NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181
29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-181, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 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 ('7102807', '7102832')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
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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
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AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
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NTSB CHI06LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,…NTSB LAX04LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Palmdale, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sandusky, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain the engine mixture control during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of power, and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB MIA02LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Deland, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Zolfo Springs, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot executing a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft subsequently impacting a tree during the landing rollout.NTSB CHI00LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WIthe blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC99LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Cleveland, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Haines City, FLThe pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing and take corrective action prior to engine failure and the pilot's failure to maintain visual outlook while making a forced landing resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees.NTSB MIA97LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FLa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI97LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mosinee, WIThe formation of carburetor ice and the instructor pilot's failure to recognize conditions leading to carburetor icing and to take appropriate preventative action. Factors relating to this accident were the late application of carburetor heat, the icing…NTSB BFO96LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Coshocton, OHloss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI95LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bridgeport, CTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX93LA278Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO92LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KYFuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB LAX91LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rio Vista, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilots improper fuel consumption calculations and inadequate preflight planning.NTSB BFO91FA008Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Elkton, MDLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and an inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB LAX89LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Novato, CAFire in the engine compartment area for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC89LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chambersburg, PAThe pilot of the Piper PA-28 was at cruise altitude and getting advisories from ATC. ATC gave him a SIGMET for turbulence when he noted his fuel was getting low. He decided to land at a nearby airport and was told by ATC that the airport he wanted was at his…NTSB ATL89FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Alexander City, ALOn 10/31/88, the plt obtained wx info & filed an IFR flt plan fm vero beach, FL, to huntsville, AL. At aprx 1513 EST, hectcd ATC & rprtd climbing thru 1500' for 3000'. About 2.4 hrs later, he rprtd a loss of eng pwr. Vectors were provided toward an arpt, but…NTSB CHI88DET01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Wayne, INPilot on night cross country flight with clear, very cold weather, experienced total loss of engine power while cruising at 7500 feet MSL. Approach control gave position of closest field, but pilot elected to continue to destination which was five miles…NTSB NYC87LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Harrisburg, PAThe aircraft engine lost power while descending for a landing. The plt stated that when he advanced the throttle the engine quit completely. During lndg alongside a turnpike, the nose wheel collapsed and the prop was damaged. Investigation revealed that the…NTSB FTW87FA168Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jenks, OKAlthough it was determined that the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion, the exact sequence of events that led to this event was not determined. The pilot reported that the aircraft was out of fuel over the radio and no fuel was found in the aircraft. There…NTSB NYC86LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Madison, CTThe acft experienced an engine failure during takeoff and the plt made a forced landing in a river. Post accident inspection did not determine cause of the power loss. It should be noted that the acft was under water for several hours prior to examination.NTSB FTW85LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Austin, TXThe eng failed at about 2000 ft MSL while the acft was climbing to cruise flt. The plt attempted to turn back to the arpt but realized it was too FAR away. The plt then made a forced landing in a grass area adjacent to a large hwy at about a 45 deg angle to…NTSB LAX83FUJ13Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Flagstaff, AZThe plt reported he had a problem with the spark plugs loading up before he departed sacramento, CA on a x-country & ther magneto (mag) had been overhauled before he departed. He stated the eng ran well 'except for brief plug load (one cyl)cleared by leaning…NTSB LAX82DA351Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28181 · Visalia, CAThe aircraft crashed short of the runway during final approach. The pilot reported a loss of power which could not be duplicated by FAA maintenance. No engine malfunction was found.NTSB NYC82DA178Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dubois, PAAfter power interruption during cruise the pilot returned to the airport for landing. Turning base leg the engine ouit. The pilot cut short the base leg and landed on the grass beside runway 25. No reasons for engine malfunction was found.NTSB NYC82DA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jaffrey, NHDuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 40 to 50 ft AGL. The aircraft was landed back on the runway with about 400 ft remaining. It hit a snowbank at the end of the runway at about 40 to 50 knots. The plane bounced and came to rest after traveling…