Piper PA28-180 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1982 to 2020.

16

All Events

9

Incidents

4

Minor

2

Serious

1

Fatal (1 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 08, 2020 Eolia, MO N7525W Minor substantial
The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and…

The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a tree.
Dec 20, 2007 Blue Bell, PA N4814L Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Mar 18, 2006 Easley, SC N2133T Minor substantial Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with non-suitable terrain.
Aug 02, 2000 TABERG, NY N132SF Minor substantial
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a second takeoff from the short grass runway at maximum gross weight, which resulted in the inadvertent stall…

The pilot's improper decision to attempt a second takeoff from the short grass runway at maximum gross weight, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in this accident were the airplane's high gross weight and the short grass surface runway.
Aug 01, 1994 GREAT INAGUA, TK N7184W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1990 ELKHORN LAKE, OH N7965W Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO LAND ON A SHORT, WET GRASS STRIP. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE WET GRASS.
Feb 06, 1990 SOUTH WEBSTER, OH N5236L Incident substantial AN ENGINE FAILURE. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA IS A FACTOR.
Feb 02, 1990 CASTLE ROCK, WA N8859J Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH ENTERED A STALL/SPIN THAT THE PILOT DID NOT RECOVER FROM.
Oct 14, 1989 HOMEDALE, ID N6651J Incident substantial
INACCURATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BY THE PILOT, AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST OR DISORIENTED WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUS…

INACCURATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BY THE PILOT, AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST OR DISORIENTED WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Jun 20, 1989 BROOMFIELD, CO N8419W Minor substantial THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT TO PROPERLY PLAN THE FLT RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Apr 18, 1986 EL MONTE, CA N3764R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 18, 1984 HOLDREGE, NE N1961T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1983 ANN ARBOR, MI N9428L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1983 STURGIS MUNI., SD N8426W Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 15, 1982 LEADVILLE, CO N8385W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 18, 1982 RENO, NV N8176W Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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