NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-151, FL

33 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 investigations: Piper PA-28-151, FL per year, 1976–2026: 33 cases
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NTSB ERA26LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palmetto, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.Jul 24, 2026 · N44704 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA165Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a ditch.Mar 26, 2023 · N541SP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA079Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Venice, FLThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.Dec 4, 2022 · N4676F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA252Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLPilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.Apr 26, 2022 · N32042 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sarasota, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a failed throttle cable.Nov 9, 2021 · N40831 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.Mar 14, 2018 · N1004H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 151 · St. Augustine, FLThe flight instructor's overpriming of the engine during start, which resulted in a carburetor fire. Contributing to the severity of accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow the Pilot Operating Handbook's engine fire during start emergency…Feb 22, 2016 · N41618 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.Apr 26, 2013 · N75148 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.Nov 20, 2009 · N41765 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sugar Loaf Key, FLThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a landing overrun and subsequent on-ground collision with trees.Jul 24, 2004 · N4590F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Melbourne, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it…Sep 30, 2001 · N5447F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Venice, FLan on ground fire that started in the engine due to an excessive fuel flow causing the engine to flood. A factor in this accident was the pilot-in-command did not follow all the emergency procedures for an engine fire during start.Jun 14, 2001 · N554HA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Clarksville, FLthe pilot's improper flare and touchdown.Nov 3, 1997 · N4502X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLfailure of the pilot of N7617F to comply with an ATC instruction to hold short of a taxiway, and failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see-and-avoid each other's airplane.Jun 11, 1997 · N7617F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Kissimmee, FLthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a residential area. A factor relating to the accident was: the inaccuracy of the expected fuel consumption.Apr 15, 1996 · N6902F · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Boca Raton, FLThe failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during landing and the failure of the flight instructor to properly supervise the dual student and take corrective action in a timely manner.Apr 8, 1994 · N32056 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLLoss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.Nov 30, 1993 · N43079 · DestroyedNTSB 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…Aug 29, 1991 · N41306 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Everglades City, FLUnsuitable terrain encountered during a precautionary landing.Jul 6, 1991 · N41402 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Dec 12, 1990 · N4480F · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jan 28, 1990 · N1528X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jacksonville, FLThe Cessna 152 pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the parked Piper PA-28.Jan 19, 1989 · N89803 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Mar 26, 1988 · N44759 · DestroyedNTSB 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…Aug 15, 1986 · N4539X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLPlt stated that he was unfamiliar with the arpt and requested assistance to taxi to the ramp. The pilot was told to take the first left turn to ramp, he turned onto an access road to the fire station and collided with a sign that stated 'no taxiway.'Dec 9, 1984 · N43080 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lantana, FLDuring flt the eng started vibrating & the CFI noted zero oil pressure. The eng failed. The acft sustained substantial damage during the forced landing. Exam of the oil line, P/N63901-49, revealed that it was frayed & broken allowing oil to be pumped from the…Aug 2, 1983 · N42787 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82FLD05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Titusville, FLNov 12, 1981 · N57364 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA81FKT74Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLJun 10, 1981 · N4762F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA79FA036Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Homestead, FLMar 21, 1979 · N5344F · DestroyedNTSB MIA79FLD53Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fellsmere, FLMar 18, 1979 · N1131X · DestroyedNTSB MIA77DLD46Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sarosota, FLApr 5, 1977 · N42230 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FLD25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Vero Beach, FLJan 14, 1977 · N5406F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLA56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jacksonville, FLJun 10, 1976 · N32761 · Substantial damage