NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, 1991
22 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\") = 1991
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") = 1991
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 MIA92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This resulted in the collision with a sign. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience.NTSB MIA92LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bunnell, FLImproper handling of the aircraft by the pilot-in-command and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience of the pilot-in-command.NTSB DEN92LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Greeley, COA partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb due to a bent and loose carburetor heat control mechanism.NTSB LAX92LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Chandler, AZAn engine malfunction produced by exhaust valves stuck in the open position. Contributing to the accident was an unsuitable landing area and a sign adjacent to the landing area.NTSB SEA92LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Duchesne, UTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inattention and becoming lost. A factor to the accident was the night conditions.NTSB LAX91LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Carlos, CAThe failure of the number 3 intake valve resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was the unsuitable terrain for landing the aircraft.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…NTSB LAX91FA401Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's attempted takeoff at a high density airport with the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of illegal drugs and abuse of prescription drugs.NTSB CHI91LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mount Pleasant, MIDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a wet, grass runway and buildings adjacent the runway.NTSB CHI91LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, INEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the cfi/pic.NTSB DEN91FA097Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Denver, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tail wind, the high density altitude, the pilot's failure to properly lean the mixture, and his failure to use all available runway.NTSB ANC91LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Whittier, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper flying speed.NTSB LAX91LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Auburn, CAThe pilot's use of an excessive airspeed for the final approach, and the failure of the pilot to initiate a go around when it became apparent that the aircraft would land long on the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited total experience of the…NTSB NYC91LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Vergennes, VTThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, resulted in an on ground loss of control.NTSB LAX91LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Jose, CAFuel starvation due to the flight instructor's improper use of the fuel selector valve and his failure to properly supervise the conduct of the flight.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.NTSB CHI91LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDInadequate visual outlook by the pilot in command.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.NTSB MIA91LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FLThe loss of control on the ground by the student pilot due to a lack of total experience and apprehension on his first solo flight.NTSB NYC91LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PADue to failure of the induction air control/air filter/screen, which blocked airflow through the carburetor throat.NTSB MIA91LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Valkaria, FLThe failure of the instructor pilot to supervise the student pilot's actions, resulting in a stall at a low altitude where recovery was not possible.NTSB LAX91FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Glendale, CAThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his improper inflight decision to turn to the left, which resulted in flight toward higher terrain. The terrain and weather conditions were related factors.