NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150
41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-150, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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
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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\")))
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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
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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")))
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NTSB ERA26LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NCThe 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 WPR26FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · Oroville, CAOn 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 ERA25LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB CEN25FA289Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · New Underwood, SDOn 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 ERA23FA136Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.NTSB CEN20LA329Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Burlington, WIA 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 ERA20CA246Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Cortland, NYThe 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 ANC19CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Arctic Village, AKThe 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 GAA19CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Riverside, CAThe 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 GAA19CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a snowbank.NTSB ERA19LA135Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Blanch, NCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Superior, WIThe 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 GAA19CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway signage.NTSB GAA19CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Anchorage, AKThe 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 ERA18FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Island Pond, VTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17FA315Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NMThe 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 GAA17CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Berlin, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA15FA241Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Laconia, NHA 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 ANC15CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe 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 ERA15LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Tompkins, NYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.NTSB ERA14CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Meadville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Princeton, MNThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ERA13LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Greenfield, INA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB ANC12CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe 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 CEN12LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · East Troy, WIThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PAThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB CEN11CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Crosby, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.NTSB CEN11CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South St. Paul, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR11LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lopez, WAA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pahrump, NVThe pilot's inadvertent activation of brakes upon touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN10CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Atkinson, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA10LA439Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilots' inadequate in-flight fuel management.NTSB ANC10CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB ANC10CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR09FA379Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.NTSB CEN09CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NMThe 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 WPR09FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sherwood, ORThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB DFW08FA190Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kemp, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CHI08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MNThe 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 LAX08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FLThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.