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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, WI

41 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" = 'WI' 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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN23LA368Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Eagle River, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach, which resulted in an extended touchdown, loss of control, and runway excursion.Jul 18, 2023 · N7921W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Eau Claire, WIThe engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.Feb 5, 2023 · N9770J · Destroyed NTSB CEN22LA441Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Shell Lake, WIA collision with a deer during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.Sep 29, 2022 · N5152S · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11LA430Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Barron, WIThe loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.Jun 29, 2011 · N9002J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99FA276Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lake Geneva, WIthe aborted takeoff not performed by the safety-pilot and airspeed not obtained/maintained by the safety-pilot. Factors to the accident were directional control and runway alignment not maintained by the pilot-in-command, the inadequate supervision of the…Aug 5, 1999 · N4337X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Richmond, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.Mar 21, 1994 · N7812W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Bend, WITotal loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to select the fuel tank with the most fuel.Dec 21, 1992 · N8806J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Belmont, WIThe pilot's poor planning/decision making. Related factors are the low ceilings and fog, the dark night, the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and diverted attention, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the higher terrain encountered.Jul 3, 1992 · N9735J · Destroyed NTSB CHI91LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Crivitz, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).Oct 28, 1990 · N264W · Destroyed NTSB CHI89LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mt. Horeb, WIThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures for breaking-in new brakes and the excessive touchdown speed. Contributing factors were the worn brakes.Sep 28, 1989 · N44502 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Watertown, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, which resulted in failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions, the pilot's continued flight into…Jul 29, 1989 · N3954R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chippewa Falls, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions. During the ensuing aborted landing, the pilot failed to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and the aircraft's left wing struck the wind sock pole.Jul 17, 1989 · N8005W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Crandon, WIImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in loss of control & subsequent wingtip collision with the ground during the landing. The crosswind and turbulence were contributing factors.May 28, 1989 · N4734L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Portage, WIDuring taxi from landing the pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and taxied onto a runway in front of an aircraft on its landing roll. The pilot stated that as he approached the other runway his visibility was restricted by a stand of trees, and…Jun 23, 1988 · N44753 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lake Geneva, WIAfter touchdown & about 600 ft from the approach end of runway 23 the aircraft collided with a moped crossing the runway. The 11 yr old operator of the moped was seriously injured.Oct 6, 1985 · N55785 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Blair, WIThe plt attempted to land the acft in a farm field but was unable to stop before reaching the end of the field. The acft ran through a fence & a ditch before coming to rest. The plt stated that he overshot the rwy, landed long, & was unable to stop the acft…Jun 8, 1985 · N55956 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ephriam, WIThe aircraft began drifting to the right during the landing flare. As the aircraft touched down the right wheel entered an area of slush. The aircraft then slid off the runway to the right into a snowbank, damaging the landing gear and left wing tip. The…Feb 25, 1985 · N15652 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83FA410Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Forestville, WIThe acft was observed making low passes, 150-200 ft AGL, over a wooded area & then strike a radio antenna at the 207-FT level. The acft rolled inverted & impacted the ground. Members of the plt's aero club stated that the plt & pax were probably spotting for…Sep 17, 1983 · N15651 · Destroyed NTSB CHI83LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Rice Lake, WIThe acft hit a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt was on a cross country and had landed enroute 3 times without refueling. With the assistance of eau claire fss he overflew Rice Lake arpt but could not find it. The…Apr 19, 1983 · N1491T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81DEP04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cottage Grove, WIOct 7, 1980 · N4817L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEP60Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cornucopia, WISep 1, 1980 · N33444 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEP11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rio Creek, WIDec 29, 1979 · N15651 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEP70Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Milwaukee, WISep 15, 1978 · N32506 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEP36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Portage, WIMay 22, 1978 · N9436J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DER02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Amery, WIJan 9, 1978 · N8005W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEP27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Waupun, WIMar 20, 1977 · N56140 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEP15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pewaukee, WIJan 30, 1977 · N7504W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC044Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Beloit, WIJan 11, 1976 · N55577 · Destroyed NTSB CHI74DER04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Superior, WIJun 15, 1974 · N56303 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEP36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Waukesha, WIMar 22, 1974 · N55531 · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC043Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Delavan, WINov 23, 1973 · N16327 · Destroyed NTSB CHI72FEP16Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dodgeville, WISep 29, 1971 · N7251W · Minor damage NTSB CHI70FDJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Watertown, WIJun 17, 1970 · N6531J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70A0015Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · North Lake, WISep 4, 1969 · N4898L · Destroyed NTSB CHI68D0543Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Richmond, WIDec 31, 1967 · N7642W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0500Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Oshkosh, WIJan 15, 1967 · N7835W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0389Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Superior, WIDec 3, 1966 · N7721W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0480Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Milwaukee, WIOct 17, 1965 · N7326W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66D0460Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cashton, WISep 19, 1965 · N7742W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0216Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Delavan, WIAug 13, 1965 · N7280W · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0292Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Hales Corners, WIJan 19, 1964 · N7132W · Substantial damage