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

65 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, TX per year, 1970–2026: 65 cases
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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 ('7102811'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN21LA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · McKinney, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Apr 18, 2021 · N2973R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA314Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available evidence.Jul 28, 2020 · N15302 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Springtown, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 13, 2019 · N75139 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA418Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Houston, TXThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instruction's and instructor's failure…Jul 10, 2018 · N7716C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA063Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · McKinney, TXThe other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision.Dec 31, 2016 · N4407T · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CEN16LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TXThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 20, 2016 · N9336N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA350Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Mt. Vernon, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 10, 2014 · N9469N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot receiving instruction failed to compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.Jul 11, 2013 · N5003S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Arcola, TXThe pilot did not maintain adequate crosswind correction during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 18, 2012 · N56273 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA318Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Brookshire, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 7, 2010 · N55208 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 5, 2008 · N41517 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TXThe pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · DestroyedNTSB DFW07CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Lubbock, TXThe inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his delayed relinquishing of the airplane's controls when requested by the flight instructor.Jun 30, 2007 · N41585 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Rockport, TXThe pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed actions to abort a wheels-up landing.Jun 2, 2007 · N4977S · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA099Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TXThe failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons.Jan 9, 2003 · N2981R · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 10, 2000 · N2068T · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 8, 1998 · N4726R · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 15, 1997 · N6219J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TXthe pilots' continued descent of the aircraft below decision height. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the dark night illumination, one of the pilot's impairment due to use of marihuana, and both pilots' fatigue.Nov 20, 1996 · N1394T · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Denton, TXInadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and the resultant loss of directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of brake controls for the right seat occupant.Jun 29, 1995 · N1394T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot continued flight into known adverse weather. The thunderstorm activity was a factor.May 15, 1994 · N56971 · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Midlothian, TXFailure of the engine cowling latch resulting in deteriorating airplane performance and a forced landing.Apr 8, 1993 · N4439T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200R · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the hole. Factors were the lack of markings and the poor maintenance of the taxiway and runway.Sep 21, 1992 · N2141T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wichita Falls, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions encountered on final and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go around. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable gusting crosswind conditions.Feb 16, 1991 · N9490N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of airplane attitude, airspeed and distance while on final approach. A factor was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.Nov 11, 1990 · N8733E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Kingsland, TXThe pilot's failure to avoid flying into the mountain.Oct 26, 1990 · N41586 · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Denver City, TXThe pilot's improper leaning of the fuel mixture.Aug 26, 1990 · N9316N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Port Aransas, TXThe collapse of the taxiway, which was inadequately maintained.Jul 1, 1989 · N15250 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Burnet, TXThe pilot arrived in the area of his planned destination and completed the outbound and inbound procedure turns for the NDB runway 17 approach without reported incident. Almost immediately thereafter, the aircraft impacted a large oak tree about 15 feet AGL…Dec 19, 1987 · N33007 · DestroyedNTSB FTW87FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Petersburg, TXAcft impacted in a 95 deg nose down attitude following a loss of control in IMC conditions while the non-instrument rated pvt plt was being vectored to the final app crs. Plt had filed IFR and had experienced difficulties thru out the flt. As he was given…Dec 7, 1986 · N4475F · DestroyedNTSB FTW85LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Plainview, TXThe acft was substantially damaged during an emerg landing following an eng failure due to fuel exhaustion. Plt stated that during the 2nd leg of his flt, the ceiling and visibility deteriorated to the point that he was unable to find the arpt at his…Sep 20, 1985 · N1994T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Big Spring, TXThe plt stated that while he was taxiing to takeoff, he misjudged his clearance from a 6 ft x 6 inch concrete block. The left brake housing hit the block which resulted in damage to the wing spar. He did not examine the acft until after the flt & was unaware…Oct 12, 1983 · N3092T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TXThe pilot, accompanied by three passengers, landed hard, bounced and last control of the acft, which continued into a stock tank/pond. Examination revealed all three main gear assemblies were collapsed and both left and right wing assemblies were damaged.Oct 2, 1983 · N40711 · DestroyedNTSB 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…Jun 21, 1983 · N44294 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FA253Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R200 · Decatur, TXAfter landing due to poor wx the pilot obtained a wx briefing during which he was told of a long line of thunderstorms 150 miles wide covering the area in which he was located. The pilot departed & then attempted to land at an airport 15 miles away in gusty…May 30, 1983 · N41761 · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bandera, TXThe pilot stated that after a normal landing, he taxied to the end of the runway in order to allow another aircraft to land. He than taxied about 70 ft off the runway into a grass turnaround/taxi area where the aircraft hit an 18 inch deep hole with the left…Jan 9, 1983 · N32978 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79FRG55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Portland, TXSep 16, 1979 · N9305N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79DQD02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · El Paso, TXDec 23, 1978 · N55154 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78FRG21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Corpus Christi, TXJan 19, 1978 · N4497T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78FPD09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Colleyville, TXDec 13, 1977 · N7794C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FRA33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Richmond, TXSep 9, 1977 · N56667 · DestroyedNTSB UNK77X0104Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Gruver, TXApr 21, 1977 · N276V · DestroyedNTSB FTW77FRA08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Brenham, TXFeb 5, 1977 · N75DK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FPD09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Denton, TXJan 24, 1977 · N1986T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Elmendorf, TXOct 18, 1976 · N5348T · DestroyedNTSB FTW77FPD02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Arlington, TXOct 12, 1976 · N2130T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DRA57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Chesterville, TXSep 19, 1976 · N1398T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DRA25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Baytown, TXMar 10, 1976 · N9408N · Substantial damage