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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, MA

30 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" = 'MA' 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\" = 'MA' 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" = 'MA' 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 ERA25LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Newburyport, MAThe flight instructor’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with an obstacle during approach.Jan 10, 2025 · N9184Y · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.Dec 11, 2020 · N8436T · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marlboro, MAThe pilot’s improper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 22, 2010 · N260ND · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10LA446Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Beverly, MAThe flight instructor's decision to exit the airplane on the taxiway with the engine still operating, and his failure to avoid the rotating propeller.Aug 27, 2010 · N9184Y · Minor damage NTSB ERA10CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Marshfield, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate visual lookout.Aug 9, 2010 · N2150F · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA358Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MAThe CFI's inadequate preflight planning and delay to abort the takeoff from the soft takeoff area.Jun 20, 2009 · N29496 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Beverly, MAAn inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.Sep 28, 2008 · N8369A · Substantial damage NTSB ATL07LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Gardner, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing.Jul 14, 2007 · N4337P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC06CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Norwood, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.Apr 11, 2006 · N4359D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.May 22, 2001 · N8365M · Destroyed 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.Jan 5, 1999 · N9683C · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.Sep 18, 1995 · N4319T · Substantial damage NTSB BFO94LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Taunton, MAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to enable the successful completion of the forced landing.Feb 4, 1994 · N1877Q · Substantial damage NTSB BFO94LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the snowbank during final approach. A factor in this accident was the proximity of the snowbank to the active runway.Jan 29, 1994 · N2496X · Substantial damage NTSB BFO94FA015Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Northampton, MAFailure of the air traffic control (ATC) facility to identify and provide the required traffic information to the jump aircraft before release of the jumper(s). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the jump aircraft.Nov 21, 1993 · N3011F · Destroyed 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.Jan 29, 1992 · N8379N · Destroyed NTSB NYC91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damage 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.Jul 11, 1990 · N83968 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Beverly, MACollision with trees during an aborted landing and attempted go-around with insufficient remaining runway.Jul 9, 1989 · N2752M · Destroyed NTSB NYC89LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Yarmouth, MAA loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing which resulted from binding of the carbuerator throttle shaft. The binding resulted from an improper overhaul of the carbuertor approximately 10 flight hours prior to the accident.Feb 11, 1989 · N38529 · Destroyed 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…Sep 1, 1988 · N9087D · Substantial damage 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…Oct 10, 1987 · N8391A · Destroyed NTSB NYC87LA237Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Stow, MAThe pilot was on takeoff roll when he decided to abort. He stated that he felt the engine was not developing adequate power and the airspeed was not up to required takeoff speed. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway and inverted in swampy soil.Sep 27, 1987 · N4332N · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MAThe Piper PA-28-161 with a pilot and passenger onboard disappeared from the radar scope while being vectored to an ILS approach to rwy 24 at Nantucket, MA. The controller observed the aircraft in a southeasterly heading and asked the tower controller to…Aug 23, 1987 · N83232 · Destroyed NTSB NYC87LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · N. Andover, MAThe aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff. The instructor pilot took control and due to the lack of altitude decided to land the acft straight ahead. The aircraft was landed on the grass beside the runway. Teardown of the engine revealed a stuck valve.…Aug 4, 1987 · N8363H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FA004Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Danvers, MAOct 17, 1981 · N2065M · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FNE30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Northampton, MASep 10, 1981 · N2973Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FNA07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Norfolk, MAJan 6, 1981 · N2551U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80FNE17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hampden, MAMay 28, 1980 · N21480 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FNA08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Norwood, MAFeb 4, 1978 · N1036Q · Substantial damage