NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-140, 2001
21 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\") = 2001
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") = 2001
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 LAX02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Show Low, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB FTW02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Wilton, ARthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his excessive approach speed during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.NTSB MIA01LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wilgrove, NCThe failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to…NTSB IAD01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Odenton, MDImproper maintenance inspections, which resulted in a blocked carburetor.NTSB DEN01LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Calhan, COthe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.NTSB NYC01LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI01LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MIthe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albion, ILthe maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC01LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NYFuel exhaustion, due to the student pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply.NTSB ANC01LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Haines, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB LAX01FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HIthe CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB MIA01LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GAThe failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain..NTSB NYC01LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Scapoose, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing.NTSB IAD01LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJpilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA01FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenwater, WAFailure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI01LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Port Huron, MIThe pilot not maintaing a proper glide path during the simulated forced landing. Factors were flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the wind gusts.NTSB CHI01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit Lakes, MNAltitude/clearance not maintained from the transmission wires during a low altitude flight/maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.NTSB FTW01LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OKthe pilot's delay in switching the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation in cruise flight.NTSB MIA01LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tifton, GAThe pilot's failure to properly judge his altitude (too high) during a forced landing to a runway. The pilot made a 270-degree turn in an attempt to lose altitude resulting in a forced landing in a swampy/marshy area short of the runway. Contributing to the…