NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 1992
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Where
Latest cases
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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\") = 1992
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") = 1992
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 FTW93LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Slaton, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel tank selection. A factor the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX93LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lost Hills, CAThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation, poor fuel consumption calculations, and delay in effecting any remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot inadvertently becoming Lost/disoriented and the dark night.NTSB BFO93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJInadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.NTSB CHI93FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brookfield, WISpatial disorientation, and failure to maintain proper glidepath.NTSB BFO93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Griswold, CTThe pilot's improper planning or decision, by not either using all available runway or making a go around. The wet grass condition of the airstrip was a related factor.NTSB CHI93LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ames, IAThe pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB NYC93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Woodstown, PAThe pilot's improperly planned approach and delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a touchdown too FAR down the runway and the subsequent collision with a ditch. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight…NTSB NYC93LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Grove City, PAThe pilot raised the flaps prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at to low an altitude to allow recovery.NTSB LAX93FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Rosemead, CAThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the prevailing low ceiling and fog.NTSB FTW92LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sallisaw, OKTotal loss of power from a seized oil pump and resulting oil starvation to the engine. Factors were the noncompliance with an engine service bulletin and the dark night condition.NTSB MIA92LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oak Hill, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to level off during the simulated forced landing.NTSB LAX92LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Atwater, CAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilots failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the subsequent forced landing attempt back on the runway. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition encountered during the…NTSB CHI92LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB ATL92LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NCThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane, and his improper use of the rudder during a go-around.NTSB SEA92LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pacific City, ORThe pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind and then delayed in aborting the landing. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB ATL92LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocracoke, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent total experience, and the crosswind conditions, and the dirt bank adjacent to the runway.NTSB FTW92LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · N. Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall.NTSB FTW92LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rector, ARThe pilot's premature liftoff.NTSB CHI92LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rockford, ILThe flight instructor's premature liftoff. Related factors are the instructor's lack of total experience in the accident make and model airplane, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the roll-out.NTSB NYC92LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Danville, NYThe decision by the pilot to land during a heavy rain shower, which resulted in a long landing, and his attempted takeoff with insufficient available runway and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB SEA92LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Monarch, MTThe pilot in command's disregard of the weather forecast and failure to maintain clearance with trees/terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: hilly/mountainous terrain, weather conditions: rain, low ceilings and downdrafts, trees and the pilot in…NTSB MIA92LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miami, FLTotal loss of engine power due to improper placement of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command following partial loss of engine power due to partial blockage of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition and improper maintenance…NTSB CHI92LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Osage City, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the rough/uneven runway surface and the inadequate maintenance of the runway surface.NTSB CHI92LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Markham, ILThe result of an inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and, as a result, a total failure of the throttle linkage. A factor was the pilot overshot his intended emergency landing area, due to excessive speed.NTSB ATL92FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Young Harris, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rain, and mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC92FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Paris, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in the airplane flying over higher terrain with a climb rate that was insufficient to clear the obstacles. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and…NTSB LAX92LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Woodland, CAThe company maintenance personnel's inadequate 100-hour inspection and failure to replace the oil line. Contributing to the accident was the rupture of the oil line and the ditch that traversed the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI92LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sandstone, MNThe collision with the deer, the damage to the gascolator which resulted from the collision and the pilot's decision to abort the landing after the collision.NTSB FTW92LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Denton, TXFouled spark plugs, loose spark plug ignition lead, exhaust leak, and cylinder leak. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection, poor maintenance, and operation by the pilot with known mechanical deficiencies.NTSB SEA92LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newberg, ORA poorly planned final approach. Factors in the accident were: proper glidepath was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.