# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-15

A list on [Piper PA-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-15.md).

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

Page 1 of 2 · 60 investigations

- [NTSB CEN20CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA222.md): Piper PA 15 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2020 · N4123H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA268.md): Piper PA 15 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N4534H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA225.md): Piper PA 15 · Farmville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N4195H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart from an unsuitable off-airport surface which resulted in his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA434.md): Piper PA-15 · Duvall, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N4579H · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA549.md): Piper PA-15 · Lakeview, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N4585H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA548.md): Piper PA-15 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4380H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB ATL07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA024.md): Piper PA-15 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2006 · N4540H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons resulting in oil starvation, failure of the No. 1 connecting rod resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA033.md): Piper PA-15 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N4492H · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA032.md): Piper PA-15 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N4576H · Substantial damage
  > The excessive braking performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA109.md): Piper PA-15 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N4173H · Substantial damage
  > A failed aileron pulley which resulted in loss of tension and subsequent loss of aileron control. A factor was the failure of the mechanic to detect the failed aileron pulley during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB ANC95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA026.md): Piper PA-17 · Dutch Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N4492H · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the right brake due to a leaky brake line.
- [NTSB SEA91FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA054.md): Piper PA-15 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1991 · N4518H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed. Factors to the accident were: a dark night condition and an uncontrolled stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N4527H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA158.md): Piper PA-15 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4549H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent overload failure of the left main gear. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC86LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA020.md): Piper PA-15 · Lee Center, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N4499H · Substantial damage
  > The acft experienced a loss of control during an apch to the plt's pvt airstrip. After a pleasure flt of one-half hour, with no reported problems the acft returned to the arpt. On about a one-half mile final, the acft entered a steep left turn at about a 60…
- [NTSB FTW84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA098.md): Piper PA-15 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1983 · N4309H · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a ditch during landing rollout after loss of control and a groundloop. According to the plt the landing was normal on a 2850 ft strip. The acft groundlooped at slow speed and went into a ditch off the right side of rwy 16. This flt was…
- [NTSB CHI83LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA412.md): Piper PA-15 · Houghton Hts., MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N4142H · Destroyed
  > During takeoff, the acft entered a steep right turn & subsequently, the right wing struck a tree & the plane crashed. The acft was being flown by the owner, who did not possess an FAA plt or medical certificate. According to him, the acft entered a 'downdraft…
- [NTSB MKC81DCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ03.md): Piper PA-15 · Cambridge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1980 · N4196H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DUG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUG60.md): Piper PA-15 · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1980 · N4388H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FQA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA39.md): Piper PA-15 · Fort Sumner, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1980 · N4123H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLG39.md): Piper PA-15 · Isle Of Palms, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N4390H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DKM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DKM04.md): Piper PA-15 · Cherokee, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1978 · N4659H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DET02.md): Piper PA-15 · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1975 · N4544H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74AF064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF064.md): Piper PA-15 · Elsa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 28, 1974 · N4142H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73FCJ48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCJ48.md): Piper PA-15 · Schwyler, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1973 · N4403H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVW13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVW13.md): Piper PA-15 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 28, 1972 · N4355H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73FAA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73FAA12.md): Piper PA-15 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1972 · N4553H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUJ17.md): Piper PA-15 · Grnd Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1972 · N4651H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72AK046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK046.md): Piper PA-15 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1972 · N4451H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71DCD69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD69.md): Piper PA-15 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1971 · N4571H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0029.md): Piper PA-15 · Beaver, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 3, 1969 · N5000H · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69D0163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0163.md): Piper PA-15 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1969 · N4311H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0222.md): Piper PA-15 · Council Blfs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1968 · N4471H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0083.md): Piper PA-15 · Grayson County, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1968 · N4542H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0038.md): Piper PA-15 · Stormville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1968 · N4411H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0462.md): Piper PA-15 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1968 · N4481H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0445.md): Piper PA-15 · Ottawa, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1968 · N4151H · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK68X0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0106.md): Piper PA-15 · Abbotsford, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1967 · N4131H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0195.md): Piper PA-15 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1967 · N4466H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0242.md): Piper PA-15 · Converse, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1967 · N4620H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0147.md): Piper PA-15 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1967 · N4193H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0179.md): Piper PA-15 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1967 · N4303H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0206.md): Piper PA 15 · Sodus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1967 · N4906M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67F0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67F0001.md): Piper PA-15 · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1966 · N4477H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0702](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0702.md): Piper PA-17 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1966 · N4495H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0532.md): Piper PA-15 · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1966 · N4320H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0233.md): Piper PA15 · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1965 · N4132H · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66F0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0158.md): Piper PA-15 · Lowell, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1965 · N4392H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66D0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0025.md): Piper PA-15 · Riceville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1965 · N4189H · Destroyed

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## 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 ('7101502')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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