NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112, FL
62 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
| 1979 | 2 |
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| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2020 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' 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 ('7103812'))
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NTSB ERA21LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA38 · Pembroke Pines, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.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 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 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 MIA97LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Tampa, FLloss of engine for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB MIA95FA224Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-9 · New Smyrna Bch, FLthe failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid each other.NTSB ATL95LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kissimmee, FLThe inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. A factor in the accident was the inoperative anti-collision lights of the aircraft.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 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 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 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 MIA91FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA38-112 · South Port, FLThe pilot in commands failure to maintain a safe altitude resulting in an inflight collision with electrical lines.NTSB MIA91LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · La Belle, FLFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the pilot diverted his attention when he pulled the parking brake handle to apply the brakes.NTSB MIA91LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fort Pierce, FLImproper preflight decision of the instructor pilot to allow the student to takeoff from the soft grass runway and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB MIA91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Miami, FLInadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA90FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Marco Island, FLFuel exhaustion due to improper planning & decision by the pilot, and an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering for a forced landing.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 MIA89LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing along with failure to attain a proper point of touchdown and the failure to perform a go-around.NTSB MIA89LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fernandina Bch, FLLocking of the left brake, which resulted in a ground swerve and loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB MIA89LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Terra Ceia, FLThe improper in-flight planning/decision by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: tailwind conditions during the landing and the proximity of the ditch to the selected landing area.NTSB MIA89IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FLThe plt stated that on landing rollout, the acft veered off the left side of the runway and as it was slowing down, hit a depression in the ground and the left main gear collapsed. The acft then spun around and came to rest.NTSB MIA89LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fort Pierce, FLWhile practicing maneuvers near a grass airstrip, the left side of the engine cowling opened. The plt elected to perform a low pass to observe wind direction, then a precautionary landing at the airstrip. After touchdown, the acft became airborne and drifted…NTSB MIA88LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FLThe plt stated that while inbound to Vero Beach, he ran out of fuel in the left tank. The engine quit, and he was unable to restart the engine before he crashed into a grove of trees.NTSB MIA88FA191Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FLThe 25 yr old student plt was practicing take-offs & ldgs on rwy 11L in preparation for his pvt plt flt test. When he departed, about 1.9 hrs prior to the accident, the winds were 090 degs at 13 knts. At the time of the accident the winds had increased to 18…NTSB MIA88LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mcdavid, FLThe plt stated that the flt was 15 miles from the destination & had been diverted due to haze. While flying at an alt of aprox 2,000 ft, the eng quit due to non-mechanical reasons. He was unable to restart it. The plt landed the a/c on a road, during which…NTSB MIA88LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · San Antonio, FLThe student plt became lost while on a solo x-c training flt. He attempted to contact his non control tower destination airport via UNICOM. He stated that he flew around for 20 or 25 mins attempting to make UNICOM contact & was unsuccessful in doing so. He…NTSB MIA87FA234Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FLThe student plt was on an aprx 380 mi solo x-country flt fm Vero Beach (vrb) to naples (apf), brooksville (bkv) & back to vrb. He thought he had plenty of fuel for the flt & elected to dep w/o taking a credit card (for fuel). When he lndd at apf & bkv, he did…NTSB MIA87LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Miramar, FLThe student plt was conducting solo touch & go ldgs when directional control of the acft was lost & the acft left the rwy & collided with a rwy designator sign during the ldg phase.NTSB MIA87LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · New Smyrna Bch, FLWhile in cruise flt at an alt of aprx 800 feet the plt reported that the eng began to lose RPM. Unable to maintain alt a forced landing was made on a road. The acft then ground looped due to contact with scrub oak trees, which resulted in severing of the left…NTSB MIA86LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Palmetto, FLThe CFI was demonstrating a simulated short field takeoff on a grass airstrip to his student. During the takeoff roll, the plt stated the acft was performing normally, but after lift-off, he was unable to climb out of ground effect. The acft collided with a…NTSB MIA86LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FLThe student plt stated that he was attempting a practice soft-field takeoff from rwy 18. Just prior to rotation the main gear contacted a bump in the airstrip and the acft drifted to the left. The acft continued left where it struck trees alongside the rwy.