NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200, 1989

15 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.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200, 1989 per year, 1969–2026: 794 cases
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  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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Simsbury, CTThe pilot's misjudgement of airspeed and distance during landing resulting in an overshoot and swerve off the runway. The dusk light conditions, snow, and frozen terrain were contributing factors to the accident.Dec 2, 1989 · N2823T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Castle, NYThe pilot failed to maintain proper altitude and alignment with the ILS during the ILS approach and failed to perform the missed approach.Nov 16, 1989 · N55399 · DestroyedNTSB LAX90FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Camarillo, CAImproper IFR procedure by the pilot, and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, haze, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience,…Nov 13, 1989 · N2723R · DestroyedNTSB MIA90FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Athens, TNLoss of control of the airplane in instrument flight conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent descending spiral. Lack of total experience in the type of operation (actual instrument conditions) was considered to be a…Oct 18, 1989 · N5005S · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Van Nuys, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 22, 1989 · N5123S · 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 NYC89LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Middletown, RIThe failure of both magnetos shortly after takeoff. .Jul 1, 1989 · N5029S · 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 CHI89FA109Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Saint Charles, ILThe failure of the mechanic to properly inspect the alternate air door during annual inspection. This failure led to air starvation, loss of power, and a forced landing by the pilot onto rough terrain.Jun 16, 1989 · N5242T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to properly evaluate the existing weather conditions and the subsequent takeoff into adverse conditions which degraded the airplane's climb capability. The pilot performed an intentional gear up landing.May 28, 1989 · N9421N · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 24, 1989 · N3940X · 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 ATL89FA090Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tipp City, OHImproper planning by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. The pilots lack of equipment and ability to handle the weather situation was ignored by the pilot in his planning for the flight.Feb 21, 1989 · N1139X · DestroyedNTSB MIA89LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Rose Hill, MSLoss of electrical power for an undetermined reason and fuel starvation from improper use of the fuel selector. Factors related to the accident were: night and adverse weather conditions.Jan 11, 1989 · N9378N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Carmel, INThe pilot's poor understanding of the weather forecast, his failure to utilize the pitot heat in icing conditions and the exceeding of the stress limits of the aircraft.Jan 2, 1989 · N2CL · Destroyed