# NTSB investigations: Piper J4A

A list on [Piper J4A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB CEN23LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA378.md): Piper J4 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2023 · N6581H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
- [NTSB GAA19CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA089.md): Piper J4 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N27838 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA181.md): Piper J-4A · Pine River, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N30341 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight…
- [NTSB WPR10CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA031.md): Piper J4 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N24536 · Substantial damage
  > The left-seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA077.md): Piper J4A · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N27838 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance technician's failure to properly adjust the carburetor float. Factors were the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA107.md): Piper J4A · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N30412 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the snow covered terrain off the side of the runway while turning the airplane around on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA215.md): Piper J4A · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N30342 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system starvation due to the pilot's failure to secure the engine fuel primer. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL87FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA136.md): Piper J4A · Collierville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1987 · N25020 · Destroyed
  > It was reptd that the plt was taking his pax up for a LCL photographic flt at the req of the pax. Witnesses reptd that the acft remained over the apt for two or three circuits and then deptd the area in the dir of Collierville. Witnesses near the crash site…
- [NTSB FTW85LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA328.md): Piper J4A · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1985 · N30986 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was practicing short fld landings when the accident occurred. He stated the acft ballooned and he advanced the throttle but the eng failed to respond immediately. The acft stalled at 2 ft above the ground according to the plt. Hardcontact with the…
- [NTSB NYC84FNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNE03.md): Piper J4A · Gardner, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 1984 · N33290 · Destroyed
  > During climbout, plt noted slight pwr loss, applied carb heat & eng regained pwr. On removal of carb heat, pwr loss (aprx 200 RPM) again occurred. Application of carb heat again resorted pwr but plt elected to turn back to field and land. During turn, plt…
- [NTSB CHI83LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA099.md): Piper J-4 · Chesterville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1983 · N27894 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot tried to turn back and land on the departure airstrip, but did not have enough altitude. While trying to land, he pulled the plane up to cross over transmission lines. However, the plane collided with…
- [NTSB CHI81FER50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER50.md): Piper J4A · Elgin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1981 · N32880 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DHA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHA34.md): Piper J4A · Stillwater, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1977 · N27879 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FPA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPA19.md): Piper J4A · Allen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1977 · N24844 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FKM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FKM17.md): Piper J4 · Advance, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1975 · N26903 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG10.md): Piper J4A · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1974 · N24776 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVM03.md): Piper J4A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1973 · N27898 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN127.md): Piper J4A · Pennington, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 29, 1973 · N32780 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73DCQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCQ07.md): Piper J4A · Beaumont, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1972 · N27078 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYA21.md): Piper J4A · Boise, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1971 · N23199 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FEA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEA03.md): Piper J4A · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1971 · N25733 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVA91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVA91.md): Piper J4A · Three Rivrs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1971 · N22789 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71FCD79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCD79.md): Piper J4-A · Clear Lake, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1971 · N23332 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70D0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0138.md): Piper J-4A · Lawtey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1969 · N30350 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0073.md): Piper J4A · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1969 · N27882 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70D0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0136.md): Piper J4 · Medina, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1969 · N30986 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0393.md): Piper J4A · Santee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1968 · N26736 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0495.md): Piper J-4 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1968 · N27858 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0114.md): Piper J4A · Jeffersonton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1967 · N24850 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0110.md): Piper J-4 · Galesburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1967 · N24925 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0168.md): Piper J4A · Orland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1966 · N33194 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0227.md): Piper J4A · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1966 · N26730 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0143.md): Piper J4 · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1966 · N22961 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0041.md): Piper J4 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1966 · N26807 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66F0346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0346.md): Piper J4A · Greenville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1965 · N24563 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK65F0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65F0007.md): Piper J4 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1965 · N26910 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1371.md): Piper J4A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1965 · N28235 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2860](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2860.md): Piper J4A · Van Wert, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1964 · N23384 · Destroyed

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100604')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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