NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, 1982

31 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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
    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"

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NTSB MKC83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Oakley, KSDuring landing the aircraft hit a patch of ice, swerved to the left, hit a runway light and slid off the runway.Dec 31, 1982 · N2973T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bancroft, IAThe acft impacted the ground in a near wings level, 20 deg nose down attitude at a high rate of speed. Witnesses statedthat the weather was clear & visibility good but it was a very dark night with only a very small portion of the moon showing. The only…Dec 20, 1982 · N2838V · DestroyedNTSB LAX83LVW02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Beatty, NVThe pilot landed on a 1700 long strip at the elevation of about 3500 ft MSL. He elected to takeoff to the north in calm wind conditions and avoid sun glare off the cover of his engine and on the windshield. He stated that soft field procedures were used in…Dec 19, 1982 · N8154X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FVG03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lincoln, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot took off at about 2003 PST. The weather at the marysville fss (20 NM north) was; thin obscured, 500 ft overcast, 2 miles visibility with fog. The plane crashed about 1800 ft northeast of runway 33.Nov 27, 1982 · N1949H · DestroyedNTSB ATL83FIJ01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Man, WVA witness reported that the pilot landed about 2100 ft down the 2750 ft, turf runway, rolled several hundred feet, then attempted to go around. When the aircraft was about 4 or 5 ft in the air, it hit some trees while heading into a river basin near the end…Nov 25, 1982 · N8249K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VTEnroute to destination through a mountain pass the pilot saw approaching snow & decided to return & land. While returning, a rapidly moving snow squall was approaching the arpt. At about 1/4 mi from the end of rwy 1 visibility dropped to about 1/8 mi in heavy…Nov 15, 1982 · N2221N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mcallen, TXWhile on approach the pilot encountered wind shear and downdrafts and subsequently struck the number 2 approach light stanchion. The gear assembly sheared off and the aircraft touched down on the runway and veered to the right.Oct 28, 1982 · N47916 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Daytona Beach, FLAccording to the pilot, he lost directional control while taking off on runway 06R. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and collided with VASI lights. The wind was reported to be from 002 deg at 13 KTS.Oct 26, 1982 · N330FT · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FCA01Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St. Charles, MOThe acft crashed on the north boundary of the arpt within minutes after having been seen departing rwy 27. Dense ground fog prevailed at the crash site. Approximately 1-1/2 hours after the accident examination disclosd very heavy frost on all acft parked…Oct 25, 1982 · N8184Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FA005Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanbornton, NHThe plt was advised during his wx briefing that VFR flt was not recommended for his proposed route of flt and destination. The plt, whose business concern was in the glens falls area, commuted almost daily to his home in gilford, NH. The wreckage was located…Oct 9, 1982 · N9535C · DestroyedNTSB MKC82DA176Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Point Lookout, MODuring arrival, the UNICOM had recommended that runway 11 be used. However, the student pilot landed on runway 29 with a quartering tail wind. According to witnesses, the aircraft touched down about, 2800 ft beyond the approach end of the runway, then it slid…Sep 29, 1982 · N2901H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA351Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Angle Inlet, MNJust after takeoff, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed beyond the departure end of the runway. The pilot stated that just after takeoff, the stall warning was heard. Also, he reported that when the aircraft reached an altitude of about 60 ft AGL, there…Sep 12, 1982 · N8067V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WAN1338J experienced a brake line failure and taxied into Piper PA-28, N8316A, that was parked in the warm-up area. There were no injuries.Aug 28, 1982 · N8316A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DA143Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Redmond, ORThe student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight from hillsboro, OR to yakima, WA, to Redmond, OR and then return to hillsboro. The pilot reported a number of altitude and course deviations during the first two legs of the cross-country to avoid clouds.