NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 1989
30 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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Query with SQL
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\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
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 DEN90LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Steamboat Spgs, COContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his delay in diverting or reversing course. The terrain, weather conditions, wing ice, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB NYC90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Coatesville, PAImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB MKC90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, ARAn inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.NTSB FTW90LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Henderson, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the number 3 exhaust valve due to undetermined reasons. Factors involved in the accident were the previous owner's delay in overhauling the engine and his failure to adhere to the manufacturer's recommended…NTSB MKC90FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Delavan, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).NTSB CHI90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Toledo, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for wind condition.NTSB ATL89LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rowland, NCThe pilot's failure to recognize and prevent carburetor icing prior to take off.NTSB LAX89LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Williams, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain his visual lookout and flying low. Contributing to the accident was the one inch diameter telephone cable.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.NTSB LAX89LA278Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Butte Meadows, CAThe pilot improper in-flight planning to attain proper altitude to clear the mountainous terrain. Contributing factor(s) was: the high terrain and high density attitude.NTSB LAX89FA276Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Toms Place, CAFailure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain obstructions before entering a high elevation basin. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude which reduced the aircraft's climb performance to less than the rate of climb of…NTSB CHI89LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIThe pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB 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.NTSB BFO89DIG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff in deteriorating weather conditions. Related factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and his lack of an instrument rating.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.NTSB ATL89LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Holly Hill, SCPilot misjudged his landing approach path and crossed the runway threshold too high to safely complete the landing. He also flared the airplane at too high an altitude resulting in a stall to a hard touchdown on the nose wheel exceeding the structural…NTSB 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.NTSB FTW89LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bulverde, TXFailure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI89DEK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Albany, OHSeizure of the #4 exhaust valve and bending of its respective push rod, which resulted in a significant loss of engine power. Contributing factors were: lack of a suitable emergency landing area, trees, and the fence.NTSB NYC89LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dillsburg, PAThe engine stoppage caused by the lack of engine lubricant.NTSB MKC89LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bolivar, MOImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the tall grass, inadequate runway maintenance, and trees.NTSB DEN89FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livingston, MTThe poor judgement displayed by the pilot when he maneuvered the airplane at extremely low altitude over mountainous terrain. During the flight the pilot misjudged the pull-up required and struck trees.NTSB LAX89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Chino, CAThe pilot did not adequately preflight the airplane to determine fuel quanity nor did he accurately calculate the fuel consumption. In addition, he failed to position the fuel selector to the fullest tank which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine on…NTSB MKC89FA096Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wellsville, KSThe failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the descent for landing which resulted in a loss of engine power at a critical time in flight, a go-around.NTSB LAX89LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's inflight decision to abort the takeoff and land in a field. Contributing to the accident was the fence post that the aircraft collided with during the landing roll.NTSB CHI89DEC03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Birmingham, MIAn undetermined fuel system blockage. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area.NTSB NYC89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PAPoor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the…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.NTSB ATL89FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jasper, TNThe pilot's improper handling of the airplane flight controls at low altitude which resulted in an excessive rate of descent and collision with a tree.NTSB ATL89FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bagley, ALInadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel which allowed a foreign object to remain in the engine and damage/short the spark plugs in the #2 and #3 cylinders. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to the accident. If shoulder harnesses…