NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-150
136 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-150. 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 | 10 |
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| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102804'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102804'))
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 ERA22LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Manassas, VAThe student pilot’s improper left rudder input after power application during the touch-and-go landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport lighting equipment. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate…NTSB ERA22LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Savannah, GAThe student pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Fulshear, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, which led to an impact with a fence.NTSB CEN20FA072Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Florence, COThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with reduced airplane performance due to high density altitudeNTSB GAA20CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Simsbury, CTThe automobile driver's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in a collision with a landing airplane.NTSB GAA18CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB WPR14LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Lone Pine, CAThe fatigue failure of a propeller blade due to a propeller strike by/of an unidentified object at an unknown time.NTSB CEN14LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-150 · Concordia, KSThe flight instructor’s improper decision to attempt a climb with an excessive pitch attitude for the tailwind condition and flap setting, which resulted in an approach to stall and subsequent off-field landing.NTSB ERA14CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-150 · Newport, NHThe pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Mankato, KSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the fence and trees.NTSB LAX06CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Paso Robles, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Price, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA03LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Cashiers, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by which he conducted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were a low ceiling and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX01LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Hesperia, CAthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while maneuvering in an attempt to locate the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate runway maintenance that resulted in inoperative runway edge lights, and the night light conditions.NTSB LAX99LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Rubidoux, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from parked airplanes while taxiing due to his diverted attention.NTSB LAX99LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Gila Bend, AZThe crankshaft gear attach bolt loosening and backing out of its crankshaft bore, which led to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear dowel pin due to excessive working of the gear. The sequence of failures was the result of the engine overhaul shop's…NTSB LAX98LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Victorville, CAThe installation of incorrect washers for the brake manifold by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the left brake locking up, which made it impossible for the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB CHI97LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Arcadia, INimproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and the resultant tailwind.NTSB LAX96LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Mecca, CAthe pilot/applicant's failure to maintain a glide path angle sufficient to maintain adequate clearance from all obstructions, and the examiner's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI94LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Little Falls, MNan improper preflight by the pilot-in-command and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn. A factor associated with the accident was contaminated fuel.NTSB ATL93LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Poplar Branch, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB MIA92LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot-in-command's failure to perform an adequate preflight in that he failed to assure adequate fuel for the flight was available. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW91LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB LAX91LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Sierra Vista, AZLoss of engine power due to carburetor ice from improper use of the carburetor heat control.NTSB CHI89FA153Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W.NTSB NYC88LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Wall Township, NJIncapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack and an emergency landing in trees by a non-pilot passenger.NTSB LAX87LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · San Jose, CAThe acft went through a fence and collided with trees after a 'hand-propped' start. The student plt had exhausted the acft battery power during previous starting attempts. He then tied the acft down at both wings and the tail. He primed the eng with the…NTSB MKC86LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150C · Junction City, KSThe c.f.I. Stated that this flight was to be an aircraft checkout of another instructor. After some air work they proceeded to a nearby airport to practice takeoffs and landings. While on final approach for a practice short field landing the aircraft…NTSB MIA84LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carrabelle, FLAcft swerved off the rwy after the plt heard a loud pop sound. Examination of the aircraft disclosed that the a main landing gear attach bolt had sheared.NTSB ATL84FMG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Apex, NCAccording to the plt, the eng lost power during takeoff. He was able to keep the eng running by pumping the throttle but was not able to gain altitude. He made a forced landing on an abandoned railroad bed. Investigation revealed that the resistoflex hose p/n…NTSB DEN83LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28B-150 · Watford City, NDThe acft nose gear collapsed during a precautionary landing due to weather. The plt had been briefed on the weather the evening before the accident. The pilot stated that when the flight was 20 minutes from home he 'thought we could make it.' However, he…NTSB MIA83FA197Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Brandon, FLThe acft collided with trees and the ground after the engine lost power during takeoff. The CFI noted the RPM dropping to 2000 with full throttle and at about 75 AGL and tried to arrest the descent with flaps but was unsuccessful. One takeoff had been aborted…NTSB LAX83LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Columbia, CAThe acft contacted a powerline 100 ft above the water at new mellones reservoir. The acft was landed at Columbia. CA without further incident. An inspection of the acft revealed that the top portion of the vertical stabilizer was missingand the rudder was…NTSB CHI83LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Kelleys Island, OHThe acft lost power on takeoff and collided with trees about 1/4 mile off the end of the rwy. The pilot said he prefltedand removed about 1/2 ounce of water from each tank, none from the gascolator. Inspection after the accident revealed water in the…NTSB LAX81FVM16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · San Martin, CANTSB IAD80FLJ03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kenly, NCNTSB MIA79FA018Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Osteen, FLNTSB IAD78FKW04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Benton, TNNTSB FTW77FPJ38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oklahoma City, OKNTSB OAK77FXQ19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Donner Summit, CANTSB IAD77FKW12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Crossville, TNNTSB SEA76DTA28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Powderville, MTNTSB OAK75DXQ23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mammoth Lks, CANTSB CHI75FEI11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wadsworth, OHNTSB CHI75FEI10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wadsworth, OHNTSB LAX74AL003Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Grnd Canyon, AZNTSB LAX74FVA16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bakersfield, CANTSB NYC73FHA28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Robesonia, PANTSB NYC73AN150Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Haddam, CT