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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, NJ

23 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" = 'NJ' 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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' 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 ERA25LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.Sep 20, 2025 · N5914V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJA partial loss of engine power at takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination or engine test run.Mar 4, 2014 · N1449H · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJThe unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.Dec 6, 2008 · N2125J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.Jun 1, 2008 · N3024Z · Substantial damage 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.Oct 24, 2002 · N40059 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point.Feb 23, 2002 · N9182X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Robbinsville, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a crosswind.Jun 25, 2000 · N36355 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Williamstown, NJimproper installation of a quick drain plug by the airplane owner/mechanic which resulted in a loss of engine oil and forced landing.May 30, 2000 · N4319U · Substantial damage 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.Mar 5, 2000 · N2761M · Substantial damage 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.Nov 13, 1997 · N2973Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot misjudged the landing flare and improperly recovered from a bounced landing.May 6, 1995 · N8097F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC94FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kinnelon, NJThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 18, 1993 · N43791 · Destroyed 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.Apr 18, 1993 · N3008F · Substantial damage 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…Sep 21, 1991 · N43744 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system.Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hammonton, NJThe pilot overshooting a landing during a precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's decision to attempt the flight after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended and inadequate preflight by…Aug 7, 1989 · N22179 · Destroyed NTSB NYC88LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hammonton, NJThe plt reported that he experienced a power loss after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL near the end of rwy 30. He said the acft stalled at treetop level, collided with trees, and came to rest in a nosedown attitude. The plt reported that he initiated the flt…Feb 5, 1988 · N2126J · Destroyed NTSB NYC87LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot made a landing with a tailwind of 8-10 knots. During landing roll the aircraft pulled to the left and power was added for a go around. The pilot reported, however, that the aircraft would not become airborne so he then decreased the power and the…Aug 31, 1987 · N47993 · Substantial damage 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.Sep 24, 1986 · N9422C · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJN21521 taxied onto runway 10 at the intersection of runway 14 after observing another aircraft taxi and take off from that point. N21521 did not attain sufficient airspeed for takeoff prior to running out of available runway. The pilot did not apply hard…Aug 5, 1985 · N21521 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Caldwell, NJThe acft hit the surface of the water during a low pass which was described by a witness as 10-30 ft AGL & done in a series of passes with 'wings wobbling' until the pass that damaged the gear & wing causing the plt & acft to depart the area. Upon returning…Aug 20, 1984 · N4314L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81IA054Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Skullville, NJJun 6, 1981 · N2888S · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FHD05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bridgeport, NJOct 30, 1980 · N8135B · Substantial damage