NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180
2,065 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-180. 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
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NTSB ATL94FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot's improper decision to land downwind, failure to control the aircraft on the ground, and his decision to abort the landing after loss of control and damage to the aircraft on the ground. A factor in the accident was the gusty tail wind at the time…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 NYC94LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Somerset, PAwas the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.NTSB NYC94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Centreville, MDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW94LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180C · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. The high density altitude was a factor.NTSB BFO93LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Byfield, MALoss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX93LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Showlow, AZA total loss of engine power due to a separation of the mixture control balljoint assembly at the carburetor mixture arm and subsequent forced landing.NTSB BFO93LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pittsfield, MAThe failure of the pilot of the PA-28, N9044J, to properly tune his radios, and his failure to see and avoid the PA-38, N91357.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 LAX93LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Yuma, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing and her failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go around. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot's low total experience, 2) the fuel imbalance between the wing fuel tanks,…NTSB NYC93LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pawtucket, RIThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid, resulting in a ground collision between their two airplanes.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 CHI93FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wichita, KSAn improper use of the flight controls by the pilot-in-command.NTSB BFO93LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Poestenkill, NYThe total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO93LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Philipsburg, PAThe inadequate removal of snow from the runways by airport personnel and the procedures/directives for airport snow removal not understood.NTSB 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 NYC93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.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 CHI93LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Makoti, NDThe pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath during his approach to landing.NTSB CHI93LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MNThe pilot's failure to select a proper fuel selector position.NTSB CHI93LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Maryland Height, MOBlockage of the induction air system by a mouse nest.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 ANC93FA067Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night which resulted in a loss of airplane control, spatial disorientation, and an inflight breakup. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather and the…NTSB 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 DEN92LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Craig, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI92LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lansing, MIThe pilot's inadequate planning and decision-making.NTSB CHI92LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gary, INThe pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point on the runway and landing with excessive airspeed.NTSB CHI92FA266Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ness City, KSThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB BFO92LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Windham, CTThe pilot's improper IFR operation. Contributing was the pilot's instrument flight inexperience.NTSB ANC92LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.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 CHI92LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Belmont, WIThe pilot's poor planning/decision making. Related factors are the low ceilings and fog, the dark night, the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and diverted attention, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the higher terrain encountered.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 CHI92FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Troy, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.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.NTSB CHI92LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springfield, MOFailure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane during a downwind landing.NTSB FTW92LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mangum, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airplane altitude. A factor was the dark night.NTSB MIA92IA075Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Destin, FLImproper procedures/directives by the pilot-in-command while attempting to restart the engine, resulting in the engine compartment fire.NTSB LAX92LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Young, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft muddy runway conditions at the dirt airstrip.NTSB BFO92LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Glasgow, KYDeer on the runway. Other related factor ws a dark night.NTSB FTW92LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the fuel starvation and the tough terrain.NTSB BFO92FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Wardsboro, VTThe pilot's flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight and weather planning.NTSB FTW91LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Friendswood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was mechanical turbulence caused by nearby buildings.NTSB LAX91FA342Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Reno, NVFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed by employing an excessive angle of attack during the takeoff climb during a go-around resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor…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 CHI91FA211Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Quincy, ILThe failure by the pilot of the other airplane to maintain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's attempt to fly formation, his inadequate group briefing, and the lack of experience on the part of the pilot of the other airplane.NTSB NYC91LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 180 · Andes, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing with unfavorable winds.NTSB SEA91LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wamic, ORThe pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff.NTSB CHI91LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Burwell, NEDirectional control not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and lack of recent experience by the pilot.