NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161
45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-161, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 |
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102803', '7102834')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102803', '7102834')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
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 LAX06LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CAThe loss of available engine power due to vapor lock. A contributing factor was the high temperature.NTSB DFW06CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Georgetown, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation after the private pilot inadvertently positioned the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributor factors were the lack of suitable…NTSB MIA06CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ormond Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB NYC06LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Smoketown, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX06CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Payson, AZa loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became…NTSB LAX03LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lomita, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Also causal was the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC03LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a failure to remove carburetor ice, and loss of engine power. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI02LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to use the checklist.NTSB NYC01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB LAX00LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Palo Alto, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff climb.NTSB MIA00LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lebanon, TNThe inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic for his failure to note that the threaded portion of the bail wire had 2 1/2 failed threads which resulted in the inability to keep the gascolator bowl tightly secured. Also his failure to note…NTSB FTW98LA329Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the check list.NTSB NYC97LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Blairsville, PAthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Broomfield, COthe student pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors were the pilot's inadequate fuel management and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tallahassee, FLthe pilot's mismanagement of fuel, by failing to reposition the fuel selector to the left tank after fuel was used from the right tank, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the…NTSB LAX95LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Carmel Valley, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in that he failed to position the fuel selector to a tank known to contain fuel.NTSB ATL95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to properly pre-flight the airplane to ensure the left fuel tank cover was properly secured.NTSB MIA94LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. The total loss of engine power caused by fuel starvation due to inattentiveness by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to the fuel supply was also a cause.NTSB LAX93LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vacaville, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX93LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB BFO92LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · East Taunton, MAInadequate preflight by the dual student and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB SEA92LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Duchesne, UTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inattention and becoming lost. A factor to the accident was the night conditions.NTSB CHI91LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, INEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the cfi/pic.NTSB NYC91LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PADue to failure of the induction air control/air filter/screen, which blocked airflow through the carburetor throat.NTSB NYC91LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Saxton, PAAn engine failure due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the cfi's inadequate execution of emergency procedures.NTSB NYC90LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Yarmouth, MAA power loss due to fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: improper emergency procedures by the pilot and an improperly reading fuel gauge.NTSB LAX90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hayward, CAInadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Collision with a vehicle in the emergency landing area contributed to the damage and injuries.NTSB LAX89LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Fullerton, CAEngine failure due to fuel starvation, the selection of the improper fuel tank by the student, and poor supervision by the instructor. Contributing to the cause of the accident was an inadequate preflight of the airplane by the dual student.NTSB LAX89LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Martin, CAEngine failure due to a loose spark plug with the reminaing plugs fouled with carbon deposits.NTSB NYC88LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mansfield, MAThe acft, with a CFI and student on board, had just made a touch and go landing and was about one mile fm the arpt, climbing to cruise, when the eng lost power. It was dark and the pilot attempted a landing on a state highway. The acft collided with a traffic…NTSB MKC88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bonne Terre, MOThe plt rprtd the eng lost pwr fm fuel exhaustion as he was cruising at ngt on a x-country flt at 6500' MSL. He declaredan emerg with st louis apch & reqd vectors to the nearest arpt. The controller (ctlr) provided vectors to the Bonne Terre arpt which was…NTSB NYC88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Weston, MADrg a night arrival, when the acft was apchg the boston tca, the plt dscndd to 1000 ft. as he was leveling off, he noted a power loss & was unable to reach the destn arpt. He identified a field & initiated an emerg landing. Drg the apch, the acft struck power…NTSB ANC87LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Merrill Pass, AKThe aircraft engine failed in cruise flight. During the landing roll the airplane struck a ditch and nosed over. Examination of the aircraft and the statements from the pilot, revealed the aircraft ran out of fuel during the return trip to the airport.NTSB NYC86LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJThe flight was on approach for landing when engine power was lost due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft crashed in a tidal marsh and nosed over slightly in the soft marsh and was substantially damaged.NTSB FTW86LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Killeen, TXThe pilot stopped enroute to refuel. Fuel service at the airport and already closed for the night so the pilot drained about 10 gallons of fuel into his airplane from a parked Cessna airplane and departed for his destination. However, this amount of fuel was…NTSB CHI85LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe acft contacted a ditch during a forced landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL, during the takeoff climb, a total loss of pwr occurred. A left turn was made in an attemptto avoid buildings…NTSB ATL85FA165Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Milledgeville, GAAcft left home airport at 0400. Flt plan left with FBO indicated 6 hours to destination, no en route stops, and 4+30 hours fuel on board. Fuel consumption calculated, 4+36 hours endurance available. Acft flew 4+47 hours. The pilot told approach control acft…NTSB CHI85FEE01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe student plt & instructor (CFI) were practicing touch-&-go landings. The CFI reported that after about 1 hr of flt, the eng lost power after a touch-&-go as the acft was climbing thru about 200 to 300 ft AGL. A town & some bldgs were ahead, so the CFI made…NTSB CHI85LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Troy, MIThe acft collided with a sign during a forced lndg after a loss of power that occurd during initial climb at an alt of 400 ft AGL. The plt stated that the eng began to run rough and with the application of carb heat the eng quit. A post accident eng run-up…NTSB DEN84LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kiowa, COWhile practicing a simulated engine failure the student plt inavertantly shut off the fuel. During the actual forced landing in a rough field, the acft contacted a yucca plant and a gear collapse resulted. The CFI later reported the spring loaded safty stop…NTSB NYC84FIG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Gathersburg, MDWhile on a second attempt to intercept the LOC on the ILS 23 apch at frederick, MD, the plt reported a low fuel condition to baltimore ATC. At this time ATC suggested the plt fly to either baltimore (34 miles se) or to dulles (25 miles sw) for an apch. A…NTSB SEA82DA143Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Redmond, ORThe student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight from hillsboro, OR to yakima, WA, to Redmond, OR and then return to hillsboro. The pilot reported a number of altitude and course deviations during the first two legs of the cross-country to avoid clouds.…NTSB SEA82FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Portland, ORThe pilot, enrolled in a course for a commercial pilot certificate, was scheduled for a solo flight from seattle to bremerton, Washington and return. He departed at about 1300 PDT. At about 1635 PDT, residents near the crash site reported that they saw and…NTSB MIA82DA050Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28 · 120 Nm Sse Of M, FLAt about 1216 the pilot of a Cessna 402, N69400, heard N1306H announce on the radio that he was 100 miles south of bimini and had 15 minutes of fuel remaining. The captain of American airlines flight 603 heard the pilot state that he was going in and he…