NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-201T
135 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28R-201T. 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
| 1977 | 5 |
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| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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 ('7102813'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('7102813'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA25LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN25LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Liberal, KSThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the prelanding checklist.NTSB WPR24LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Sacramento, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the detachment of the turbocharger’s inlet sleeve as a result of the installation of an incorrect sleeve clamp.NTSB ERA20CA265Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Fernandina Beach, FLThe failure of the right main landing gear to extend prior to landing, which could not be duplicated during postaccident tests.NTSB CEN20CA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Corpus Cristi, TXThe pilot's failure to utilze the emergency landing gear extension procedure after a short-circuit within the normal landing gear system, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB WPR20CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked vehicle near the taxiway edge.NTSB WPR18LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CAA loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown.NTSB WPR16FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NVThe pilot's decision to depart with the airplane loaded above its maximum gross weight and at or just beyond its aft center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to…NTSB ERA15LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Atmore, ALA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation caused by insufficiently torqued cylinder through bolt nuts, which caused bearings to shift and led to the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod.NTSB CEN15LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Addison, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing adjacent to the runway.NTSB CEN14WA363Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 28R-201T · Urtaca, FranceNTSB WPR14CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R - 201T · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA14LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Everglades City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadvertent use of an outdated GPS navigation database, which provided an…NTSB CEN13FA429Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Holdrege, NEThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to the activation of the primer diverter valve.NTSB ERA12LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Williston, FLLoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing, which included a successful postaccident engine run.NTSB WPR12LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Kalispell, MTThe partial loss of engine power due to magneto malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the lack of adherence to the manufacturer’s recommended magneto overhaul schedule.NTSB ERA12CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's inadequate knowledge of the airplane's emergency gear extension procedures, which resulted in his failure to successfully perform a manual extension of the landing gear.NTSB WPR11CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with the ground.NTSB WPR11LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the left main landing gear due to the lack of lubrication.NTSB CEN09LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NMA loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.NTSB WPR09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.NTSB NYC08LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Palatka, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the engine exhaust system as a result of an internal failure of the muffler.NTSB DEN07LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Taos, NMThe unsecured B-nut fitting to the fuel return line which allowed for fuel spillage, an engine fire, and fuel exhaustion that led to the engine's subsequent failure. a factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional wheels up landing in rough,…NTSB SEA07LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Lebanon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and impacting a Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) standard. The VASI standard near the side of the runway was a factor.NTSB LAX05CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Dunsmuir, CAthe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB CHI05CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Sikeston, MOThe pilot not maintaining his visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the pole during his taxi to park from a landing. A factor was the pole he impacted.NTSB SEA04CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.NTSB FTW03LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Alpine, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.NTSB MIA03FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological condition after receiving an in-flight weather advisory. Also causal was his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in flight that…NTSB CHI02LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Peoria, ILThe gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot not using a proper touchdown point by landing long.NTSB FTW99LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Taylor, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a collision with a wire. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB CHI98LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, NDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW98LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Lone Grove, OKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors were the total loss of electrical power resulting from a separated alternator cable due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…NTSB CHI97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Lansing, ILthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-210T · Fort Collins, COthe pilot's failure to know and follow the emergency procedure for extending the landing gear after loss of electrical power. Factors relating to the accident were: an inoperative alternator, inadequate maintenance by the operator, a depleted battery, and…NTSB FTW97LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Hartsel, COThe pilot's misjudging the proper touchdown point on the dirt road due to excessive airspeed and his failure to deploy flaps. Factors were the partial loss of engine lubricating oil due to the oil filler cap separating because some unknown person failed to…NTSB SEA97FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Fort Smith, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors include the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented, the dark night (minimum ambient light), and mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB FTW97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Raton, NMfailure of the exhaust rocker arm retaining studs due to over torquing of the attachment bolts by maintenance personnel during installation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Peyton, COthe failure of the right main tire due to valve stem separation.NTSB CHI96FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Belvidere, SDthe pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the snow and fog, and the aft airplane center…NTSB MIA95LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Kissimmee, FLThe inadequate annual inspection by a mechanic that failed to detect corrosion that eventually failed the engine mounts and allowed the engine and nosegear to deflect to the side during landing roll.NTSB CHI95LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · La Porte City, IAa material defect which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the aircraft owner's failure to comply with a Mandatory Service Bulletin addressing the defect. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing…NTSB NYC94LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Lockwood, WVAn electrical ground short of the ignition wires which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX94LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Overgaard, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions, high density altitude, and shifting wind conditions.NTSB FTW94FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Southard, OKThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded. Factors were the thunderstorms and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather.NTSB LAX94LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Trinity Center, CAthe fatigue fracture of the crankshaft due to improper maintenance installation of the number 1 cylinder and the inadequate torquing of the case through bolts at that location.NTSB CHI94LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Bolivar, MOthe failure of a pressure fuel line. A factor was the encountering of unsuitable terrain during a forced landing.NTSB LAX94FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · La Verne, CAThe pilot's selection of a flight route and en route descent altitude insufficient to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night light condition and the mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI94LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Delavan, WIthe pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were icy runway and crosswind.NTSB FTW93FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Radium Springs, NMA total failure of the airplane's vacuum system. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, snow, the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and the pilot's lack of experience in flying in actual intrument meteorological conditions.