# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12, MN 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 WPR26LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA316.md): Piper PA-12 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 21, 2026 · N7524H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN09CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA560.md): Piper PA-12 · Gonvick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N2409M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. - [NTSB CHI07CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA306.md): Piper PA-12 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N2560M · Substantial damage > The reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by… - [NTSB CHI04LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA285.md): Piper PA-12 · Perham, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N7977H · Substantial damage > The dual student's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA198.md): Piper PA-12 · Stillwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N78495 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the power line and the trees. - [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 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 CHI83LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA252.md): Piper PA-12 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N2487M · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing in an alfalfa field after loss of engine power. During an enroute portion of this flt the pilot stated that oil consumption was excessive. He planned an intermediate stop for that reason. Before reaching the intermediate stop the… - [NTSB CHI81DER18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER18.md): Piper PA-12 · Kelliher, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1981 · N2560M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FER53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER53.md): Piper PA-12 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1978 · N3138M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC73AK060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK060.md): Piper PA-12 · Bock, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1973 · N7705H · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC72DER49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DER49.md): Piper PA-12 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1972 · N3752M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC72DER36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DER36.md): Piper PA-12 · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1972 · N7644H · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC70D0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0099.md): Piper PA-12 · Pipestone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1969 · N4009M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC69F0277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0277.md): Piper PA-12 · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1968 · N2995M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC69D0190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0190.md): Piper PA-12 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1968 · N3007M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC69D0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0028.md): Piper PA-12 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1968 · N3643M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68F0335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0335.md): Piper PA-12 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1967 · N3017M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68D0276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0276.md): Piper PA-12 · Pipestone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1967 · N4061M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68F0204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0204.md): Piper PA-12 · Cloquet, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1967 · N2453M · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC66F0437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0437.md): Piper PA-12 · Appleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1966 · N2511M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC66F0410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0410.md): Piper PA-12 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1965 · N78480 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC66D0183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0183.md): Piper PA-12 · Pipestone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1965 · N4061M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC66F0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0083.md): Piper PA-12 · Spring Valley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1965 · N7752H · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X1578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1578.md): Piper PA12 · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1964 · N78546 · Substantial damage ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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