NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200
794 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28R-200. 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.
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NTSB SEA02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Puyallup, WAThe pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control on short final, resulting in a touchdown off of the prepared landing surface. A factor was grassy terrain encountered on the landing rollout.NTSB IAD02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Farmingdale, NJthe flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the pilot's lack of directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI01LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Jeffersonville, INThe airplane was struck by deer during landing roll at night. A factor was the dark night.NTSB SEA01LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Cut Bank, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain a speed above stall velocity (Vs) during the after-takeoff climb. Factors include a high density altitude, and a dust devil/whirlwind located along the route of departure.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 FTW01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Laporte, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the bright night light condition, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX01FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-200 · Teec Nos Pos, AZIn-flight loss of control resulting in airframe structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI01FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MIThe pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance…NTSB LAX01LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on short final landing approach. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition.NTSB CHI00LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Sellersburg, INthe improper servicing of the emergency extension assembly and the gear extension not verified by company maintenance personnel. Factors were the failure of the hydraulic system's motor, normal and emergency gear extension not available to the pilot, and the…NTSB LAX00LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdraft condition and subsequent failure to maintain proper glide path. A factor in the accident was the upsloping runway and nature of the terrain around the runway, which presented an optical illusion and lead…NTSB CHI00LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Flushing, MIaltitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, including takeoff performance data not being…NTSB NYC00LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB NYC00LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Mount Holly, NJEngine failure due to the disconnection of the intake manifold from the #3 cylinder, as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB MIA00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fayette, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional and altitude control of the airplane during a ago-around maneuver, resulting in collision with a fence and utility pole.NTSB FTW00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bogalusa, LAThe total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB NYC00LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Berlin, MDThe failure of the number 3-cylinder exhaust valve stem due to fatigue cracking.NTSB ANC99FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Chitina, AKUndetermined.NTSB NYC99LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Berlin, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI99FA278Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Grayslake, ILthe pilot not maintaining altitude and clearance. Factors were the light condition of night, the pilot's lack of recent experience in night operations, and the transmission wire.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 CHI99LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dongola, ILthe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath on the landing approach, and the failure of the pilot to select a proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident were the lack of runway lights, the dusk light condition, and the ditch.NTSB LAX99FA214Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bass Lake, CAInadequate in-flight planning and decision making resulted in a failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total time and lack of experience in this make and model of airplane.NTSB MIA99FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cape Canaveral, FLThe pilot's VFR flight into Instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in overload and separation of both wings. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight and…NTSB LAX99LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tucson, AZFailure of the instructor pilot to maintain directional control and properly supervise the landing. A contributing factor was the unavailability of brakes on the instructor's side (the right side) of the airplane.NTSB CHI99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-R200 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot misjudged the flare and did not maintain directional control during touchdown. A factor was the VASI lights.NTSB CHI99LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hancock, MIthe pilot became disoriented while taxiing at an unfamiliar airport and his failure to reduce engine power when the airplane departed the paved surface. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night condition, the pilot did not follow the correct…NTSB FTW99FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions prevailing for the ensuing forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model…NTSB LAX99FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bishop, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command, after encountering a downdraft, to maneuver and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Physical impairment due to hypoxia was a factor in the accident.NTSB MIA99LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Punta Gorda, FLThe failure of maintenance personnel to refill the engine oil following the draining of the oil and changing of the oil filter. Also, inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to noted the absence of engine oil.NTSB CHI98FA309Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Hampton, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning inspection and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions that led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane causing…NTSB CHI98LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-R-200 · W. Frankfort, INThe failure of the fuel mixture control linkage, and inadequate inspections by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX98LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Baker, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX98FA189Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lytle Creek, CAthe pilot's intentional VFR descent into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI98LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sikesville, MOthe deer which ran in front of the airplane during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate airspeed which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control of the airplane as he attempted to avoid deer,…NTSB CHI98LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · East Hannibal, ILthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his improper in-flight planning/decision. A factor was fuel exhaustion.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 CHI98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Nebraska City, NEthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel slector to a tank which contained only unusable fuel.NTSB MIA97LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Miami, FLThe failure of the pilot to properly plan his descent and approach for a forced landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended landing runway. A factor in the accident was improper inspection of the…NTSB NYC97LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · West Chester, PAthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to reach the proper touchdown point. Rising terrain at the approach end of the runway was a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Ashland, OHThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI97LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Auburn, INan improper flare by either this pilot or the pilot of a previous flight, which resulted in a hard landing and overload damage to the right main landing gear. The pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency may have been a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Frankfort, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. A factor in the accident was the night light condition.NTSB NYC97LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pottstown, PAwas the flight instructor's diverted attention while standing on the wing behind a turning propeller, which resulted in his departure from the wing, forward into the turning propeller.NTSB SEA97FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tigard, ORThe pilot's failure to properly manage the aircraft fuel supply, which led to fuel exhaustion of the right tank and subsequent fuel starvation/power loss of the engine during the final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of sufficient…NTSB SEA97FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Clinton, UTInadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;…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 FTW97FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Westminster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.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 LAX97WA109Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28 · Mulege, Mexico