NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-235, CA
70 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
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
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| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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\" = '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 ('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."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 ('7102810'))
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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 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 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 WPR11LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of one attachment bolt for the left idler gear shaft, which resulted from an insufficient preload on both attachment bolts.NTSB WPR10CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Paradise Lakes Estates, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi.NTSB WPR10FA234Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with obstacles and terrain.NTSB WPR09LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · San Carlos, CAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-235 · San Jose, CAWind shear encounter during approach for landing.NTSB LAX06FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mammoth Lakes, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX05FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed while executing an evasive maneuver during an aborted landing, which resulted in a cross-controlled accelerated stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the probable…NTSB LAX03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB LAX96LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to properly compensate for a crosswind component during the go-around in a high density altitude environment that led to a loss of aircraft control..NTSB LAX94LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Cloverdale, CALoss of engine power for an unknown reason.NTSB LAX94LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Oakdale, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, and his failure to adequately communicate his postion and intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misidentification of the Cessna aircraft he was…NTSB LAX92LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-235 · Havasu Lake, CAThe dual student's failure to maintain directional control, the cfi's improper supervision of the flight, and the cfi's failure to perform the necessary remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the brakes.NTSB LAX91FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Redlands, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel system leak of an undetermined origin.NTSB LAX90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rancho Calif, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB LAX89LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank for an adequate fuel supply for the takoeff.NTSB LAX88FA312Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot decided to operate the aircraft with a known electrical deficiency during night instrument meteorlogical conditions and the decision of the pilot to conduct a flight operation in which he was not certified. Contributing to this accident was the…NTSB LAX88LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lower Lake, CAThe pilot departed NOVAT0, CA with the fuel selector in the right tip tank position. She did not switch the selector to the main tank position. Four miles from Lower Lake, CA the engine lost all power. After the accident, only the right tip tank was found…NTSB LAX87LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · San Luis Obispo, CAAfter take-off, the pilot was flying a downwind departure when the engine quit. The pilot was unable to return to the runway and collided with the terrain a half mile from the airport. Inspection of the engine at the time of the accident found that the main…NTSB LAX87LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Hayward, CAA Piper PA-28-235 collided with a dirt bank after a loss of power while on a night VFR pleasure flight. The plt indicated that aprx 3 min after takeoff while cruising at 1,400 ft MSL the engine RPM abruptly decreased to idle. The fuel selector control was…NTSB LAX85LA321Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Monterey, CAThe pilot took off on a training flight to practice holding over a VOR intersection 12 miles off shore. Approximately 12MINUTES after take off the pilot declared 'mayday,rough engine', to the Monterey,calfornia control tower control specialist. The control…NTSB LAX84FA118Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-235 · Irwindale, CAAccording to the flt instr the eng lost pwr after the stu had completd varous turning maneuvers. He stated that the fuel sel was in the left main position and estimated that there were 18 gals in that tank, 25 gals in the right tank,5 gals in the left tip…NTSB LAX82FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Victorville, CAThe pilot had planned to fly to the big bear airport, but changed his destination to apple valley, California. While on an easterly heading at about 6800 ft MSL, a collision occurred with another aircraft, a Mooney M20C, N7860V. The Piper pilot believed that…NTSB LAX81FA072Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Truckee, CANTSB LAX81FVA16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fresno, CANTSB LAX80FA055Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Palmdale, CANTSB LAX80DVG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Vacaville, CANTSB LAX79FUG50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Temecula, CANTSB OAK79FVG19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Galt, CANTSB OAK78DVG63Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Redding, CANTSB LAX78FUA02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Santa Ana, CANTSB LAX77FUG27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Riverside, CANTSB OAK77FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Kelseyville, CANTSB OAK77DVG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chico, CANTSB LAX77DUM01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · San Diego, CANTSB OAK76FVA59Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Salida, CANTSB LAX76AL054Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Fillmore, CANTSB LAX76AL035Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · San Diego, CANTSB OAK75DVA74Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbia, CANTSB OAK75AP038Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · S Lake Tahoe, CANTSB OAK74DVG65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · College Cty, CANTSB LAX74DUM24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fallbrook, CANTSB OAK73AP039Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · So.Lk Tahoe, CANTSB OAK73AP030Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Livermore, CANTSB OAK72DVG73Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Nut Tree, CANTSB OAK72FVG57Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Montague, CANTSB OAK72DVD27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Smith River, CANTSB OAK72AP013Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Benicia, CA