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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, NY

83 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, NY per year, 1964–2026: 83 cases
1964	2
1965	7
1966	8
1967	2
1968	2
1969	3
1970	2
1971	2
1972	2
1973	6
1974	3
1975	5
1976	3
1977	3
1978	6
1979	1
1980	1
1981	2
1984	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	1
1991	1
1993	1
1994	1
1995	2
1997	2
2000	1
2003	3
2005	1
2010	1
2011	2
2014	1
2016	1
2024	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" = 'NY' 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\" = 'NY' 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" = 'NY' 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 ERA24LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Farmingdale, NYThe student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.Feb 20, 2024 · N33667 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Batavia, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with runway signs.May 19, 2016 · N7781W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bronx, NYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident engine examination or testing.Jan 4, 2014 · N9409J · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11FA422Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Berne, NYThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and rising terrain while attempting to reverse course. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather…Jul 25, 2011 · N1279T · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NYThe PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.May 9, 2011 · N5275L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Palermo, NYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.Mar 28, 2010 · N3442R · Substantial damage NTSB IAD05LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Copake, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 20, 2005 · N7767N · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Montgomery, NYThe inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line and loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions.May 5, 2003 · N55854 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Conesus, NYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent spin.Apr 12, 2003 · N8985J · Destroyed NTSB NYC03LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of engine power while maneuvering to land, which produced delayed engine response times. A facture in the accident was the cold day.Jan 18, 2003 · N5136L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Taberg, NYThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a second takeoff from the short grass runway at maximum gross weight, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in this accident were the airplane's high gross weight and the short grass surface runway.Aug 2, 2000 · N132SF · Substantial damage NTSB IAD97FA079Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Melville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were night instrument meteorological conditions with low ceiling and fog.Jun 1, 1997 · N6337J · Destroyed NTSB NYC97FA069Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NYthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area.Apr 6, 1997 · N4400T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Warwick, NYThe student pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed, and his failure to perform a go-around while there was still sufficient runway remaining.Sep 24, 1995 · N2418R · Substantial damage NTSB BFO95FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cohocton, NYthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a turn which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. Related factors were the low ceiling, and the non-instrument rated pilot's flight into known adverse weather.Jun 27, 1995 · N15124 · Destroyed NTSB NYC95LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180C · Nunda, NYthe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate runway length was available.Oct 30, 1994 · N9235J · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Poestenkill, NYThe total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Jan 16, 1993 · N7804W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 180 · Andes, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing with unfavorable winds.Apr 6, 1991 · N9006J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hudson, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a rejected landing. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the flight controls by the pilot, a variable wind, and lack of expereince in type of airplane.Jul 19, 1990 · N15595 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oneonta, NYThe pilot lost control of the aircraft while landing in gusty wind conditions.May 28, 1989 · N6470J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Maybrook, NYThe Piper PA-28 took off for a local pleasure flight. After takeoff the pilot noticed that the engine was running rough and he had lost his oil pressure. The engine seized and an off-airport landing was made in a snow covered field. Post-crash examination of…Mar 1, 1988 · N16255 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87FA249Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Riverhead, NYThe Piper PA-28-180 experienced a power loss due to fuel exhaustion while flying over the long island sound. The pilot was unable to reach shore prior to ditching. The ditching was successful and both occupants exited the aircraft without injuries. After…Sep 11, 1987 · N15917 · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Elmira, NYThe acft was descending to land when the engine quit. The pilot attempted to restart the engine with negative results and made a forced landing into a plowed field. The weather conditions were conducive to carburetor ice.Mar 4, 1984 · N9617J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FFA19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Delanson, NYAug 3, 1981 · N9363J · Destroyed NTSB NYC81DFA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fort Drum, NYFeb 8, 1981 · N32441 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FFA02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lake Placid, NYOct 27, 1980 · N54563 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80DFJ01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Montour Falls, NYOct 7, 1979 · N2302T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPipep PA-28 · Riverhead, NYNov 9, 1978 · N3990R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHM23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spring Valley, NYJul 13, 1978 · N6518J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FA051Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Royalton, NYMay 8, 1978 · N7933W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHM16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mahopac, NYMay 7, 1978 · N43182 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Stormville, NYApr 29, 1978 · N5133S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mattituck, NYApr 23, 1978 · N55044 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FA060Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Keeseville, NYMay 22, 1977 · N5110L · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FHJ14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Flushing, NYMar 31, 1977 · N779VM · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FFA18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Duanesburg, NYMar 30, 1977 · N8242W · Destroyed NTSB NYC76DFA37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hudson, NYMay 27, 1976 · N4915L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DFA36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oneonta, NYMay 15, 1976 · N3956R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DFJ21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dansville, NYApr 10, 1976 · N15160 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AN039Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Westfield, NYOct 3, 1975 · N2152T · Destroyed NTSB NYC75FHJ34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Farmingdale, NYJun 22, 1975 · N5315L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75AN122Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Amityville, NYJun 22, 1975 · N7161R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FFA34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wurtsboro, NYApr 26, 1975 · N43182 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FFA27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wallkill, NYFeb 7, 1975 · N679P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FFA21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Westerlo, NYNov 24, 1974 · N7470W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75AN059Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Olean, NYNov 7, 1974 · N9158J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FHJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · White Plains, NYJan 18, 1974 · N7447W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FFJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Owego, NYOct 3, 1973 · N3814R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74DHM05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spring Valley, NYAug 31, 1973 · N16338 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FHM26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spring Valley, NYApr 23, 1973 · N7560W · Substantial damage