# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-16

A list on [Piper PA-16](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16.md).

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

Page 1 of 5 · 206 investigations

- [NTSB ANC23LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA020.md): Piper PA-16 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2023 · N5987H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA077.md): Piper PA-16 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2022 · N6863K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive left brake pedal application during landing roll, which resulted a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA392.md): Piper PA-16 · Greensboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N5656H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA184.md): Piper PA 16 · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N676SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with a snowbank and nose-over during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB GAA19CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA018.md): Piper PA 16 · Manchester, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N49WV · Substantial damage
  > A vehicle's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in an evasive action by the pilot landing an airplane on that runway and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA130.md): Piper PA 16 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2018 · N5726H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA348.md): Piper PA 16 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2017 · N5896H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA114.md): Piper PA 16 · Tollville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA047.md): Piper PA 16 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N5616H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA120.md): Piper PA 16 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N5626H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR14CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA064.md): Piper PA 16 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N6913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC13CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA109.md): Piper PA 16 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2013 · N5965H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC13LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA048.md): Piper PA-16 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N5372H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the inability to recover the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC13CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA034.md): Piper PA-16 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N5942H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA503.md): Piper PA-16 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N6834K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA642.md): Piper PA16 · Muskegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2011 · N5383H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's inability to apply remedial action due to the opposite corrective control inputs by the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN11CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA435.md): Piper PA-16 · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N5985H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA177.md): Piper PA-16 · Lake Koshkonong, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N5945H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake.
- [NTSB SEA07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA149.md): Piper PA-16 · Esparto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N5641H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. Factors included the berm and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA148.md): Piper PA-16 · Park City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N5942H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the loose gravel, ditch, and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA296.md): Piper PA-16 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N5891H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC03WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA100.md): Piper PA-16 · Saint Girons, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 25, 2003 · N5900H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA128.md): Piper PA-16 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N5921H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB SEA02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA102.md): Piper PA-16 · Umpqua, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N5942H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable wind conditions during the landing flare and the attempted…
- [NTSB ATL02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA074.md): Piper PA-16 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N5293H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…
- [NTSB ANC01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA089.md): Piper PA-16 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA027.md): Piper PA-16 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N5639H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of main wheel brakes. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate remedial action during his attempt to regain control.
- [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB SEA00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA109.md): Piper PA-16 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N5995H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine the aircraft's airworthiness before flight, resulting in operation of the aircraft in an unairworthy condition and consequent fuel starvation, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed in an emergency turn back…
- [NTSB MIA99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA125.md): Piper PA-16 · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N5796H · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA187.md): Piper PA-16 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N5932H · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB ANC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA068.md): Piper PA-16 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA139.md): Piper PA-16 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N6883K · Substantial damage
  > The unlatching of the front bench seat for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA034.md): Piper PA-16 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1997 · N5326H · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA003.md): Piper PA-16 · Silver Lake, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N5749H · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and the pilot performed a low altitude maneuver which prevented him from selecting suitable terrain for landing. Additional factors included the loose fuel cap, fuel siphoning, and unreliable fuel gauges.
- [NTSB SEA96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA072.md): Piper PA-16 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1996 · N5638H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA167.md): Piper PA-16 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N5328H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on takeoff. The soft condition of the field was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA114.md): Piper PA-16 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N5960H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and the alcohol impairment of the pilot-in-command of the PA-16, N5960H. A factor which contributed to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA117.md): Piper PA-16 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N6810K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N46RB (the sonerai) to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of runway edge markings at this airport.
- [NTSB NYC90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA217.md): Piper PA-16 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5972H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and departure off the side of the runway during the landing roll, resulting in a collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of expereince in the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA155.md): Piper PA-16 · Minot, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1989 · N5295H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the airframe tubing (longeron) at the lower forward door frame due to corrosion. A contributing factor was failure of maintenance personnel to comply with service bulletin #819.
- [NTSB ATL89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Danville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1989 · N5368H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed in applying carburetor heat after the engine began to lose power, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary-landing site.
- [NTSB ANC88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA068.md): Piper PA-16 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1988 · N5630H · Substantial damage
  > The 276 hour private pilot attempted to take off from the Bethel airport, Bethel, AK., on runway 36 in a left crosswind condition given by the tower as 280 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot stated that shortly after the takeoff roll began, the left wing lifted…
- [NTSB ANC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA001.md): Piper PA-16 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N5373H · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during tkof roll he lost directional ctl of the acft which caused it to exit the rwy. It then struck a rwy light and nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX87LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA308.md): Piper PA-16 · Ehrenberg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1987 · N5753H · Substantial damage
  > While on a x-country flt, the student plt elected to land on a road aprx 12 mi short of his destn to 'check on a job.' He said he was familiar with the road & decided to make a straight-in apch w/o first flying over it to look for obstructions. After making…
- [NTSB SEA87LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA072.md): Piper PA 16 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1987 · N5916H · Substantial damage
  > The plt was landing his acft onto runway 02 with the wind from 230 degrees at 7 knots, which would be a left quartering tailwind. During the rollout the acft veered to the right of the runway onto soft terrain striking rocks.
- [NTSB CHI86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA202.md): Piper PA-16 · Effingham, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1986 · N5214H · Substantial damage
  > Acft ground looped during landing roll. Plt reported the right seat left brake did not stop wheel from turning. Inspection of right seat brakes revealed corroded aluminum shuttle valve between the co-pilot and pilot brake lines which prevented transfer of…
- [NTSB CHI86LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA155.md): Piper PA-16 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1986 · N5370H · Substantial damage
  > The plt with one hr PIC time in the tail wheel acft began to veer to the left during t.o. roll. He applied left brake instead of rt rudder ran off the rwy and struck a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC85LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA182.md): Piper PA-16 · Livingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N5739H · Substantial damage
  > The acft departed the right side of the rwy where it collided with a corn crop during a landing roll. The acft owner, a pvt plt, stated a mechanic on board was flying at the time of the accident. The mechanic stated that the owner was at the controls when the…

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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 ('7101602')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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