NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-235
579 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-235. 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 | 27 |
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| 1965 | 40 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 34 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102810'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102810'))
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 CEN27LA019Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-235 · Cedar Rapids, IANTSB ANC26LA053Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-235 · Key West, FLOn June 14, 2026, at 1035 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-235 airplane, N15564, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Key West, Florida. The pilot was not injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN26LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MNA total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN26LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-235 · Castle Rock, COOn November 10, 2025, about 1815 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-235 airplane, N9143W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Castle Rock, Colorado. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. A second passenger…NTSB ERA25LA130Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Manchester, VTThe pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR25LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Shafter, CAA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing was the student pilot and flight instructors’ failure to utilize carburetor heat.NTSB CEN25LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mount Vernon, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Zephyrhills, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination that resulted from corrosion and loose corrosion debris in the carburetor, which restricted fuel flow to the engine.NTSB CEN24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.NTSB ERA24LA031Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Ocklawaha, FLThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a fence.NTSB WPR23LA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA23LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).NTSB CEN23LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Ray, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during simulated engine-out procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB ERA23LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Tanner, ALThe pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SCA partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22FA264Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Seguin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude after being distracted when the engine cowling opened during flight, which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN22LA165Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Calhan, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Monee, ILThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons during a departure climb that resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA091Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusting wind, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB ERA21LA049Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lititz, PAThe pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.NTSB CEN20LA374Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Walker, MNThe pilot’s impairment from the effects of an undiagnosed brain tumor.NTSB ERA20CA267Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN20CA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Grayslake, ILThe pilot’s application of the left brake during landing resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20LA201Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Carlinville, ILThe pilot’s attempted recovery from a steep descent which inadvertently exceeded the ultimate load factor of the airframe and resulted in a low-level inflight breakup.NTSB CEN20CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235C · Omaha, NEThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, subsequent loss of directional control, and the airplane going down an embankment.NTSB ERA20LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s improper flare to land, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA19CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZThe student pilot's improper pitch and lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor.NTSB CEN19LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Falcon, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in impact with a construction barrier before the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway closed for landing.NTSB CEN19LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Dwight, ILA partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN18LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Little Rock, ARThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA18CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pocasset, OKThe pilot’s improper approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.NTSB CEN17LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Harrisonville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe distance between the airplane and a person on the ground, which resulted in serious injuries to the person.NTSB GAA17CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR17LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Taylor, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16FA378Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilot's improper control inputs during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent departure stall, and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN16LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Winneconne, WIAn engine compartment fire during landing, which resulted in extensive fire damage, for reasons that could not be determined during examinations of the remaining wreckage.NTSB CEN15LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Huntington, INThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA15LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the short, wet, turf runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a high approach speed.NTSB ERA15FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sommerville, TNThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired…NTSB CEN14FA328Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Georgetown, COThe pilot’s inability to maintain a climb while maneuvering the airplane in high-density altitude conditions that degraded the airplane’s climb performance and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and…NTSB ERA14LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing at night, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport signage. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of electrical power, which necessitated the pilot having to land without…NTSB CEN14CA160Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · De Beque, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR13LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Albany, ORThe loss of hydraulic fluid, which rendered the brakes ineffective. The reason for the loss of hydraulic fluid could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR13LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bountiful, UTA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector interlock mechanism.NTSB CEN13WA123Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-235 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaNTSB CEN12CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Richmond, INThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OKThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…