Skip to content

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, OR

71 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19672026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, OR per year, 1967–2026: 71 cases
1967	3
1968	4
1969	4
1970	2
1971	2
1972	8
1973	5
1974	3
1976	2
1977	3
1978	3
1979	3
1980	2
1982	2
1987	3
1988	2
1989	2
1992	2
1995	1
1997	2
2000	1
2001	1
2003	1
2004	1
2006	1
2007	2
2012	1
2015	1
2020	1
2021	1
2022	1
2025	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'OR' 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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 WPR25LA143Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Apr 28, 2025 · N4505R · Substantial damage NTSB WPR22FA354Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sisters, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s degraded judgement due to fatigue.Sep 22, 2022 · N7063R · Destroyed NTSB WPR22LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albany, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Oct 7, 2021 · N98241 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Oregon City, ORThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a hangar.Sep 30, 2020 · N5397S · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, ORThe noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain.Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · Destroyed NTSB WPR12CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · McMinnville, ORThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Aug 21, 2012 · N8154N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07FA246Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Alsea, ORTerrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering. A low altitude during the maneuver and hilly terrain were factors.Sep 13, 2007 · N6735J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Crescent Lake, ORThe loss of a significant amount of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place in which to make an emergency landing, and densely forested, mountainous/hilly terrain.Mar 6, 2007 · N5547F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bandon, ORThe loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.Dec 12, 2006 · N5618U · Substantial damage NTSB SEA05FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain.Oct 15, 2004 · N454FL · Destroyed NTSB SEA03LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, ORAircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor.Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Scapoose, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing.Mar 30, 2001 · N33657 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. Misjudging distance/altitude and improper remedial action were factors.Apr 30, 2000 · N4413X · Substantial damage NTSB SEA97LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include high vegetation, rough runway, and failure to attain adequate flying speed.Jun 21, 1997 · N1357T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA97LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Waldport, ORthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the…Jun 13, 1997 · N1438T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Arock, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a dirt road.Aug 29, 1995 · N9675W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pacific City, ORThe pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind and then delayed in aborting the landing. The tailwind was a factor.Aug 12, 1992 · N2328Q · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newberg, ORA poorly planned final approach. Factors in the accident were: proper glidepath was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.Jan 4, 1992 · N7491R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mulino, ORImproper installation and routing of the fuel pressure line and/or electrical wiring, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in mechanical binding of the elevator control column. The fence was considered to be a related factor.Aug 19, 1989 · N7358J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Beaver Marsh, ORAn loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain on which a precautionary landing was made.Feb 15, 1989 · N95286 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Troutdale, ORThe plt rprtd that soon after takeoff, he realized there was insufficient power. Subsequently, the acft mushed into trees & a raspberry field & was damaged. An exam of the eng revealed a piece of the carburetor heat muff had broken off & was ingested into the…Oct 1, 1988 · N9550W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cottage Grove, ORWhen plt realized strong headwinds at cruise alt would preclude reaching intended destination, he attempted to divert to another alternate. Fuel exhaustion occurred before reaching arpt. During a lndg, executed in dark, acft collided with a fence.Sep 17, 1988 · N1223T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Canby, ORAt a reduced power setting, while maneuvering, a loss of power occurred. An inadvertent stall was then entered. The student pilot is legally deaf, but the stall warning system incorporated a red stall warning light. After the stall occurred the aircraft…Oct 8, 1987 · N4112J · Destroyed NTSB SEA87LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ashland, ORPlt was proceeding VFR, no flt plan, no record of wx brief, northbound through siskiyou pass along I-5 from calif into Oregon about 1400 PDT. Plt reported suddenly in clouds, then saw trees. Acft collided with rising terrain 1/2 mile west of point where I-5…Jul 17, 1987 · N95407 · Destroyed NTSB SEA87LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newberg, ORSeated at the controls in the left front seat was a plt who had not flown in ten years. Seated in the right front seat was the owner/student plt. The purpose of the flt according to the plt, was to familiarize the plt with the acft so that the plt could…Mar 28, 1987 · N4298T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newberg, ORDuring a local flight, the pilot made 3 landings on a 2860 ft runway at sportsman airpark. He then landed on a 2300 ft turf runway at chehalem airport in light and variable wind conditions. While landing at chehalem, the aircraft rolled beyond the departure…Oct 1, 1982 · N15543 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82FYM22Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper 24-140 · Enterprise, ORWitnesses observed an aircraft fly over the city of Enterprise, Oregon on a bright night with clear sky conditions. Reportedly, the aircraft was flying very erratic; and just as it disappeared from the witnesses' sight, an explosion andfireball were observed…Jul 25, 1982 · N55492 · Destroyed NTSB SEA81DYM02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Molalla, OROct 3, 1980 · N33638 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80DYM37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Yamhill, ORMay 18, 1980 · N32526 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYK20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · White City, ORJul 25, 1979 · N6844W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DUK03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Riley, ORJun 16, 1979 · N1716J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79FYM11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hillsboro, ORJan 25, 1979 · N15543 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYK01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sun River, OROct 8, 1978 · N98054 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FYM52Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hillsboro, ORSep 30, 1978 · N5795F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FA065Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Rainier, ORSep 14, 1978 · N5877U · Destroyed NTSB SEA78FA007Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Gales Creek, ORNov 4, 1977 · N2710Q · Destroyed NTSB SEA77DYM47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wakonda Beach, ORJul 21, 1977 · N33346 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FYM39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hillsboro, ORJun 11, 1977 · N123NW · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FYC05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mulino, ORNov 6, 1976 · N95310 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYC51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Aurora, ORMay 18, 1976 · N4292T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYI13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Medford, OROct 4, 1974 · N1798T · Destroyed NTSB SEA75DYI07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Crescent Lk, ORAug 27, 1974 · N5571F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYC06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ukiah, ORAug 6, 1974 · N3088T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYC30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mocalla, ORDec 30, 1973 · N55620 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYC19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Colton, ORSep 30, 1973 · N2479T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74FVC18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salem, ORSep 26, 1973 · N5239T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74AS012Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Oakridge, ORSep 3, 1973 · N4576T · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS011Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Oakridge, ORAug 21, 1973 · N6344W · Destroyed NTSB SEA73FYC13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Newberg, ORDec 4, 1972 · N5046T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73DYI08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Klamath Fall, ORDec 2, 1972 · N1223T · Substantial damage