NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181
787 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-181. 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 MIA90TL#06Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA-28-181 · Labelle, FLNTSB CHI90LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MNEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.NTSB CHI90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Drummand Island, MIPilot-in-command's failure to plan his approach and landing to use all available runway. Contributing factors are inadequate preflight preparation, lack of familiarity with the destination airport, and inadequate runway markings.NTSB NYC90FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rome, PAAn inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his decision to make the flight after receiving three separate briefings where he was told 'VFR flight not recommended.'NTSB CHI90FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · East Lansing, MIThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while flying in clouds during an instrument approach. Factors were: instrument meteorological conditions, self-induced pressure, operation with known deficiencies in equipment, and anxiety/apprehension.NTSB NYC90LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Albany, NYThe pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land the airplane under the existing wind conditions.NTSB CHI90LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Anderson, INThe pilot-in-command failed to select the fuel valve to a tank containing usable fuel resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB DEN90LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bountiful, UTThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors in the accident were the premature lift-off by dual student, the rough terrain and the fence.NTSB DEN90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Price, UTThe pilot's inadequate conpensation for the gusty wind conditions, which were a factor.NTSB NYC90LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Orange, MAFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment while aborting the takeoff. The crosswind, turbulence, and snowbank were related factors.NTSB LAX90LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the aircraft wing tip and the snow bank. A factor in the accident was the snow berms alongside the runway.NTSB LAX90LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control after landing on a recently plowed runway. Contributing to the accident was the four foot high snow berm alongside the runway and the icy spots on the runway.NTSB NYC90LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Worcester, MAA power loss due to an oil pump failure while operating over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was night conditions.NTSB NYC90FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fairfield, CTThe intoxicated pilot's failure to attain/maintain a safe altitude to provide clearance from the tree.NTSB LAX90LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night visual approach.NTSB BFO90FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MDLost of engine power caused by material failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve. The failure was attributed to excessive temperature.NTSB ATL89LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Cleveland, TNThe improper handling of the airplane by the pilot in command; a delayed go-around, and the premature retractions of the flaps.NTSB SEA89FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's inadequate planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in inadequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were: the high density altitude, gusty crosswind,…NTSB LAX89FA211Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dinsmore, CAThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, his overconfidence in his…NTSB LAX89FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dublin, CAThe pilot decided to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions in an area of rising mountainous terrain. Factors in this accident were the pilots lack of experience and his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.NTSB BFO89LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the attempted short field takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC89LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJImproper inflight planning which led to engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX89LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Novato, CAFire in the engine compartment area for undetermined reasons.NTSB MKC89LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Goodland, KSThe loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI89LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Plainfield, ILNTSB LAX89LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Victorville, CADuring cruise flight, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing on an interstate. During the descent, the airplane collided with transmission wires and subsequently came to rest on interstate 15. During an inspection of the wreckage, it was…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 NYC89LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Danielson, CTFailure of the pilot to recognize a stall and take corrective action prior to experiencing a loss of control.NTSB NYC89LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Palmyra, NYOff airport landing in a canal following a power loss caused by fuel exhaustion due to miscalculated fuel burn by the pilot.NTSB MIA89FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jacksonville, FLDrg a ngt arrival, the plt requested a special VFR clnc to the arpt & was adzd that the wx was partially obscured, vis was 1 mi with fog & the wind was calm. As he contd the apch, all flts were adzd the vis had dropped to 1/2 mi. The plt requested clnc for an…NTSB FTW89DQG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lamesa, TXThe pilot was spraying a field of cotton, and was in a turnaround when the airplane descended to the ground. The autopsy indicated the pilot died of acute coronary thrombosis. Although tox results indicate the presence of alcohol in the pilot's blood, the…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 NYC88LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Keene, NHThe plt received a head inj and was not able to relate the details of the acdt. The acft crashed into trees about 3 mi short of the landing rwy at the conclusion of a cross country flt. An FAA insp examined the wreckage and reported that the fuel selector was…NTSB CHI88LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Orleans, INThe pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to maintain adequate clearance from the utility pole and transmission wire. Contributing to the cause were the pilot's total lack of experience, task overload, and anxiety, stemming from a partial…NTSB MIA88LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lake Wales, FLThe plt stated he approached the 2,450 ft grass airstrip from the NE & circled north of it to observe the windsock. The wind appeared to be from the east. The pilot entered the pattern to land on rwy 36. While flaring to land the acft floated down the rwy &…NTSB BFO88LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Reedville, VAAfter back-taxiing on the pvt airstrip, the plt made a 180 deg turn to line up for takeoff. During the turn the right main gear contacted a ditch in a tall grass area off the end of the rwy. The plt applied power to prevent the acft from becoming stuck in the…NTSB LAX88LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Palm Springs, CAPilot misjudged the altitude of the mountain peak.NTSB ATL88LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Columbus, OHThe plt landed the airplane long at an excessive airspeed. The airplane overran the rwy end, traveled across a grassy area onto a ramp area, and collided with a parked airplane. The plt had 2 hrs of flt experience in this make and model airplane, which was…NTSB MIA88LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Freeport, BahamasThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather.NTSB NYC88LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jamestown, NYThe Piper PA-28-181 departed with two pilots onboard. About one hour after takeoff, the PIC got very sick and could not continue flying. She experienced a severe headache and vomitting. The non-instrument rated pilot continued the flight. The aircraft made…NTSB LAX88FA135Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Torrance, CAPilot-in-command to apply carburetor heat when entering carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI88LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mankato, MNNTSB DCA88RA022Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-180 · Snaefellsnes, IcelandNTSB LAX88FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Napa, CAPilot's inflight loss of control of the aircraft while maneuvering in IFR conditions after becoming disoriented while executing an instrument approach procedure. Factors in the accident were the pilots lack of recent instrument flight experience and the…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 ATL88LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Northport, ALBefore reaching the arpt, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing on an embankment about 1.5 mi short of rwy 29. Only about 1 cup of fuel was found in each fuel tank. The plt thought there was about 12 gal of fuel…NTSB CHI88LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Manitowoc, WIThe pilot and his two pax were on takeoff roll at the local, uncontrolled arpt. The pilot stated that just prior to rotation a deer ran onto the runway and the right wing struck the deer. The pilot aborted the takeoff without incident.NTSB DEN88FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Durango, COThe two pax had chartered N8266U for a sightseeing flight of the local area. The charter plt, a CFI found that one of the pax was a plt and permitted him to fly the acft. The pax expressed an interest in spotting elk and flew the acft into a canyon, below the…NTSB LAX88LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Porterville, CADuring a normal descent, the engine lost all power. The pilot executed an emergency descent and force landed in a field. An examination of the aircraft wreckage revealed that there was no fuel in the fuel tanks. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated…NTSB LAX88FA014Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mount Baldy, CABfr tkof, the plt filed a VFR flt plan & rcvd a wx briefing which included an AIRMET. The AIRMET contained precautionaryinfo abt instrument conds (IMC), icing & mtn obscuration in calif. When the plt opened his flt plan with the fss, he wasagain briefed on…