…NTSB MIA86LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Daytona Beach, FLFlt experienced engine failure while descending for landing. While approaching a field for a forced landing the aircraft struck electrical power lines and then crashed into the field. The engine was operated to full power after the accident with no evidence…NTSB MIA86LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FLThe plt stated that he was completing his run-up prior to takeoff, looked up & was only able to pull the power off before he was struck by N2361D.NTSB MIA86LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FLThe instructor pilot simulated an engine failure after takeoff. The student pilot failed to lower the airplane nose to maintain flying speed. The instructor took over the controls and lowered the nose, but was unable to avert the hard landing and ensuing…NTSB MIA85IA195Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Miami, FLThe acft wing dropped to the rwy after lndg. The CFI said that the lndg was smooth with the student plt at the controls. When the wing started dropping the CFI said he took the controls but could not keep the wing up. Post acc invest showed that the left main…NTSB MIA85LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Wabasso, FLThe acft nosed over during a forced landing on a beach. The plt was on a solo flt to practice maneuvers. He stated that when pwr was reduced to 1500 RPM in preparation for a stall series the RPM continued to decrease to aprx 1100. He was not able to regain…NTSB MIA85LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Vero Beach, FLDuring a student trng flt the instructor pilot stated that he reduced throttle on takeoff at about 75 ft AGL, to simulate an engine failure. The student pilot pitched the nose of the acft up and the instructor pilot took over control of the acft, lowered the…NTSB MIA85LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Stuart, FLStudent plt had successfully completed two touch and go landings. On the third landing the acft touched down hard in a three point attitude. A go-around was accomplished and on the last landing, the nose gear collapsed.NTSB MIA85LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Miami, FLThe rated pilot and certified flt instructor stated that they were practicing agricultural dives and turns. During a dive, the pilot pulled out of the dive at about 5 feet and the aircraft contacted sawgrass and crashed. The instructor pilot initially stated…NTSB MIA84LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Miami, FLWhile taxiing for takeoff the acft veered to the left and collided with a parked acft. The plt stated a gust of wind caused the acft to veer. The acft operator reported the plt was helping the pax with a seatbelt when the accident occurred.NTSB MIA84FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · St.Petersburg, FLAccording to witnesses, the plt did at least one complete roll prior to the accident. They stated that after rolling at about 100 ft above the water & parallel to the beach, the acft appeared to bank very steeply to the left, then pitch down into the water.…NTSB MIA83LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Quincy, FLWhile turning fm downwind to base the eng ran rough and quit. The acft stalled at 50 ft and came to rest in a soybean field. Examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of fuel in the eng or the rt tk with the fuel selector positioned to the rt tk.NTSB MIA83LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · St. Augustine, FLThe instructor plt stated that just after lift-off, the eng began misfiring & lost power. At that point, there was insufficient rwy remaining to stop, so an attempt was made to continue the takeoff. The acft did not clear corn at the end of the 2000 ft strip.…NTSB MIA83LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FLThe acft collided with a tree during an aborted takeoff when the plt realized that the airspeed was not registering. During the abort, directional control was lost and the acft veer to the left. Inspection revealed the airspeed indicatormalfunctioned due to a…NTSB MIA83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FLThe student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. According to him, the nose gear collapsed as he lowered the nose on his third landing. The propeller struck the runway surface and the plane veered to the left. After departing the left side of the…NTSB MIA82DA164Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot was on an instructional flight when he flew to andther airport to practice grass field landings. According to the 1450 EDT weather report from Vero Beach, the wind was from 110 degrees at 10 KTS and the temperature was 90 degrees. During a…NTSB MIA82DA142Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · West Palm Beach, FLWhile landing, the aircraft was observed to bounce several times. It then veered to the right, went into an area of grass, and nosed over. No malfunctions or failures were reported by either the pilot or the owner.NTSB MIA82DA141Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fellsmere, FLThe pilot was a foreign national with a private pilot certificate and was on a solo instructional flight. He reported that the engine lost power while he was practicing s-turns at 800 ft. he stated that he accomplished the procedure for an engine failure, but…NTSB MIA82DA140Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Deerfield Field, FLThe engine lost power during cruise flight. The pilot made a forced landing on a beach and collided with rocks and nosed over. The fuel bowl was found loose which lowered the fuel pressure.NTSB MIA82DA126Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ft. Pierce, FLAccording to the student pilot, the nose gear collapsed during the takeoff roll after he applied back pressure for a climb attitude at about 60 to 62 knots. He stated that the aircraft did not want to climb, and simultaneously, the nose dropped. An…