# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12 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. Page 5 of 17 · 817 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA007.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N4380M · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB ANC97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA156.md): Piper PA-12 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N7667H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper glidepath, and the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA137.md): Piper PA-12 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N7894H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel tanks. Factors were the worn gaskets on the fuel tank caps, and the pilot's decision to abort the partial power precautionary landing. - [NTSB ANC97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA147.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N2389M · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown point, which led to undershoot and the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB SEA97FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA206.md): Piper PA-12 · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N3637M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. The wires were a factor. - [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 ANC97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA064.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingahm, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N4076M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind. - [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 ANC97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA053.md): Piper PA-12 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N92793 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper installation of the landing gear wheel. - [NTSB ANC97LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N112PA · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi and takeoff. Soft/snow covered terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA067.md): Piper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N2852M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface. - [NTSB ANC96LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA157.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1996 · N7658H · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was: the erroneous (false) indication of the fuel sight tubes. - [NTSB ANC96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA166.md): Piper PA-12 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N7895H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven landing site. - [NTSB SEA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA178.md): Piper PA-12 · Astoria, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damage > failure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed. - [NTSB CHI96FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA237.md): Piper PA-12 · Roselle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N25JP · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB ANC96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA037.md): Piper PA-12 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N2431M · Substantial damage > The undetermined loss of engine power and lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing. - [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 ANC95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA130.md): Piper PA-12 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N3688M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the water in the airplane's fuel system. A factor in the accident was the rough water in the forced landing area. - [NTSB ATL95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N3036M · Substantial damage > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position. - [NTSB ANC95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA111.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N7755H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident are prevailing carburetor icing conditions, and the pilot's failure to properly judge the airplane's distance… - [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 ANC95FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA078.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N1348 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout. - [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 FTW95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA072.md): Piper PA-12 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2820M · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the failure of the glass bowl on the gascolator. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to execute a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N7599H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/taxi. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain. - [NTSB ANC94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA135.md): Piper PA-12 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N3363M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during the landing touchdown. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft make and model was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA122.md): Piper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N2389M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and a failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the rising, rough/uneven terrain and the tailwind. - [NTSB LAX94LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA325.md): Piper PA-12 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N3415M · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB ANC94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N3849M · Substantial damage > Undetermined. - [NTSB FTW94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA223.md): Piper PA-12 · Watson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N2986M · Substantial damage > Was the excessive airspeed during approach and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach. - [NTSB BFO94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA119.md): Piper PA-12 · Germansville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N3807M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted in an undershoot. - [NTSB ANC94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA069.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1994 · N7690H · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of the wheel brakes. - [NTSB ANC94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N4380M · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB SEA94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA132.md): Piper PA-12 · Nashua, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N3960M · Substantial damage > Airspeed was not maintained. Factors include an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI94LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA167.md): Piper PA-12 · Wausaukee, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N7867H · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. - [NTSB MIA94FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA114.md): Piper PA-12 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N2834M · Substantial damage > The loss of elevator control due to jamming by the tow rope which prevented the pilot from being able to control the airplane. - [NTSB FTW94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA108.md): Piper PA-12 · Rayville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1994 · N2966M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final approach. - [NTSB ATL94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA051.md): Piper PA-12 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N2964M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Factors were the unmarked power lines located under the final approach path, and the sun glare that existed at the time of the accident. - [NTSB ANC94FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA032.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N7523H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's inadequate training. - [NTSB SEA94FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA052.md): Piper PA-12 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1994 · N7805H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to attempt low level maneuvers in a narrow canyon. - [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 SEA94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA002.md): Piper PA-12 · Orting, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N7709H · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB ANC93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA181.md): Piper PA-12 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N3680M · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ANC93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA171.md): Piper PA-12 · Ptarmigan Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N3629M · No damage > The pilot inadvertently walked into a turning propeller. Factors in the accident were the soft runway which mired the airplane and the pilot's diverted attention during the attempt to free the airplane. - [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 ANC93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA151.md): Piper PA-12 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N123TL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate installation information supplied with the STC for the engine upgrade. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7101202&page=6 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101202&page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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