# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-20-135

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 ANC24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA047.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N2358A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot providing instruction’s delayed remedial action, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA212.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Georgetown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N8290C · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with the rotor wash of a nearby hovering helicopter during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA238.md): Piper PA20 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N1231C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's turn towards rising terrain with limited climb performance and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA079.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Riverside, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2021 · N1571A · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the throttle control during a landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA20LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA305.md): Piper PA20 · Luray, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N7323K · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA118.md): Piper PA-20-135 · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N1576A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC07CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA004.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N3404A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the ground loop and inadequate main wheel brakes.
- [NTSB SEA04LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA115.md): Piper PA-20 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N699DS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the owner/pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and a warped/realigned fuselage that contributed to the sensitivity of the aircraft's response to pilot rudder…
- [NTSB NYC02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA058.md): Piper PA-20 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2002 · N2254A · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the right tire, which resulted in a sudden loss of tire pressure and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA137.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB SEA01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA020.md): Piper PA-20 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N2186A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the first pilot. The student pilot's improper flare while landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA158.md): Piper PA-20 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N2106A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors involved in the accident were a crosswind, and the trees adjacent to the takeoff area.
- [NTSB LAX89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA051.md): Piper PA-20 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N1441C · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control of the acft during the landing roll and ground looped. The flight instructor reported that this was the first landing of the day and that they were staying in the traffic pattern to practice touch and go landings on rwy 26.…
- [NTSB ANC86LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA132.md): Piper PA-20 · Two Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N7481K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the aircraft on the initial climb. The pilot stated that after takeoff the wind shifted 180 degrees.
- [NTSB ANC85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA149.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1985 · N7070K · Substantial damage
  > Low time student plt lost control during attempted go-around & crashed into two parked acft. 8 to 12 kt crosswind was reported.
- [NTSB MKC85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA058.md): Piper PA-20 · Waldron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N8541C · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over inverted after the left landing gear wheel contacted snow alongside the rwy during a touch and go.
- [NTSB ANC84FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA056.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1984 · N7070K · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered during takeoff roll and left the right side of the rwy after about 200 ft of roll. The left main landinggear collapsed and separated from the acft.
- [NTSB MKC83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA043.md): Piper PA-20 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1982 · N1961A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on a supervised solo flight in a tail wheel equipped aircraft. The instructor pilot was observing from about 300 ft from the touchdown point. He stated that the plane touched down hard, bounced and turned to the left. The right main gear…
- [NTSB DEN82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA105.md): Piper PA-20 · Near Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N3411A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he had landed on a blacktop road, but opted to takeoff on a gravel road because of the proximity of reflector posts to the wings. He stepped off the road and estimated that he had about 800 ft for takeoff. The density altitude was about…
- [NTSB ANC82DA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA021.md): Piper PA-20 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N3404A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was taxiing to the tie-down area when the right ski/landing gear failed. The pilot attributed the failure to age and noted that ice landings are hard on ski equipped aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN81DTM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTM08.md): Piper PA-20 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1981 · N1922A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA075.md): Piper PA-20 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 21, 1979 · N189N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FKG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG66.md): Piper PA-20 · Millen, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1978 · N1145C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEV41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV41.md): Piper PA-20 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1978 · N7323K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAA02-145973.md): Piper PA-20 · Oshetna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1977 · N8725C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYP20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYP20.md): Piper PA-20 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1977 · N7481K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA08.md): Piper PA-20 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1975 · N2698A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DEC40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DEC40.md): Piper PA-20 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1975 · N2571A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEA42.md): Piper PA-20 · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1973 · N8290C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72DTM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72DTM08.md): Piper PA-20 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1972 · N2186A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKT43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKT43.md): Piper PA-20 · Dania, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 15, 1972 · N8016C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71DXT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DXT11.md): Piper PA-20 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1970 · N2186A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DFG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DFG01.md): Piper PA-20 · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1970 · N8869C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70DAG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70DAG08.md): Piper PA-20 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1970 · N3404A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0591.md): Piper PA-22 · Clarington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1969 · N2699A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0091.md): Piper PA-20 · Oyster, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1967 · N2247A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0306.md): Piper PA-20 · Camden Point, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1967 · N1973A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68F0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0025.md): Piper PA-20 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1967 · N3623A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68F0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0020.md): Piper PA-20 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1967 · N2245A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC67D0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0016.md): Piper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1966 · N7498K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0028.md): Piper PA-20 · Cable, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1965 · N1145C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC65F0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65F0075.md): Piper PA-20 · Clay Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1965 · N7305K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3292.md): Piper PA20 · Summit, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1964 · N8507C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1946](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1946.md): Piper PA20 · Greenville, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 24, 1964 · N8043C · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1360.md): Piper PA20 · So St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1964 · N3585A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1090.md): Piper PA20 · Mt View, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1964 · N7446K · 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102010'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102010

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