NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161
728 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-161. 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.
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NTSB NYC00LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ATL00FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chamblee, GAThe S76 helicopter pilot's failure to follow ATC landing sequence clearance, which resulted in the PA-28's encounter with the helicopters wake turbulence. A factor was the air traffic controllers clearance procedure.NTSB LAX00LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Honolulu, HIThe pilot's improper use of the brakes during the landing rollout. The pilot's self induced pressure and the quartering tailwind were factors in the accident.NTSB MIA00FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Deland, FLThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command (PIC)/certified flight instructor (CFI) of both aircraft. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) the frequency congestion of the CTAF 2) the poor in-flight planning decision by the PIC/CFI of the…NTSB NYC00LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Annapolis, MDThe pilot's failure to adequately adjust engine power to compensate for the winds on final approach.NTSB ATL00LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FLThe carburetor icing conditions that were present. Factors were the failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedures checklist, and the objects that included a flag pole, a road sign and a tractor trailer vehicle.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 MIA99LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Covington, GAthe pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CHI99LA279Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILthe CFI's delay in taking remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the student's improper use of the brakes.NTSB NYC99FA123Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · West Dover, VTWas the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the variable winds, and night conditions.NTSB CHI99LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mineral Point, WIthe inadequate planning and decision by the pilot and the exceeded crosswind capability of the airplane. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusts.NTSB CHI99LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Morris, ILthe directional control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the wind gusts, crosswind and runway light.NTSB LAX99LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Van Nuys, CAThe check pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight and his failure to ensure that an adequate altitude margin existed during the maneuver.NTSB IAD99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Zelienople, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to practice crosswind landings in wind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated capability and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high wind.NTSB CHI99LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ankeny, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX99FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lytle Creek, CAthe pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in impact with high terrain.NTSB NYC99LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Methuen, MAThe pilot's failure to ensure the engine primer was in and locked prior to takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in airplanes equipped with reciprocating engines.NTSB MIA99LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pahokee, FLThe pilot-in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience by the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA99LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).NTSB IAD99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN99LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Erie, COThe shorting of the aluminum battery wire and the subsequent failure of the fuel line. Factors were the weak/deteriorated battery, the insufficient information in the airplane's POH about charging an airplane's battery, and the fire in the crew compartment.NTSB LAX99LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing flare.NTSB FTW98LA352Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Huntsville, UTThe flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate altitude/clearance with terrain, resulting in an encounter with a downdraft, loss of airspeed, onset of a stall/mush, and collision with high terrain.. Contributing factors were high density altitude,…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 MIA98LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FLTotal loss of engine power due to a hydraulic valve lifter failure.NTSB NYC98LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Whitefield, NHThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Contributing factors were the instructor pilot's improper in-flight decision, tailwind and gusty conditions, and wet (standing water) runway conditions.NTSB LAX98LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.NTSB ATL98LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Homestead, FLThe pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB LAX98LA172Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions.NTSB CHI98LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, INthe student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions during landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB MIA98WA098Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-161 · Cat Cay, BahamasNTSB CHI98LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Boone, IAfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while flying low over a river. The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.NTSB NYC98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper distance and altitude during approach which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a fence.NTSB ATL98LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lawrenceville, GAfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, during the landing roll.NTSB NYC98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pittstown, NJthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach, and her failure to perform a go-around.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 IAD97LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Block Island, RIThe pilot's failure to comply with the airplane's takeoff checklist and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB FTW97LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. A contributing factor was a tailwind.NTSB NYC97LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Butler, PAthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach; his failure to attain the proper touchdown point; and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was still sufficient airspeed and runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun and…NTSB CHI97LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, INa fatigue failure of the fight main landing gear strut/spar attachment screws.NTSB LAX97LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Little River, CAThe pilot's failure to properly judge the flare altitude.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 NYC97LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanford, MEthe pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment after lift-off, which allowed the airplane to…NTSB MIA97LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FLthe pilot's excessive taxispeed.NTSB LAX97FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Avalon, CAundetermined.NTSB SEA97LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sun River, ORinadvertent VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above moutainous/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the proximity…NTSB ATL97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Brooksville, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC96LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Skwentna, AKcorrosion and subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the operator's non-compliance with a service…NTSB CHI96LA319Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pittsburg, KSthe pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot performing low altitude flight at night.NTSB NYC96LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, CTthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.