partially blocked engine muffler.Jun 21, 1997 · N43464 · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Closter, NJThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, followed by the airplane striking a tree during a forced landing.Sep 9, 1996 · N1792T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.…Sep 7, 1996 · N422FL · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Robbinsville, NJLoss of engine for undetermined reasons.Apr 26, 1995 · N95116 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocean City, NJthe private pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing/aborted landing sequence. Related factors are the unfavorable wind conditions and high obstructions.Mar 26, 1995 · N6131W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Pennington, NJThe pilot's misjudged distance and speed during an aborted takeoff which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet grass.Aug 7, 1994 · N5758F · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Millville, NJThe failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB BFO93LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Belmar, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and failure to maintain directional control during landing. Other related factors were the crosswind and the ravine.Jul 23, 1993 · N8431R · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJInadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.Nov 29, 1992 · N15262 · DestroyedNTSB NYC91LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJAn off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to oil exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the operators decision not to follow the recommendations of the Piper cherokee service manual.Sep 5, 1991 · N6183J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Old Bridge, NJThe plt took off fm the marlboro arpt & flew to 2 other arpts before lndg at the miller arpt at burgettstown, PA, where the eng was shut down. He had difficulty in starting the eng & remained on the gnd about 1 hr. The plt told an aviation safety inspector…Dec 20, 1986 · N6192W · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJThe Piper PA-28-140 had just taken off when the main cabin door unlocked at the top. The pilot returned for a landing, had to go-around due to traffic, and was on final for his second approach, with the top of the main cabin door still unlocked. When, passing…Aug 11, 1986 · N5803U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bedminster, NJN4319F heard NG138J announce its position in the traffic pattern throughout the approach and landing. N4319F landed on runway 30 and was taxiing back to the ramp on the parallel taxiway. The occupant of N4319F observed N6139J land about midway down the runway…Jul 18, 1985 · N6139J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJThe acft landed hard on runway 27 at Marlboro airport while on a solo flight. The aircraft was substantially damaged andthe student pilot received minor injuries. The pilot had a total of 47 flight hours all of which were in the same make and model aircraft.…Dec 26, 1984 · N3968K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FHD01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper Cherokee 140-C · Pennington, NJThe plt & passg stated that the flt & approach to land seemed normal in all respects. They both have no recollection of the actual accident and only recall waking up in the ambulance. There are no witnesses of record to the accident. The groung evidence shows…Nov 24, 1984 · N5894U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJOn initial climb after takeoff, plt noted a loss of climb performance, executed steep 180 degree turn to avoid high voltage lines on rising terrain ahead. This maneuver, coupled with reduced power resulted in an airspeed decrease to near stall speed. Plt…Jun 25, 1984 · N40921 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA020Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJAfter returning from a local flight, the pilot landed on runway 03 with the wind from 310 degrees at 15 gusting 20 knots. The runway had been plowed, but it was about 60 percent covered with patches of snow. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, a…Jan 26, 1982 · N5989W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC81FHM07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Milford, NJMay 25, 1981 · N2257Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC81FHM03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Franklin Lakes, NJApr 17, 1981 · N15942 · DestroyedNTSB NYC81DHA06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bedminster, NJDec 27, 1980 · N44055 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FHM03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Morganville, NJOct 13, 1979 · N6692J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79DHD14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bridgeport, NJMay 8, 1979 · N56118 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FA033Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Allaire, NJApr 1, 1979 · N4897T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79DHM13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Morristown, NJMar 22, 1979 · N7246F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FA031Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Pittstown, NJMar 19, 1979 · N526FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FHM04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Teterboro, NJJan 23, 1979 · N57369 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78FA083Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sussex, NJAug 18, 1978 · N1876J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78FA068Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Millville, NJJun 29, 1978 · N41916 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78FHA22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pittstown, NJMay 7, 1978 · N1584J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FHO26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ocean City, NJAug 22, 1977 · N1670J · DestroyedNTSB NYC77FHM22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Teterboro, NJAug 15, 1977 · N33478 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77DHA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bedminster, NJJun 12, 1977 · N720FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76DHD40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Berlin, NJAug 21, 1976 · N1830T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76DHA39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pittstown, NJJun 12, 1976 · N95087 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FHM25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fairfield, NJMay 8, 1976 · N1930T · Substantial damage