NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180
82 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-180, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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 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\" = 353))
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 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" = 353))
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 NYC08CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TNA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX07CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, ORFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB CHI06CA040Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MOAn in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.NTSB CHI06LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.NTSB NYC05LA134Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Erie, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Copake, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05CA077Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Portland, MEA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper decision not to land and refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB NYC04FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX04LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Rafael, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL03LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Talladega, ALThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions were favorable for carburetor icing.NTSB ATL03FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Austell, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN03LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vernal, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fog.NTSB DEN03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Salt Lake City, UTfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel.NTSB MIA02FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cheraw, SCThe misrouting of the fuel lines to the fuel selector, which resulted in the use of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action for conducting an emergency…NTSB CHI00LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NEthe pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch.NTSB LAX00LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board at last departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane at the en route stop was also causal.NTSB LAX00LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Selma, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with grapevines during an off airport forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hayward, CAthe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat to prevent the formation of carburetor ice while operating in IFR conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA99LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TNThe engines excessive fuel consumption for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to plan the flight with adequate fuel reserves resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Reno, OHThe pilot's disregard of the information provided by the fuel gauges, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident included leaks in the fuel system, and the pilot's reliance on using timing alone to determine fuel consumption.NTSB CHI99LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Iowa Falls, IAthe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, and his not refueling the airplane. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the fence.NTSB FTW99LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Horizon City, TXThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the unfavorable wind condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Int'L Falls, MNinaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the tree which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB ATL98LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to manage his fuel properly leading to fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and the collision with trees and the ground. A factor was his lack of total experience.NTSB MIA98LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW98LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL98LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fayetteville, NCfuel system contamination (rubber shavings), which led to blockage of a fuel line, fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a collision with terrain.NTSB MIA98LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Everglades City, FLthe pilot's improper fuel management and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…NTSB ATL97LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hazelhurst, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice, and the pilot lack of qualification for the flight.NTSB NYC97FA069Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NYthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area.NTSB FTW97LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Baton Rouge, LAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA96FA233Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also…NTSB CHI96FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MIinaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel.NTSB MIA96LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jasper, FLthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL96FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedure for a forced landing, in that the flaps were not extended.NTSB NYC96LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bath, PAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB FTW96LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXInadequate preflight by the pilot, and improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB LAX95LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Santa Paula, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform preflight fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB CHI95LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alton, ILthe pilot's failure to refuel. Factors associated with the accident were unsuitable terrain, the vehicle and building which the airplane contacted, and the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI95LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIinaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.NTSB CHI94LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KSwas the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.NTSB MIA94LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot-in-commands failure to monitor fuel consumption.NTSB SEA94LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Brookings, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and icing of the induction air filter/screen. Factors include weather conditions conducive to icing, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of attempted landing.NTSB FTW93LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Magdalena, NMFuel exhaustion power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the dark nightNTSB CHI93LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Bend, WITotal loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to select the fuel tank with the most fuel.NTSB FTW93LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Orleans, LALoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI93LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MNThe pilot's failure to select a proper fuel selector position.NTSB FTW92LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nevada, TXThe PIL0T'S inadvertent stall of the airplane during the forced landing and his failure to refuel the airplane en route.NTSB BFO92LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Saxonburg, PAThe pilot mismanaged the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the lost of engine power.