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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, IL

20 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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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 CHI06CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked vehicle during taxi and the flight instructor's inadequate operational oversight. A factor to the accident was the parked vehicle.May 7, 2006 · N2378U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.Feb 19, 2006 · N4328D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Lansing, ILThe improper flare by the pilot due to his diverted attention during landing. Factors were the pilot's failure to execute a go-around, the overload of the right main landing gear, and the snowbank.Feb 8, 2004 · N38988 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 8, 1999 · N2366W · Substantial damage 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.Apr 24, 1999 · N38968 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winfield, ILCollision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.Oct 16, 1994 · N9089U · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake In The Hls, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Dec 26, 1992 · N4328D · Substantial damage 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.Sep 23, 1992 · N2484Y · Substantial damage 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.Apr 20, 1991 · N4VT · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe mechanic's not understanding the identifying marks on the replacement part. A factor in the accident was that the mechanic was provided with an improper part.Apr 5, 1991 · N2366W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · West Chicago, ILFailure of the solo student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total inexperience, and the runway lights.Dec 10, 1989 · N4372S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Crestwood, ILAug 7, 1988 · N2098R · Substantial damage 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…Jul 17, 1985 · N4349K · Substantial damage 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…Apr 5, 1985 · N8243S · Destroyed NTSB CHI83FA441Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bethany, ILPrior to this flt, the plt had contacted a fss & inquired about the wx. He was advised that VFR flt to terre haute, IN, was not recommended. He took off at about 1830 CDT. The plt again contacted the fss & inquired about the wx at burlington, IA &…Sep 26, 1983 · N8236U · Destroyed NTSB CHI82DA053Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Dwight, ILAfter landing the aircraft encountered ice on the runway. The pilot applied brakes, swerved left, and collided with a snowbank.Feb 14, 1982 · N8252V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FEX04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Gibson City, ILDec 12, 1981 · N235PA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEE28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · West Chicago, ILJun 18, 1980 · N81351 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEE50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kankakee, ILJul 4, 1978 · N6116H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEV39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mclean, ILJun 19, 1978 · N2488M · Substantial damage