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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-180, CA

44 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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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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102809')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('7102809'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102809'))
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 WPR20FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · Missing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA28R · Shelter Cove, CAUndetermined due to lack of available evidence.Oct 25, 2019 · N4958J · Destroyed NTSB WPR17LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-180 · San Jose, CAMaintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the aileron control cables and subsequent failure to verify proper aileron functionality following the maintenance, which resulted in roll control that was opposite of that commanded by the pilot, and the…Jul 23, 2017 · N4594J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-180 · Morongo Valley, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's improper inflight decision-making to attempt to outclimb clouds along his planned route rather than reverse course, which resulted in his inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and…Oct 17, 2015 · N4972J · Destroyed NTSB WPR14FA282Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-180 · Lake Elsinore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the landing gear unintentionally extended while maneuvering at low altitude and airspeed, which increased the airplane’s drag and decreased its ability to climb over the rising terrain.Jul 6, 2014 · N3723T · Destroyed NTSB SEA07LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Fresno, CAThe design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by an unknown pilot.Dec 21, 2006 · N4666J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Mt. Shasta, CAThe pilot's continued cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's controlled flight into high mountainous terrain (CFIT).Jun 18, 2005 · N4506J · Destroyed 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…May 31, 2004 · N7626J · Destroyed 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.Feb 28, 2004 · N7687J · Destroyed 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…Jan 7, 2004 · N3820T · Substantial damage 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…Apr 8, 1995 · N3904T · Destroyed 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…Dec 6, 1994 · N4510J · Destroyed 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…Feb 13, 1994 · N3775T · Destroyed NTSB LAX90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Bishop, CAThe pilot's neglect in failure to ensure adequate clearance was available to pass the parked refueling vehicle. The refueling vehicle parking position on an active taxiway was a factor in the accident.Oct 28, 1989 · N7594J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Soledad, CAPilot's failure to promptly initiate remedial action and his failure to raise the aircraft's landing gear during an attempted go-around. Contributing factors relate to the pilot's poor in-flight decision, inattentiveness to VFR procedures and his not…Feb 27, 1988 · N7660J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tulare, CAThe pilot attempted to land while the runway and VASI approach lights were off. The night was dark and he inadvertently landed on a roadway parallel to the runway. The aircraft collided with a fence when the road came to a dead end adjacent to the near…Feb 10, 1987 · N7498J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Fair Oaks, CAAcft touched down beyond the threshold at a normal airspeed. Plt raised the flaps and applied brakes but the left brake bottomed out with no resistance. An intentional ground loop was performed to stop the acft. Inspection revealed that allthe brake pads were…Jun 18, 1984 · N4634J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tracy, CAThe acft made a hard landing while on an instructional flt. On the seventh approach for landing the nose gear green light did not come on. The CFI continued the approach while tapping on the bulb. When he decided to go around the acft had descended so low…Jun 23, 1983 · N7449J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA284Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R · San Pedro, CAPilot was flying near catalina island and when he switched tanks the engine quit. Procedures to restart did not work so aircraft was ditched.Jul 31, 1982 · N3935T · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FUQ10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Captinteria, CAThe pilot reported that he had some head congestion and had experienced ear discomfort on the first leg of the flight. He elected to fly the second leg of the flight in a canyon that he thought would allow passage through the mountains at low altitude.…Mar 8, 1982 · N7497J · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA004Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Tehachapi, CAOct 21, 1981 · N3751T · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FUA10Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Long Beach, CAApr 20, 1977 · N3104R · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FA010Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Lemoore, CAJan 9, 1977 · N441S · Destroyed NTSB OAK76DXQ34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · S.Lake Tahoe, CAMar 1, 1976 · N3173R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74AL042Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 310C · San Diego, CANov 27, 1973 · N1732H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX72AL058Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Mt.Baldy, CAMay 25, 1972 · N4546J · Destroyed NTSB OAK72FVG08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Reddin, CAJul 18, 1971 · N4950J · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUA56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Newport Bch, CAApr 24, 1971 · N3839T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUM28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Jacumba, CAFeb 22, 1971 · N4675J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUQ36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Mojave, CANov 15, 1970 · N7519J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Santa Ana, CAJul 30, 1970 · N3803S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70AP056Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · S.Lk Tahoe, CAMay 11, 1970 · N3938T · Destroyed NTSB OAK70FXQ11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Bridgeport, CAMay 9, 1970 · N4990J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70AL067Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Ramona, CAApr 22, 1970 · N4695J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70FUG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Big Bear City, CAFeb 18, 1970 · N7471J · Destroyed NTSB LAX70D0126Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Chula Vista, CASep 20, 1969 · N4695J · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70F0142Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Sacramento, CAJul 26, 1969 · N7580J · Destroyed NTSB LAX69D0338Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · San Diego, CAMay 5, 1969 · N7589J · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0061Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Sacramento, CAApr 21, 1969 · N3743T · Destroyed NTSB LAX69A0051Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Julian, CAMar 5, 1969 · N4906J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0204Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Chula Vista, CADec 16, 1968 · N4614J · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69A0015Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Salinas, CASep 2, 1968 · N4593J · Destroyed NTSB LAX68A0102Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Santa Monica, CAMay 24, 1968 · N3920T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68F0333Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fair Oaks, CAApr 10, 1968 · N3905T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68F0326Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · San Jose, CAFeb 25, 1968 · N43420 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage