Piper PA-20

NTSB investigations · 359

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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 ('7102002')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-20 · Reno, NVAug 2, 2026 · N7626K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26FA057Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA20 · Cordova, AKOn June 18, 2026, at approximately 1200, an experimental Piper PA-20 airplane, N7635K, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident about 44 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…Jun 18, 2026 · N7635K · DestroyedNTSB WPR26LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing roll with a variable wind.Feb 13, 2026 · N1491A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Aug 23, 2025 · N7050K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s aggressive brake application which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.Jul 18, 2025 · N7369K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Palmer, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.Jun 20, 2022 · N7048K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chitina, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain.Mar 25, 2022 · N7074K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Jul 18, 2021 · N2712A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.Mar 6, 2021 · N7054K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.Aug 18, 2020 · N1526A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Colorado Springs, COThe flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control.Apr 26, 2020 · N1598A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA408Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control due to his unintentional use of brakes instead of the rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 12, 2019 · N7409K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Canandaigua, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.May 6, 2019 · N7046K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Dayton, OHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for variable crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 14, 2018 · N7492K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA441Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA · East Sound, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in a gusting, left quartering headwind.Jun 17, 2018 · N11YB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.Dec 18, 2017 · N1562A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll.May 19, 2016 · N5589H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Marshfield, MAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.Sep 19, 2015 · N6932K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to go around after realizing that the airplane’s airspeed and altitude were too high, which resulted in an inadequate flare and bounced landing and a subsequent go-around in high-density altitude conditions.Jun 18, 2015 · N6939K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA20 - Undesignat · Dayton, ORThe pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over.Aug 3, 2014 · N7462K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Platinum, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.Dec 24, 2013 · N7069K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA372Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Aurora, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.Aug 14, 2013 · N6939K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cooperstown, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Jul 21, 2012 · N7465K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cross Keys, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the overstress and subsequent failure of the right main landing gear assembly.Apr 13, 2012 · N7001K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Tyonek, AKThe student pilot’s decision to take off toward a hill with a gusting tailwind. Contributing was the pilot's premature rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing over the hill.Aug 18, 2011 · N7763K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Elgin, SCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Mar 25, 2011 · N7746K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · South Naknek, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, resulting in an emergency landing and collision with terrain.Sep 11, 2010 · N7414K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Akhiok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering at a low altitude.Sep 2, 2010 · N1594A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA361Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Dover, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff.Jun 2, 2010 · N7686K · Minor damageNTSB WPR10LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nelson, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during an undetermined phase of flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.May 31, 2010 · N7013K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Sep 27, 2009 · N5540A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Herlong, FLThe pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.Sep 13, 2009 · N7705K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bozeman, MTThe failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.Sep 5, 2009 · N1544A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.May 20, 2009 · N1591A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA20 · Scranton, PAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of smoke in the cockpit.Apr 9, 2009 · N7653K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Albertville, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.Oct 19, 2008 · N7324K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his foot slipping off one rudder pedal while braking.Aug 3, 2008 · N7635K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fields, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.May 25, 2008 · N7076K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop and main landing gear collapse. Factors contributing to the accident were the ground-loop and landing gear collapse.Jun 24, 2007 · N5540A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Salt Lake City, UTAn improper flare and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. Delayed remedial action was a factor.Jun 6, 2006 · N7494K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.Mar 25, 2006 · N1579A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20-115 · Weiser, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his application of excessive braking as the aircraft started to depart the side of the runway.Jul 30, 2005 · N7004K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nome, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.Jul 4, 2005 · N7440K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Thomaston, GAThe unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an object.Apr 28, 2005 · N7053K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions were factors.Jan 21, 2005 · N1535A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Hayden, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors include the excessive crosswind component, and the gusty wind conditions.Sep 3, 2004 · N7030K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Glendale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Aug 5, 2004 · N1529A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · North Bend, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A rough landing surface and tailwind gusts were factors.Apr 29, 2004 · N7631K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Laurel, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.Feb 24, 2004 · N7321K · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · West Ossipee, NHThe pilot's inability to maintain runway alignment during the landing rollout. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the snow banks that prevented visual reference to the runway lights.Feb 11, 2004 · N2634A · Substantial damage
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