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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NTSB SEA94LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Sweet Home, ORThe pilot delayed using carburetor heat until the engine had already lost power due to ice forming in the carburetor throat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the field where the forced landing was made.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 BFO94LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · New Castle, DEInadequate clearance from obstacles, which resulted in birds strike. A factor was night conditions.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 CHI94LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's poorly planned approach and remaining below a proper glide path during final approach. The pilot's lack of total expereince was a factor.NTSB FTW94LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Denton, TXThe cause was the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A factor was the turbulent weather.NTSB LAX94LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAwas the student pilot's improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident.NTSB CHI93LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Griffith, INthe improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot-in- command.NTSB BFO93LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pittsfield, MAThe failure of the pilot of the PA-28, N9044J, to properly tune his radios, and his failure to see and avoid the PA-38, N91357.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 MIA93LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · St. Petersburg, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the aircraft being ditched.NTSB LAX93LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Camarillo, CAFuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight fuel consumption planning, the inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, and the failure of the pilot to stop en route for fuel.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 CHI93LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newark, ILThe pilot's premature liftoff.NTSB CHI93LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Festus, MOThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's motion sickness and the effect of the over-the-counter medication on his piloting performance.NTSB CHI93FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Plattsmouth, NEThe pilot-in-command (CFI)'s failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB ATL93FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kennesaw, GAFailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that a proper rate of climb was established after takeoff to maintain proper clearance above the terrain/obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the excessive weight condition of the…NTSB CHI93LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mason, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA93LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Burley, IDLanding on the wrong runway and an improper touchdown. Lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor.NTSB NYC93LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Monroeville, PAThe pilot's improper compensation for adverse wind conditions during landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent departure from the runway and collision with trees. Factor related to the accident was: the unfavorable winds.NTSB NYC93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper preflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Spokane, WAInadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB NYC93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VAThe improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.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 BFO92FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Conway, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A possible factor related to the accident was the pilot's use of a prescription drug.NTSB CHI92LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, ILA premature liftoff and failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run by the pilot in command. A delay in taking remedial action by the designated pilot examiner is an additional cause.NTSB FTW92LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Clarendon, ARThe pilot's failure to consult the airplane's performance data and ensure that adequate field length was available for takeoff.NTSB LAX92LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Porterville, CAFuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and the failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB FTW92LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Carrollton, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the failed carburetor de-ice system valve resulting in an inoperative carburetor and the inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel.NTSB BFO92LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Moneta, VAFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's improper recovery from a bounced landing and proximity of the tree.NTSB FTW92LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Bryan, TXThe certified flight instructor's misjudging the runway remaining for the aborted landing. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the touchdown point and inadequate supervision of the approach by the CFI.NTSB CHI92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Catherine, KSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with this accident were unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot and airplane clearance over the fence not attained by the pilot.NTSB LAX92FA247Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NVThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain.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 FTW92IA158Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Addison, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the PA-38, N2603B, to follow ATC instructions.NTSB MIA92LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, in gusty winds.NTSB CHI92LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brookfield, WIFailure of the pilot (CFI) to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, the excessive descent rate that developed on final approach, and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to…NTSB NYC92LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Falmouth, KYThe failure of the pilot to adequately monitor his fuel consumption which resulted in a power loss from fuel exhaustion over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adequately determine the amount of fuel onboard…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 ANC92LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper flare following an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation.NTSB CHI92LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Faribault, MNThe pilot's improper starting procedures and the passenger's inattentiveness. A related factor is the pilot's lack of supervision.NTSB BFO91FA087Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Laurel, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GAThe J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.NTSB NYC91FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA38-112 · Akron, OHThe pilot lost control of the airplane and inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were; the pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of…NTSB CHI91LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare and not maintaining directional control during a landing touchdown and roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of total expereince.NTSB LAX91LA365Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Oceano, CAUnknown. The main airplane wreckage and the body of the pilot are presumed lost at sea.NTSB NYC91LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Butler, PAThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the terrain.NTSB CHI91LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Bridgewater, SDDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a fence.