NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-151
409 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-151. 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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NTSB MIA91FA208Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Miami, FLThe failure of the airport agent to exercise caution while driving in reduced visibility due to rain resulting in the collision between the agent's truck and the aircraft she was searching for which had stopped on the taxiway to await assistance. Contributing…NTSB CHI91LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Freeburg, ILImproper use of the mixture control by the pic/cfi. A factor related to the accident was inadequate friction on the mixture control lever.NTSB MIA91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Everglades City, FLUnsuitable terrain encountered during a precautionary landing.NTSB ATL91FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mt. Berry, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his poor inflight decision to continue into deteriorating weather conditions, and his inadvertent flight into IMC. Factors in this accident were: the clouds obscuring the mountain at the time of the accident, and the…NTSB CHI91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Manning, IAAirspeed was not attained and aborted takeoff was delayed by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: over confidence in aircraft's ability to takeoff on the short, grass runway and a dirt embankment on the departure end of the strip.NTSB NYC91FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VTPremature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition.NTSB CHI91LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Mccook, NEA poorly planned approach and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot.NTSB BFO91LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Martinsburg, WVFuel exhaustion which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA91LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Jupiter, FLPartial loss of engine power due to failure of an exhaust valve, due to a valve guide that was worn beyond specifications.NTSB ATL90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GAThe number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem…NTSB NYC90LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 28R · Farmingdale, NJThe failure of the pilot of N8564F to insure the runway was clear prior to crossing.NTSB NYC90LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Mt Pocono, PAA hard landing after the pilot perceived an engine problem. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to control his airspeed and flare during the emergency landing.NTSB LAX90FA265Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Apple Valley, CAImproper preflight planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: failue of the pilot to configure the aircraft's flaps for a soft field takeoff, his improper use of stabilator trim, high density altitude, soft runway, and trees near…NTSB MKC90LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Columbia, MOAircraft control not maintained resulting in a stall/mush by the PIC.NTSB CHI90LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Aurora, ILFuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot.NTSB MKC90LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · St. Louis, MOInadequate maintenance and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot in command.NTSB ATL90FA071Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Creola, ALThe pilot's failure to assure that proper maintenance and inspection of the aircraft were completed before flight.NTSB LAX90FA062Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lincoln, CAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Cessna, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the Piper.NTSB MIA90LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Orlando, FLThe pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and a parked aircraft, while turning on the taxiway. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and pilot fatigue.NTSB CHI90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Freeport, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the clearance between his airplane and a parked vehicle.NTSB NYC89LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Matawan, NJThe pilot's inadequate action after encountering tailwind conditions during landing.NTSB MIA89LAMS1Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot's decision to commit suicide. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's interpersonal relations and his psychological condition.NTSB MIA89LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jacksonville, FLThe Cessna 152 pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the parked Piper PA-28.NTSB MKC89LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lakeview, ARDuring a personal cross country flight, the newly certificated private pilot said he was attempting to land on a 3200 foot grass strip with an existing gusting crosswind. He lost directional control during the landing, hit a runway light, tearing off the left…NTSB LAX89LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Modesto, CADuring an ILS approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot allowed the airspeed to diminish resulting in the airplane stalling. Before the pilot could regain control, the airplane collided with the terrain short of the runway. There were…NTSB MIA89LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lajas, PRThe plt filled the fuel tanks, made three touch-&-go landings, then departed on a x-country flt. After aprx 1.5 hrs of flt, he elected to reverse course & land at an alternate arpt since he had inadequate fuel to reach his destn. Realizing the fuel supply was…NTSB CHI89LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Fairview Hts., ILFuel exhaustion due inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB MKC89LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Cedar Rapids, IAWhile conducting a part 135 air taxi operation, the pilot said his engine began running rough about 7 miles from his destination apt. Emergency procedures were initiated and a call to the control tower declaring an emergency was made. Unable to reach the apt,…NTSB NYC88LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Carlton Center, NYPlt stated he was landing to the west and touched down about half way down a 2,000 ft grass strip. The plt also said the grass was wet and the wheel braking was ineffective. The plt elected to keep the airplane on the ground due to obstacles at the end of the…NTSB CHI88LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Kenosha, WIWhile on a VFR approach to the airport, at night, the pilot misidentified the street lights in a mobile home park as the runway lights and descended into wires. Afterward the pilot was able to continue to the intended runway and made a successful landing.