NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112
615 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-38-112. 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
| 1964 | 2 |
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| 1965 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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 ('7103812'))
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 ('7103812'))
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 CEN24LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.NTSB CEN23LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Harvard, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.NTSB ERA23LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Rockingham, NCThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA21LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA38 · Pembroke Pines, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN21LA070Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA38 · Franklin, ARThe impairment of both pilots from carbon monoxide exposure due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect the degraded muffler.NTSB WPR21FA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA38 · Grass Valley, CAA total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN20CA386Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Reserve, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA20CA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA20CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading while taking off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in impact with a fence.NTSB CEN19CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Taylor, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student's soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an excessive pitch attitude, settling effect, and impact with a ditch off the end of the runway.NTSB ERA17FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 · East Haven, CTThe failure of the fuel selector valve in a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the operator's failure to effectively detect and resolve the…NTSB GAA17CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Hartford, CTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.NTSB CEN16FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff and the subsequent collision with transmission line structures.NTSB ERA16FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 38-112 · Jasper, GAThe student pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel state, subsequent fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student…NTSB ERA14CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 38-112 · West Milford, NJThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR13LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Madera, CAThe pilots' inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in the airplane departing with insufficient fuel to complete the planned flight, and their failure to recognize that discrepancy en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB WPR13LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Byron, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Corona, CATotal loss of engine power during the landing approach due to insect debris in the carburetor metering valve, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12FA520Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fate, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA362Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mt. Vernon, MOThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing on a short grass runway with a tailwind after touching down beyond the touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to stop the airplane before colliding with trees off the end of that runway. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA12LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NCOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…NTSB WPR12LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Davis, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Centerburg, OHThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and failure to ensure that there was an adequate fuel supply on board to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the fuel quantity indicator.NTSB WPR11FA383Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Silver Bow, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Peyton, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA11CA225Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Manville, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ojai, CAAirspeed was not maintained, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane entering into a stall/spin to the ground. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Patillas, PRThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a tree.NTSB WPR09CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kamiah, IDThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.NTSB ERA09FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, RIThe pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR09CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Friant, CAThe student pilot's failure to execute a go-around in timely manner, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial actions.NTSB WPR09CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while on final approach.NTSB DFW08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TXThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.NTSB LAX08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kykotsmovi, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.NTSB MIA08CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MAThe failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB NYC07LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to perform adequate pre-flight fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX07CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing.NTSB NYC07FA109Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA38-112 · Odenton, MDThe pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ATL07FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with a low cloud ceiling, over mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX07CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Groveland, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA07CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above Vs after lifting off of a remote gravel airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft-field takeoff.NTSB DFW07LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Wimberley, TXthe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC06CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 38-112 · Chesapeake, VAThe presence of deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision. A factor in the accident was the dark night.NTSB DFW06CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · La Porte, TXThe student pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB ANC06CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Marana, AZThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions and loss of directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway during the takeoff roll, and striking a sign. A factor associated with the accident was a dust devil.NTSB DFW06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Decatur, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA06LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newberg, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. Wind gusts, trees and an undetermined loss of engine power were factors.