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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, MI

85 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

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Cases per year

19652026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, MI per year, 1965–2026: 85 cases
1965	3
1966	7
1967	7
1968	2
1969	2
1970	5
1971	5
1972	3
1973	4
1974	2
1975	3
1976	3
1977	4
1978	5
1980	3
1981	1
1989	1
1990	1
1991	1
1992	2
1994	1
1995	2
1996	3
1997	1
1999	1
2002	2
2005	1
2006	1
2009	1
2010	1
2012	2
2013	3
2019	2

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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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN19FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ontonagon, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with thunderstorm activity, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.Aug 3, 2019 · N5167L · Destroyed NTSB CEN19LA179Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14CA041Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Benton Harbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.Oct 2, 2013 · N8084W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA552Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIAn intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 18, 2013 · N4756L · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Clare, MIThe flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing approach, his delayed corrective action and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch adjacent to the runway. The student pilot's…Aug 7, 2013 · N2195T · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hillsdale, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a straight-in night visual flight rules approach to land in hazy weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the nonfunctional…Nov 21, 2012 · N40781 · Substantial damage 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.May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damage 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.Apr 12, 2010 · N3470R · Substantial damage 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.Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly, MIA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MIThe inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI02FA234Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MIThe cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.Jul 20, 2002 · N16319 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02FA233Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MIThe cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.Jun 9, 2002 · N56136 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Harsens Island, MIthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the berm and the pond.Aug 17, 1999 · N44547 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIthe pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96FA324Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grosse Ile, MIthe pilot exceeding the critical angle of bank required to maintain altitude.Sep 2, 1996 · N7082W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MIinaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel.Aug 20, 1996 · N9209J · Substantial damage 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.Jun 18, 1995 · N5195L · Destroyed NTSB CHI95LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lowell, MIthe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance.Jun 14, 1995 · N3625R · Substantial damage 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.Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lansing, MIThe pilot's inadequate planning and decision-making.Sep 25, 1992 · N5122S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Troy, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Jun 17, 1992 · N429HD · Destroyed NTSB CHI91LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Genesee, MIPositive liftoff airspeed was not attained, an aborted takeoff was not performed which resulted in a stall/mush descent to the terrain. Factors related to the accident were a dark raining night, soft, wet grass runway and a downwind surface wind.Mar 2, 1991 · N8026W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Twining, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain adequate control of the aircraft as it decellerated on the runway after touchdown.Jul 23, 1990 · N4356T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90FA003Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ann Arbor, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.Oct 7, 1989 · N9704J · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FEM37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cheboygan, MIAug 19, 1981 · N7703W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Fremont, MINov 13, 1980 · N7956N · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FEC32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Plymouth, MIAug 27, 1980 · N43406 · Destroyed NTSB CHI80DEM32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lake Leelanau, MIJul 2, 1980 · N41973 · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FEM30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ludington, MIJul 24, 1978 · N7936W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC38Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salem, MIJun 30, 1978 · N7505W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Stockbridge, MIMay 27, 1978 · N3406R · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FEM15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Battle Creek, MIApr 16, 1978 · N4356T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEC26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pontiac, MIApr 12, 1978 · N9303J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEC01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grosse Ile, MIOct 15, 1977 · N7505W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEC48Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Romeo, MISep 24, 1977 · N5194S · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEM32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · St. Helen, MIJul 10, 1977 · N9008J · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEC37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Marlette, MIJun 25, 1977 · N7588W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEC04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Utica, MINov 19, 1976 · N2676T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Hudson, MISep 20, 1976 · N3601R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ann Arbor, MISep 13, 1976 · N56619 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Napoleon, MISep 6, 1975 · N56161 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC48Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ypsilanti, MIMay 22, 1975 · N2189T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75AC050Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Watervliet, MIJan 8, 1975 · N9762J · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC094Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · L'Anse, MIMay 29, 1974 · N6584J · Destroyed NTSB CHI74DEM43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Linwood, MIFeb 9, 1974 · N7028W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEC13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salem, MISep 18, 1973 · N7953N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74AC013Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · St.Ignace, MIAug 7, 1973 · N4737L · Destroyed NTSB CHI73FEC40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salem, MIJun 11, 1973 · N9279J · Destroyed