NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, 1996
21 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 | 10 |
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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\") = 1996
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") = 1996
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 MIA97LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FLa complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap.NTSB CHI97LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW97LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, COimproper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance.NTSB LAX97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ely, NVa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition.NTSB MIA96FA233Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also…NTSB CHI96FA324Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grosse Ile, MIthe pilot exceeding the critical angle of bank required to maintain altitude.NTSB CHI96LA321Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grant City, MOlow oil level which resulted in the partial loss of engine power, the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and the hay bale. Factors relating to this accident were the owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with…NTSB CHI96FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MIinaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel.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 FTW96LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mountain Home, ARfailure of the pilot to compensate for the tailwind and attain the proper touch down point. The tailwind was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Palm Springs, CAthe failure of a propeller blade as a result of undetected in-service mechanical damage that caused a stress point that progressed to a point of failure.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 MIA96LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jasper, FLthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL96FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedure for a forced landing, in that the flaps were not extended.NTSB NYC96LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bath, PAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB ANC96LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Wasilla, AKthe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB CHI96FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lincoln, KSthe pilot became spatially disoriented and failed to maintain control of the airplane. The factors involved were the pilot encountered VFR flight into IMC, pressure induced by conditions/events, low ceilings, and the dark light conditions.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.NTSB MIA96FA096Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Flagler Beach, FLinadequate visual lookout by the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic.NTSB CHI96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Larned, KSFailure of the pilot to use adequate procedures for hand priming (hand propping) the engine.NTSB CHI96LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180C · West Liberty, IAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and an intentional ground loop/swerve. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.