# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA93FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA151.md): Piper PA-12 · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3108M · Substantial damage
  > Poor inflight planning and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N4106M · Destroyed
  > the improper welding/repair by maintenence personnel of the exhaust system, which eventually failed allowing hot exhaust gasses and flame to burn a fuel line and start a fire.
- [NTSB ANC93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA047.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N4182M · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factor was the deep water forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA084.md): Piper PA-12 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N3854M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA044.md): Piper PA-12-108 · Vilonia, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N4405M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA93FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA010.md): Piper PA-12 · Lowman, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3743M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA012.md): Piper PA-12 · Cedar Springs, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N2479M · Destroyed
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stalling speed, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA173.md): Piper PA-12 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N2464M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadvertant power off stall entry resulting in the collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA172.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Upper Yantarni, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N2577M · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command inadvertant encounter with aerodynamic stall during low level approach turn. Factor affecting the accident was: the pilot's approach procedure/technique to fly VFR approach pattern at 50 feet AGL.
- [NTSB SEA92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA196.md): Piper PA-12 · Cokeville, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N78599 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. Factors include non suitable terrain for a forced landing and an improper propeller.
- [NTSB ANC92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA143.md): Piper PA-12 · Harding Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N7887H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined causes, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N3042M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision, and his premature touch down. Contributing to the accident were the downdraft and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA142.md): Piper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N4280M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot diverted his attention from flying the airplane and did not maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA147.md): Piper PA-12 · Southport, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N7712H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor was the dusk lighting condition.
- [NTSB ANC92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Kantishna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N7850H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's excessive taxi speed. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA138.md): Piper PA-12 · Bradenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7979H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ANC92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA087.md): Piper PA-12 · Klutina Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N4088M · Substantial damage
  > The pilo'ts poor inflight planning. Factors include downdrafts, and mountainous/ hilly terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N3558M · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA076.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N7869H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's intentional ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA081.md): Piper PA-12 · Port Bainbridge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N3717M · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow procedure. A factor relating to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB BFO92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA059.md): Piper PA-12 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N98951 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA002.md): Piper PA-12 · Roscoe, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1991 · N2499M · Substantial damage
  > Operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies and deterioration/failure of the magneto(s). Factors related to the accident were: the lack of an annual inspection and non-compliance with an airworthiness directive (AD).
- [NTSB ANC91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA122.md): Piper PA-12 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N2719M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain of the tundra landing area.
- [NTSB NYC91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA200.md): Piper PA-12 · Alton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N4436M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA111.md): Piper PA-12 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N7684H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall during low level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the high terrain.
- [NTSB ATL91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA125.md): Piper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N4401M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 4 cylinder exhaust valve. Factors in the accident were the lack of a suitable landing site and the water ditching.
- [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 ANC91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA091.md): Piper PA-12 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N121EF · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N2GV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number two exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA072.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N3459M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight and the contaminated fuel system. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.
- [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 ANC91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA048.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N123TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of currency with the type of landing gear involved.
- [NTSB ANC91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA036.md): Piper PA-12 · Moose Creek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1991 · N3419M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control, proper altitude not maintained, and failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was the high altitude terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA228.md): Piper PA-12 · Franconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N2770M · Substantial damage
  > The landing of the airplane in unsuitable terrain, due to the mechanical failure of the engine center muffler baffle, which blocked the exhaust flow, resulting in a loss of power.
- [NTSB ANC90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA174.md): Piper PA-12 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N3419M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintian airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA190.md): Piper PA-12 · Cathedral Rapid, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N92512 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the terrain which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin while maneuvering to avoid terrain. The mountainous terrain, high winds, and high density altitude were factors which contributed to the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Kustatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N98994 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA90FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA085.md): Cessna 152 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N48977 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the local controller to provide adequate traffic advisories to N7510H, the local controller's improper clearance to N7510H to descend through the traffic pattern, and the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid each other.…
- [NTSB ANC90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA036.md): Piper PA-12 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N7853H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left gear axle due to corrosion and fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA063.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Milliken, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N4053H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement, intentional buzzing, and failure to see and avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the power line and the absence of shoulder harnesses in the aircraft.
- [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 NYC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA013.md): Piper PA-12 · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N765WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during a tight closed pattern turn to final. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions, which included fog and reduced visibility.
- [NTSB ANC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA175.md): Piper PA-12 · Cottonwood Crk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N3882M · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's low pass over rising terrain and the aircraft's subsequent impact with alder bushes (high vegetation).
- [NTSB ANC89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA140.md): Piper PA-12 · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N3669N · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, due to misjudgement of airspeed and distance to the landing touch-down point.
- [NTSB ANC89FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA144.md): Piper PA-12 · Windy Fork, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N7542H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while operating to or from the gravel bar, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The rising terrain was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW89FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Sanger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N3353M · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA086.md): Piper PA-12 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N3148M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for downdrafts encountered after departing a gravel bar that was surrounded by mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC89LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA020.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1988 · N2930M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach and failed to maintain a proper descent rate. A related factor was trees.
- [NTSB MKC89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA028.md): Piper PA-12 · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N12MZ · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff and climbing to about 150 AGL, the pilot said the engine began sputtering and losing power. Attempts to correct the situation by pumping the throttle and working the engine primer failed to correct the situation, and shortly thereafter…
- [NTSB ANC89FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Little Heart Lk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1988 · N3153M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command called a local pilot in the talkeetna area for weather and the conditions of the lake to determine if the lake's surface had frozen. He then departed for the lake at 1800 adt and was not heard from again. The airplane wreckage was located…

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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."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
```

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