Piper PA-12
NTSB investigations · 817
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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_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 ('7101202')
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_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 ('7101202')
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 WPR26LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORNTSB ANC26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA12 · Arctic Village, AKNTSB WPR26LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · Bemidji, MNNTSB WPR26LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to initiate a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain.NTSB ANC26LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · North Pole, AKNTSB WPR26LA142Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Spanaway, WAThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.NTSB WPR26LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · West Linn, OROn March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN26LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · Lockhart, TXOn March 7, 2026, about 1323 central standard time, a Piper PA-12, N2511M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lockhart, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ANC25LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kotlik, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.NTSB ERA25LA300Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · Inverness, FLOn August 14, 2025, about 1915 easter daylight time, a Piper-PA12, N4014M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The private pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger received a minor injury. The…NTSB ERA25LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · Ponce Inlet, FLOn August 11, 2024, about 1359 easter daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N2504M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ponce Inlet, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ANC25LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Egegik, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN25LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Brush, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while performing a touch and go landing.NTSB ANC25LA051Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.NTSB WPR25LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Marysvale, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR25LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Aberdeen, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain back pressure on the control stick during a landing attempt on gravel, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN24LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cumberland, WIThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA024Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rangeley, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.NTSB WPR23LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Eatonville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA23LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Judith Gap, MTThe pilot's decision to take off on a soft field that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with a pole and terrain.NTSB ANC23LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ebeemee Township, MEA partial power loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA103Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Porterville, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC23LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow, and a subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tok, AKThe pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.NTSB ANC22FA066Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart in turbulent and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lexington, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA22FA315Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA12 · Middle Township, NJThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a missed banner pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB ERA22FA243Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-12 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude that was too low for recovery.NTSB CEN22FA211Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Seagraves, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB WPR22LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Enterprise, ORThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the crankshaft expansion plug, which resulted in the separation of the expansion plug from the crankshaft and the subsequent loss of oil and windshield obstruction during departure.NTSB ERA22LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Labelle, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel system modification, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC21LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s selection of inappropriate terrain and decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an attempted go-around, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nikolai, AKThe pilot’s loss of control on go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land at a short off-airport landing site with a malfunctioning airspeed indicator.NTSB ANC21LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN21LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Erie, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a full-stop landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a snow berm.NTSB CEN21LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Spearfish, SDA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN21LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Gilliam, LAThe non-instrument rated pilot’s encounter with poor weather conditions resulting in his performing a precautionary landing to a cornfield and subsequently nosing over.NTSB WPR20CA316Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Pacific City, ORA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB ERA20CA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Linconville, METhe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC20LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Anchorage, AKThe fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service…NTSB ANC20CA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA586Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Williams, CAThe pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.NTSB GAA19CA551Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Healy, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while taking off from water in shifting wind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Yakima, WAThe separation of the left steering spring from the tailwheel assembly during landing for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a ground loop.
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