NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200
42 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28R-200, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”. 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
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102811')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 351))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102811')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 351))
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NTSB NYC08FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GAA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.NTSB ATL03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TNA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.NTSB CHI02FA177Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Steward, ILA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB NYC02LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cattaraugus, NYA separation of the cylinder from the engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the hidden ground obstruction (hole) which the airplane struck during the landing roll.NTSB FTW01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TXthe in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA99LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Boca Raton, FLa total loss of engine power due to a failed oil pump impeller which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent hard landing on a golf course.NTSB NYC98LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fairplain, WVan improper overhaul of the fuel servo by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and rough forced landing terrain.NTSB LAX97LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Continental, AZloss of engine power as a result of detonation in the number 2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the forced landing area.NTSB FTW97LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Thibodaux, LAThe failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive which specified the correct type of oil quick drain valve for this airplane, the installation of an incorrect oil quick drain valve by maintenance personnel, and the subsequent…NTSB NYC97LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Thorndale, PAInadequate overhaul of the crankshaft that failed to detect fatigue cracks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the crankshaft separated in two.NTSB IAD96FA055Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wareham, MALoss of engine power due to bearing insert being destroyed by excess heat. A factor in this accident is the pilot's experience level.NTSB MIA96LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Boca Raton, FLthe partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 3 cylinder hold down studs and nut. A factor was the pilot'e evasive maneuver to avoid golphers on a golf course.NTSB LAX94FA308Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · San Luis Obispo, CAthe failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. The dark night lighting conditions, which hampered the ability of the pilots to detect the power lines, was a factor in this accident.NTSB BFO94LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI94LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Fort Wayne, INthe loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one cylinder.NTSB CHI94LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · St. Joseph, MOthe loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder.NTSB MIA94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · River Ranch, FLThe improper inspection of the worn throttle linkage connection at the fuel control, which resulted in the linkage becoming disconnected from the fuel control in flight and the engine losing power. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with a ditch during a…NTSB LAX93LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hesperia, CAFatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB BFO93LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Babylon, NYThe loss of engine power due to the intake valve failure.NTSB LAX91LA382Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Redwood City, CAThe fatigue failure of the number two connecting rod and rod cap due to an engine overspeed condition which the rods and rod caps were exposed at some undetermined historical point.NTSB LAX91LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · So. Lake Tahoe, CAEngine failue due to the failure of the crankshaft resulting from failure induced by a non-metallic inclusion in the shaft.NTSB CHI90LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Monee, ILEngine failure due to oil starvation resulting from improper maintenance and directive compliance associated with the failed part.NTSB NYC89LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Middletown, RIThe failure of both magnetos shortly after takeoff. .NTSB FTW89LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Edmond, OKImproper maintenance performed by the company mechanic who failed to tighten the oil sump plug, and also failed to safety it.NTSB MIA89FA093Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Inverness, FLThe failure of the propeller governor oil line due to fatigue which was caused by bending damage to the line and the failure of mechanics to install support clamps on the line which caused the fatigue to propagate at a faster rate.NTSB LAX89FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Anaheim, CAFive minutes after departure and during normal cruise flight, the certified flight instructor noticed a prop overspeed. He immediately pulled back on the prop control to reduce engine r.p.m. and instructed the student, a private pilot, to divert to the…NTSB CHI88LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gary, INFailure of the powerplant due to an oil leak and subsequent forced landing into unsuitable terrain.NTSB MKC88LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Eldon, MOTotal failure of the powerplant due to an oil line rupture, and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot in command.NTSB BFO88LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dares Beach, MDThe plt stated that after climbing about 2000' & proceeding aprx 3 to 4 mi out over the chesapeake bay, the oil temp began to rise & the oil pressure decreased. He turned toward land, but the eng lost power. Subsequently, he was forced to land in a swampy…NTSB ATL87LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Darien, GADuring normal cruise flight at 6,000' the plt reported hearing a loud bang simultaneous with a total loss of power. The plt declared mayday and made a forced landing in small pine trees. Examination of the engine revealed cyl.#2 connecting rod had become…NTSB CHI87LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Holland, MIDuring a local flight the aircraft's engine lost oil pressure. The engine continued to run for about two minutes and then totally seized. The pilot made a hard landing on 58th street in Holland (the only available landing area he could see in the dark night…NTSB MIA87LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Lakeland, FLThe plt stated the acft lost power and he was unable to make it to the arpt. The acft crashed in a field about 3/4 of a mile from the Lakeland arpt. Post crash examination of the eng revealed a complete failure of both magnetos, resulting in the loss of power…NTSB BFO86FID09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Montpelier Sta., VAThe acft collided with 2 fences during an off arpt forced landing after a pwr loss. Post acc eng inspection showed internal failure of the eng. #2 connecting rod bolt failed in fatigue through 40 percent of the diameter. The remainder failed in tension. The…NTSB MKC86LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Mammoth Spring, ARThe pilot stated that the aircraft had plenty of oil prior to departure and that the flight was proceeding normally when, suddenly, the oil pressure dropped to zero. While subsequently heading for a nearby airport, the engine lost power and seized, forcing an…NTSB ATL86LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hanceville, ALWhile enroute to birmingham the pilot experienced a complete power failure when no. 2 cylinder separated from the engine assembly. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing on interstate 65 near Hanceville, AL, and the aircraftcollided with an…NTSB MIA85LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wabasso, FLInstructional flight practicing steep turns. Engine lost oil through crack in propeller governor oil line and seized. Instructor took over control and landed on a road in a sand pit. Pilot was unable to steer through an 's' turn on the road and collided with…NTSB ATL84IA135Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Clayton, NCDuring flt, the plt & a passenger noted a loss of eng power accompanied by a metallic sound. Subsequently, a wheels-up forced landing was made in a plowed field. An eng teardown revealed that the crankshaft, p/n 54297-1, had failed from fatigue. A…NTSB CHI84LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Zanesville, OHAfter departing Zanesville, OH, the acft was at 2500 ft MSL when the eng began to 'knock'. The cockpit filed with smoke & the eng began to lose oil. The plt turned back to land at the arpt. He reported that the eng continued to run until the acft was about…NTSB FTW83FA406Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Copan, OKThe acft collided with an electric transmission line and burned during an emergency landing. The flt had been in progress only an hour when the plt lost his engine oil pressure and his engine failed. ATC gave him a heading to the nearest arpt but he could not…NTSB CHI83LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Chandlerville, ILThe acft made a forced landing after losing power at 1500 ft the pilot said the engine ran rough, oil pressure went to zero and the engine stopped. This pilot had been forced to land the same acft 3 days earlier when the engine lost power during takeoff.…NTSB FTW83LA291Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Leggett, TXThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine failed while cruising at 2500 ft. the acft was landed in an open field. Post accident investigation disclosed a missing oil drain plug. 2 pistons failed from lack of oil. The acft had a 100 hour…NTSB ATL82DA264Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Sewanee, TNEnroute the oil pressure dropped to zero & shortly thereafter the prop seized due to oil starvation. Post exam revealed a crack in the prop governor oil line, P/N76157, at the bend about 1 inch away from the "b" nut attaching the line to the elbow fitting at…