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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, AZ

50 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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19652026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, AZ per year, 1965–2026: 50 cases
1965	1
1966	1
1969	2
1970	2
1971	4
1973	1
1974	1
1975	2
1976	4
1977	2
1978	3
1979	2
1981	1
1983	1
1985	1
1986	1
1987	1
1989	1
1992	1
1993	2
2000	2
2005	1
2006	1
2007	1
2008	1
2009	2
2013	1
2017	1
2018	1
2020	2
2023	2
2026	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 WPR26FA281Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chandler, AZOn July 28, 2026, about 1949 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N9062J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…Jul 29, 2026 · N9062J · Destroyed NTSB WPR24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZA failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.Dec 5, 2023 · N9166J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Apr 9, 2023 · N9366J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Show Low, AZA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve.Oct 21, 2020 · N7405W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a pole, and a subsequent ground loop.Mar 13, 2020 · N15756 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA084Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Casa Grande, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach, which resulted in impact with a fence and terrain.Nov 28, 2018 · N5668W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR18LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBorom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary…Oct 7, 2017 · N966EZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA238Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.May 10, 2009 · N8401W · Substantial damage 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.Jan 24, 2009 · N5117L · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.Nov 12, 2007 · N3656R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Yuma, AZthe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a airport boundary fence short of the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity flying the airplane at a high gross weight with a center…Jul 2, 2005 · N9254J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Payson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to over-rotation, inadequate airspeed, and improper remedial action under the high density altitude condition.Sep 10, 2000 · N4208T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jul 6, 2000 · N2196T · Substantial damage 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.Aug 19, 1993 · N9533J · Substantial damage 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,…Apr 20, 1993 · N3656R · Substantial damage 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.Jan 4, 1992 · N8RJ · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Show Low, AZDelayed retraction of flaps and the inadvertent application of left rudder due to diversion of attention resulting in the airplane's departure from the runway. A contributing factor was the inexperience of the student pilot.Jan 23, 1989 · N8162W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tucson, AZA Piper PA-28-180 collided with a tree after veering off runway 15. The pilot indicated that he encountered a right crosswind during the landing roll and veered off the left side of the runway. The aircraft's left wing then struck a tree severing it from the…Sep 20, 1987 · N7896W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZAt the end of the first leg of a solo cross-country flight the plt experienced a hard landing and the acft porpoised. On the second bounce the plt added power. The acft then bounced a third time collapsing the nose gear.Sep 18, 1986 · N9560J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Glendale, AZThe stop at the airport was a planned fuel stop on a flt from conroe, TX to bullhead city, AZ. The flt departed controe,TX about 12 hours prior to the accident. Witnesses saw the acft make two 'high & very erratic' aborted approaches prior to impacting in the…Sep 3, 1985 · N9950B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Yuma, AZThe plt stated that prior to departing lake havasu city he visually inspected the fuel tanks & observed that both tanks were slightly less than 1/2 full. Based on this observation he thought the acft had 20-30 gals of fuel which would be sufficient for the…Oct 17, 1983 · N9560J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DUJ21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Show Low, AZDec 17, 1981 · N9404J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DUJ03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Winslow, AZNov 14, 1979 · N6332J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DUK17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Shonto, AZAug 23, 1979 · N7231W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FA015Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Peach Springs, AZDec 1, 1978 · N15899 · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FUK02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Coolidge, AZSep 1, 1978 · N32544 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUJ59Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Florence, AZMay 29, 1978 · N7211W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Phoenix, AZNov 12, 1977 · N9004J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DUJ76Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-36 · Casa Grande, AZJul 30, 1977 · N55785 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUJ98Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Roll, AZAug 11, 1976 · N6495J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUJ86Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Flagstaff, AZJun 20, 1976 · N9215J · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL076Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Tucson, AZMay 23, 1976 · N8886J · No damage NTSB LAX76FUJ61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Nogales, AZFeb 22, 1976 · N55173 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Show Low, AZSep 19, 1975 · N8858J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75DUJ86Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Seligman, AZMay 29, 1975 · N4369J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75FUJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Surprise, AZJul 11, 1974 · N7425W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73DUJ53Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Skull Vly, AZFeb 25, 1973 · N9215J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72DUJ49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Prescott, AZSep 25, 1971 · N8186W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUJ94Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Phoenix, AZMay 21, 1971 · N2174R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUJ86Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Quartzite, AZMay 1, 1971 · N7301W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUJ65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Nogales, AZFeb 7, 1971 · N8396W · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUJ47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Phoenix, AZDec 13, 1970 · N9078J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72AL021Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Mcnary, AZNov 26, 1970 · N7509W · Destroyed NTSB LAX70F0093Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Phoenix, AZAug 15, 1969 · N9427J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70F0053Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Buckeye, AZJul 15, 1969 · N4888L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0337Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wickenburg, AZMay 11, 1966 · N8396W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0044Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mammoth, AZJun 21, 1965 · N7095W · Substantial damage