# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA247.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…
- [NTSB WPR26FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA109.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 28, 2026 · N3170Z · Destroyed
  > On February 28, 2026, about 0948 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N3170Z, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Oroville, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB ERA25LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA364.md): Piper PA22 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N3429Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN25FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA289.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Underwood, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 28, 2025 · N9642D · Substantial damage
  > On July 28, 2025, about 0604 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N9642D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Underwood, South Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained fatal…
- [NTSB ERA23FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA136.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N3410Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB CEN20LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA329.md): Piper PA22 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N6849B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA20CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA246.md): Piper PA22 · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N2716P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB ANC19CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA057.md): Piper PA22 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2019 · N7056D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA333.md): Piper PA22 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N6865B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to the maintain the runway heading during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with runway lighting and a subsequent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA19CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA205.md): Piper PA22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2019 · N3821P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB ERA19LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA135.md): Piper PA22 · Blanch, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N1933P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA157.md): Piper PA22 · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N522DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA150.md): Piper PA22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N7822D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway signage.
- [NTSB GAA19CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA114.md): Piper PA22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N6716B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's overcorrection with rudder during the landing and her subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA18FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA232.md): Piper PA22 · Island Pond, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N6936B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA315.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N3664Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated stall and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gap in the pilot’s flight experience, his…
- [NTSB GAA17CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA392.md): Piper PA22 · Berlin, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2017 · N6936B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA241.md): Piper PA-22 · Laconia, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N2569P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence found during postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB ANC15CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA026.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N7347D · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a spruce tree during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA029.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Tompkins, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2014 · N8064Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA243.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2014 · N4305A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA028.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Princeton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N4803A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA364.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N6919B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA332.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N9815D · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA039.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7257D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA182.md): Piper PA-22-150 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2012 · N6849B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA299.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N7603D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN11CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA306.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N3854P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA236.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2011 · N2816Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N5850D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N7807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of brakes upon touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA544.md): Piper PA22 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N6064D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA10LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA439.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N4850A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilots' inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ANC10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA045.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N5844D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA033.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2010 · N7227D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA379.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N6905B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N8042D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR09FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA175.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sherwood, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2009 · N9996D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW08FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA190.md): Piper PA-22 · Kemp, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N9980D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA167.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N697DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA120.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N2710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102210')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence?model=7102210

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