NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-180
397 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28R-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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NTSB IAD04LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · London, KYAn undocumented, improper repair attempt, which subsequently resulted in fatigue cracking to the rib cap.NTSB IAD04CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Eliot, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the landing gear. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW04LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Blackwell, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision by his delay in taking corrective action during the landing roll.NTSB LAX04FA226Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Columbia, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent stall/mush, and the pilot's failure to abort…NTSB NYC04LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Harrietstown, NYThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.NTSB LAX04FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Pine Mtn Club, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. The pilot's failure to obtain preflight weather information for the route of flight was also causal.NTSB LAX04LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · California City, CAthe pilot's decision to continue taxiing during dark night conditions without an operable taxi/landing light or taxiway lights and his failure to maintain taxiway alignment. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions, the failed…NTSB ATL04LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Pell City, ALThe pilot's failure to follow VFR Approach procedures and to maintain visual lookout.NTSB LAX03LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Prescott, AZThe collapse of the right main gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (water contamination of the fuel) resulting in loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and damage to airframe during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA03LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Sarasota, FLA loss of engine power due to the crankshaft bolt losing torque, the gear disengaging, and the engine ceasing to operate as a result of inadequate maintenance installation.NTSB ATL03LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Enterprise, ALThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI02FA262Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Newaygo, MIThe altitude/clearance disregarded by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The wire and low altitude flight were a contributing factor.NTSB IAD02FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Milford, CTThe pilot's failure to follow the published IFR approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent and subsequent impact with water. A factor was the night, overwater visual conditions.NTSB CHI01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Green Bay, WIThe pilot not performing the pre-landing checklist, and the wheels-up landing made by the pilot.NTSB DEN01LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.NTSB IAD01FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Afton, VAThe pilot's loss of consciousness due to a medical condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane and subsequent impact with rising terrain.NTSB CHI01LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Saint Cloud, MNThe inadvertent wheels-up landing by the pilot. A factor was the pilots failure to follow the before landing checklist.NTSB NYC01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.NTSB MIA01FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Bethel, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and the subsequent impact with terrain. A factor in this accident was: the pilot's lack of recent instrument…NTSB CHI01FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Danville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during the instrument approach. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and glidepath during the approach, his lack of recent instrument experience, and his failure to…NTSB ATL01LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Merritt Island, FLMaintenance personnel failure to properly install engine cowling fasteners, which allowed the engine cowling to separate in flight.NTSB LAX00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to attain the proper rotation airspeed during initial takeoff and his improper aborted takeoff procedures.NTSB NYC99FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-180 · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain a rate of climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and the pilot's lack experience in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB FTW99LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Heber Springs, ARThe pilot's excessive approach airspeed resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.NTSB MIA99LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Wimauma, FLa passenger deplaning the airplane while the engine was running struck the propeller.NTSB NYC99FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Randolph, NHThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft which resulted in an in-flight separation.…NTSB NYC98LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-180 · Walbridge, OHthe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his unsuccessful attempt to clear the wires. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, dark night conditions, and the wires.NTSB NYC98FA009Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Morganville, NJThe inadequate maintenance by the flying club and maintenance facility, which resulted in a takeoff with a partially blocked fuel injector nozzle and the failure of the landing gear to retract after takeoff. This resulted in the pilot's diverted attention and…NTSB IAD97LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's improper planning/decision to not use actual occupant weights and compute takeoff data, which resulted in an overweight takeoff towards rising terrain.NTSB LAX97LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-180 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of qualification in the aircraft; the FAA pilot certification system's failure to transfer the…NTSB LAX97LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Buckeye, AZThe total oil exhaustion of the engine due to the inadequate maintenance installation of the oil cooler lines by the owner/mechanic.NTSB IAD97LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind, wind gusts and high vegetation.NTSB IAD97FA095Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Penobscot, METhe pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were the fog and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating.NTSB SEA96FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Pray, MTthe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid higher terrain during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the narrow…NTSB BFO96FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KYfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable).NTSB FTW96LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Dibble, OKan overload failure of the #1 connecting rod bolt and resulting connecting rod fatigue failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Covington, GAthe pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing a low fuel state existed and his delay to declare an emergency with ATC. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lago Vista, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX95FA157Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Pollack Pines, CAThe pilot's disregard of a hazardous weather advisory; his decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions; his failure to maintain control of the airplane with an accumulation of airframe ice; and his improper use of the flight controls during recovery…NTSB LAX95LA060Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Searchlight, NVthe pilot's intentional continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX95FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Groveland, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime descent into the airport over an unlighted mountainous area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by attempting to make several cellular telephone calls…NTSB NYC94LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Vine Grove, KYThe pilot's (1) inadequate compensation for wind conditions and (2) failure to align with the runway during landing touch down.NTSB LAX94FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, which led to his failure to follow the recommended departure procedure, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from rising mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident…NTSB NYC94LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath due to improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was a crosswind.NTSB SEA93LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Ephrata, WAUndetermined loss of power and the lack of suitable terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.NTSB ATL93FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the inflight collision with high terrain. Factors were high wind and rain.NTSB SEA93LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's disregard of hazardous weather advisory, resulting in flt into forecast icing conditions in an acft not equipped or certified for the flt, and the improper inflt planning by pilot during the VFR approach that resulted in impact with terrain short…NTSB BFO92LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Middle Bass, OHInadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.