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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, WA

40 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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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" = 'WA' 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR15CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 - 180 · Garfield, WAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.Feb 15, 2015 · N7928W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA427Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sequim, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path and his delayed corrective actions, which resulted in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from other aircraft in the area.Aug 24, 2010 · N5101L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Walla Walla, WAThe pilot's partial incapacitation during cruise flight and his subsequent inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jul 28, 2010 · N57PJ · Substantial damage NTSB SEA01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oak Harbor, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action while on final approach. The encounter with wake turbulence was a factor.Jul 19, 2001 · N4231T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Richland, WAFailure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain for the forced landing attempt.Mar 6, 2000 · N8170W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA99LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vaughn, WAThe separation of a propeller blade tip due to fatigue, and the improper maintenance procedure.Sep 26, 1999 · N9395J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA99LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Eatonville, WAInadequate inflight planning/preparation and terrain clearance not maintained. Mountainous terrain, cloudy conditions and delayed remedial action are factorsSep 17, 1999 · N7832N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA98LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Whidbey Airpark, WAThe pilot misjudged her altitude and airspeed. Factors include a wet runway surface and high vegetation off the end of the runway.Sep 19, 1998 · N33321 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA90FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Castle Rock, WAThe pilot lost control of the airplane which entered a stall/spin that the pilot did not recover from.Feb 2, 1990 · N8859J · Destroyed NTSB SEA89LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Snoqualmie Pass, WAImproper in-flight planning/descision by the pilot, which resulted in the aircraft entering a box canyon with insufficient speed and altitude to maneuver out of the confined area. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's continued flight into known…Jun 30, 1989 · N56759 · Destroyed NTSB SEA88FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Colville, WAAlthough the recently certificated private pilot was not checked out by the fixed base operator for night flight and had been warned to return before sunset, he departed the airport during dark night conditions. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft climb…Oct 23, 1987 · N15653 · Destroyed NTSB SEA87FA100Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ritzville, WAOccupants of both acft were family members traveling in company for holiday. Takeoff was about one min apart with N44726 in trail. Due higher norm crz performance, N44726 overtook N5711A. Plt of N44726 reduced speed and established position about 1/2 mile to…May 24, 1987 · N5711A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA86FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · East Wenatchee, WAThe plt departed arpt in bottom of columbia river gorge on night VFR flt to spokane, WA. Five to six min after departure acft impacted terrain on lip of canyon wall. Plts reported moderate to severe turbulence near the bluff line before and after crash. The…Apr 9, 1986 · N42496 · Destroyed NTSB SEA85LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Trinidad, WAThe pilot was operating the aircraft by flying at low altitude down the columbia river so as to avoid turbulence. During the flight a downdraft was encountered in which insufficient altitude was available to prevent the water and an unintentional ditching…Mar 30, 1985 · N772GW · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Darrington, WAThe acft went off the rwys end into a tree stump and brush during landing. The plt said he landed with excess speed and was unable to stop. The plt recommended that a go-around should have been performed.Sep 28, 1984 · N9701J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82DA165Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-180C · Renton, WAPilot parked aircraft with engine running to discharge passenger. Passenger jumped off right wing into prop.Sep 15, 1982 · N9613J · No damage NTSB SEA82DA027Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Prosser, WAAfter returning from a local flight, the student pilot landed on runway 25. The wind was from 090 degrees at 5 knots. The landing was without difficulty until the nosewheel touched down, then the aircraft veered left. The pilot reported that he corrected with…Feb 7, 1982 · N8280W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81DYP14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Coulee City, WAMay 4, 1981 · N9077J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80FA037Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170A · Clinton, WAJul 17, 1980 · N1713D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA80FYP15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spokane, WAApr 7, 1980 · N212P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FA034Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Bremerton, WAMay 21, 1978 · N1914T · Destroyed NTSB SEA78DYP13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Quincy, WAMar 2, 1978 · N8374W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FA055Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Reardan, WASep 30, 1977 · N8342W · Destroyed NTSB SEA77FYP34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mattawa, WAAug 1, 1977 · N9507J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FA039Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Spokane, WAJun 7, 1977 · N2161T · Destroyed NTSB SEA77FA025Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Sekiu, WAApr 4, 1977 · N32948 · Destroyed NTSB SEA76AS061Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · No.Bonneville, WAAug 24, 1976 · N9154J · Destroyed NTSB SEA76FYG58Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lake Wenatchee, WAJun 27, 1976 · N5188L · Destroyed NTSB SEA7LAS002Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Spokane, WAJul 14, 1975 · N41467 · Destroyed NTSB SEA75DYE07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Eatonville, WAAug 5, 1974 · N2171R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74FYC35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Vancouver, WAJan 11, 1974 · N8081W · No damage NTSB SEA73ASO12Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Brinnon, WANov 15, 1972 · N1964T · Destroyed NTSB SEA72DYE23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spanaway, WAFeb 25, 1972 · N2336R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA71FWG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pasco, WADec 4, 1970 · N5325L · Substantial damage NTSB SEA71AS015Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Trout Lake, WASep 13, 1970 · N9136J · Destroyed NTSB SEA69D0155Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Spokane, WADec 15, 1968 · N8283W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0133Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Port Angeles, WAJul 26, 1967 · N7012W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0014Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mesa, WAJun 13, 1967 · N9507J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0086Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Walla Walla, WAAug 6, 1965 · N7902W · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66D0026Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bellvue, WAJul 7, 1965 · N7394W · Substantial damage