NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-160
275 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-160. 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 | 36 |
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| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 ('7102806'))
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 ('7102806'))
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 ERA26LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Lanett, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.NTSB GAA26WA049Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-160 · Lake Mavrovo, North MacedoniaNTSB ERA23LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Somerville, TNBased on available evidence, the reason for the damage to the airplane’s propeller and engine cowling could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Morristown, TNThe solo student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR22LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · White Salmon, WAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN21LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · French Lick, INThe pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fulton, NYThe mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR14CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 - 160 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.NTSB ERA13FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Parkton, NCThe failure of the instrument-rated pilot to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a gyro malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the loss of primary gyro flight instruments due to the failure of…NTSB CEN12LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · San Angelo, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the approach to an unfamiliar airport at night and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's navigational equipment.NTSB ERA09LA124Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Indiana, PAThe pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.NTSB MIA08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB SEA06LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Laurel, MTThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the left-hand control yoke to the left-hand control column, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly verify the installation, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control in flight…NTSB NYC05LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Cameron, WVA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in this accident was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI05CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Altoona, WIThe pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to the fuel starvation in the left tank during the flight's descent. A factor was the impacted power line.NTSB FTW04LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft, and the crosswind.NTSB ATL02FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Laurens, SCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.NTSB NYC02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Buckhannon, WVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.NTSB ATL01WA015Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-160 · Alaj Uela, Costa RicaNTSB MIA00LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Crossville, TNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB DEN99LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-160B · Pueblo, COTotal loss of power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA98LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Monroe, WAFuel starvation due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to simulate an engine failure by pulling the mixture control toward the lean position until the engine shut down, and his failure to return the mixture to the rich position until after…NTSB NYC98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Mount Holly, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB MIA97LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Pickens, SCfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll from a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in the airplane going off the side of the runway, down an embankment, and into brush/trees.NTSB FTW96LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Decatur, TXthe pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.NTSB SEA95LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Kent, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clear of the trees. The dark night light condition was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Viroqua, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI95LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · East Gull Lake, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and gusts.NTSB MIA95FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · St. Petersburg, FLThe failure of the pilot to extend wing flaps and maintain airspeed while on approach to land resulting in an inadvertent stall, spin, and uncontrolled descent until collision with a residence and the ground.NTSB FTW94LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Tulsa, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of terrain suitable for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB BFO94LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot's inattention to the mixture control which was inadvertently placed in the idle cut-off position by the passenger and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate planning.NTSB MIA93FA160Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Morriston, FLVFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain adequate altitude (or clearance) from the tower. The proximity of the tower/guy wires and weather condition were related factors.NTSB CHI93LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · California, MOThe pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB CHI93LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Yankton, SDThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Gusty wind conditions were a factor.NTSB BFO92LA150Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Bethel, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude to avoid the terrain. The dark night was a factor.NTSB ATL92FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and his improper execution of emergency procedures. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence, his inadequate preflight inspection when he failed to drain the gascolator,…NTSB SEA92LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Sisters, ORThe improper use of flight controls by the PIC during an aborted takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the unfavorable wind (windshift) encountered during takeoff ground roll, the tailwind and high da weather conditions.NTSB DEN89LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Crested Butte, COFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude while flying over mountainous terrain. The terrain and weather conditions were related factors.NTSB NYC89LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Hammond, NYThe pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining. Contributing to the the accident was a wet grass runway and the faulty tachometer which influenced the pilot's decision.NTSB ANC89LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Naknek, AKThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertently allowed the airplane to stall.NTSB MIA89FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Holley, FLContinued flight by the plt into adverse wx, followed by spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Lack of a preflight weather briefing, weather conditions, and lack of visual cues at night were considered contributing factors.NTSB MKC89LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Crete, NEThe pvt pilot said shortly after takeoff, the engine coughed, sputtered, then quit. An emergency ldg was attempted on a farm field which resulted in substantial damage to the acft, serious injury to the pax and minor injuries to the pilot. Post accident…NTSB SEA88LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Renton, WAThe student pilot was returning from a long solo cross country. The runway was undergoing construction. 2,300 feet remained for landing. Landing needed to be accomplished over barriers. The student pilot had approach flaps set. The tower asked the pilot to…NTSB MKC88FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Beedeville, ARIntentional buzzing performed, visual outlook not maintained and over confidence in personal ability by the pilot in command.NTSB DEN88LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ogden, UTThe low time private plt and his non-pilot wife were practicing touch and go landings. The plt used the right seat and his wife used the left seat. While on final apch, the plt recognized that the airplane was too high, added full flaps and cut the power. The…NTSB SEA87LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Odessa, WADuring landing roll on a dirt road, the aircraft drifted to the side, encountered the shoulder ditch and flipped over.NTSB FTW87LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Norman, OKWhile performing a touch and go landing, the aircraft landed hard causing a vibration in the engine area, and some loss of rudder control. The pilot flew by the tower and the tower indicated everything looked ok. On landing roll the nose gear failed causing…NTSB LAX87LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Redlands, CADuring a pleasure cross-country flt, the plt reported that he was descending from 8500 ft MSL to 4000 ft MSL with power reduced to 2000 RPM. The plt stated that he did not use the carburetor heat while descending. When pwr was added, the eng did not respond.…NTSB ATL86LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Dozier, ALThe private plt and his pax were on a night cross country flt when he ran one fuel tank dry and the eng sputtered. He switched to the other tank and the eng caught for a few seconds then quit. He let down over a heavily forested area and stalled the acft into…