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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, WA

67 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, WA per year, 1964–2026: 67 cases
1964	1
1966	2
1967	7
1968	2
1969	1
1970	3
1971	2
1972	3
1973	5
1974	3
1975	2
1976	2
1978	4
1979	1
1981	3
1983	2
1985	1
1987	1
1989	1
1991	1
1994	1
1995	2
1999	2
2000	1
2001	1
2003	1
2004	3
2005	2
2012	1
2013	2
2017	1
2018	1
2020	1
2021	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" = 'WA' 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR21LA151Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Yacolt, WAA partial loss of power caused by carbon build up in the cylinders, which prevented the exhaust valves from seating properly. Contributing to the accident was flying in moderate icing conditions which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and vibrations.Mar 29, 2021 · N665FL · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Puyallup, WAA partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing and the flight instructors failure to use carburetor heat.Oct 18, 2020 · N4673R · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA575Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Spokane, WAThe pilot’s improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and its subsequent collision with trees.Sep 29, 2018 · N40825 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR17FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Brinnon, WAThe flight instructor's failure to completely and properly evaluate the student pilot's incorrectly- planned flight, and his failure to use all available resources to maintain situation awareness during the flight, which resulted in controlled flight into…Sep 30, 2017 · N9549W · Destroyed NTSB WPR13LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Burlington, WAThe failure of the rudder bar assembly during landing due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the rudder bar assembly.Jun 4, 2013 · N5808U · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA121Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sunnyside, WAThe pilot’s inadequate vigilance while maneuvering at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.Feb 9, 2013 · N6726J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chehalis, WAThe pilot did not correctly manage his glide profile during a simulated engine-out forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to add additional engine power, which resulted in a runway undershoot.Jan 27, 2012 · N15791 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA06FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Everett, WAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed NTSB SEA05LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Puyallup, WAThe fatigue cracking of the upper torque link attach lugs on the right main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.May 14, 2005 · N7263J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Deer Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to perform remedial action during the landing sequence. A factor contributing to the accident was the wet runway surface.Sep 23, 2004 · N56775 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Irby, WALoss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors.Aug 14, 2004 · N4195J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…Jul 25, 2004 · N1912H · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prosser, WAImproper flare while landing. Factors include rough uneven terrain.Feb 1, 2003 · N75392 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA01FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenwater, WAFailure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.Mar 20, 2001 · N8769N · Destroyed NTSB SEA00LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kennewick, WAA failure in the engine's number 1 piston, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included the aircraft windshield being covered with oil (restricting forward visibility), a road sign, and a ditch beside the road on which the forced landing was…Jun 30, 2000 · N6887W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA99LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Zillah, WAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing adjacent to the runway. Factors include sun glare encountered at the time of the landing attempt.Jun 19, 1999 · N9887W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA99LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lyman, WAThe pilot-in-command's improper execution of takeoff procedures, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence post and trees.May 23, 1999 · N6216W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95FAMS1Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Missing, WAUndetermined until the Missing aircraft is located.Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed NTSB SEA95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sekiu, WAThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather necessitating a landing on a highway. The weather was a factor.Aug 6, 1995 · N98350 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Redmond, WAFailure of an exhaust valve. A factor to the accident was: wet grass.Aug 13, 1994 · N95285 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Renton, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain available for a forced landing.Oct 10, 1991 · N55841 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vashon, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions, high obstructions (trees), and soft terrain where the aircraft touched down during the aborted takeoff.Jul 24, 1989 · N8402C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Eastsound, WAThe plt depd south from an unattended island arpt at sea level & flew into marginal VFR conds with moderate snowfall. Acquaintances at the arpt rprtd the plt expressed an urgent need to return to snohomish, WA, despite the wx conds. When the acft did not…Dec 20, 1987 · N4306J · Destroyed NTSB SEA85FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Kent, WAThe acft contacted trees and the terrain aprx 1/2 mile south of the arpt shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated the eng was running rough and black smoke was trailing from the exhaust during the takeoff. Examination of the eng revealed the spark plugs were…Jan 14, 1985 · N679FL · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Everett, WAThe acft collided with trees and the ground in an attempt to return to the arpt after takeoff. The acft crashed one milesouth of the arpt in IMC weather in the early hours of the morning. Witnesses said dense fog existed at the time with zero visibility. The…Aug 31, 1983 · N6874J · Destroyed NTSB SEA83LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Arlington, WAThe acft nosed over while taxiing unoccupied after being hand propped for a start by the pilot. The pilot stated that hewas unable to start the acft normally so he hand propped it with no one in the cockpit. The unoccupied acft taxied from the ramp across the…Aug 21, 1983 · N5097T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82DYP04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · George, WANov 5, 1981 · N8873N · Destroyed NTSB SEA81DYE35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bellingham, WAJul 17, 1981 · N6497R · Destroyed NTSB SEA81FYP11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wenatchee, WAMar 20, 1981 · N7226F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYP11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kennewick, WAFeb 9, 1979 · N9116K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83FA064Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · North Bend, WADec 23, 1978 · N95172 · Destroyed NTSB SEA79FYE06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bremerton, WANov 24, 1978 · N8402C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78DYE33Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bellevue, WAAug 14, 1978 · N8845N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FYE28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Guemes Island, WAJul 6, 1978 · N8803N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYG34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pasco, WAMar 2, 1976 · N6674J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYE26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Auburn, WAFeb 22, 1976 · N32767 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76AS019Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Snoqualme Pass, WAOct 11, 1975 · N5858U · Destroyed NTSB SEA75DYG31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Yakima, WAMay 14, 1975 · N2373T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75FVE17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Stuart Islnd, WASep 12, 1974 · N98113 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYG47Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wenatchee, WAJun 13, 1974 · N5611U · Destroyed NTSB SEA74DYG33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Walla Walla, WAApr 14, 1974 · N3487K · Destroyed NTSB SEA74DYG22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Richland, WADec 31, 1973 · N2350T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74AS023Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Wenatchee, WANov 3, 1973 · N5806U · Destroyed NTSB SEA74DYE21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bellevue, WAOct 18, 1973 · N15627 · Destroyed NTSB SEA74DYE01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bellevue, WAJul 1, 1973 · N56984 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73DYE33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hoquiam, WAMay 12, 1973 · N4271T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FYE20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Monroe, WANov 23, 1972 · N9694W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72FYG48Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Curlew, WAJun 6, 1972 · N6478R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72FYC38Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Vancouver, WAApr 29, 1972 · N8814N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72DYE05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tacoma, WAJul 21, 1971 · N8813N · Substantial damage