NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112, 1989
38 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\") = 1989
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") = 1989
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 ATL90LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Selmer, TNThe failure of the instructor to place the engine mixture control in the rich position prior to beginning traffic pattern maneuvers. As a result, the engine quit because of the lean fuel mixture at the high power setting required for the go-around and…NTSB DEN90LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Firestone, COPremature liftoff by the pilot which resulted in insufficient airspeed.NTSB LAX90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38-112 · Chandler, AZThe pilot failed to properly use the checklist and the fuel selector valve was improperly selected to the empty tank.NTSB LAX90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Chino, CALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB ATL90LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Lafayette, GAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, when the airplane began to veer left during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to inspect the airplane wheel for damage after it dropped off the runway during taxi.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 CHI90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the runway condition & obstructions.NTSB LAX90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Paso Robles, CAThe student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the cross wind condition.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 LAX89LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Torrance, CAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of training in recovery from bounced landings from her instructor pilot (CFI).NTSB ATL89LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's misjudgement of the airplane fuel supply during preflight inspection, and his subsequent failure to monitor in-flight fuel consumption, which led to an engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…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 LAX89LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Benson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent and to properly flare the aircraft during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's anxiousness in over-reacting to a situation and prematurely entering a power-off…NTSB ANC89FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Anchorage, AKLoss of engine power for an unknown reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning back toward the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB MKC89LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Liberty, MOControl interference by the dual student as the instructor tried to recover from the student's bounced landing, and failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were: improper flare by the student, the crosswind, the student's…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 CHI89LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38-112 · Milwaukee, WIStudent pilot's misjudged aircraft handling during the landing flare/touchdown, and the cfi's inadequate supervision of the operation. These resulted in an abrupt touchdown, a subsequent loss of directional control, and the aircraft's collision with the VASI…NTSB CHI89LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, INImproper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. The student pilot's lack of flight experience contributed to the accident.NTSB LAX89LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hollister, CAFlight instructor's failure to take corrective action in sufficient time to prevent the airplane from striking the ground.NTSB LAX89LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Julian, CAThe failure of the pilot to select the proper runway for existing wind conditions and to execute a go-around when touchdown at the proper point was not accomplished.NTSB CHI89LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Elyria, OHFailure (shearing) of the right main gear attaching bolts. A contributing factor was: failure of the owner/operator to comply with service bulletin #673B.NTSB MKC89LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Buffalo, MNMisjudgement of altitude and distance by the student and inadequate supervision of flight by the instructor (CFI). Contributing factors were: unfavorable wind conditions, high vegetation (grass), and a ditch.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 SEA89LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lacey, WAFailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during landing.NTSB SEA89LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gerlach, NVA delay by the pilot in aborting the landing and his failure to assure sufficient airspeed for the go-around (aborted landing). A factor related to the accident was: the unsuitable landing area that was selected by the pilot.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 CHI89LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brazil, INFailure to establish a proper glidepath. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI89LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Griffith, INThe student pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of recent…NTSB CHI89LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Allegan, MIImproper use of flight controls by the student pilot, which resulted in his loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve; and the instructor pilot's (cfi's) inadequate supervision. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition,…NTSB ATL89LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Timmonsville, SCThe pilot's failure to remain aware of the local wind conditions. Additionally, he executed the approach and landing with excessive speed, combined with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun.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 BFO89LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gingerville, MDThe pilot's improper planning and decision making en route that resulted in his failure to stop and refuel the airplane and fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX89LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the instructor pilot to properly evaluate the weather conditions resulting in an encounter with an unanticipated downdraft condition and failure of the student pilot to maintain a proper descent rate.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 BFO89LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Elkview, WVInadequate preflight by the pilot and inadequate crew/group coordination by the flight leader (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing…NTSB NYC89LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Albany, NYFuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and misjudged fuel consumption.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.