NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, NY

186 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 ERA20CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cortland, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.Dec 24, 2019 · N7450R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA324Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · North Collins, NYThe failure of the second airplane's pilot to see and avoid the first airplane as he was overtaking the first airplane.Sep 25, 2016 · N3580V · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ERA16LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Bayport, NYMaintenance personnel’s improper installation and maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Apr 10, 2016 · N95118 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Perry, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain vigilance, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.Oct 31, 2015 · N6665J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, NYThe loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or testing of the carburetor.Apr 15, 2015 · N7598R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA260Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellenville, NYThe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.May 30, 2013 · N5715F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Montgomery, NYA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots’ inadequate fuel management.Sep 27, 2011 · N6800W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA404Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Adams, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.Jul 15, 2011 · N7516R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA066Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newcomb, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during descent at night, with low clouds and fog.Nov 15, 2009 · N1723T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Aurora, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate.Jun 8, 2003 · N560FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Argyle, NYThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a contaminated runway. A factor was the contaminated runway.Feb 19, 2002 · N4456J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.Jul 14, 2001 · N38390 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NYFuel exhaustion, due to the student pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply.Jun 26, 2001 · N5265T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Olean, NYthe loss of engine power from water-contaminated fuel due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Nov 28, 1999 · N7407J · DestroyedNTSB IAD98LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Minden, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A related factor was the rough/uneven runway.May 24, 1998 · N15913 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Downsville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Apr 25, 1998 · N3757V · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Farmingdale, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor was the cross wind condition.Nov 4, 1997 · N1469X · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NYThe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude.Aug 31, 1997 · N557FL · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sodus, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in insufficient runway to stop the airplane, and the subsequent overrun. Factors in the accident were the wet grass runway surface, and the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.Aug 3, 1996 · N612FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kingston, NYThe pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank containing ample fuel.Mar 14, 1995 · N3665R · DestroyedNTSB BFO94LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane immediately after engine start, and his delay in reducing power and applying the brakes.Apr 12, 1994 · N5962U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Danville, NYThe decision by the pilot to land during a heavy rain shower, which resulted in a long landing, and his attempted takeoff with insufficient available runway and subsequent loss of airplane control.Jun 7, 1992 · N98276 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Goshen, NYThe loss of engine power resulting from the ingestion of a foreign object into the carburetor and the subsequent forced landing in trees. A factor related to the accident was the maintenance performed on the airplane by unauthorized personnel.Dec 18, 1991 · N55685 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wawayanda, NYThe pilot started a spin maneuver at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor in the accident was scattered clouds at 2500 feel MSL.Aug 7, 1991 · N44289 · DestroyedNTSB NYC91LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NYThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a stall and loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the loss of directional control during landing, and the lack of recent flight…Jun 26, 1991 · N55149 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marcellus, NYFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed after takeoff. A contributing factor was the the upslope gradient of the runway.Jun 12, 1990 · N1323T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Barker, NYThe pilot's decision to abort the landing too FAR down the runway. A factor was: the small tree located off the end of the runway.Aug 5, 1989 · N4348X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gasport, NYFuel contamination (water) and an inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in the loss of engine power.Jul 2, 1989 · N5266T · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pawling, NYOff airport landing in unsuitalbe terrain following a power loss caused by loss of lubrication due to spalling on the camshaft and corresponding tappet body faces.Nov 14, 1988 · N54394 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pocantico Hills, NYThe non-instrument rated private pilot departed in instrument flight conditions against the advice of several people he talked to. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes after departure the first of four or five mayday calls were heard by bridgeport radio and an…Jul 27, 1988 · N9715W · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NYDuring roll out after landing, the acft encountered a strong gust of wind & subsequently went off the side of the rwy. Before stopping, the acft went over an embankment & the nose gear collapsed.Jun 29, 1986 · N55149 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FA111Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Spring Valley, NYThe pax stated that he & the plt were at a bar where they had about three beers rpior to this flight. During the flight the pilot did several stalls and some aerobatic maneuvers. The pax was unnerved and told the plt that he wanted to return to the arpt.…Apr 23, 1986 · N44331 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Frankfort, NYThe plt diverted to Frankfort-highland en route from his original destination of utica, NY, because of IFR weather at utica. The plt stated that as the nose wheel settled to the rwy during touchdown, it dug into snow on the rwy and the acft nosed over. It was…Dec 29, 1985 · N9949W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NYThe acft contacted the terrain following a loss of control during an attempted go-around.Dec 21, 1985 · N98240 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Central Square, NYThe plt stated the acft would not climb out of ground effect during takeoff. He flew the acft between trees at the end of the rwy and severed the wings from the fuselage. The acft was found to be 317 lbs over gross weight.Aug 28, 1985 · N4252J · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cherry Valley, NYDurng a climb to cruise, theengine RPM dropped to 2000. The pilot check the carburetor heat and other instruments and did not find any abnormalities. The engine RPM dropped a second time to 1800 a sound described by the pilot as a loud band was heard and the…Jul 12, 1985 · N5602U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Red Hook, NYThe acft contacted trees following a loss of directional control during a landing roll on rwy 19.Jun 15, 1985 · N55490 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FHJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hastings, NYPlt was occupying rt front seat, pax in left. Plt stated he noted eng oil press gage reading low and, recalling prior emerg lndg on golf course due oil starvation, elected precautionary lndg on golf course. Acft overshot intended approach. Plt initiated…Nov 23, 1984 · N32473 · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Farmingdale, NYWind was gusting 40 KTS with a reported low level windshear. The plt stated his approach speed was fast & he possibly did not flare enough on landing. The acft landed hard & porpoised. On the third bounce a strong gust of crosswind from the left was…Nov 21, 1983 · N557FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Syracuse, NYThe acft collided with approach lights during a landing approach. The plt executed a go-around and landed without further incident. The acft was damaged in the collision. An accident report was not filed by the plt.Nov 9, 1983 · N1323T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NYThe student pilot was on a solo flt, practicing touch-and-go landings. While on a landing roll, the acft veered to the left. The student stated that he applied right rudder, but the acft continued to the left. Reportedly, the student applied brakes to stop,…Aug 24, 1983 · N6003W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA240Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Honeoye Falls, NYThe pilot departed rochester, NY on a cross country flight destined for ithaca NY. Enroute she became disoriented and called on 121.5 to receive help from the local controlling facility and was vectored towards Honeoye airport. While approaching the airport,…Aug 24, 1982 · N41419 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA076Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · White Plains, NYAfter returning from a local flight, the pilot landed in winds that were gusting to 20 knots. At about the flare point, he felt the aircraft drop. He added power and pulled back on the yoke, but the aircraft bounced on the nose. The porpeller, nose gear,…Apr 21, 1982 · N477FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FFA01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Milton, NYOct 10, 1981 · N6923W · DestroyedNTSB NYC81FHM05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spring Valley, NYApr 22, 1981 · N8394R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC81FHM02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spring Valley, NYFeb 9, 1981 · N608FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC81DFA09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Palenville, NYDec 26, 1980 · N4308F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FFA24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kingston, NYAug 10, 1980 · N611VW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FFA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Durhamville, NYApr 4, 1980 · N8633E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FFA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hudson, NYMar 16, 1980 · N7204J · Substantial damage