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 LAX03LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe disengagement of the left control wheel from the control column, which was due to the attaching screw backing out of the nut plate. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the installation and the improper length of the screw.NTSB LAX03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in the inadequate clearance between the wing tip and the fuel truck.NTSB LAX03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent on-ground collision with a pole and a fence during the ensuing emergency landing.NTSB CHI03LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Owatonna, MNThe pilots loss of directional control on landing and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the airport lights, and the ditch.NTSB SEA03FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his failure to reset the altimeter to the local barometric pressure. Contributing factors were fog and night conditions.NTSB DEN03LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his in-flight decision/planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the rough, frozen terrain at the landing site.NTSB CHI03LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Greensburg, INFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors included inadequate planning/decision by the pilot for attempting to depart from the slush covered runway, the slush covered runway itself, and the falling snow.NTSB NYC03LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Block Island, RIThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance as a result of physical impairment due to smoke.NTSB NYC03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing facilities wind conditions, and inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind condition.NTSB NYC02LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and his inadequate visual lookout while taxing on an off airport road. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB SEA02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Burns, ORThe pilot’s improper decision to continue on en route into an area of forecast reduced visibility without sufficient fuel to divert to a suitable alternate airport, and his subsequent inadvertent exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply. Factors include…NTSB CHI02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Sandwich, ILThe driver of the automobile improperly drove his automobile on the active runway and did not maintain visual lookout for landing aircraft.NTSB NYC02FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Gardiner, NYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, mountainous terrain, clouds, and the pilot's decision to continue the flight in…NTSB LAX02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Goodyear, AZThe student pilot's misjudgment of clearance and his failure to adhere to the flight school's policy/procedures for taxiing around obstructions.NTSB CHI02IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Springfield, MOThe inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the other airplane.NTSB MIA02LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Deland, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TNThe pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.NTSB ATL02LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none suitable terrain.NTSB NYC01LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mattituck, NYThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI01LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's poor decision to exit the airplane onto the wing while the propeller was running.NTSB SEA01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Tekoa, WAThe non-current pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance with wheat crops on short final, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Factors included wheat crops and a dirt bank on short final, the runway's lack of a visual…NTSB CHI01LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MIThe proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a…NTSB LAX01LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZthe induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.NTSB CHI01LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the visual approach for landing.NTSB MIA01LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway resulting in the airplane landing long, over running the runway, colliding with a telephone pole separating the right wing, and coming to rest in the parking lot of a restaurant.NTSB LAX01FA308Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lytle Creek, CAThe pilot's inadequate decision to fly into an area of rising terrain.NTSB ATL01FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jasper, GAThe pilot disregarded preflight weather briefing information, and continued visual flight into known instrument weather conditions and collided with trees.NTSB LAX01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Gila Bend, AZFailure of the CFI to properly supervise the flight and the failure of the dual studen to maintain flying airspeed. A contributing factor was the wind shear encountered.NTSB SEA01LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · North Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor.NTSB LAX01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot inadvertently shutting off its supply on approach for landing.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 NYC01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Southborough, MAA failed connecting rod assembly, with the initiating event undetermined.NTSB ATL01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Boone, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB LAX00LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZAn improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.NTSB DEN00LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear rising terrain. A factor was the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded due to the rising terrain.NTSB CHI00LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WIthe blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI00LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Indianapolis, INThe improper in-flight decision of the pilot not to land at the nearest airport at the first loss of engine power. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the excessive fuel flow, and the airport perimeter fence.NTSB SEA00LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ashland, ORThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Unsuitable terrain for a landing was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC00LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Center Harbor, NHThe pilot-in-command attempted a low pass and misjudged his altitude.NTSB MIA00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ocean Reef Club, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing after landing resulting in the on-ground collision with high vegetation.NTSB LAX00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Palo Alto, CAThe failure of the pilot to properly calculate fuel consumption rate, and his improper in-flight planning to continue the flight to the destination airport instead of landing at a closer alternate airport. A factor was the pilot's inadequate aircraft control…NTSB LAX00LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hilo, HIAn oil starvation induced failure and seizure of the engine. The reasons for the oil starvation event are undetermined.NTSB CHI99LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hermosa, SDthe pilot's improper fuel management, improper in-flight decision and the precautionary landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the fence post.NTSB DEN99FA157Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Villa Grove, COThe flight instructor's improper inflight decision to enter a narrow blind/box canyon, and his misjudgment of the vertical and lateral clearances. A factor was the downdrafts.NTSB LAX99LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sacramento, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was on board to complete the flight, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB DEN99LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Tooele, UTAn inadequate flare during landing touchdown, resulting in a fracture of the right main landing gear strut. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student.NTSB CHI99FA290Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Paw Paw, MIthe pilot flew into known adverse weather, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight experience, and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane. Factors included the pilot's total lack of experience in the type of operation and the pilot's…NTSB MIA99LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Greenville, SCThe improper position of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also, the inadequate altitude flown by the pilot on final approach preventing a landing on the runway following the loss of engine…NTSB MIA99LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dunedin, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI99FA238Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Yorkville, ILthe pilot continuing into known adverse weather conditions, attempting low altitude flight, and not maintaining terrain clearance. Factors to the accident were the thunderstorm and the improper weather evaluation by the pilot following pre-departure and…