# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22

A list on [Piper PA-22](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22.md).

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

Page 1 of 9 · 403 investigations

- [NTSB ERA25LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA178.md): Piper PA-22 · Bethlehem, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2025 · N937A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA120.md): Piper PA-22 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2025 · N1418C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing roll with gusty winds.
- [NTSB CEN24LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA184.md): Piper PA-22 · Enderlin, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2024 · N669A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly inspect and sump the fuel system before the flight and the maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the contamination of…
- [NTSB ANC24LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA004.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2023 · N8095C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ANC23LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA046.md): Piper PA-22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N3321B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering low-level, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA106.md): Piper PA-22 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2023 · N1791P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a snow berm during a go around.
- [NTSB WPR22LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA065.md): Piper PA-22 · Ivanhoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N3744P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA251.md): Piper PA 22 · Fuquay Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N1520P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper approach speed, which resulted in an overrun of the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB GAA19CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA576.md): Piper PA 22 · Pollock, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N3365B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA220.md): Piper PA 22 · Shelby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2018 · N1283C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and an off-runway landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA363.md): Piper PA 22 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N2473P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC15LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA034.md): Piper PA 22 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2015 · N2828P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane's operating limitations by rapidly opening the throttle, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude even though he was not…
- [NTSB CEN15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA237.md): Piper PA-22 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2015 · N118U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC14LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA056.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N8883C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing due to his decision to attempt a landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR14CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA401.md): Piper PA 22 · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2014 · N3460A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN13LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA417.md): Piper PA-22-125 · Mapleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2013 · N663A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA185.md): Piper PA22 · Baraga, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N2238A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA13LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA041.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2012 · N2633A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…
- [NTSB WPR12CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA354.md): Piper PA-22 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N3580A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA064.md): Piper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2011 · N1810P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N2601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA475.md): Piper PA-22 · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N1415A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA314.md): Piper PA-22 · Aurora, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N4824A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a low fuel condition requiring an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CHI08FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA222.md): Piper PA-22 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N3671A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off in gusting winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA181.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N1264C · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA063.md): Piper PA-22 · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2008 · N1424A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a departure from the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the soft runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA122.md): Piper PA-22 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N1394C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and initial climb. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA086.md): Piper PA-22 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N968A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during cruise flight. Factors include ambient weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, and soft, muddy terrain at the location where the pilot attempted the power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA107.md): Piper PA-22 · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N945A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA05CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA186.md): Piper PA-22 (20) · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2005 · N8276C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A wire fence was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA05CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA140.md): Piper PA-22 · Kamaih, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N1735P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, resulting in a loss of engine power, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA054.md): Piper PA-22 · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2005 · N1476A · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper use of the rudder control and normal braking during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear assembly.
- [NTSB SEA03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA198.md): Piper PA-22 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2291A · Substantial damage
  > An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach to landing. A factor was the gravel.
- [NTSB CHI03LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA304.md): Piper PA-22 · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N615A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly identify the location of the airport. Factors to the accident include the pilot flying while fatigued, which contributed to his misidentification of the runway, and the rough/uneven soybean field.
- [NTSB FTW03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA022.md): Piper PA-22 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ANC03CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N878A · Destroyed
  > The premature liftoff by the pilot during takeoff, which resulted in on ground encounter with terrain when the airplane settled onto rocks. A contributing factor in the accident was an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA122.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N1693A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA061.md): Piper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N1810P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake system during the landing roll. An intentional ground loop and a dirt bank were factors.
- [NTSB LAX01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA154.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N75343 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the soft field where the forced landing occurred.
- [NTSB SEA99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N4707C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA103.md): Piper PA-22 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N3513A · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear shock strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA062.md): Piper PA-20 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N8883C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight by the pilot, who left the rudder gust lock installed, making directional control not possible.
- [NTSB ATL98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA102.md): Piper PA-22 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N1266C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inner cable of the carburetor heat cable assembly that prevented the application of carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI98LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA279.md): Piper PA-22 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N875A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a broken number 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the road embankment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA247.md): Piper PA-22 · Nehawka, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N3770A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and his improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were fuel starvation and crops.
- [NTSB SEA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA126.md): Piper PA-22 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N2646A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Factors include rough terrain and hidden obstructions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA250.md): Piper PA-22 · Balko, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N200HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to assure adequate climb performance to clear an obstacle (fence) during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB ATL98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA061.md): Piper PA-22 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N1846A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a full stop landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA051.md): Piper PA-22 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N1770A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate crosswind correction during landing. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW97LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA337.md): Piper PA-22 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8731C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to consult airplane performance data based upon the weather conditions that prevailed. Factors were terrain induced turbulence and high density altitude.

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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 ('7102202')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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