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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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 ANC96LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Wasilla, AKthe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB CHI96FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lincoln, KSthe pilot became spatially disoriented and failed to maintain control of the airplane. The factors involved were the pilot encountered VFR flight into IMC, pressure induced by conditions/events, low ceilings, and the dark light conditions.NTSB CHI96FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Carrollton, OHthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and his failure not raise the landing flaps during the go-around. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB MIA96FA096Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Flagler Beach, FLinadequate visual lookout by the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic.NTSB CHI96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Larned, KSFailure of the pilot to use adequate procedures for hand priming (hand propping) the engine.NTSB CHI96LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180C · West Liberty, IAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and an intentional ground loop/swerve. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.NTSB ATL96LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Athens, GAThe mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.NTSB FTW96LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Heber Springs, ARFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during transition from landing roll to taxi. A factor relating to the accident was: a soft area in the grass runway.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 BFO96LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, VAfailure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking originating from corrosion damage. A related factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB NYC95LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Warwick, NYThe student pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed, and his failure to perform a go-around while there was still sufficient runway remaining.NTSB NYC95LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Norfolk, MAThe pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance during the landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors relating to the accident were: heavy rain, wet runway, and hydroplaning conditions.NTSB FTW95LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW95LA330Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hudson, COThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COThe pilot's improper compensation for the 6 knot crosswind. Factors were the pilot's delay in initiating an aborted landing and his lack of total experience.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 LAX95LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Thermal, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a touch-and-go.NTSB BFO95FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cohocton, NYthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a turn which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. Related factors were the low ceiling, and the non-instrument rated pilot's flight into known adverse weather.NTSB CHI95LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Brooklyn, MIthe pilot operating the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor was the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane.NTSB CHI95LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lowell, MIthe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance.NTSB FTW95FA222Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Byers, COThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the subsequent loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings, the dark night conditions, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.NTSB FTW95FA184Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Porter, TXThe pilot's failure to identify the unsafe condition created by carrying a battery with jumper cables attached in the baggage compartment and the ensuing fire in the baggage compartment.NTSB BFO95FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Louisa, VAthe non-instrument rated private pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain/obstacles. Related factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in IMC operations, his failure to obtain a preflight…NTSB MIA95FA115Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Quincy, FLAn undetermined fuel system problem that resulted in a fuel leak, an engine compartment fire, and a partial loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. An exhaust leak from the fracture of an…NTSB MIA95LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent on approach for landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB BFO95LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Jeannette, PAthe failure of the magneto pinion gear failure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climbout over usuitable terrain.NTSB LAX95FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's improper preflight inspection during which he failed to insure removal of the induction air system inlet covers. This action resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor which contributed to the accident was the…NTSB MIA95FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions during an instrument approach, resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the…NTSB CHI95LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Carlock, ILThe total failure of the connecting rod bolts.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 NYC95LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180C · Nunda, NYthe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate runway length was available.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 BFO95LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ebensburg, PAThe loss of partial engine power due to the failure of the right magneto's nylon gear on the rotating magnet and the low compression in the number three cylinder.NTSB FTW94LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Trinidad, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB FTW94LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Booneville, ARThe proper touchdown point not obtained due to excessive airspeed during the approach and landing.NTSB MIA94WA189Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA28-180 · Great Inagua, Turks & Caicos IslandsNTSB CHI94FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chesterfield, MOsuicide by the pilot.NTSB CHI94LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Richmond, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC94LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OHThe loss of engine power as the result of a fractured cylinder head.NTSB LAX94FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Los Angeles, CAthe failure of the upper engine compartment cowl to remain attached to the lower cowl during initial climb as a result of inadequate maintenance and replacement practices by the aircraft owner.NTSB ATL94LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · St. Matthews, SCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the electric transmission wire located at the forced landing site.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 ATL94FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Murphy, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, and the mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX94LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's intentional decision to abandon the airplane and allow it to fly unattended.NTSB MIA94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Boynton Beach, FLPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA94LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot-in-commands failure to monitor fuel consumption.