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

12 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.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-180, VA per year, 1971–2026: 12 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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VA' 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"

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NTSB ERA13CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning and his failure to obtain a weather briefing at his intermediate stops, resulting in a missed approach at his destination and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot’s fatigue due to lack of sleep may…Aug 12, 2013 · N4969J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Newport News, VAThe pilot’s failure to properly monitor the flight controls (toe brake pedals) during engine start.Dec 15, 2012 · N3915T · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 30, 2001 · N7680J · DestroyedNTSB 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.Apr 4, 2001 · N4586J · Substantial damageNTSB BFO90FA073Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Richland, VAThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain proper clearance from high terrain. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.Aug 28, 1990 · N885MA · DestroyedNTSB BFO85FID02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-R-180 · Brookneal, VAThe acft crash landed in small pine trees during a forced lndg after a pwr loss. The eng quit at 200 ft AGL and the acft crashed 1/2 mile from the end of the takeoff rwy. Investigation revealed a malfunction of the eng fuel pump.Jun 4, 1985 · N3800T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FIA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Manassas, VAThe plt reported that during a night landing, the right main gear failed & the acft went off the right side of the rwy. An FAA investigator reported that the acft had touched down hard during the landing.Dec 6, 1983 · N3859T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA126Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Front Royal, VADuring flight the aircraft engine developed a noise which the pilot described as a hissing. The pilot declared an emergency, was vectored to the nearest airport, and proceeded to shut off the engine at 5000 feet when over the airport. During the forced…May 6, 1982 · N4903J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80DID27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Norfolk, VASep 18, 1979 · N4608J · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79FIA03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Standardsville, VAOct 27, 1978 · N7604J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FIA19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Mt Clinton, VAApr 2, 1972 · N4572J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72DID11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Wingina, VASep 2, 1971 · N4699J · Substantial damage