NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112
77 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-38-112, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
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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
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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 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 LAX04FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jean, NVThe student pilot's failure to regain control of the aircraft following an upset due to the disconnected primary right aileron control cable. The failure of the company maintenance personnel to detect and correct the improperly secured turnbuckle fitting at…NTSB LAX02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kingman, AZthe CFI's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. The high density altitude, tailwind, inadequate supervision, and overgross weight condition were factors.NTSB CHI02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hastings, MIThe failure to attain airspeed, inadequate supervision of the flight, and delayed remedial action which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI01LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Tracy, MNThe inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's premature lift-off of the airplane during the initial takeoff, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, and the fences.NTSB MIA00LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Montgomery, ALthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon encountering variable winds during the landing flare/touchdown and his failure to recover from the resulting bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB CHI99FA342Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Warrensburg, ILAircraft control not being maintained by the private pilot candidate and the inadequate supervision by the FAA Designated Examiner. Factors relating to the accident were the inadvertent spin, the unsuccessful remedial action attempted by the flightcrew, and…NTSB DEN99LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Houston, TXInadequate remedial action by the pilot in command (CFI) after the student failed to maintain control of the aircraft during the final stages of a visual approach to land. Factors were gusting crosswinds and the flight instructor's lack of total instructional…NTSB NYC99LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln Univ., PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Madison, WIthe flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to ensure that control of the airplane was maintained. Factors associated with the accident were: the CFI's improper use of flaps, and subsequent contact with the runway…NTSB CHI97LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Greenwood, INthe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor related to the accident was the raising of flaps.NTSB CHI97LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glenwood, MNfailure of the student pilot to maintain the correct airspeed for a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.NTSB FTW97LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brownsville, TXThe pilot's delayed go-around and subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty winds.NTSB SEA96LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Sisters, ORinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Excessive gross weight, high density altitude, and improper use of flaps were…NTSB CHI96LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Fairbury, NEinadequate airspeed and an inadvertant stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain used for takeoff and the ditch at the departure end on the field.NTSB FTW96LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Slidell, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach, and his failure to execute a go-around. A factor was the gusting wind.NTSB LAX95LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Placerville, CAthe student pilot's failure to obtain a proper descent rate and improper remedial by failing to initiate a go-around. The inadvertent stall and the gusty wind conditions were factors in this accident.NTSB CHI95FA326Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Danville, INthe pilot-in-command's inadequate recovery while maneuvering.NTSB CHI95LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Milwaukee, WIthe pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in a stall.NTSB ATL95LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Franklin, NCThe pilot's premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.NTSB BFO95LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Utica, NYThe pilot's improper retraction of the flaps.NTSB LAX95FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kettleman City, CAFailure of the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's lack of qualification/instructor endorsement for a cross-country flight at night.NTSB MIA94LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper compensation for wind conditions and lack of rudder input during an attempted go-around that resulted in loss of control in flight and collision with terrain. Rudder input was needed to compensate for the p-factor generated by…NTSB CHI94FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Inman, KSAn unintentional spin which occurred during the maneuvering phase of a biennial flight review. A factor related to the accident was: the airplane's lateral-directional characteristics at or near the stall speed.NTSB CHI93FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Houghton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall/mush. Intentional buzzing was a factor.NTSB MIA93FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to alcohol impairment. The dark night was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI93FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Plattsmouth, NEThe pilot-in-command (CFI)'s failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB FTW92LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Roswell, NMThe pilot failed to maintain the correct airspeed on final approach and allowed the aircraft to stall.NTSB NYC92LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Elkton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper climb attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Factors in this accident were: the airplane weight and balance was exceeded, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane, and his lack of recent…NTSB NYC92LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Williamstown, NJImproper bounced landing recovery by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane striking a parked airplane.NTSB BFO92LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Richmond, RIThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during rollout.NTSB BFO92LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Wadsworth, OHFailure of the pilot to attain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go around, which resulted in a stall. His premature raising of the flaps and lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft were related factors.NTSB DEN91FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-125 · Levelland, TXInadvertent stall/spin at an altitude insufficient to effect recovery.NTSB NYC90LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Quarryville, PAThe pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed while climbing to avoid wires.NTSB LAX90LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's loss of control during takeoff. His inexperience in the aircraft and improper use of the flight controls were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI90FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Hinckley, ILThe instructor pilot's inability to recover from a stall/spin. Factors were: acft wt & balance exceeded, and the instructor's and student pilot's lack of familiarity with acft.NTSB CHI90LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Wausau, WIA hard landing resulting from the pilot not taking timely remedial when a stall was encountered.NTSB FTW90FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grand Prairie, TXThe CFI pilot failed to maintain flying speed, and the resultant inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the existing low ceiling.NTSB DEN90LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Firestone, COPremature liftoff by the pilot which resulted in insufficient airspeed.NTSB MKC90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Charles City, IAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing phase coupled with the cfi's inadequate supervision during the instructional flight. The cfi's lack of familiarity with the accident aircraft was a contributing…NTSB MIA89LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush. The turbulence was a related factor.NTSB LAX89LA283Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed during takeoff which led to an inadvertent stall. A factor was the excessive weight in the aircraft.NTSB LAX89LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the runway.NTSB CHI89LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · River Falls, WIImproper remedial action by the pilot following an abrupt maneuver. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience was a factor in the accident.NTSB BFO89LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Criders, VAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind conditions encountered during the initial takeoff climb.NTSB MKC89FA083Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mayflower, ARThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed (vs), and inadvertant entry into a stall with necessary remedial action not understood.NTSB LAX88LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Healdsburg, CASolo student pilot failed to maintain airspeed above the stall speed during the go around attempt, thereby losing control of the airplane and stalling and mushing until colliding with a tree.NTSB FTW88FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Electra, TXThe private pilot's logbook indicated he had a checkout on steep turns and spins two months prior to the accident. He also logged four landings during the same one-half hour flight. A witness saw the airplane complete a three turn spin and saw it start to…NTSB CHI88FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hamm Lake, MNLoss of control in flight, either by the student or by the instructor, at an altitude insufficient to allow for a recovery, by the flight instructor, before the resulting out of control descent caused the accident airplane to strike the terrain.