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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, CO

49 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19652026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, CO per year, 1965–2026: 49 cases
1965	2
1966	2
1967	1
1968	4
1969	2
1970	3
1971	2
1972	2
1975	1
1976	3
1977	2
1978	2
1981	1
1982	1
1983	2
1989	1
1992	1
1994	1
1995	4
1996	1
1997	1
1999	2
2000	2
2002	1
2006	1
2008	1
2011	1
2018	1
2021	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'CO' 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\" = 'CO' 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" = 'CO' 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 CEN21LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Loveland, COThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and subsequent attempted go-around with a strong quartering crosswind.Jun 25, 2021 · N9277J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pagosa Springs, COThe student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel selector valve during the simulated forced landing demonstration and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision to ensure the fuel selector was properly set, which resulted in a loss of engine power and…Sep 19, 2018 · N8003W · Substantial damage 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.Sep 6, 2011 · N9430J · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Rifle, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on landing. A factor was the crosswind and wind gusts.Apr 20, 2008 · N7417W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN07CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Falcon, COloss of power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the tree.Dec 8, 2006 · N6487J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gypsum, COThe pilot's failure to perform remedial action and maintain clearance with the rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude.Aug 1, 2002 · N6444J · Destroyed NTSB DEN00FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the high-density altitude weather condition.Sep 11, 2000 · N2190R · Destroyed NTSB DEN00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Loveland, COThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was lack of recent experience.Jun 15, 2000 · N4948L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN99LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Peyton, COThe pilot's loss of control resulting in inadvertent stall/mush during initial climb following takeoff. Factors were the unfavorable, sudden windshift conditions, the high density altitude, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate density altitude…Aug 31, 1999 · N5172L · Destroyed NTSB DEN99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Colorado Sprngs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. A factor was the sign.Feb 16, 1999 · N8804J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot's failure to remove completely ice/frost from the wing, impeding the airplane's aerodynamic performance. Factors were wing contamination by frost and ice.Mar 15, 1997 · N4860T · Destroyed NTSB FTW97LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, COimproper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance.Oct 24, 1996 · N9020J · No damage 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.Aug 6, 1995 · N7980W · Substantial damage 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.Aug 6, 1995 · N7415W · Destroyed 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.Aug 5, 1995 · N15621 · Substantial damage 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.May 30, 1995 · N55114 · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Trinidad, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.Aug 28, 1994 · N5372T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN92LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Craig, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Sep 26, 1992 · N7181W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN89LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Broomfield, COThe failure of the student to properly plan the flt resulting in fuel exhaustion.Jun 20, 1989 · N8419W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN84LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COThe plt reported that during arrival, he was receiving vectors for an ILS when he entered a descent from 9000 to 8500 ft MSL. He entered clouds during the descent & applied carburetor (carb) heat immediately before entering the clouds. He said that the acft…Oct 24, 1983 · N9317J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Erie, CODuring a second touch & go the acft ran off the side of the rwy. The plt last flew on 10/4/82 for about a 1 hr flt.May 2, 1983 · N9088J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Leadville, COThe aircraft was taking off in snow with wheel pants installed. The pants filled with snow and plane pulled to left. In attempt to recover directional control and get back on the runway the aircraft hit the asphalt ridge on the edge of the runway separating…Nov 15, 1982 · N8385W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN81DTE31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hugo, COApr 25, 1981 · N9751J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FA050Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Silverton, COJun 11, 1978 · N9669J · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FTE52Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hoyt, COMay 6, 1978 · N4264T · Minor damage NTSB DEN77FTE22Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ft. Collins, COFeb 6, 1977 · N9647J · Destroyed NTSB DEN77FTE21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Brighton, COFeb 5, 1977 · N5154L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76AD069Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Lake City, COAug 24, 1976 · N2670T · Destroyed NTSB DEN76FTE93Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Monte Vista, COAug 18, 1976 · N32322 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76AD049Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Simla, COApr 26, 1976 · N1573X · Destroyed NTSB DEN75DTE71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rush, COMay 25, 1975 · N33661 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73AD009Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Buffalo Crk, COAug 23, 1972 · N3777R · Destroyed NTSB DEN73DTE14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Steamboat Sp, COAug 6, 1972 · N1279T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FTE36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Denver, COOct 25, 1971 · N7708N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FTE21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Parker, COSep 4, 1971 · N2150R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DXD24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Colo Springs, COAug 23, 1970 · N8354W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71FXD15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ft.Collins, COJul 29, 1970 · N7921N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70DXD34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kim, COMay 24, 1970 · N7859N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69F0227Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Leadville, COApr 2, 1969 · N8814J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69A0038Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Byers, COMar 23, 1969 · N5104G · Destroyed NTSB DEN69D0100Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Aspen, COSep 27, 1968 · N7796W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69F0045Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ordway, COJul 9, 1968 · N9529J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68A0042Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Lafayette, COMar 5, 1968 · N8944J · Destroyed NTSB DEN68F0217Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ittleton, COJan 28, 1968 · N9690J · Destroyed NTSB DEN67D0205Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Littleton, COJan 12, 1967 · N174F · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0071Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Alamosa, COJul 28, 1966 · N7149W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0249Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Denver, COMar 17, 1966 · N8488W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0190Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fountain, CODec 8, 1965 · N8253W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0035Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Burlington, COJun 13, 1965 · N7515W · Substantial damage