NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181, 2004
20 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.
Cases per year
| 1965 | 1 |
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| 1966 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 11 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2004
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"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 year(c."eventDate") = 2004
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" 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 MIA05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure.NTSB LAX05CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Santa Monica, CAthe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.NTSB CHI05CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lee's Summit, MOThe inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the vegetation.NTSB IAD05CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · York, PAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his decision to depart from a rain-soaked runway with strong quartering tailwinds, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI05CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Morris, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to assure that the airplane was properly secured prior to hand propping the engine. Factors associated with the accident were the broken tie down rope and the other airplanes which were contacted.NTSB ANC04CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Haines, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a premature liftoff and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.NTSB FTW04CA242Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Haskell, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA04LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the parked airplane while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB NYC04FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Exton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.NTSB MIA04CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Okeechobee, FLStudent pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a fence incurring substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI04WA171Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-181 · Qaqortoq, GreenlandNTSB ATL04FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the subsequent collision with a building.NTSB LAX04CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dunsmuir, CAthe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. The pilot's failure to use flaps and his landing at an airport with a runway shorter than he expected is a contributing factor.NTSB FTW04LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Many, LAThe pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB NYC04FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Corry, PAThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lost of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilot's…NTSB LAX04LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Palmdale, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA04FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FLThe flight instructor's failure to comply with the instrument approach procedure in that he descended prematurely below decision height resulting in an in-flight collision with trees, power lines and the ground. Contributing factors were the dark night light…NTSB LAX04CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the flaps.NTSB LAX04CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Groveland, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors to the accident were the parked vehicle, and the pilot's diverted attention.