# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-135

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.
- [NTSB CEN21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA044.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Dunn Center, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N3606A · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR15FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA206.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Carey, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N8195C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined because examination of the airplane wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA174.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N1348C · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA296.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N1540P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the airplane ahead of his position in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on approach to land. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ failure to adequately…
- [NTSB WPR11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA319.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Verlot, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N8721C · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into clouds and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in an area of reduced visibility, low clouds, and mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB CHI07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…
- [NTSB DEN05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA124.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA197.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N3329B · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA021.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N3762A · Destroyed
  > Overstress loading to the left wing lift strut resulting in the left wing folding upward during the initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC99FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA181.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Palatine, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N8937C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was impaired by an illegal drug, and entered an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC94FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA074.md): Piper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N8510C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot did not maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL89FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA144.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N8693C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while making a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA88FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA063.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Geneva, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1987 · N3512A · Destroyed
  > Prior to the acdnt, a witness saw the acft flying across an open field at a very low alt. Subsequently, it collided with the tops of several pine trees at about 90 to 95 ft AGL, then it crashed to the ground. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was…
- [NTSB CHI83FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA291.md): Piper PA-22 · Rogers, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1983 · N8914C · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees immediately after takeoff. The acft was 20 lbs under max gross weight. Density alt was 2,500 ft.
- [NTSB MIA83FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N3677A · Destroyed
  > The aircraft lost power after a touch and go landing and the pilot elected to land in a meadow. The aircraft collided with a ditch after 300 feet of ground roll and the pilot lost control. The aircraft cartwheeled and was destroyed. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB MKC81FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA021.md): Piper PA-22 · Lohrville, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 21, 1981 · N3402A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA025.md): Piper PA-22 · Princeton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 2, 1980 · N3747A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA009.md): Piper PA-22 · Tell City, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1978 · N3427A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA019.md): Piper PA-22 · Devore, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 4, 1978 · N1511P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FET34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FET34.md): Piper PA-22 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1977 · N3213B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA046.md): Piper PA-22 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1977 · N3715A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA036.md): Piper PA-22 · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1977 · N8993C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76FYA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYA46.md): Piper PA-22 · American Falls, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1976 · N1401C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76AC081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC081.md): Piper PA-22 · Gadwin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1976 · N2227A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF068.md): Piper PA-22 · Liberty, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1976 · N2341A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76AC023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC023.md): Piper PA-22 · Cataract, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1975 · N3279B · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75AI043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI043.md): Piper PA-22 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 15, 1975 · N1447C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF074.md): Piper PA-22 · Dublin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 18, 1974 · N8242C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP023.md): Piper PA-22 · Concord, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1973 · N8245C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP014-201615.md): Piper PA-22 · Millville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1973 · N8974C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC087.md): Piper PA-22 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 8, 1973 · N3378B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK050.md): Piper PA-22 · Washington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 23, 1973 · N3652A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS055.md): Piper PA-22 · Springfield, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1972 · N3556A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN72AD009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD009.md): Piper PA-22 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1971 · N8736C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71FEI51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FEI51.md): Piper PA-22 · Strongsville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1971 · N8680C · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71FN089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FN089.md): Piper PA-22 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 28, 1971 · N3710A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71AF040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF040.md): Piper PA-22 · Franklin, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 17, 1971 · N8101C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71AL011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL011.md): Piper PA-22 · Alpine, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1970 · N1968A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71AD009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD009.md): Piper PA-22 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1970 · N8936C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC70AA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA082.md): Piper PA-22 · Haines, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1970 · N1321C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70AM060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70AM060.md): Piper PA-22 · Merritt Islnd, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 19, 1970 · N2277A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0007.md): Piper PA-22 · Loup City, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1969 · N3306A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0003.md): Piper PA-22 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1969 · N3583A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC70F0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70F0014.md): Piper PA-22 · Clear, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 17, 1969 · N2184A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69A0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0021.md): Piper PA-22 · Borger, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1968 · N2642A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0035.md): Piper PA-22 · Carpinteria, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 24, 1967 · N1439C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0026.md): Piper PA-22 · Crescent City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1967 · N3621A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0109.md): Piper PA-22 · Mishawaka, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 26, 1967 · N8688C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0072.md): Piper PA-22 · Manila, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1967 · N8107C · Destroyed

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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_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 ('7102206'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7102206

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