NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, IL

64 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 investigations: Piper PA-28-180, IL per year, 1964–2026: 64 cases
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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.Jan 19, 2011 · N5658W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · McConnell, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the attempted takeoff on the soft airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain, the corn crop, and the inadequate airspeed achieved during the takeoff roll.Aug 28, 2005 · N5211L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Union, ILThe total failure of the crankshaft as a result of fatigue and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made and the subsequent gear collapse.Aug 12, 2001 · N8424W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Carlock, ILThe total failure of the connecting rod bolts.Nov 15, 1994 · N7556W · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 12, 1994 · N5397L · DestroyedNTSB CHI91FA216Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Seneca, ILProper glidepath not maintained, and inadequate altitude and visual lookout by the pilot in command.Jul 14, 1991 · N7616W · DestroyedNTSB 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.Jul 7, 1991 · N8498W · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI89GA048Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chicago, ILInadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and retaining wall in the emergency landing area.Jan 21, 1989 · N16375 · DestroyedNTSB CHI87LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lansing, ILThe plt rprtd he enctrd IFR conds at aprx 400' AGL drg takeoff. He elected to 'fly out of it' & 'was in the clear' afterclbg to 4500' MSL. He elected to return to the arpt & indcd he could see the arpt 'on and off' thru brkn clds. On an apch to lnd, the acft…Nov 16, 1986 · N2311R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vernon, ILThe aircraft ran off the end of a runway and collided with a ditch. The student pilot on his first solo cross country had become disoriented and landed 95 miles off course. He had been flying 2 hours and 30 minutes. He was supposed to reach enroute stop after…Feb 10, 1983 · N8222W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chicago, ILThe acft collided with a parked acft on the ramp. The student pilot started the acft on a snow covered icy ramp at nightthe parking brakes were set but when the engine started the acft taxied into another acft. After the accident the brakesof the acft were…Feb 5, 1983 · N40793 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82FA266Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hartsburg, ILAt 1223 CDT the plt contacted peoria approach control & requested radar vectors to the Mt. Hawley arpt located just northof the peoria arpt. At 1227 CDT he stated the weather was getting bad & he would like to fly to the logan county arpt. One witness stated…Jul 22, 1982 · N7304W · DestroyedNTSB CHI82FEE01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wheeling, ILOct 4, 1981 · N9303J · DestroyedNTSB CHI81FCA06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Waterloo, ILApr 30, 1981 · N8ML · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80FEE21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Naperville, ILApr 20, 1980 · N16306 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEE68Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elgin, ILOct 25, 1978 · N5163L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEV36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Palestine, ILMay 26, 1978 · N3592R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEV11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Savoy, ILJan 5, 1978 · N7784N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76DEV35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fairbury, ILMay 2, 1976 · N7821W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76DEV31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Blandinsville, ILApr 29, 1976 · N7387W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEE38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elgin, ILJan 26, 1976 · N55529 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEV22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Danville, ILDec 23, 1975 · N8892J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEV54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Springfield, ILMay 23, 1974 · N6573J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DEE76Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Plainfield, ILMar 31, 1974 · N17079 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DEE32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rockford, ILOct 27, 1973 · N9301J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEE25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Eglin, ILOct 5, 1973 · N55707 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEV04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tremont, ILJul 25, 1973 · N55184 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74AC005Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Elgin, ILJul 12, 1973 · N1226T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI73AC084Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Aledo, ILApr 22, 1973 · N7727N · DestroyedNTSB CHI73 EE45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Freeport, ILFeb 22, 1973 · N6556J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73AN081Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Grand Tower, ILDec 8, 1972 · N4235T · DestroyedNTSB CHI73FEV01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oakwood, ILJul 2, 1972 · N2170R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72DEV15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cropsey, ILAug 18, 1971 · N5233L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FBQ28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Danville, ILJan 27, 1971 · N7791W · DestroyedNTSB CHI71FBD47Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Schaumburg, ILDec 26, 1970 · N9049J · DestroyedNTSB CHI71DBD07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rock City, ILJul 11, 1970 · N5251L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70FBQ09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Blooming, ILMar 28, 1970 · N5233L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0174Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Haldane, ILJul 25, 1969 · N7754W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70D0074Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Aledo, ILJun 27, 1969 · N7707N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0106Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Champaign, ILJun 14, 1969 · N8476W · DestroyedNTSB CHI69F0629Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chrisman, ILMar 23, 1969 · N6559J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0522Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Flora, ILJan 24, 1969 · N8854J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70D0019Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pinckneyville, ILJan 11, 1969 · N7703W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0463Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Streator, ILJan 11, 1969 · N9745J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0394Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wheeling, ILNov 10, 1968 · N6494J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69F0224Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kilbourne, ILAug 29, 1968 · N5326L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69F0195Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Freeport, ILAug 23, 1968 · N5219L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0173Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Northbrook, ILAug 4, 1968 · N4709L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69F0032Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rantoul, ILJun 20, 1968 · N5101G · Substantial damage