NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, 2002
18 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 |
Where
Latest cases
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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\") = 2002
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") = 2002
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 ATL03FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Austell, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MOFuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees.NTSB DEN03LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vernal, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fog.NTSB DEN03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Salt Lake City, UTfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel.NTSB SEA02FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees south of the departure end of the runway.NTSB NYC02FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Deerfield, VAThe pilot's improper preflight decision to takeoff on an up-sloping runway with a tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with a tree. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and a tailwind.NTSB MIA02FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cheraw, SCThe misrouting of the fuel lines to the fuel selector, which resulted in the use of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action for conducting an emergency…NTSB FTW02FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gypsum, COThe pilot's failure to perform remedial action and maintain clearance with the rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude.NTSB CHI02FA234Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MIThe cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI02FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lee's Summit, MOThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. Contributing factors were fog/clouds and the pilot's nondisclosure of his physical condition to the Federal…NTSB CHI02FA233Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MIThe cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.NTSB FTW02LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Santa Teresa, NMthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB LAX02FA131Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, CAthe pilot's attempt to continue visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were low ceiling and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX02LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denio, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind condition. Wind gust is a contributing factor.NTSB ATL02FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vero Beach, FLThe flight's encounter with isolated severe to extreme turbulence that resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB FTW02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Berryville, ARthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the sunglare.NTSB LAX02LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Groveland, CAthe pilot's improper preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.NTSB IAD02LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oxford, MAThe pilot's delayed aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. The pilot's misjudgment of distance is a contributing factor.