NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 1983
40 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
| 1964 | 35 |
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| 1965 | 102 |
| 1966 | 177 |
| 1967 | 263 |
| 1968 | 182 |
| 1969 | 227 |
| 1970 | 220 |
| 1971 | 230 |
| 1972 | 189 |
| 1973 | 183 |
| 1974 | 169 |
| 1975 | 141 |
| 1976 | 129 |
| 1977 | 123 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1979 | 83 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 76 |
| 1982 | 63 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 48 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 12 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1983
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'))
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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1983
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'))
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NTSB MKC84LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IAThe acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the…NTSB ATL84LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oak Mountain, ALWhile en route, the plt arrived at a check point 18 min behind schedule. Aprx 25 min later, he tuned in an incorrect VOR frequency that he had written down on his flt plan. The station that he tuned in was east of the desired station & the geographic features…NTSB FTW84LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cisco, TXThe plt reported that while he was taxiing, after landing, he was focusing his attention on the radio, on the right side of the instrument panel, when the acft rolled off the rwy & into a ditch. During the occurrence, the nosewheel collapsed & the right wing…NTSB 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…NTSB 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.NTSB LAX83FA455Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Lake Genevieve, CADuring cruise flight the acft encountered a downdraft while flying in mountainous terrain. The pilot lost control of the acft & it crashed. The pilot was student pilot rated only & had not been endorsed for this flight. He also was carrying a passenger who…NTSB LAX83FA434Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Bear, CAAccording to the plt, after a runup, during which the mixture was 'leaned', the acft departed rwy 25 at Big Bear airport. He stated that the nose of the acft was lowered to 'gain 80 KTS IAS,' and that the acft 'climbed to approximately 150 to 200 ft above the…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…NTSB FTW83LA390Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Buffalo, OKThe acft hit the ground while trying to stay VFR under low ceilings at night. The student plt was returning from a x-country, for which he had no briefing on the weather, when the weather became worse. The student plt circumnavigated some of the thunderstorms…NTSB 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,…NTSB FTW83LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winslow, ARThe plt stated that his anxiety during the approach delayed his decision to abort a long landing. After touchdown he attempted to turn at the end of the rwy but, the acft collided wth a stump and damaged the rt wing. The plts anxiety was based on another…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…NTSB DEN83LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Erie, COThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff in VMC wx conditions with an arpt elevation of 5145 ft MSL and tempertaure 86 degrees f. density alt was 7468 ft. in the pilots operating handbook the takeoff distance vs density alt chart goes to amax alt of 7000 ft. a…NTSB CHI83LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Charlotte, MIDuring the takeoff portion of a night touch-and-go, the acft collided with a deer that ran into the acft.NTSB ATL83LA280Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Viola, TNThe acft was damaged in a collision with farm equipment during an emergency landing on a grass strip. The student pilot had received a weather briefing by telephone but had inadvertantly encountered a rain shower. Because of the rain the student elected to…NTSB ATL83LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Asheville, NCThe plt departed on a x-country flt without obtaining a wx briefing. He indicated that during the flt, he was flying over a broken sky condition & reported that the VOR went bad. After flying about 5 hrs, he became unsure of his location. With the fuel…NTSB ATL83LIJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bruceton Mills, WVThe acft collided with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short sod private strip. The privately owned grass strip is approx. 800 feet long with a 5 deg upgrade from the midway point. The pilot said he realized he could not climbfast enough so he…NTSB LAX83LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Concord, CAThe acft made a forced landing on the arpt after the engine lost power at 150-200 ft AGL on takeoff. The pilot said all preflt checks were normal. Post accident examination revealed no reason for a loss of power.NTSB CHI83LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Lake, MNThe acft collided with a railroad sign during approach to a private airstrip. The weather was VMC but there was a cross-wind of about 15 KTS and a low sun creating sunglare. The acft drifted to the south side of the rwy due to wind and collided with the sign.…NTSB ATL83FA211Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lexington, NCThe acft crashed short of the approach end of the intended landing rwy. The weather was VMC. The landing rwy was 26 and the pilot said he realized he was low on the final approach. During the approach the acft was blown off the approach path. Although the…NTSB FTW83LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mount Ida, ARDuring the takeoff portion of a touch and go lndg the plt applied pwr and the acft drifted off the left side of the 50 ft wide rwy onto soft terrain. