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.
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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'))
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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'))
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NTSB NYC05LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hamburg, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB NYC04LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lawrenceburg, KYThe pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB SEA04LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jerome, IDThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and the forced landing site.NTSB MIA04CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Carthage, MSThe failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with terrain. A factor related to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB FTW04LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Oil City, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall..NTSB FTW04LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Seminole, OKThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB LAX04LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · San Martin, CAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · McKinleyville, CAa loss of engine power due fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became critical.…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 FTW04LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his encounter with adverse weather conditions. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB LAX03CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Joshua Tree, CAthe student pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB NYC03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Pawtucket, RIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's recommendation to not use automobile fuel in the airplane resulting in deterioration of the fuel tank sealant, fuel starvation of the engine from fuel system contamination, and subsequent collision…NTSB FTW03LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Granbury, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fort Smith, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.NTSB SEA03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Trident, MTFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.NTSB FTW03FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, ARThe pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MOThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Athens, OHThe student pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor was the operator's failure to perform maintenance on a fuel gauge that was noted twice in a discrepancy log.NTSB SEA02LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Darrington, WALoss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine. A ditch was a factor.NTSB CHI02LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · St. Joseph, MOThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.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 CHI02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · O'Neill, NEThe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot resulting in the exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the pilot not maintaining directional control during the forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot, and the ditch.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 SEA01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot of another aircraft failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering for a formation flight. An updraft was a factor.NTSB LAX01LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Auburn, CAFailure of the student pilot to maintain a proper airspeed during landing, which lead to a hard landing and porpoise down the runway leading to the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB FTW01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Amarillo, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC01LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RIThe loose fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB LAX00FA354Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while turning to reverse course following inadvertent nighttime flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.NTSB CHI00LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Coopersville, MIfuel starvation due to the blocked carburetor. Factors relating to the accident were the foreign object (tab), the improper maintenance performed on the carburetor, and the corn crop.NTSB LAX00LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing to the runway, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck.NTSB LAX00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Selma, CAA cracked plastic fuel selector handle that precluded proper engagement of the internal mechanism to fully select a port, and left it in an intermediate position, restricting the fuel supply to the engine, which subsequently lead to a loss of engine power.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 NYC00LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Cheswold, DEThe instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors included the instructor's failure to take positive control of the airplane, and the student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach.NTSB MIA00LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Steens, MSthe flight instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane after landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the flight instructor allowed the student to get too fast and high on the approach.NTSB LAX00LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAThe student pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff that resulted in a collision with a taxiway surface.NTSB CHI00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Alma, MIthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculation. Factors were the rough terrain, the fence and the exhaustion of the fuel supply.NTSB LAX00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kernville, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's in-flight decision to not refuel the airplane at an en route stop as planned.NTSB FTW99LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ozark, ARThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet grass runway.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 MIA99LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jackson, MSThe loss of engine power due to contamination and corrosion of the carburetor, and inadequate inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.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 IAD99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Manassas, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descend on final approach followed by an improper flare which resulted on a hard landing.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 MIA99WA042Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-38-112 · Marsh Harbor, BahamasNTSB NYC99LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Omaha, NEThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft which resulted from a spun bearing and the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. A factor in the accident was the embankment on which the airplane was landed.NTSB MIA98LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Tampa, FLfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and proper runway alignment, which result in an in-flight collision with a hangar.NTSB SEA98LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dubois, IDThe student pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance and overloading of the nose gear. A contributing factor was the snow-covered turf runway.