# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-11

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 WPR19FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA173.md): Piper PA-11 · Copperopolis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 16, 2019 · N209H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from consuming alcohol before the flight.
- [NTSB ANC17FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA012.md): Piper PA 11 · Aniak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N5028H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.
- [NTSB CEN16FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA370.md): Piper PA 11 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N4910M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's reckless flying attitude and use of multiple psychoactive drugs, which likely impaired his ability to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN16LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA310.md): Piper PA-11 · Indianola, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N4707M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being operated above its maximum gross weight, degraded its climb performance, and led to an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC10FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA076.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N78831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB DEN99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA075.md): Piper PA-11 · Lander, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N4582M · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane to avoid a powerline, and his attention being diverted.
- [NTSB LAX98FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA064.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N5532H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX88FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA061.md): Piper PA-11 · San Marcos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1987 · N4767H · Destroyed
  > The 2 plts took off on an instructional flt which was to be a biennial flt review for the acft owner. During the flt, the plts flew to a dirt strip on a saddleback between 2 mtn peaks near San Marcos. Subsequently, the acft struck a boulder & crashed near the…
- [NTSB MIA87FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA150.md): Piper PA-11 · Hollandale, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1987 · N5093H · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the acft circled a pond & dived once, then on a 2nd circling attempt, it made a short steep turn & went into a twisting dive into the pond. The passenger stated that they were flying at appx 100 to 150 ft above some fish ponds when the…
- [NTSB CHI80FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA050.md): Piper PA-11S · Orleans, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1980 · N5065H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA085.md): Piper PA-11 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 23, 1979 · N4520M · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC78FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA044.md): Piper PA-11 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 1, 1978 · N5504H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA052.md): Piper PA-11 · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1978 · N5086H · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA015.md): Piper PA-11 · Comstock, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1976 · N66A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS022.md): Piper PA-11 · Turner, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1975 · N4575M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC045.md): Piper PA-11 · Brunswick, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1974 · N4703M · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75FCD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCD11.md): Piper PA-11 · Rockwell Cty, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1974 · N4858M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA012.md): Piper PA-11 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1974 · N78841 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FTG01.md): Piper PA-11 · Rolla, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1974 · N5099H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72AK049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK049.md): Piper PA-11 · Moberly, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 20, 1972 · N4512M · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71AS020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS020.md): Piper PA11 · Skykomish, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 27, 1970 · N4899M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70F0214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0214.md): Piper PA-11 · Williamston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1969 · N4713M · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0043.md): Piper PA-11 · Ingomar, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 26, 1969 · N4648M · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69F0234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0234.md): Piper PA-11 · Tifton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1968 · N4942H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68A0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0045.md): Piper PA-11 · Benkelman, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 7, 1968 · N4798H · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68A0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0038.md): Piper PA-11 · Dardanelle, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1967 · N4557M · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68A0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0014.md): Piper PA-11 · Dayton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1967 · N78736 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0087.md): Piper PA-11 · Fessenden, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1967 · N5018H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0077.md): Piper PA-11 · Farragut, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1967 · N4704H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0123.md): Piper PA-11 · Warrior, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 21, 1967 · N4944H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0042-117857.md): Piper PA-11 · Lexington, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 28, 1967 · N5019H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0103.md): Piper PA-11 · Weidman, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1967 · N1489N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0092.md): Piper PA-18 · North Canaan, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1966 · N3697Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0015.md): Piper PA-11 · Mullen, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1966 · N4671M · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66F0220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0220-201533.md): Piper PA-11 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1965 · N5571H · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK65A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65A0053.md): Piper PA-11 · Inverness, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1965 · N5526H · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2954](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2954.md): Piper PA-11 · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 21, 1964 · N78639 · Destroyed

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7101102

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