NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180
37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-180, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 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
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WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808')
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\" = 220))
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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" = 220))
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NTSB ATL06FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while performing an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB NYC05CA065Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sussex, NJThe pilot's failure to insure adequate obstacle clearance while conducting a practice forced landing approach, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.NTSB NYC04LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cheswold, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with an unlit utility pole. Factors related to the accident were the unlit utility pole, and the dark…NTSB DEN03LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Green River, UTpilot's improper preflight planning and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors include improper short field takeoff procedures and the high vegetation at the end of the runway.NTSB NYC03FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bruceton Mills, WVThe pilot's intentional decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in the airplane striking a guy wire on the communications antenna. A factor was the fog.NTSB IAD02LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oxford, MAThe pilot's delayed aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. The pilot's misjudgment of distance is a contributing factor.NTSB LAX01FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain and obstruction clearance altitude while maneuvering in a non-standard visual approach to land. The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and distance from the airport was due to impairment by alcohol. Factors…NTSB LAX01LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cameron Park, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance altitude from en route obstructions.NTSB FTW00FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frisco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an intentional low altitude flight maneuver.NTSB CHI00LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MNthe pilots failure to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors were the dark night and the pilots lack of recent night flying experience.NTSB ATL98LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Destin, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and her failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during an attempted go-around. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB MIA98FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Advance, NCThe pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach.NTSB MIA98FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's continued visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions and his failure to maintain altitude after encountering instrument flight rules conditions resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and crashing. A factor in the…NTSB SEA98LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Midvale, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the pole. A factor contributing to the accident was the pole.NTSB CHI95LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lowell, MIthe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance.NTSB BFO93FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · California, MDThe pilot initiating VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his lack of sleep, and the existing weather conditions.NTSB NYC93FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Elkton, VAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to allow the airplane to reach sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles at the end of the runwayNTSB SEA93LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Powell, WYThe pilot in command's failure to assure clearance from the radio tower. Factors contributing to the accident were the marked tower and the pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB CHI92DCA03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mokane, MOAn inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the wires.NTSB NYC91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Old Bridge, NJThe failure of both pilots to maintain proper visual lookout. Factor related to the accident was inadequate radio communications by the pilots.NTSB CHI91FA216Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Seneca, ILProper glidepath not maintained, and inadequate altitude and visual lookout by the pilot in command.NTSB ATL91LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hickory, NCThe pilots's inadequate visual lookout during flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude.NTSB NYC91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbia, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude on final approach and compensate for the headwind. A factor to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize his low altitude and execute a go-around.NTSB CHI91LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Crivitz, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).NTSB CHI89LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chippewa Falls, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions. During the ensuing aborted landing, the pilot failed to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and the aircraft's left wing struck the wind sock pole.NTSB MIA89FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ashland, VAImproper go-around by the pilot by not maintaining a climb and obtaining proper altitude before turning. The pilot's poor approach and the trees were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB DEN89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Milbank, SDFailure by the pilot to assure adequate removal of frost from the aircraft which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB NYC89FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Renovo, PAImproper VFR procedures the pilot's visual lookout was improper and he collided with a static wire.NTSB ATL87FA189Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jesup, GAWitnesses rprtd the acft 'buzzed' (flew low) over a factory, where the plt used to work, then it went over the altamaha river, flew under a bridge & continued up the river at low alt. About 2 to 3 mi upstream, the acft was maneuvering when it struck trees &…NTSB MKC85LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Belgrade, NEFlight instructor giving private pilot a bfr. Bfr was nearly completed when ip gave pilot a simulated forced landing over his own farm strip. Pilot was making an excellent approach until the landing gear hit the barbed wire hidden in the high grass.NTSB FTW85FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gilmer, TXAn associate of the plt/owner stated that he had departed at about 2030 CST to get some night practice prior to getting a day VFR restriction removed from his pvt license. Reportedly, the owner/plt & an instructor (CFI) were intending to fly together &…NTSB ATL85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Luray Caverns, VAThe acft was landed on a inadequate field during a simulated forced landing that became a real emergency because the fltinstructor cut the mixture to off. The CFI took over the landing at the last part of the approach and told the student to restart the…NTSB MIA84LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Port St. Joe, FLWhile on final apch to land at a private arpt, the acft collided with power lines near the apch end of the rwy. The plt stated that he did not see the power lines until just prior to impact. He attempted to fly under the lines, but the vertical stabilizer of…NTSB CHI83FA410Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Forestville, WIThe acft was observed making low passes, 150-200 ft AGL, over a wooded area & then strike a radio antenna at the 207-FT level. The acft rolled inverted & impacted the ground. Members of the plt's aero club stated that the plt & pax were probably spotting for…NTSB LAX83LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Auburn, CAWitnesses observed the acft make two approaches to rwy 25. During the second approach the acft got close to the rwy and drifted to the right. Power was applied and the acft collided with a tree. The wind was gusting to 30 KTS.NTSB MKC83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Marengo, IAPilot overflew the area and saw no obstructions. Planned to land well down the runway. Saw wires 75 feet from runway. He says wires were 70 feet high and 50 feet from runway.NTSB FTW82DA362Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Weslaco, TXThe plt overshot an approach to rwy 13 & went around. The crosswind leg was extended to give the plt more room. The plt turned on final & lined up on a street paralleling the rwy. Just prior to touchdown the plt saw the "x" painted on the street & executed a…