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller and leading edge of the rt wingtip were damaged.NTSB MIA83FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Near South Bay, FLThe plt had recently purchased the acft & was using it to commute on a weekly basis between his residence in hialeah & la belle where he worked as an acft mechanic. The wreckage was found completely submerged in a canal after a Florida fish & game official…NTSB MKC83LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Atlantic, IAThe aircraft swerved off the left side of the runway collided with a fence and nosed over in a freshly plowed field during landing. The acft was owned by the pilot and was being landed on the pilots private airstrip at his farm. The pilot indicated that the…NTSB CHI83LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ironwood, MIThe acft drifted to the right on the rwy during a crosswind landing and collided with a rwy light.NTSB ATL83LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140C · Lynchburg, VAShortly after midnight on the morning of 4/30/83, the flt originated at blacksburg, VA. Neither the time en route nor the arrival time at gaithersburg, MD was reported. According to the plt, he departed from gaithersburg at 1050 EDT. The flt was normal until…NTSB LAX83LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oceana, CAThe student plt, a mexican national, was on a solo x-country flt. He reported that he could not locate the destination arpt at san luis obispo, CA. After circling the area, he saw the Oceana arpt & started to land. While on final apch, the eng lost power.…NTSB CHI83LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140E · Lake, MIThe pilot stated the wind shifted at about 50 ft AGL and the acft stopped climbing and mushed down and collided with a fence.NTSB LAX83LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fair Oaks, CAThe acft collided with terrain when it overran the runway on a pleasure flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot stated that upon arrival he was unable to see the 'wind indicator', however, when he saw an acft land to the north he…NTSB ATL83LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williamsburg, VAThe aircraft ran off the runway after an aborted takeoff. The pilot stated that he elected to abort the takeoff about half way down the runway after failing to obtain an airspeed indication sufficient for takeoff. After cutting the power and lowering the nose…NTSB ATL83FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Crossville, TNThe aircraft crashed into hinch mt at the 2700 foot level during cruise flt in IMC weather. The pilot was informed during the initial and subsequent briefings that VFR flt was not recommended for his route. The first leg of the flight from new orleans to…NTSB ATL83LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GAThe aircraft overran the departure end of the runway and collided with an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The student pilot did not file a flight plan or check the weather for this flight. The weather was VMC but the pilot startedthe takeoff down wind.…NTSB ANC83FAG05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Chugiak, AKThe flt originated at anchorage, AK at aprx 1400 ast. While flying in the vicinity of knik glacier, some sheep were observed & the plt circled in the area 2 times. During the 2nd turn, the engine began running erratically. Reportedly, the plt applied…NTSB NYC83FNE02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oxford, MADuring a go-around, the eng began losing power, & subsequently, the plt elected to make a forced landing in an open field. However, before landing, the acft collided with an electric wire, then crashed. An investigation revealed some maintenance…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 FTW83LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Midlothian, TXWhile on a local flt, the plt noticed fluctuating oil pressure & elected to make a precautionary landing in a field. He stated that after landing, he checked the oil & ran up the eng, but noted no malfunctions, so he elected to takeoff again. While attempting…NTSB FTW83LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winslow, ARDuring dual instructional flt, the student plt was practicing a short field takeoff. After lifting off into ground effect, he elected to abort the takeoff when he did not think the acft was accelerating fast enough. The instructor pilot (CFI) stated that he…NTSB CHI83LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Harrisville, MIThe plt reported that during a touch-and-go landing on a snow covered rwy, the acft hit a chunk of frozen snow. Reportedly, he had departed from the same rwy & had been making touch-and-go landing, but did not see the obstruction.NTSB CHI83LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Three Oaks, MIThe acft collided with a wire during the landing approach and landed hard enough to collapse the nose gear. According to the owner the flt was not authorized and the person at the controls held no pilot certificate. The pilot made the following statement, 'I…NTSB ATL83FA093Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Johns Island, SCThe acft crash landed in a swamp as the pilot tried to return to the arpt during a forced landing. The engine lost powerduring takeoff climb at about 300 ft AGL. Witnesses said the acft was trailing black smoke as it departed. During the last annual…NTSB CHI83FA080Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Glenview, ILDuring a long final approach to o'hare intl arpt the eng quit at 1,900 ft MSL. The plt was over a residential area but found a short field in which to land. The left main landing gear separated & then the left wing separated. The fuel selector was found…