NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 1990
45 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\") = 1990
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") = 1990
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 NYC91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Taunton, MAThe pilot attempted to land in a strong cross wind, lost control of the airplane, ran off the runway and hit the VASI system.NTSB NYC91LA036Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cheswold, DEA loss of control in flight, by a non-instrument rated pilot in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident were: his decision to fly after he received weather briefings which inlcuded 'VFR flight not recommended'.NTSB ATL91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NCFailure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure.NTSB MIA91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with shifting gusty winds.NTSB BFO91LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Amelia, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his intere uphill runway and tailwind.NTSB LAX91LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Agua Dulce, CAA failure of the pilot to perform preflight planning.NTSB LAX91DUM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was an engine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA90LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FLFailure of the pilot to follow proper procedures.NTSB CHI90LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elwood, INThe pilot's failure to abort takeoff.NTSB FTW90FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bulverde, TXMismanagement of the fuel supply resulting in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the dark night condition, and the trees.NTSB FTW90LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kansas, OKStudent pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.NTSB NYC90LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. The factors were altitude, wet runway, and go around not performed.NTSB CHI90LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mooresville, INThe pilot in commands failure to land with enough runway remaining resulting in a runway overun and on ground collision with a wall.NTSB CHI90FA190Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Plymouth, MIInadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the PA-60. A factor related to the accident was that neither of the flight crews had obatained atc/radar assistance.NTSB LAX90LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clarksburg, CAThe failure of the airplane's muffler during initial climb.NTSB SEA90LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Island Park, IDImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The high density altitude and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability were related factors.NTSB CHI90FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Marais, MNPoor judgement of the pilot due to his impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep.NTSB MKC90LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wichita, KSFuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.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 BFO90LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · S. Charleston, WVPilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A related factor crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI90DEE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 28 140 · Savanna, ILThe pilot's misjudgement of the airplane's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW90FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bossier City, LALoss of engine power for an unknown reason.NTSB NYC90LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marcellus, NYFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed after takeoff. A contributing factor was the the upslope gradient of the runway.NTSB BFO90LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Farmington, MDStudent pilot's misjudged approach to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB ANC90LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Circle Hot Spgs, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. The weather, and surrounding terrain, were factors.NTSB MIA90LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Caribbean SeaUndeterminedNTSB CHI90FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Wadsworth, OHThe failure of the certified flight instructor and the dual student to maintain a visual lookout during the final approach to the airport.NTSB BFO90LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lusby, MDThe pilot misjudged the distance needed to touchdown and stop his aircraft before running off the end of the runway. The pilot failed to use all of the available runway during the landing sequence.NTSB LAX90LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mesa, AZThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain safe airspeed and inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudging fuel supply.NTSB LAX90LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI90LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Bad Axe, MITotal failure of the powerplant during the final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ona, WVThe improperly set stabilator trim and the improperly loaded aircraft.NTSB MIA90WA108Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · St.Maarten, NTNTSB DEN90LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Forsyth, MTAn unexplained loss of engine power. A factor was the rough unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.NTSB FTW90LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Durant, OKPilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed (vso) and subsequent stall of the aircraft at an altitude from which recovery was not possible. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper procedures for the landing approach.NTSB ATL90FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Ellijay, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB MKC90LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Herington, KSFailure of the #2 exhaust valve, and improper flare by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI90LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brainerd, MNThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway.NTSB FTW90LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rayne, LAFailure of the #3 exhaust valve, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI90LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Harbor Springs, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintian adequate directional control of the aircraft. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lafayette, INFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The student's lack of aviation experience was a related factor.NTSB FTW90LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Roanoke, TXThe partial power loss due to a failed exhaust valve and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate speed during the precautionary landing approach.NTSB DEN90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Provo, UTFuel starvation due to pilot misjudgement of fuel requirements for the trip and a failure to refuel the airplane en route.NTSB ATL90LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lithia Springs, GAImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI90LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Steubenville, OHThe student pilot's improper landing flare.