NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, WI
80 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.
Cases per year
| 1966 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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" DESCRun 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 CEN24LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WIThe pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s…NTSB GAA18CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · De Pere, WIThe pilot's improper decision not to abort the takeoff after the airplane encountered standing water on the runway, which decreased its speed and led to its subsequent inability to climb and resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN16LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a landing at dusk, which resulted in impact with a moving ground vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative precision approach path indicator.NTSB CHI08FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · West Bend, WIThe pilot's decision to depart in adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his lack of recent night experience, the night conditions and…NTSB CHI06CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WIThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.NTSB CHI98LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.NTSB CHI95LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Boyceville, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA317Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Princeton, WIthe pilot's premature liftoff.NTSB CHI94LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lodi, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted from a inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the crosswind, the trees which were contacted.NTSB CHI94LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Madison, WIThe pilot-in-command's poorly planned approach and failure to maintain the proper glidepath. The dark night was a factor.NTSB CHI93FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brookfield, WISpatial disorientation, and failure to maintain proper glidepath.NTSB CHI91FA088Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Osceola, WIFailure of the pilots in both aircraft to seeing-and-avoid the other airplane.NTSB CHI90DER01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Richmond, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the gascolator drain being left open.NTSB CHI88LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140E · Glidden, WIWhile attempting to takeoff from a 2,175' grass strip, with the aircraft loaded near maximum gross weight, the pilot approached the end of the runway without having attained liftoff airspeed. The pilot lifted the aircraft off the ground prematurely and was…NTSB CHI87FA187Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Fairwater, WIWhen the plt attempted to add pwr to level off from a dscnt, the eng did not respond. He then applied carb heat & tried to restart the eng, but to no avail. During an emerg landing, the acft touched down with a tailwind, struck a fence & skidded to a stop in…NTSB CHI85LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Franklin, WIThe pilot used a shortfield takeoff and the acft would not fly. The plt aborted the takeoff and landed on the end of therwy, overrunning the rwy and striking a ditch. The plt reported engine RPM normal and the acft was under max gross takeoff weight.NTSB CHI85LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, WIThe student plt and his pax had landed on an airstrip on a golf course. On takeoff the student plt lifted off early and stalled back on the turf. He then lost directional control, veered off the airstrip and struck a golfer in the back with the outer section…NTSB CHI85LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pepin, WIThe aircraft traveled three quarters down a 2300 foot sod runway and the pilot attempted to takeoff with 55 KIAS. The aircraft mushed into trees off the end of the runway when the pilot couldn't obtain flying speed. The pilot reported full engine RPM was…NTSB CHI84LA339Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Washington Is., WIThe acft stalled and crashed after the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft caught fire after touchdown. The fire consumed the cockpit and cabin. An examination of wreckage showed the fuel selector on the left tank. The left tank had…NTSB CHI84LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Genoa City, WIAfter takeoff, the plt had made 2 turns & had attained an alt of about 200 ft AGL when the eng sputtered & lost power. He was unable to turn & land on the rwy, but continued straight ahead to avoid houses & trees. During an emergency landing, the acft…NTSB CHI83FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beloit, WIReportedly, the plt had not flown for 2 or 3 months before his flts on 2/27/83. On that day, he took off & made 5 touch-and-go landings, then stopped for a cup of coffee. The plt then departed again on a 2nd flt. Aprx 1/2 hr later, smoke was observed from the…NTSB CHI82DA216Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dodgeville, WIThe student pilot was on a cross-country flight and had made four landings that day. After visually sighting Dodgeville, the pilot cancelled her VFR flight plan with the flight service station. She reported that nobody answered her numerous calls on UNICOM…NTSB CHI82FEP05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Waukesha, WINTSB CHI81DEP25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wonewoc, WINTSB CHI81DEP24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Franksville, WINTSB CHI81DEP21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Genoa City, WINTSB CHI81FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Johnstown Ctr, WINTSB CHI81DEP14Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Platteville, WINTSB CHI81FEP01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lakewood, WINTSB CHI80FA066Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Antigo, WINTSB CHI80FEP44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Collins, WINTSB CHI80DEP33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bristol, WINTSB CHI80FEP03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Milwaukee, WINTSB CHI79DER07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Birchwood, WINTSB CHI78FA034Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Mellen, WINTSB CHI77DEP62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Middleton, WINTSB CHI77FEP30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kansasville, WINTSB CHI76FEP39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sturtevant, WINTSB CHI76DEP36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ojibwa, WINTSB CHI76DEP20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lancaster, WINTSB CHI76DEP11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mt Horeb, WINTSB CHI75FEP46Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wisconsin Rpds, WINTSB CHI75FEP06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Beloit, WINTSB CHI74DEP42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pewaukee, WINTSB CHI74DEP16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elkhorn, WINTSB CHI74FEP05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wautoma, WINTSB CHI73FEP62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elkhorn, WINTSB CHI73FEP51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sturtevant, WINTSB CHI73DER07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Boyceville, WI