…NTSB ATL88FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · La Grange, GAThe PIC stated he had a hardover in the single axis autopilot which resulted in the acft constantly turning right. Therefore due to the continous bank he elected to make a precautionary landing in a lake versus on land. The acft impacted in a lake left of the…NTSB LAX88LA142Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Valley Center, CAWitnesses observed the acft rotate to a high pitch attitude during the initial climb after takeoff. They said the acft then entered a left turn & descended to the ground. Impact occurred on rising terrain, beyond a gully, about 200 ft east of the departure…NTSB MIA88LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Terra Ceia, FLWhile on a cross country flt, the plt elected to return to the departure point due to 'bad weather.' He later advised tower personnel when the flt was 10 miles south, inbound for landing. The plt was given landing information after which he reported a loss of…NTSB NYC88LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MAThe aircraft was taxiing from a shop on the airport to runway 24 for a south end departure. The pilot stated that the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the parked truck causing substantial damage.NTSB NYC88LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Middletown, PAAfter landing the pilot was cleared to taxi to the parking area at stanbaugh's general aviation. During a maneuver between a de-icer truck and a parked airplane, the pilot allowed the aircraft to become too close to the truck and caught the wing tip on the…NTSB NYC87LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lakewood, NJWhile returning to the arpt aft flying for abt 30 mins, the eng lost pwr. The plt attempted to restart the eng by checking the fuel tank gauges, carb heat, mags, etc but with no success. During the forced lndg, the acft was stalled into trees. No fuel was…NTSB CHI87LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Delft, MNThe acft was loaded close to its gross wt limit & the plt atmtd to takeoff on a 2160 ft strip, using short field takeoff techniques. The acft became airborne for a short time, however, it began to settle. The plt elected to abort the takeoff, but was unable…NTSB MKC87FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Maquoketa, IAAfter departing the Maquoketa muni arpt, the acft was observed to fly at low altitude over some buildings that included a house & trailer home. As the acft flew over the property in a left banking turn, the left wing struck the top of a tree & then the acft…NTSB SEA87LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Aurora, ORDuring climbout at about 500 feet AGL for a touch and go, a loss of power occurred. Forced landing was accomplished onto a rough field where the left wing struck a small tree. The aircraft spun around and the nose gear and main gear collapsed. Examination of…NTSB NYC87LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bridgeport, NJThe pilot was making a night landing to Bridgeport airport when he lost directional control of the aircraft and it veered to the left. The airplane continued to roll off the end of the runway and collided with trees.NTSB CHI87LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Marquette, MIWhile on landing rollout the student pilot skidded off the left side of the runway and collided with a snowbank. The student stated he was holding excessive left rudder and brake pressure.NTSB MKC86LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bertrand, NEThe pilot stated that he was on an unsupervised local solo flight when he decided to land at a private airstrip. As he had driven his automobile on this runway four days prior to the accident and had found the landing surface clear he assumed that the runway…NTSB MIA86LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Jacksonville, FLThe plt stated that just after takeoff, the eng sputtered and lost power. He landed the acft in the grass on the right side of runway 31, rolled aprx 100 yards, struck a sign, and veered left into soft dirt collapsing the nose gear. Post crash examination and…NTSB LAX86LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Jose, CAThe acft collided with terrain after a complete loss of pwr while on final apch. Post accident exam of the acft disclosed no fuel in either the main tanks nor in the carburetor fuel line. The plt indicated on his plt/operator accident report the right and…NTSB SEA86FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Kelso, WAEnroute to dest. Plt diverted to nearby airfield due deteriorating weather. One hr later, telephone weather brief for continued flt to dest was VFR not recommended. Less than 2 hrs. Later, with no further brief, acft departed. A following acft revsd course…NTSB LAX86FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-151 · Lebec, CAAfter receiving a preflight wx briefing that forecast strong headwinds, over mountainous terrain, severe turbulence and pireps of severe turbulence on the proposed flt route. The instructor plt and his student instrument plt took off for a night IFR training…NTSB LAX86FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Payson, AZThe passenger had a 10:00 medical appointment at the destination arot on the day of the accident. The non-instrument rated, recently certificated pvt plt, requested and received a weather briefing for a proposed VFR flt at 7500 ft MSL from mesa to holbrook,…NTSB NYC85FNA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot attempted a landing at night with an inoperative landing light and no runway lights. After circling the airport 3 or 4 times he attempted a landing. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The passenger…NTSB NYC85LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Chatham, MADuring the final approach to runway 24, the aircraft was too high and fast. The pilot decided to land on the runway instead of going around. According to the pilot, the aircraft landed too FAR down the runway and went over the end.NTSB CHI85FA253Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Reedsburg, WINo known witnesses observed the plt preflt the acft or takeoff. He departed in the evening while the arpt was not attended. At aprx 2012 CDT, his son observed & recognized the acft. At that time, the son was at his own home about 1/2 mi from the plt's home.…