# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12: Loss of control - on ground/water

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 SEA08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA056.md): Piper PA-12 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2007 · N2800D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX07LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA195.md): Piper PA-12 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N2343M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA044.md): Piper PA-12 · Koyukuk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N78492 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting tailwind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA034.md): Piper PA-12 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N3613M · Substantial damage
  > The damaged and deflated over-sized tire on the main landing gear, which precipitated a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA065.md): Piper PA-12 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N2343M · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent use of the rudder by the passenger, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC06CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA096.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N4017M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a runway light and the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were an inadvertent ground loop, and the…
- [NTSB MIA06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA025.md): Piper PA-12 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N2969M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage during a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA096.md): Piper PA-12 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N7755H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on a sandbar which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA056.md): Piper PA-12 · Teller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N2475M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of control and nose down of the airplane. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA045.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N3651N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with ocean water. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA113.md): Piper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N3233M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA130.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N3416M · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB SEA01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA047.md): Piper PA-12 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N7940H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow berm which the aircraft rolled into during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA111.md): Piper PA-12 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N3846M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and control the aircraft while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA003.md): Piper PA-12 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N2493M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing. A factor was his attention being diverted by a malfunctioning throttle control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA274.md): Piper PA-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N3065M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's runway selection, and the hangar.
- [NTSB NYC97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA169.md): Piper PA-12 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7682H · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA312.md): Piper PA-12 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N2849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Swansboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7799H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB MIA97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA150.md): Piper PA-12 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N4141M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collision with bushes and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N45DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N7608H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Contributing factors were wind gusts, crosswinds, and the pilot's lack of experience in type.
- [NTSB ANC95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA047.md): Piper PA-12 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N3680M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Factors include the dual student's failure to maintain directional control, and the rear pilot's station not having brakes installed.
- [NTSB SEA94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA019.md): Piper PA-12 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N3568M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the resultant porpoise, and the ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA192.md): Piper PA-12 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N2966M · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command/cfi with known deficiencies in equipment and the worn condition of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CHI91LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA213.md): Piper PA-12 · Stockton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N7847H · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions not performed, wrong runway selected and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a tailwind/crosswind component and a rough runway.
- [NTSB MIA91LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA135.md): Piper PA-12 · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N78583 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection which failed to detect corrosion on the rudder cable. The pilot lost direction control during landing when the rudder cable broke.
- [NTSB LAX90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA052.md): Piper PA-12 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N3266M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC88LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA133.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1988 · N3148M · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot stated that he was attempting to land on a gravel bar when the airplane encountered a soft spot and nosed over. He said that a contributing factor in the accident was that he had applied his brakes too strongly early in the landing roll, and…
- [NTSB ANC88LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N7964H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during landing on the tundra. During the rollout the airplane nosed over on its back. The pilot could not be found to accomplish the required accident report.
- [NTSB ANC87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA131.md): Piper PA-12 · Kuskalana Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1987 · N4302M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the landing roll on the tundra he applied wheel brakes too hard causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.
- [NTSB ANC87LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA125.md): Piper PA-12 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N3580M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated after the landing rollout he lost directional control of the aircraft causing a groundloop on the runway. This landing was the first full stall landing of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA87LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA132.md): Piper PA-12 · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N3438M · Substantial damage
  > After landing touchdown, plt encountered swirling winds. Acft drifted left and into airport boundary (cyclone-type) fence.
- [NTSB ANC86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA076.md): Piper PA-12 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1986 · N3598M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that after touchdown he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over. At the time of the accident there was a direct crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA099.md): Piper PA-12 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1986 · N3XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and his passenger were on a short flight to check the operation of a VOR receiver. While they were on the landing roll, a gust of wind turned the nose of the airplane to the left and the airplane ran off the runway and the right gear hit a runway…
- [NTSB SEA86LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA025.md): Piper PA-12 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1985 · N3534M · Substantial damage
  > Prior to takeoff the pilot taxied through a lot of slush. A nose over occurred while attempting to land on a snow covered clearing. The nose over probably occurred due to very deep snow on the landing area and frozen brakes.
- [NTSB ATL85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA174.md): Piper PA-12 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1985 · N2378M · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll, the plt lost directional control of the acft & it ground looped & ran off the rwy. The plt reported that the left tire went flat, the left gear collapsed & the left wing was damaged.
- [NTSB ANC85FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1985 · N3153M · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff roll acft veered left off rwy, hit a snow bank and nosed over onto its back. Acft was 265 lbs over gwt. Two pax were in rear seat. Rear control stick was installed. There was a 10 kt right x-wind.
- [NTSB ANC84LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Curry, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1984 · N2875M · Substantial damage
  > The acft swerved on the over grown rwy and when the plt partially corrected the swerving the acft went off the rwys end and nosed over. The plt said he had checked the airstrip out on a solo flt and had no problems. When he returned to the unmaintained strip…
- [NTSB ATL84LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA113.md): Piper PA-12 · Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N92792 · Substantial damage
  > N92792 was being taxied from a tie down area when the prop struck the right wing on an unoccupied B-35, N8813A. The plt stated the brakes failed as he was attempting to taxi between two rows of parked acft and directional control was lost.
- [NTSB FTW83LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA306.md): Piper PA-12 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N3483M · Substantial damage
  > The plt was practicing touch-&-go landings & stated that he had been flying with the mixture leaned. After a landing, he applied full throttle, but the eng coughed & sputtered. He then advance the mixture to rich to correct the situation. At about the same…
- [NTSB ANC83LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA039.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N2904M · Substantial damage
  > The student plt stated that on the landing roll with a 7 kt right x-wind, the acft began drifting to the left. Reportedly, he tried to correct with right rudder, but the fire extinguisher had come loose & became jammed under the right rudder pedal.…
- [NTSB SEA83LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA001.md): Piper PA-12 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N2343M · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the strip had about 1,500 ft of usable length, the remaining 3,050 ft consisted of unpacked snow &slush. The usable width of the first 1,500 ft was reported as 8-12 ft. at the time of takeoff the first 1,500 ft was covered with hard…

## 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 ('7101202')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101202&occurrence=260

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