NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28RT-201T, CA

12 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28RT-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

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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28RT-201T, CA per year, 1981–2026: 12 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('7102817'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR25LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Placerville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain short of the runway threshold.Dec 20, 2024 · N29247 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.May 5, 2012 · N2195X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA187Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Concord, CAa loss of engine power due to improper maintenance repair procedures and use of improper parts.Apr 13, 2004 · N2920C · DestroyedNTSB LAX90FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-201T · Yountville, CAThe pilot used poor judgement by attempting a v.f.r. flight to an area with forecasted instrument meteorological conditions and continuing the flight when I.f.r. conditions were encountered.Feb 27, 1990 · N8359H · DestroyedNTSB LAX90FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Palm Springs, CAImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to follow wake turbulence avoidance procedures, which resulted in a vortex turbulence encounter. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to assure the aircraft was loaded…Oct 6, 1989 · N3063T · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Santa Ynez, CAJust after takeoff, the plt reported an engine failure. Unable to return to the airport the plt landed in an open field and collided with the terrain. During the engine examination the fuel diverter valve was removed. Low air pressure was applied to all three…Mar 9, 1987 · N8162X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Madera, CADuring a dual instructional flight, the pilots were practicing a simulated engine out procedure. Engine power had been reduced to 15' of manifold pressure. When an attempt was made to add power at an altitude of about 500 ft, the engine quit. The instructor…Oct 23, 1986 · N2853X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT · Novato, CAThe acft left the rwy during landing and collided with a dirt embankment. The plt was practicing takeoffs and landings. The tower had advised him that rwy 13 was in use and there was right crosswind. During the 3rd landing as the plt was raising the flaps he…Jul 30, 1983 · N2510U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LVD02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Gualala, CACessna 172, N29150, & Piper PA-28, N8465Y, were both departing from a pvt, unctld arpt at the same time, but from opposite drctns on the same rwy. Th rwy was crowned in the center which prevented line-of-sight to acft on opposite ends. Each plt stated that he…Oct 11, 1982 · N29150 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FA347Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Malibu, CAThe eng seized approximately 3500 ft & the acft was ditched off the beach. The right mag distributor block showed evidence of carbon tracking & cross firing. Neither end of the right mag had breather plugs installed. All spark plugs were excessively fouled &…Sep 21, 1982 · N8094F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DUJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Mesa, CANov 15, 1981 · N8089R · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FUD03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Santa Monica, CAMay 21, 1981 · N2134N · Substantial damage