NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-235, TX
46 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 | 1 |
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| 1965 | 3 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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" 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 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 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 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 CEN11LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Matador, TXThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spring, TXFailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel system was purged of water prior to flight. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the lack of shoulder restraints.NTSB FTW04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TXThe pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TXthe loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TXthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB FTW00LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sulphur Springs, TXThe delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the short runway, the tall grass, and the tree.NTSB FTW98LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mineola, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. A factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to remedy the student's improper glidepath.NTSB FTW94FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Wingate, TXWas the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment. Factors were the wind, and the pilot's improper corrections.NTSB FTW92LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN91LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sherman, TXA pilot induced inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW90LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-235 · Granbury, TXFuel starvation due to the pilot's disregard for the position of the fuel tank selector.NTSB FTW88LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Littlefield, TXThe connecting rod cap attaching bolt failed in flight which caused the engine to stop. The pilot was on final approach at the time but was unable to reach the runway. A forced landing was made in a farm field short of the airport. Upon touchdown the aircraft…NTSB FTW87FA225Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Houston, TXPlt executed an emergency landing into trees after he experienced an inflight fire and eng failure shortly after t/o. the lndg in the trees was executed after the plt decided that he could not make it to a clear area. Investigation revealed that the fire had…NTSB FTW86LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Springtown, TXThe pilot reported colliding with a fence at the end of the runway when he landed short while on final approach into kezer airport near Springtown, TX. His aircraft sustained substanial damage to the left wing, nose gear and propeller after travelling 200 ft.…NTSB FTW86FPA03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Yantis, TXThe acft contacted a tree and a large bale of hay during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. Post accident inspection disclosed 18 gallons of fuel remained in the left main tank and 3 gallons remained in the left wing tip tank. Both right wing fuel…NTSB FTW84LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Odessa, TXDuring the takeoff ground roll the plt noticed the inop airspeed indicator but continued the takeoff. The acft bounced during the long fast landing and traveled off the right side of the rwy. The plt corrected back to the left and the acft touchdown hard off…NTSB FTW81DQG14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Amarillo, TXNTSB FTW80DQG29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Robert Lee, TXNTSB FTW77FPA22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lancaster, TXNTSB FTW77FA013Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Rosebud, TXNTSB FTW77FQG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Denver City, TXNTSB FTW75DRA12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, TXNTSB FTW74FQG53Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lubbock, TXNTSB FTW73FPA24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dallas, TXNTSB FTW73DRG35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cypress Mill, TXNTSB FTW73DQG18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Earth, TXNTSB FTW72FRG73Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Los Fresnos, TXNTSB FTW72FPA19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dallas, TXNTSB FTW71FQD05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Fort Davis, TXNTSB FTW71DPD14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hico, TXNTSB FTW70D0266Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Colorado City, TXNTSB FTW70D0030Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kingsland, TXNTSB FTW69A0054Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Hondo, TXNTSB FTW69A0003Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Dryden, TXNTSB FTW68D0198Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Matador, TXNTSB FTW68A0018Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Ft Davis, TXNTSB FTW68D0110Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Petersburg, TXNTSB FTW68D0009Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ralls, TXNTSB FTW66D0310Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Crosbyton, TXNTSB FTW66D0276Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Alpine, TXNTSB FTW66F0268Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Comstock, TXNTSB UNK64X2355Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Mineral Wells, TX