NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, 1989
29 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 47 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 72 |
| 1966 | 117 |
| 1967 | 131 |
| 1968 | 107 |
| 1969 | 92 |
| 1970 | 98 |
| 1971 | 99 |
| 1972 | 78 |
| 1973 | 85 |
| 1974 | 82 |
| 1975 | 64 |
| 1976 | 76 |
| 1977 | 54 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 11 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
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" DESCRun 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 SEA90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hillsboro, ORFuel contamination and the pilots lack of peflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · White City, ORThe pilot did not maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll and took inadequate remedial action. Factors contributing to the accident include terrain and the pilot's lack of total expereince.NTSB SEA90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Homedale, IDInaccurate preflight planning and fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the pilot becoming lost or disoriented which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI90FA003Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ann Arbor, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.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.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…NTSB BFO89LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Haymarket, VAImproper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation & loss of engine power; and improper use of emergency procedures after loss of engine power. The presence of high obstructions (trees) in the approach path to the emergency landing area was…NTSB NYC89LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sanbornton, NHVFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, and his inadequate remedial action to correct the situation. The adverse weather conditions and darkness were related factors.NTSB DEN89LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Dutch John, UTInadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable (variable/gusty) wind condition, and the high vegetation and tree beside the…NTSB BFO89LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Clendenin, WVInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The weather conditions, the pilot's delay in diverting to an alternate airport, and the light pole were contributing factors.NTSB LAX89LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Corona, CAContinued buildup of carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and his improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's lack of recent flight experience, and trees in…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…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.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…NTSB DEN89LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Broomfield, COThe failure of the student to properly plan the flt resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA89FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ashland, VAImproper go-around by the pilot by not maintaining a climb and obtaining proper altitude before turning. The pilot's poor approach and the trees were considered to be contributing factors.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.NTSB NYC89LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oneonta, NYThe pilot lost control of the aircraft while landing in gusty wind conditions.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.NTSB FTW89FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Boise City, OKAn inadvertent stall resulting from the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and to maintain sufficient airspeed. The dark night and adverse wind conditions were contributing factors.NTSB MKC89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Moberly, MOThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft while on takeoff ground run. Contributing to this lack of control were wind gusts from dust devils in the area, thermal activity, and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB DEN89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Milbank, SDFailure by the pilot to assure adequate removal of frost from the aircraft which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB BFO89FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Stuarts Draft, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the terrain after flying VFR into IMC. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and fog conditions and the mountainous terrain.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 LAX89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Show Low, AZDelayed retraction of flaps and the inadvertent application of left rudder due to diversion of attention resulting in the airplane's departure from the runway. A contributing factor was the inexperience of the student pilot.NTSB CHI89GA048Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chicago, ILInadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and retaining wall in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC89LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Turners Falls, MALoss of control during landing roll due to ice on the runway, and collision with a snow bank off the runway which sheared the left main landing gear.NTSB CHI89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, INInadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight in icing conditions and rapid accumulation of airframe ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. Factors related to the…NTSB LAX89FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Bernardino, CAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions while attempting to transit through a mountain pass. Contributing factors was: the pilot's self-induced pressure knowing that a co-worker was probably waiting…