NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 2000
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
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\") = 2000
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") = 2000
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 LAX01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's improper airplane handling technique and inadequate airspeed during performance of an intentional soft field takeoff.NTSB DEN01LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wendover, UTa forced landing to unsuitable terrain due to a loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. Factors were insufficient weather information regarding carburetor icing in the pilot's operating handbook for the aircraft and delay by the pilot in…NTSB NYC01WA037Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · Sherbrooke, CanadaNTSB IAD01FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stuart, VAPilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, dark night, and the pilot's failure to obtain in-flight weather advisories.NTSB LAX01LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system. This lead to the pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector handle to the "OFF" position and subsequently to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX01LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gorman, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of impairing medications.NTSB CHI01FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…NTSB CHI01LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lansing, MIthe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the trees, and the bright night condition.NTSB SEA00LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miles City, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL00LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Deland, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb following takeoff, due to the restricted movement of the number two cylinder's exhaust valve.NTSB CHI00LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Morris, ILThe improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.NTSB CHI00LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hallock, MNthe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the gusts, the crosswind weather conditions, and the ditch terrain condition.NTSB LAX00FA314Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Poway, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather.NTSB FTW00LA237Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ennis, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning.NTSB NYC00LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · E. Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's decision to takeoff with only partial engine power available.NTSB CHI00LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Warrensburg, MOinadequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass runway, and the trees near the departure end of the runway.NTSB FTW00LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Leonard, TXThe inadvertent stall. A factor was the improperly positioned fuel selector.NTSB FTW00LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA00LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kennewick, WAA failure in the engine's number 1 piston, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included the aircraft windshield being covered with oil (restricting forward visibility), a road sign, and a ditch beside the road on which the forced landing was…NTSB CHI00LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grant, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.NTSB IAD00FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bealeton, VAthe flight instructor's improper pre-flight plan and decision to land and depart an airport with insufficient runway. A factor in the accident was the short grass runway with a 100-foot obstruction at the end.NTSB FTW00LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.NTSB LAX00LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and his subsequent failure to relinquish control of the airplane.NTSB MIA00WA167Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · St. Barthelemy, WNNTSB ATL00LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marco Island, FLThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB SEA00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. Misjudging distance/altitude and improper remedial action were factors.NTSB ANC00LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Aleknagik, AKThe first pilot's (pilot-in-command) inadequate evaluation of the weather, and failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the ground. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB MIA00LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while making a forced landing following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the aircraft impacting hard on the runway, bouncing into the air, and colliding with powerlines off the…NTSB CHI00FA090Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dighton, KSthe inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and improper in-flight planning by the pilot.NTSB NYC00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJThe CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.