NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, TX
116 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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WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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NTSB CEN26LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bulverde, TXOn July 20, 2026, about 1340 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N454MD was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bulberde, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB CEN26LA164Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Corpus Christi, TXOn April 13, 2026, about 19:19 central daylight time, a Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 airplane, N317HM was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was…NTSB CEN24LA323Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cut and Shoot, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around that resulted in an impact with a fence.NTSB CEN24LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Dell City, TXThe pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks while en route which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR24FA040Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mertzon, TXThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s overconfidence.NTSB CEN24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.NTSB CEN22LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN19LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28D-180 · Midlothian, TXMisalignment of the fuel selector valve when the right fuel tank was selected, which restricted fuel flow and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN19FA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Huntsville, TXA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.NTSB GAA18CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Addison, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA18CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pine Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude while flying over mountainous terrain in turbulent wind conditions at night, which resulted in a tree strike.NTSB CEN17LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Clarendon, TXThe failure of a cylinder piston pin, which resulted in an obstructed oil inlet screen, reduced the amount of oil available to the engine, and led to the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nonmechanic, who had…NTSB GAA16CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.NTSB CEN14CA303Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Port Isabel, TXA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA555Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TXA sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue.NTSB CEN11LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Streetman, TXThe airplane’s inability to establish a climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB DFW08LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Paducah, TXFatigue failure and separation of the propeller during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to comply with a long standing Airworthiness Directive.NTSB DFW06CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28A · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly.NTSB DFW05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wet runway surface and rain.NTSB FTW03LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bonham, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, TXthe non-certificated pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW00FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frisco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an intentional low altitude flight maneuver.NTSB FTW99LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Weatherford, TXThe loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Horizon City, TXThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the unfavorable wind condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Abernathy, TXThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during serious carburetor icing conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were the icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA343Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Midlothian, TXmaintenance personnel's improper engine overhaul procedures resulting in the installation of the rocker arms in reversed positions, which led to improper lubrication and binding of the exhaust valves. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the…NTSB FTW96LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Arlington, TXinadequate instruction by the flight instructor (CFI), and his inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's failure to understand or select the normal (hand) brakes.NTSB FTW96LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXInadequate preflight by the pilot, and improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB FTW95FA184Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Porter, TXThe pilot's failure to identify the unsafe condition created by carrying a battery with jumper cables attached in the baggage compartment and the ensuing fire in the baggage compartment.NTSB FTW94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nevada, TXThe PIL0T'S inadvertent stall of the airplane during the forced landing and his failure to refuel the airplane en route.NTSB FTW92LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the fuel starvation and the tough terrain.NTSB FTW91LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Friendswood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was mechanical turbulence caused by nearby buildings.NTSB FTW89LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Seminole, TXThe pilot's delay in updating his weather and diverting to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation at the en route stop, the weather…NTSB FTW88FA028Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot received a weather report indicating that IFR conditions prevailed. After takeoff the airplane traveled approximately 1/2 mile before it crashed. Pilot was not instrument rated and had very little total time. He did have three hours of night time…NTSB FTW87LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alvin, TXThe plt initiated a soft field type takeoff with 10 deg of flaps. He said that he started the takeoff with 'full aft control wheel' until the acft became airborne, then he lowered the nose to remain in ground effect. However, he failed to maintain airspeed &…NTSB FTW87LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Roanoke, TXDuring final approach the aircraft developed an excessive sink rate and the pilot elected to go-around. When the pilot applied power the nose and right wing pitched up, causing the aircraft to turn 90 degrees, and stall. The aircraft contacted some power…NTSB FTW85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wheeler, TXAccording to the plt, en route deteriorating wx was experienced and he elected to land at Wheeler instead of his original dest, grandfield, OK. The acft was landed slightly fast and downwind. Winds were from 210 degrees at 15 gusting to 20. At the acft neared…NTSB FTW85FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gilmer, TXAn associate of the plt/owner stated that he had departed at about 2030 CST to get some night practice prior to getting a day VFR restriction removed from his pvt license. Reportedly, the owner/plt & an instructor (CFI) were intending to fly together &…NTSB FTW84LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXDue to acft parked in close proximity to the right side of the narrow (25 ft) runway and a crosswind from the left, the plt favored the left side of the runway on landing line-up. During the landing roll, he was unable to arrest a left drift before the acft…NTSB FTW83FA254Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Haskell, TXThe acft crashed while on a flt in an area where thunderstorm warnings were in effect. There were no known witnesses to the actual crash, but 2 or 3 local residents heard an acft eng at about the estimated time of the accident. One resident about 1/4 mi from…NTSB FTW82DA362Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Weslaco, TXThe plt overshot an approach to rwy 13 & went around. The crosswind leg was extended to give the plt more room. The plt turned on final & lined up on a street paralleling the rwy. Just prior to touchdown the plt saw the "x" painted on the street & executed a…NTSB FTW81FRJ03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Texarkana, TXNTSB FTW80DRJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lufkin, TXNTSB FTW79DRJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Aiken, TXNTSB FTW79FA068Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Bayside, TXNTSB FTW78FPA35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mc Kinney, TXNTSB FTW78FPD23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J5A · Flower Mound, TXNTSB FTW78FQG14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dumas, TXNTSB FTW78FA023Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Rockwall, TX