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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, OH

79 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, OH per year, 1964–2026: 79 cases
1964	3
1965	5
1966	6
1967	6
1968	4
1969	8
1970	3
1971	2
1972	1
1973	2
1974	8
1975	3
1976	3
1977	1
1980	2
1981	1
1983	1
1986	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	2
1990	2
1994	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
2001	1
2005	3
2011	1
2017	1
2022	1
2023	1
2026	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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 ERA26FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Akron, OHOn May 14, 2026, at 1545 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7188W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Akron, Ohio. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…May 14, 2026 · N7188W · Destroyed NTSB ERA24LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gallipolis, OHA collapse of the nose landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system.Oct 2, 2023 · N7461W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lancaster, OHA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Nov 14, 2022 · N6303J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Carroll, OHThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Nov 8, 2017 · N10GJ · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OHThe pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and…Dec 28, 2011 · N994NC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees.Jul 10, 2005 · N9233J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Carrollton, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the deteriorated fuel cap seals.Jul 1, 2005 · N3992R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OHthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.Nov 12, 2001 · N3672R · Destroyed NTSB NYC99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Reno, OHThe pilot's disregard of the information provided by the fuel gauges, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident included leaks in the fuel system, and the pilot's reliance on using timing alone to determine fuel consumption.Nov 25, 1998 · N7177W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC97LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OHa lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Carrollton, OHthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and his failure not raise the landing flaps during the go-around. The crosswind was a factor.Mar 24, 1996 · N7452W · Destroyed NTSB NYC94LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OHThe loss of engine power as the result of a fractured cylinder head.Mar 20, 1994 · N1152X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90DEI03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Elkhorn Lake, OHThe pilot's improper decision to land on a short, wet grass strip. A contributing factor was the wet grass.Sep 24, 1990 · N7965W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · South Webster, OHAn engine failure. Soft terrain in the forced landing area is a factor.Feb 6, 1990 · N5236L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OHThe pilot allowed his final approach airspeed to get too slow, he delayed in initiating remedial action, then attempted an aborted landing with inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The pilot's lack total experience was considered a…Sep 24, 1989 · N55357 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN89FA127Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wilmington, OHThe failure of the pilot to assure an adequate fuel supply and his failure to refuel en route.May 30, 1989 · N8213W · Destroyed NTSB CHI88LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Moraine, OHWhile on final approach N7222W experienced a midair collision with N8611U on a similar approach. N8611U was a high wing aircraft and was in front of and below N7222W which was a low wing aircraft. The pilot of N8611U stated that he had no knowledge of the…Jul 7, 1988 · N7222W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Richmond Hts, OHThe plt began taking off on rwy 23 with a wind from 160 deg at 13 KTS. The tower ctlr saw the acft turn sharply to the left after lift-off & subsequently impact about 250' left of the rwy. The ctlr said the plt appeared to have 'jerked' the acft off of the…Dec 11, 1987 · N9494J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sandusky, OHThe pilot reported that he diverted and landed to reassess the weather before continuing his flight. He said the wind was from the southwest at eight KTS. Just before touchdown on runway 27, the aircraft yawed left and landed while in a crab. The airplane…Jul 25, 1986 · N9011J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA337Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Youngstown, OHWhile on a x-country flt, the eng lost power before the acft arrived at the destination arpt. The plt switched fuel tanks, turned on the boost pump & restarted the eng, but aprx 1 min later power was lost again. There was insufficient altitude to glide to the…Jul 28, 1983 · N4260T · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FEK22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, OHJun 26, 1981 · N56241 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEG22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Germantown, OHSep 7, 1980 · N7524W · Minor damage NTSB CHI80FEG20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cincinnati, OHJul 16, 1980 · N1841T · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEK28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lima, OHAug 8, 1977 · N4782L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEK03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Celina, OHOct 17, 1976 · N8850J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEG13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · West Sonora, OHApr 3, 1976 · N2658T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dayton, OHMar 8, 1976 · N4937L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEI11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · West Salem, OHAug 17, 1975 · N1841T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEI42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wauseon, OHApr 10, 1975 · N1491T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75AC075Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Medina, OHApr 1, 1975 · N55707 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEI19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kensington, OHOct 5, 1974 · N8124W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEK07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, OHOct 2, 1974 · N5316L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEI02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Grafton, OHJul 15, 1974 · N940BW · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oxford, OHJul 13, 1974 · N5335L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hamilton, OHJul 13, 1974 · N5179S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74AC007Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Montville, OHJul 12, 1974 · N5329L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEK25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, OHMay 12, 1974 · N15677 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74AC087Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Willoughby H, OHMay 5, 1974 · N5178S · Destroyed NTSB CHI74DEK07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pandora, OHOct 28, 1973 · N4231T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74AC022Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Carisle, OHSep 12, 1973 · N7792W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEI34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chagrin Fall, OHFeb 19, 1972 · N7937N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72AC035Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Pemberton, OHOct 10, 1971 · N8833J · Destroyed NTSB CHI71FGA16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chillicothe, OHJan 26, 1971 · N8423W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DGD34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Shelby, OHJul 26, 1970 · N5293L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DGD21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · N.Bass Islnd, OHJul 17, 1970 · N2316R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FGG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, OHJul 11, 1970 · N8423W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0280Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · West Milton, OHOct 12, 1969 · N4715L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0367Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Akron, OHSep 4, 1969 · N7825N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0307Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · North Benton, OHJul 12, 1969 · N5376L · Substantial damage