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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-151, CA

43 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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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102805', '7104223')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102805', '7104223'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102805', '7104223'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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NTSB WPR23LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fullerton, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.Feb 15, 2023 · N8318C · Substantial damage NTSB WPR22LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Alpine, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while operating in a canyon, which resulted in an impact with terrainMar 19, 2022 · N42764 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR19FA163Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Antioch, CAA loss of control while conducting low-altitude, high-speed maneuvers.Jun 10, 2019 · N7943C · Destroyed NTSB WPR19FA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot’s improper decision to depart on the night visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and collision with rising terrain.Jan 29, 2019 · N37RV · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Oxnard, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 26, 2006 · N4596X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05FA255Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the rising hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's inexperience regarding flying during the dark, nighttime condition, and the low…Aug 2, 2005 · N4401X · Destroyed NTSB LAX03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to her inadequate visual lookout.Oct 13, 2002 · N75164 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CAthe pilot's failure to lower the flaps to the correct short field takeoff setting as specified in the aircraft's Pilot Operating Handbook.Jul 22, 1995 · N41521 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Simi Valley, CAThe student pilot's failure to properly align the airplane's flightpath over the runway during initial climb. A contributing factor was the student pilot's total lack of recent flying experience.Jun 2, 1994 · N32532 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to initiate a go-around.May 30, 1994 · N44630 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Compton, CAThe improper maintenance of the alternator's drive belt by the aircraft owner which resulted in its total failure. A factor which contributed to the accident was the inadequate distance available for the pilot to stop the airplane.Oct 21, 1991 · N41669 · Substantial damage 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…Jul 24, 1990 · N41455 · Destroyed 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.Feb 7, 1990 · N32744 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage 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…Dec 1, 1988 · N5852V · Substantial damage 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…Mar 28, 1988 · N4376F · Destroyed 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…Apr 10, 1986 · N9237K · Substantial damage 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…Nov 18, 1985 · N43602 · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sacramento, CAThe plt stated he landed a little long on the 2800 foot dirt road and was unable to stop. The acft traveled off the end of the road and collided with a river bank.Jun 22, 1984 · N44190 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Corona, CAThe acft experienced an eng power failure during takeoff & collided with the ground while maneuvering to return to the airport. The plt stated that he 'turned right trying to return to the runway,' & at the same time, 'maintain 80 (KTS IAS), but it (the acft)…May 19, 1984 · N5387F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83FA253Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Norco, CAThe student plt had flown to the riverton arpt to attend a ground school. Reportedly, prior to his departure at aprx 2235 PDT, stars were visible overhead, but the horizontal visibility was poor & there was a haze layer at about 500 ft AGL. At aprx 2250, a…May 27, 1983 · N54363 · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Milpitas, CAWhile descending thru 4300 ft, the eng lost power. The plt made an emergency landing on a gulf course, but during the landing roll, the right wing of the acft impacted a pole & was damaged. An exam revealed that the 5/16 inch bolt, pn STD-847, that secured…May 3, 1983 · N40755 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83FA387Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Trinity Center, CAThe acft departed creswell, OR, sometime after 1800 PST on 3/19/83. At 2110 PST, the plt contacted portland flt watch by radio & stated that he was over roseburg, or at 9500 ft. he requested pireps of wx over the siskiyou mountains & into the san francisco…Mar 19, 1983 · N41576 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FVM09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper 28-151 · Los Gatos, CAThe pilot prepared to depart on a scheduled courier run in a Piper PA-32, but was unable to start the engine. After consulting with company personnel, he rented a Piper PA-28-151, transferred the cargo and departed monterey, CA on a flight to oakland, CA.…Jan 29, 1982 · N32678 · Destroyed NTSB LAX81DUG51Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mt Baldy, CASep 16, 1981 · N75175 · Destroyed NTSB LAX81DVG61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Colusa, CAAug 22, 1981 · N1005X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVD27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sonoma, CAJun 1, 1981 · N4347F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DUM25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rnch Vallecito, CAAug 9, 1980 · N7200F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DUQ19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mine Canyon, CAAug 3, 1980 · N41525 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DVA54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pixley, CAJul 13, 1980 · N4398X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVM34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Monterey, CAJun 30, 1980 · N41952 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DUQ14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Santa Susana, CAMay 26, 1980 · N41640 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA048Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · El Segundo, CAFeb 8, 1980 · N44126 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK79FVM26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · San Carlos, CAJun 6, 1979 · N5965F · Destroyed NTSB OAK79FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Porterville, CAJan 11, 1979 · N6970F · Destroyed NTSB LAX78DVA36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bakersfield, CAApr 11, 1978 · N75164 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA028Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Wasco, CAFeb 20, 1978 · N44138 · Destroyed NTSB LAX78DUM12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Glamis, CAJan 2, 1978 · N7200F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUM38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · San Diego, CASep 6, 1977 · N1137X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUG58Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · 29 Palms, CAAug 16, 1977 · N1116X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FA026Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Corralitos, CAMar 14, 1977 · N32606 · Destroyed NTSB LAX76FUG37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rice, CAFeb 28, 1976 · N41421 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB LAX76FUQ11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Reseda, CASep 27, 1975 · N44427 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75FVG71Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Vacaville, CAMay 24, 1975 · N32057 · Destroyed