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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181, MI

28 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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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 CEN26LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-181 · Mason, MISep 26, 2026 · N8086G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA266Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Howell, MIA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pellston, MIThe failure of the left main landing gear strut and clevises due to fatigue cracks that initiated at multiple casting solidification voids.Jun 1, 2023 · N4376H · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Flint Township, MIThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power from carburetor ice.Apr 20, 2023 · N419W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Eaton Rapids, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in the climb with a quartering tailwind which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.Jun 14, 2022 · N3553M · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MIThe collision with a deer during a night takeoff.Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Napoleon, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, and his excessive airspeed during the landing which resulted in the overrun. A factor was the fence that the airplane impacted.Aug 16, 2006 · N4008Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in his inability to properly flare the airplane and the subsequent hard landing.Aug 28, 2005 · N8103V · Substantial damage 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.Jul 14, 2001 · N8253A · No damage 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…Jun 24, 2001 · N8210Z · Substantial damage 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…Aug 13, 1999 · N281PF · Destroyed NTSB CHI99LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mason, MIthe pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.Dec 1, 1998 · N36700 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MIthe failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over.Mar 19, 1995 · N4385M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Davison, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.Sep 10, 1993 · N38602 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Senter, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Marquette, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude.Jun 16, 1991 · N5055F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · West Branch, MIThe pilot's failure to follow recommeded starting procedures/directives and precautions.Apr 6, 1991 · N3072H · No damage 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.Jul 7, 1990 · N7636F · Substantial damage 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.May 20, 1990 · N24PT · Destroyed NTSB CHI87LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Troy, MIDrg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg west of the arpt. Drg an exam of the acft, 20 to 25 gal of avgas was fnd in the left fuel tank; however, the rgt tank had only residual fuel remaining.…Sep 25, 1987 · N7688F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Traverse City, MIWhile flaring to land, the aircraft had excessive speed and ballooned. Subsequently, it bounced twice, then began to veer to the left. The pilot performed a go-around. During the initial portion of the go-around, the left wing struck a runway edge identifier…Jul 27, 1986 · N2185B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Belleville, MIThe plt aware she was ld on a 1750' wet grass strip elected to ld over high tension lines in calm wind. Pilot made two approaches and ld on third. Pilot aware of poor braking action turned off ignition. Acft ran off end of rwy and struck a ditch.Jun 10, 1986 · N5369F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Harrison, MIThe pilot stated that he executed a go-around on the first landing attempt because of a strong crosswind and high airspeed. On the second approach, he executed a go-around from the flare because of a 'strong updraft'. The pilot statedthat during the…Apr 16, 1983 · N8578C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA039Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · East Lansing, MIThe pilot initiated his takeoff on a snow covered, sod runway that had been plowed with a 50 ft wide strip. The plowed area had a snow base and there were four foot snow banks at the edges. Although the runway had been plowed on the previous night and it had…Feb 6, 1982 · N7644F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEC25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fraser, MIMay 16, 1981 · N47624 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEC07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Owosso, MIDec 21, 1979 · N36700 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEM33Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Holland, MIAug 9, 1978 · N187SP · Substantial damage