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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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'))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808'))
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NTSB ERA13FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Canton, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing a night visual approach to an airport. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of recent experience flying at night.NTSB WPR13FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Beatty, NVThe pilot’s inadequate flight planning, subsequent loss of situational awareness, and failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a dark night approach to a closed, unlit runway.NTSB ERA12CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR12CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · French Valley, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around following a sudden change in wind direction.NTSB ERA12LA469Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.NTSB ERA12LA394Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GAA failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Georgetown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after engine start.NTSB ERA12LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Margaret, ALThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Osborn, MOThe pilot’s decision to conduct low-level passes above a residence and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude.NTSB ERA12FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Thomasville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OHThe pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and…NTSB CEN12FA072Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Perryville, ARThe pilot's loss of control in flight.NTSB CEN11CA678Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Buena Vista, COThe airplane’s diminished climb performance due to the pilot not leaning the engine mixture enough prior to takeoff in high density altitude conditions and at nearly maximum gross takeoff weight.NTSB WPR11CA425Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot’s decision to land at an unknown off-airport location.NTSB CEN11LA555Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TXA sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue.NTSB ERA11FA422Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Berne, NYThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and rising terrain while attempting to reverse course. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather…NTSB CEN11LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Flippin, ARThe loss of engine power due to improper maintenance and resultant oil starvation.NTSB CEN11LA430Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Barron, WIThe loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB ERA11FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NYThe PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.NTSB ERA11LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Streetman, TXThe airplane’s inability to establish a climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA11CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Latrobe, PAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle cable to the fuel servo.NTSB ERA11CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Monroeville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB CEN11CA176Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pekin, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10LA427Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sequim, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path and his delayed corrective actions, which resulted in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from other aircraft in the area.NTSB CEN10LA476Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Winnfield, LAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR10LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Walla Walla, WAThe pilot's partial incapacitation during cruise flight and his subsequent inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lucedale, MSThe partial separation of the No. 3 cylinder due to improper torquing of the cylinder hold-down bolts by maintenance personnel during installation of the cylinder.NTSB CEN10LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the failure of the left main landing gear torque link as a result of fatigue.NTSB ERA10CA214Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB ERA10CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Palermo, NYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB ERA10CA152Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Patillas, PRThe student pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining.NTSB ERA10FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to adequately oversee…NTSB CEN10LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Naytahwaush, MNThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue the flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN10LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MIA loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.NTSB ERA10LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Brooksville, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB ERA10FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Oliver Springs, TNThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB ERA09LA547Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Glen St. Mary, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB CEN09CA599Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sibley, IAThe pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.NTSB WPR09LA431Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Blacksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09FA377Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sanborn, IAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning and failure to refuel.NTSB WPR09CA238Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.NTSB ERA09LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pittstown, NJA loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.NTSB CEN09IA161Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fairmont, NEBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB WPR09CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bisbee, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delay in remedial action.NTSB ERA09LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jasper, GAA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.