NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, 1987
26 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 1 |
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| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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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\") = 1987
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1987
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" DESCRun 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 LAX88LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Burbank, CAWhile holding short of the active rwy, the number one acft,N4309Y, was having radio problems. The tower began to clear other acft for takeoff. Two acft were able to get around the number one acft and takeoff. The third acft cleared to taxi into position did…NTSB DEN88FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Draper, UTDrg a ngt flt to reposition the acft to its home base, the eng lost pwr as the plt was cruising at about 1000' AGL. He transmitted a 'mayday' call & maneuvered the acft to make a forced lndg on an interstate hiway. While apchg to lnd, the acft struck the top…NTSB SEA88LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Aurora, ORA single engine aircraft was taxiing from the south end of the ramp area to the runway. A twin engine aircraft entered the taxiway in front of the single engine aircraft from the right of the taxiway. The single engine aircraft struck the twin engine aircraft…NTSB NYC88DGM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Spartansburg, PAThe pilot landed at the franklin, PA airport after encountering fog. After making several phone calls and remaining on the ground for about 37 minutes he departed. About 30 minutes later the aircraft was seen circling at a low altitude, flying in and out of…NTSB MIA88LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St. Petersburg, FLThe plt, familiar with the arpt, overflew it 2 times in an attempt to activate the rwy lights using the acft's radio as well as to observe the wind sock. After observing a northerly wind & being unable to activate the lights he elected to land on rwy 36…NTSB CHI88LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Detroit, MIThe plt of north American P-51D, N6341T, was southbound on twy alpha as the plt of Piper PA-28 cherokee, N8253E, taxied from the run-up area to the hold line for rwy 33, which was near the intxn of twys alpha & india. The plt of the tail- wheel equipped P-51…NTSB MKC88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bonne Terre, MOThe plt rprtd the eng lost pwr fm fuel exhaustion as he was cruising at ngt on a x-country flt at 6500' MSL. He declaredan emerg with st louis apch & reqd vectors to the nearest arpt. The controller (ctlr) provided vectors to the Bonne Terre arpt which was…NTSB NYC88LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot was landing the aircraft on runway 25 at vansant airport. At about 100 feet down the runway, the aircraft veered to the left, off of the runway and slid down an embankment and came to rest after colliding with a tree.NTSB SEA88LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Snoqualamie Pss, WAThe pilot was advised that with his proposed route of flight VFR was not recommended due to low clouds and marginal visibility. The pilot elected to fly through the area at night and encountered low clouds and marginal visibility. While attempting to climb…NTSB ATL88FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Greenville, SCThe plts trip home had been delayed one day due to wx enrt. He had called the fss early for a briefing and had been advised that there should be no trouble for a noon depart time. He deptd clemson about 1000 and activated his VFR flt plan. He then contacted…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…NTSB LAX88LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot became disoriented when he inadvertently flew into a layer of fog while making an enroute descent for landing at his destination. The aircraft collided with trees while the pilot was attempting to execute a climbing course…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.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…NTSB ANC87LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Merrill Pass, AKThe aircraft engine failed in cruise flight. During the landing roll the airplane struck a ditch and nosed over. Examination of the aircraft and the statements from the pilot, revealed the aircraft ran out of fuel during the return trip to the airport.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…NTSB LAX87LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Redding, CADuring an air race, the plt was attempting a landing when on final approach the acft flew through updrafts. The plt landed the acft aprx 600 ft from the threshold and applied heavy braking. Just prior to running off the runway the pilot added full power and…NTSB CHI87LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Nobelsville, INThe 160 hr tt pilot, recently checked out in this make/model acft, was returning to home base on a x-country flt. He ld long and was unable to stop before hitting a fence off the departure end of the rnwy.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.…NTSB LAX87LA275Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Milpitas, CAWhile climbing to cruise plt heard a loud knocking noise followed by 'violent vibrations' & a loss of power. Plt made a frcd lnding in a newly excavated construction site & went over an embankment. Inves revealed deformation of the #4 cylinder valve cover. #4…NTSB NYC87LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Mattituck, NYDrg arrival, the plt tried to contact UNICOM, but was unable. He said he circled the 2200 ft rwy, but was unable to see the windsock due to reduced visibility with haze. He elected to land on rwy 19. The acft touched down about 500' from the departure end.…NTSB LAX87LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auberry, CADuring an approach into a private airstrip, the student pilot touched-down, then decided that there was not enough stopping distance and elected to go-around. On the initial climb-out the aircraft struck an object that made the aircraft yaw right then left.…NTSB CHI87LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Muncie, INAfter landing on rwy 32 the acft veered to the left, crossing a parallel taxiway and striking a taxiway light. The plt stated that the acft then became airborne before striking a terrain depression, at which time the nosewheel sheared off and the propeller…NTSB LAX87LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Turlock, CAApproximately 15 minutes into a pleasure flight, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot made an emergency landing at a nearby airport, where upon landing the aircraft ran off the runway and collided with a bush. Inspection of the engine…NTSB FTW87LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Waring, TXThe newly certificated private pilot landed on runway 17 at a small privately owned airport at Waring, TX. There was a wire fence located 18 feet from the left edge of the landing runway. The pilot allowed the aircraft to drift left off the runway and collide…NTSB MIA87FA080Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Venice, FLAircraft was seen maneuvering at between 200 and 300 feet in attempts to locate a lost radio controlled model airplane. As the aircraft completed 2 and one half turns it leveled out and began a climb to the north at which time it collided with a 504 foot…