NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200, FL

56 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 investigations: Piper PA-28R-200, FL per year, 1969–2026: 56 cases
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NTSB ERA26LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Mar 5, 2026 · N44443 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA435Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Sep 26, 2022 · N1434T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Winter Haven, FLA partial loss of engine power due to worn fuel valve O-rings, which allowed air into the fuel system and resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.May 4, 2019 · N2134T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Melborne, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway.Nov 16, 2017 · N5381F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and because the amount…Aug 20, 2017 · N9431N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Pembroke Pines, FLThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined postaccident engine test-runs revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 12, 2017 · N55612 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA108Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Cedar Key, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.Feb 12, 2017 · N4504X · DestroyedNTSB ERA16LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Panama City, FLA total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 29, 2016 · N94JR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation while turning after takeoff in dark night conditions in a sparsely populated area, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water. Contributing to the…Aug 10, 2015 · N54380 · DestroyedNTSB ERA15LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · West Palm Beach, FLThe failure of the airplane pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane pilots to announce their intentions before…Jan 28, 2015 · N54380 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ERA15CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Deland, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and decision to land in an area with known convective wind gusts, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.Jan 12, 2015 · N5033S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Smyrna, FLThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.Mar 18, 2012 · N15764 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.Apr 23, 2009 · N2938R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.Sep 13, 2007 · N1145X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Daytona Beach, FLThe private pilots improper landing flare. Factors were flight instructors inadequate supervision, and landing crosswind.Jun 19, 2005 · N4313X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Everglades City, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact in a wooded area.May 16, 2004 · N33840 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 14, 1999 · N56706 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 10, 1999 · N56192 · DestroyedNTSB 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.Oct 3, 1998 · N53EN · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Sep 19, 1997 · N4315X · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 8, 1996 · N55329 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200R · Rosewood, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain speed and distance on final approach resulting in an overrun and collision with trees. A contributing factor was the failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate weather briefing prior to flight.Jun 26, 1995 · N6116J · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Apr 10, 1994 · N1395T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94FA098Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sarasota, FLFailure of the pilot(s) to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: A malfunction that resulted in a loss of normal radio transmission, and the pilot(s) lack of recent experience in this make and…Mar 21, 1994 · N55999 · DestroyedNTSB MIA93FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tarpon Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the minumum descent altitude (mda) while on a non-precision instrument approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the flight service station (fss) specialist's failure to provide the published notice to airmen…Dec 26, 1992 · N5343T · DestroyedNTSB MIA92FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Hope, FLPoor in-flight planning and decision and failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.Sep 16, 1992 · N1083X · DestroyedNTSB ATL92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Oviedo, FLThe failure of the dual student to properly flare the aircraft during the landing attempt, and the flight instructor's failure to perform remedial action to prevent the hard landing.Aug 20, 1992 · N2662R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sanford, FLExcessive flare by the dual student during the forced landing following a simulated engine failure shortly after takeoff. Also, failure of the student to maintain vs, and failure of the CFI to take remedial action.Mar 27, 1991 · N55516 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FLThe inadequate pre-flight examination by the pilot, after refueling, which failed to detect water in the fuel.Jul 6, 1989 · N9473N · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 25, 1989 · N43330 · DestroyedNTSB MIA89IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Melbourne, FLThe plt stated that while doing touch and go landings at Melbourne, he put the gear handle down but did not check to confirm that it was down. He continued the approach and landed gear up. Afterward, the pilot noticed that the gear pump circuit breaker had…Nov 13, 1988 · N32393 · Minor damageNTSB 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…Oct 7, 1986 · N5056S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Marathon, FLFlight experienced loss of engine oil and subsequent seizing of the engine at which time the aircraft was ditched in the gulf of Mexico. Post crash examination of the engine revealed the oil line from the propeller govenor to the engine nose case had failed…Jul 14, 1986 · N9306N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Umatilla, FLThe plt reported that he flared the acft too high while landing. The acft stalled too soon and a hard landing resulted.Apr 6, 1986 · N2662R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85IA197Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Ft. Pierce, FLThe landing check list was not properly followed and both pilots neglected to extend the landing gear in preparation for landingJun 19, 1985 · N5033T · Minor damageNTSB 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…Apr 10, 1985 · N2648R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Merritt Island, FLPlt lost directional control and the acft collided with a dirt embankment while landing. The acft was landed with a right rear crosswind.Feb 7, 1985 · N8591N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cedar Key, FLDuring the 1st landing, the acft touched down at night, aprx half way down the rwy. The plt eleected to go around, then made a 2nd apch & landing. During the 2nd landing, the acft went off the end of the rwy & came to rest in water. The plt stated that…Feb 25, 1984 · N4869F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA122Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · High Springs, FLThe pilot stated that the wind shifted while landing and the aircraft overran runway 18 colliding with a fence. The gainsville 1018 EDT weather observation reported the winds from 190 degrees at 18 knots.May 7, 1982 · N44740 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA81FLA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Jacksonville, FLJan 30, 1981 · N15546 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA81FA010Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Jacksonville, FLOct 30, 1980 · N444JS · DestroyedNTSB MIA80DLE04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Holder, FLSep 25, 1980 · N55996 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA80FKT52Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Ft Lauderdale, FLJul 26, 1980 · N2606R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78FLA01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · St Augustine, FLOct 1, 1977 · N32172 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77DLA42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · St.Augustine, FLJul 23, 1977 · N32172 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77DLD44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Sebastian, FLMar 25, 1977 · N2612R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLA64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pensacola, FLAug 18, 1976 · N15832 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLD56Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA28RT · Lakeland, FLMay 14, 1976 · N1169X · DestroyedNTSB MIA76AM040Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Lake Hamilton, FLNov 2, 1975 · N1191X · DestroyedNTSB MIA75FLA47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Macclenny, FLMay 28, 1975 · N2662R · Substantial damage