…Aug 15, 1982 · N38918 · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA196Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Wilkes Barre, PAThe student pilot stated that as he began to taxi, he proceeded about 35 ft and then the aircraft suddenly veered to the left as if the wheel had locked. He applied right rudder, then right brake. However, the aircraft struck a building and an automobile.Aug 13, 1982 · N2962Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FA294Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Corcoran, CAThe acft crashed approximately 25 minutes after takeoff. There were no witnesses to the accident. The crash site was a plowed & cultivated seed alfalfa farm land. Ground scars reveal that the acft struck the ground in a level flight attitude, all wheels…Aug 9, 1982 · N47489 · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA300Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Brainerd, MNWhile on the landing roll, the engine quit operating and the pilot turned off onto a taxiway. He then attempted to restart the hot engine. During this time, smoke began coming from under the engine cowling. The pilot exited from the aircraft and noted a small…Aug 5, 1982 · N43745 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Concord, NHThe plt was advised during the 0028 & 0203 wx briefings that VFR flt was not recommended. At 0304 the plt called fss to activate his flt plan & was again advised VFR flt was not recommended. At 0403 the flt was given Concord wx & at 0406WAS cleared into the…Aug 4, 1982 · N81786 · DestroyedNTSB MKC82DA130Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot was making his first solo landing, swerved off the runway, attempted a go-around and collided with a ditch.Jul 24, 1982 · N9391C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Portland, ORThe pilot, enrolled in a course for a commercial pilot certificate, was scheduled for a solo flight from seattle to bremerton, Washington and return. He departed at about 1300 PDT. At about 1635 PDT, residents near the crash site reported that they saw and…Jul 18, 1982 · N2146Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA230Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ladysmith, WIThe student pilot collided with a fence and rough terrain during a forced landing on a cross-country flight. The student heard a loud knocking from the engine after about 35 minutes of flight. He reduced power which helped but the engine was still noisy. The…Jul 1, 1982 · N40037 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRD13Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Charles, LAThe plt told the surviving pax he was going to make a short fld takeoff with full (40 deg) flaps. The pax, who is also a plt, disagreed with the plt. The plt said it would be okay & proceeded to take off. During the takeoff roll the pax suggested he change…Jun 6, 1982 · N83006 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82FA171Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lorenzo, TXThe aircraft crashed while the pilot was trying to return to the departure airport after a night takeoff. Marginal VFR conditions were forecast with thunderstorms predicted. The aircraft accident occurred in area where a thunderstorm was in progress. His…May 12, 1982 · N9697C · DestroyedNTSB MIA82DA089Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FLOn liftoff the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot leveled the acft to build up airspeed and the engine backfired and lost rpm's. the aircraft started to sink and drift left. The pilot stated he applied all right rudder but the left gear hit the ground and…Mar 19, 1982 · N8330B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA112Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Glendale, AZWhile taxiing for takeoff, the right wing of the aircraft collided with a sign that was located beside the taxiway.Mar 1, 1982 · N2524U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA039Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Perryville, MOThe student pilot landed on runway 19 at his home airport after returing from a solo cross-country flight. The wind was from 220 degrees at 12 knots. After touchdown, the aircraft drifted to the right and impacted a snowbank beside the runway.Feb 20, 1982 · N2240K · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB MIA82DA050Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28 · 120 Nm Sse Of M, FLAt about 1216 the pilot of a Cessna 402, N69400, heard N1306H announce on the radio that he was 100 miles south of bimini and had 15 minutes of fuel remaining. The captain of American airlines flight 603 heard the pilot state that he was going in and he…Feb 5, 1982 · N1306H · DestroyedNTSB MIA82DA039Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Deland, FLWhile practicing normal approaches and landings the student allowed the aircraft to get too low on final approach. The instructor took the controls but was unable to prevent a touchdown short of the runway threshold.Jan 31, 1982 · N21481 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82FA015Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pleasant Hill, ORThe plane tookoff at 1505 PST on a local VFR pleasure flight with 4 occupants and about 48 gallons of fuel on board. The plane was estimated to be about 140 lbs over the maximum gross weight limit. At about 1622 PST, it was observed to break up in flight.…Jan 5, 1982 · N8265A · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA034Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hobbs, NMOn final approach to a gravel road the main landing gear collided with the upper strand of a powerline. The aircraft crashed in a pasture adjacent to the road. The student pilot was attempting to land at a family ranch.Jan 1, 1982 · N44832 · Substantial damage