NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112, 1986
28 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1986
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'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1986
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'))
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 CHI87LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Madison, WIWhile practicing touch & go landings, the student plt reports, the acft 'suddenly dropped' resulting in a hard landing. The acft then porpoised separating the nose gear and skidding to a stop off the rwy.NTSB CHI87LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gaylord, MIThe plt landed on a closed rwy and the acft collided with a snowbank. A NOTAM had been issued three days prior, closing the rwy, however, the plt stated that he had not checked notoms prior to departing traverse city. A plt of another acft, who reported being…NTSB ATL87LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Winston-Salem, NCWhile conducting touch and go landings, N2373G lost power during a go-around. The flight was instructed to go-around due to another aircraft on runway 03. The pilot reversed his course toward runway 21. The aircraft crashed into trees short of runway 21.…NTSB SEA87FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Port Townsend, WAThe plt had flown this acft over the same route many times. While en route, the acft collided with tall trees on rising terrain about 3 miles south of a direct course to the destination. The wx in the vicinity was characterized by low clouds, fog & haze. Aprx…NTSB NYC87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Leroy, NYFlight instructor simulating an emergency landing, landed on main landing gears and tail. Aircraft veered to the right off the runway and collided with bushes.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 DEN86LA237Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Santa Fe, NMWhile flying through a mountain pass at an alt of 1,000 ft AGL, the plt encountered downdraft wind currents. The acft entered an uncontrollable descent and impacted in an alpine meadow.NTSB CHI86LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Clintonville, WIFollowing at least three successful practice low approaches to a farm field, the student pilot climbed over a small wooded area and did a 180 degree turn to perform an approach to another field. He flew down to within 20 feet of the ground, then applied full…NTSB CHI86LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lodi, WIDuring a practice emergency landing approach, the instructor told the student to go around at an altitude of about 600 feet AGL. The student failed to add power and pulled the yoke all the way back. The aircraft then stalled. The instructor took control,…NTSB SEA86LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Elko, NVPlt executed forced lndg following pwr loss on initial climb. Acft tanks (16 gal cap ea) had been topped two hours prior, fuel receipt shows 16.6 added, refueler recalled abt 8 gals added per tank. Plt checked visually and on gages during preflight.…NTSB NYC86LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Farmingdale, NYThe Piper PA-38-112 had just taken off and was on crosswind when it experienced a power loss. The pilot landed in a cemetary and both the pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The aircraft received substantial damage. Examination of the acft revealed…NTSB CHI86LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Middleton, WIThe CFI and student had been practicing touch-and-go's and had just made a full stop landing. The CFI reported that during a subsequent soft field takeoff, accelleration seemed a little slow, and after lift-off, the aircraft seemed to stop accelerating…NTSB DEN86LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Minot, NDAccording to the plt, the flt proceeded normally until he arrived at an airstrip sw of Minot for a landing. Several low approaches were made before he elected to land. He said that after the touchdown and during his landing roll, the acft swerved and went…NTSB DEN86LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Cimarron, NMThe plt received a checkout in the acft prior to the accident and then flew to the philmont scout ranch located at approximately 9,000 foot MSL elevation. Ground witnesses stated that the acft was 'buzzing the area' and flew into an area of high terrain. The…NTSB LAX86LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Lincoln, CAThe student pilot indicated that this was his first solo flight. He had accumulated a total of 6.8 hours of flight time prior to this flight and he had flown earlier in the day with his flight instructor. After two landings with the flight instructor, the…NTSB CHI86LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fraser, MIAircraft nosed over during an attempted downwind dead stick landing on an airport after running out of fuel. The aircraft landed at midfield and was unable to stop before running off of the end of the runway.NTSB NYC86LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RIThe plt intended to practice a short field landing & extended full flaps. Initially, his apch was higher & faster than normal. However, before landing, a high sink rate developed. The acft touched down hard, the right wing dropped & the acft started to turn…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 ATL86LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Enterprise, ALDuring the touchdown landing phase on runway 23, the aircraft veered off the left side and crashed following an attempted go-around. The pilot applied full power, but was unable to clear a tree line off the departure end. As the pilot elected to abort, the…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 LAX86LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fallbrook, CAA Piper PA-38-112 veered off rwy 36. The wx reporting station located 6 NM se of the arpt reported that the winds were from 180 deg at 7 KTS during the period that the accident occurred. The plt indicated that he misinterpreted the arpt wind indicator and…NTSB LAX86LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Salinas, CAThe acft stalled and collided with the ground shortly after departing rwy 31 at Salinas municipal airport. Neither the certified flight instructor nor the dual student was injured. The instructor reported that she was giving the student plt 'touch and go'…NTSB LAX86LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Novato, CAA PA-38 lost directional control during a takeoff with both the student and instructor pilot at the controls. The aircraft sustained substantial damage but both pilots were uninjured. The wind was 90 degrees crosswind at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots. The…NTSB CHI86FEP02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dexterville, WIOn the fourth flight of the day carrying relatives in the vicinity of another relatives house the pilot admitted that he allowed the airspeed to decay during a 55 degree bank and did not recognize an impending stall. When the aircraft stalled there was…NTSB ATL86FEI04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Wauseon, OHThe acft landed & nosed over about 770 ft upwind of the rwy it had used for takeoff. The CFI thought that the sod strip was too soft for the student to make the takeoff so he took the controls. The acft was unable to gain proper airspeed or alt and landed in…NTSB DEN86LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Bountiful, UTAcccording to the student plt, touch and go landings were being practiced when the acft stalled on takeoff. Witnesses stated the plt lowered the nose in an attempt to recover from the stall, however, the acft contacted the rwy.NTSB MKC86LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Des Moines, IAThe student pilot stated he was on the takeoff roll for a practice flight when he lost directional control and ran off the left edge of the runway and stayed there until it impacted a taxi/intersection sign.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.