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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, MO

54 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, MO per year, 1964–2026: 54 cases
1964	2
1965	1
1966	4
1967	4
1968	1
1969	2
1970	1
1971	3
1972	1
1973	1
1974	3
1975	1
1976	1
1977	1
1978	2
1979	2
1986	3
1987	1
1989	1
1990	1
1992	3
1994	1
1996	1
1999	1
2002	2
2004	3
2005	1
2007	1
2012	1
2017	1
2019	1
2020	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" = 'MO' 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\" = 'MO' 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" = 'MO' 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 CEN20LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Steele, MOThe loss of oil pressure for a reason that could not be determined leading to failure of the engine connecting rod.May 22, 2020 · N7355W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Eolia, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a tree.Mar 8, 2020 · N7525W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19FA093Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Summersville, MOThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring.Mar 6, 2019 · N7369W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Reeds Spring, MOThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and the subsequent collision with terrain.Dec 18, 2017 · N6433J · Destroyed NTSB CEN12FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Osborn, MOThe pilot’s decision to conduct low-level passes above a residence and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude.Feb 14, 2012 · N4824L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07FA102Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Viburnum, MOThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence and icing conditions.Apr 14, 2007 · N8969J · Destroyed NTSB CHI06CA040Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MOAn in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hurdland, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and directional control during the takeoff and his failure to properly abort the takeoff after the encountered tailstrike. A factor to the accident was the stall/mush encountered during the attempted takeoff and…Sep 18, 2004 · N8275W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MOThe pilot inadvertently became lost and over flew his destination in cruise flight and selected an unsuitable landing area for his precautionary landing. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, the barbed wire fence, and the fence post encountered during the…Apr 15, 2004 · N40RT · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MOSpatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,…Feb 17, 2004 · N7876W · Destroyed NTSB CHI03LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MOFuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees.Dec 20, 2002 · N3236Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lee's Summit, MOThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. Contributing factors were fog/clouds and the pilot's nondisclosure of his physical condition to the Federal…Jul 18, 2002 · N5164L · Destroyed NTSB CHI99LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Butler, MOloss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to maintain clearance from the fence during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the rising terrain, the rough/uneven terrain, and the fence posts.Jul 17, 1999 · N9653J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA321Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grant City, MOlow oil level which resulted in the partial loss of engine power, the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and the hay bale. Factors relating to this accident were the owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with…Aug 29, 1996 · N8456W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chesterfield, MOsuicide by the pilot.Mar 23, 1994 · N3365R · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Maryland Height, MOBlockage of the induction air system by a mouse nest.Oct 21, 1992 · N7858N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92DCA03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mokane, MOAn inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the wires.Jun 28, 1992 · N5175L · Destroyed NTSB CHI92LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springfield, MOFailure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane during a downwind landing.May 15, 1992 · N9270J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lees Summit, MOCheck list not followed, fuel system not understood, and fuel boost pump selector improperly used, by the PIC.Aug 16, 1990 · N55431 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Moberly, MOThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft while on takeoff ground run. Contributing to this lack of control were wind gusts from dust devils in the area, thermal activity, and the pilot's lack of experience.May 11, 1989 · N7741W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ozark, MODuring a ldg, the acft touched down long, ran off the end of the airstrip and struck a fence and then a ditch. The rwy was 2100 feet long, downsloping, and the grass surface was wet.Sep 29, 1987 · N7275W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chillicothe, MOThe PIC rptd that he was taxiing out fm the ramp area to the runup area of the airport to prepare for takeoff. He stated he had noticed ground equipment operating on the arpt as he taxied out. He had also stated that the windshield had become fogged during…Nov 8, 1986 · N55505 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MOThe pilot stated that he was showing his passenger a procedure that he used in multi-engine airplanes when he inadvertently stalled the airplane at 300 feet AGL just after takeoff. He could not complete the recovery before impacting the runway.Jan 15, 1986 · N7013W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Creve Ceour, MOAfter takeoff fm the arpt the plt stated the acft eng ran rough and he applied carb heat to help the engine run better after application of carb heat the engine quit. The plt made a forced landing back to the airport finally touching down on a taxiway between…Jan 5, 1986 · N4349J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DCG80Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lamar, MOSep 22, 1979 · N1214T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79FCG69Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Gainesville, MOAug 12, 1979 · N6546J · Destroyed NTSB MKC79FCG15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pt Lookout, MODec 25, 1978 · N9089J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78FA062Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Brighton, MOAug 12, 1978 · N7245W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Lamar, MOOct 25, 1977 · N7983N · Destroyed NTSB MKC76DCG82Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lamar, MOJun 27, 1976 · N7983N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCG32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grain Valley, MONov 7, 1975 · N7733N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FCA29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fenton, MOJun 26, 1974 · N7016W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Warrensburg, MOMar 30, 1974 · N8280W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FCA22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bowling Green, MOJan 30, 1974 · N5363L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74AK029Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Cuba, MODec 1, 1973 · N6554J · Destroyed NTSB MKC72DCG52Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Camdenton, MOMay 10, 1972 · N8378W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72AK032Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Rutledge, MODec 1, 1971 · N3393R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FCA38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Newburg, MOJun 1, 1971 · N4784L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FCA35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jefferson City, MOMay 9, 1971 · N9106J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70DCG32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbia, MOJun 19, 1970 · N6339J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0286Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sheridan, MONov 30, 1969 · N8394W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0005Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Osage Beach, MOMay 31, 1969 · N7768N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0338Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Brookfield, MODec 6, 1968 · N5196L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0369Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · St.Charles, MONov 25, 1967 · N7020W · No damage NTSB MKC68F0442Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Willard, MONov 7, 1967 · N9459J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0519Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Camdenton, MOApr 21, 1967 · N8214W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0053Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mansfield, MOApr 15, 1967 · N7340W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0307Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Linn Creek, MOOct 30, 1966 · N7539W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0108Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Linn Creek, MOAug 4, 1966 · N8214W · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0558Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Excelsior Spgs, MOMay 3, 1966 · N7090W · Substantial damage