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 MIA93LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jacksonville, FLFailure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the excessive airspeed while landing and failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing.NTSB CHI93LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Indianapolis, INa misjudged flare and subsequent hard landing by the student pilot. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's failure to perform a go-around.NTSB LAX93FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot prematurely raising the airplane's flaps at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. A factor in this accident was the darkness of the night.NTSB NYC93LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and a collision with trees. The adverse wind was a related factor.NTSB DEN93LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Llano, TXThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were: low ceiling, dark night, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.NTSB CHI93LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Northwood, NDThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.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 CHI93LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff ground run.NTSB LAX93LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bakersfield, CAThe overload failure of the right main landing gear strut attach bolts due to a hard landing. The hard landing was the result of the student misjudging the landing flare, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.NTSB NYC93LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's improper emergency procedures for an engine fire during starting which resulted in the substantial damage. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper starting procedure and his lack of total experience.NTSB CHI93LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake In The Hls, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI93LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kokomo, INFailure to maintain aircraft control, and spatial disorientation of the pilot.NTSB BFO93LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Red Hook, NYThe pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the electric fuel boost pump. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the engine driven fuel pump during takeoff.NTSB NYC93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · St. Clairsville, OHThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to land on a short grass runway with a tail wind. A factor in this accident was the pilots failure to obtain and evaluate a weather briefing prior to the flight.NTSB MIA93LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St Augustine, FLFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to assure adequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and turbulent weather conditions.NTSB CHI92LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Peoria, ILThe private pilot's misjudged touchdown. Related factors are the reduced visibility due to sunglare, ongoing runway construction, and the pilot's inattention to atc/communications/information.NTSB LAX92LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ravendale, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The short length of the runway was a factor in the accident.NTSB FTW92LA187Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Midland, TXA loss of control for reasons undetermined.NTSB BFO92LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Dayton, OHAn encounter with a strong wind gust which resulted in loss of control and nose over.NTSB BFO92LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Brentwood, NHA delay by the pilot in aborting the landing which resulted in failure to clear the obstacles.NTSB LAX92LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · El Monte, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the brakes.NTSB ATL92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's misjudged distance of runway remaining, resulting in a delayed decision to abort the takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the high obstructions (trees) at the departure end of the runway.NTSB BFO92LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was a dark night and the lack of familiarity with the geographic area.NTSB ATL92LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Rutherfordton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB LAX92LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Douglas, AZAn encounter with an unforecasted high velocity wind gust which caused the airplane to nose over to an inverted position.NTSB ANC92LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kenai, AKTerrain clearance was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: snow covered hilly terrain, and diverted attention.NTSB CHI92LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his delaying the aborted landing.NTSB CHI92LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hanover, KSThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff earlier in the takeoff roll, and the inadvertent stall/mush after lift-off. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB MIA92LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Fernandina Bch, FLSpatial disorientation and failure of the pilot-in-command to set the altimeter to the field elevation prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total and recent experience.NTSB SEA92FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ogden, UTThe improper decision by the instructor pilot to perform maintenance in flight and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night light conditions, mountainous terrain in the area, and the instructor diverting…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 LAX92FA102Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Mountain Pass, CAThe pilots failure to maintain the aircraft's airspeed above the stall speed (vs) that resulted in an inadvertent entry into a stall/spin.NTSB MIA92FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Homestead, FLThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument flight conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and inflight loss of control.NTSB MIA92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This resulted in the collision with a sign. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience.NTSB MIA92LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bunnell, FLImproper handling of the aircraft by the pilot-in-command and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience of the pilot-in-command.NTSB DEN92LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Greeley, COA partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb due to a bent and loose carburetor heat control mechanism.NTSB LAX92LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Chandler, AZAn engine malfunction produced by exhaust valves stuck in the open position. Contributing to the accident was an unsuitable landing area and a sign adjacent to the landing area.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 LAX91LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Carlos, CAThe failure of the number 3 intake valve resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was the unsuitable terrain for landing the aircraft.NTSB NYC91LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hackettstown, NJThe failure of the pilot to achieve the proper touchdown spot and excessive airspeed which resulted in an overrun. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to make a go-around after he failed to achieve his proper touchdown spot, and his…NTSB LAX91FA401Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's attempted takeoff at a high density airport with the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of illegal drugs and abuse of prescription drugs.NTSB CHI91LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mount Pleasant, MIDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a wet, grass runway and buildings adjacent the runway.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 DEN91FA097Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Denver, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tail wind, the high density altitude, the pilot's failure to properly lean the mixture, and his failure to use all available runway.NTSB ANC91LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Whittier, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper flying speed.NTSB LAX91LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Auburn, CAThe pilot's use of an excessive airspeed for the final approach, and the failure of the pilot to initiate a go around when it became apparent that the aircraft would land long on the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited total experience of the…NTSB NYC91LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Vergennes, VTThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, resulted in an on ground loss of control.NTSB LAX91LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Jose, CAFuel starvation due to the flight instructor's improper use of the fuel selector valve and his failure to properly supervise the conduct of the flight.NTSB CHI91LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, ILThe instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the wind gusts and the instructor's failure to maintain airspeed.