# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-20 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 2 of 8 · 359 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2003 · N1486A · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the lack of suitable terrain for a… - [NTSB LAX04CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA026.md): Piper PA-20 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N7409K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CHI03LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA308.md): Piper PA-20 · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N5595H · Substantial damage > The excessive free play resulting in a loose tail wheel assembly and a failure of the flight crew to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB ANC03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA079.md): Piper PA-20 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2003 · N7699K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch, and the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB ANC03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA047.md): Piper PA-20 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N5589H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB DEN03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N7672K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability [not possible] to control the airplane during landing roll due to the failure of the left brake, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA200.md): Piper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N1592A · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by both the accident pilot and the pilot of the other airplane. An additional cause is the arrival procedure used which resulted in a congested traffic pattern and the subsequent inadequate visual separation of the airplanes. Factors… - [NTSB LAX01LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA206.md): Piper PA-20 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N7783K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain weather information or an in-flight advisory that would have described current wind information at the destination airport and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA018.md): Piper PA-20 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N1594A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain. Factors include snow covered terrain. - [NTSB SEA01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N7707K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA231.md): Piper PA-20 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N5590H · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB LAX00LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA224.md): Piper PA-20 · Quincy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2000 · N7451K · Substantial damage > The fracture and failure of the main landing gear strut to shock absorber attachment fitting. - [NTSB SEA00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA098.md): Piper PA-20 · Quinault, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N7737K · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector valve to the proper/correct position while switching fuel tanks. Factors include unreliable fuel selector valve position detents, having no suitable terrain in which to execute a forced… - [NTSB LAX98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA266.md): Piper PA-20 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N1540A · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind condition and maintain directional control on rollout. - [NTSB CHI98LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA294.md): Piper 20 · Andover, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N127X · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees which the airplane contacted and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred. - [NTSB ANC98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA087.md): Piper PA-20 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N2163A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA067.md): Piper PA-20 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N7458K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his delayed remedial action when the aircraft started to drift off the side of the runway. - [NTSB IAD98FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N2336A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind… - [NTSB ANC98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1997 · N7049K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA194.md): Piper PA-20 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N150KS · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA098.md): Piper PA-20 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N7685K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA107.md): Piper PA-20 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N1645A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collapse of the left main gear. - [NTSB FTW95LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA396.md): Piper PA-20 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N7729K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA153.md): Piper PA-20 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N6953K · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Hte loose tailwheel assembly bolt was a factor. - [NTSB ANC95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA096.md): Piper PA-20 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N6946K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper (excessive) use of the brakes after the airplane crested the landing site's crown and started downhill. - [NTSB ANC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA045.md): Piper PA-20-125 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N7483K · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident is a crosswind. - [NTSB CHI94LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA337.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N7061K · Substantial damage > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a seizure and/or loss of consciousness. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly report his medical information on his FAA medical application. - [NTSB SEA94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Easton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N1540A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft, uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA117.md): Piper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N4946M · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip. - [NTSB MIA93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA096.md): Piper PA-20 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N7011K · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to visually inspect the grapple hook/cable after deployment, to ensure it was free from all control surfaces prior to initiating a banner pickup. - [NTSB CHI93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA151.md): Piper PA-20 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N7732K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA014.md): Piper PA-20 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N5592H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX92FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA351.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Fort Bidwell, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N1974A · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB ANC92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA163.md): Piper PA-20 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N7096K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delayed aborted takeoff. Contributing was the pilot's failure to use the airplane performance data. - [NTSB ANC92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N7475K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing flare/touchdown. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather condition. - [NTSB CHI92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA156.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6989K · Substantial damage > Excessive application of the brakes during landing roll. - [NTSB MIA92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA038.md): Piper PA-20 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1991 · N7304K · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB ANC92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Stebbins, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N1685A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the attempted go around - [NTSB CHI91LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA271.md): Piper PA-20 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N7732K · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot which resulted in a ground loop. A factor related to the accident was a crosswind. - [NTSB ANC91LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA120.md): Piper PA-20 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N7404K · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to mantain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA182.md): Piper PA-20 · Ione, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N7066K · Destroyed > Inadequate clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning. - [NTSB SEA91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N7458K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors include gusty winds and crosswinds. - [NTSB ANC91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA158.md): Piper PA-20 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N6908K · Substantial damage > The loss of control during the takeoff sequence caused by the failure of the tail wheel steering spring. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA123.md): Piper PA-20 · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N7010K · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. The crosswind and snow covered runway were related factors. - [NTSB ANC91DAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91DAG01.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1991 · N2636A · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB ANC91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N7049K · Substantial damage > Inadvertant stall during an aborted landing. - [NTSB ANC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA128.md): Piper PA-20 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N7400K · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and delay in slowing the airplane after landing. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA118.md): Piper PA-20 · Eureka, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7029K · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA127.md): Piper PA-20 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N7093K · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot seated in the left seat of the airplane to use brakes to correct for a left turn caused by a bent tail wheel. - [NTSB ANC89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA097.md): Piper PA-20 · Sheshalik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N7735K · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane's brakes. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102002&page=3 ## 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 ('7102002')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102002&page=2 --- 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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