# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22, OR

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 WPR25LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA120.md): Piper PA-22 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2025 · N1418C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing roll with gusty winds.
- [NTSB GAA17CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA363.md): Piper PA 22 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N2473P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA122.md): Piper PA-22 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N1394C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and initial climb. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N4707C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA126.md): Piper PA-22 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N2646A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Factors include rough terrain and hidden obstructions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N932A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA075.md): Piper PA-22 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N8276C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA92LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA218.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N8274C · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head and overloading of the nose gear strut. A factor contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA038.md): Piper PA-22 · Boring, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N8898C · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA79DYM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM13.md): Piper PA-22 · Dufur, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1979 · N8276C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYA26.md): Piper PA-22 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 18, 1973 · N2316P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYC26.md): Piper PA-22 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1973 · N8155D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73AS017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS017.md): Piper PA-22 · Portland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1972 · N2730P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS051.md): Piper PA-22 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1972 · N4411A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS040.md): Piper PA-22 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1972 · N8917C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71AS045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS045.md): Piper PA-22 · Springfield, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1971 · N2129A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70A0020.md): Piper PA-22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 14, 1969 · N1460A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68F0299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0299.md): Piper PA-22 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1968 · N610A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0297.md): Piper PA-22 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1967 · N679A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0279.md): Piper PA-22 · Silver Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1967 · N8276C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0196.md): Piper PA-22 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1966 · N623A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA65F0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65F0012.md): Piper PA-22 · Lake Oswego, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1965 · N1744A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1324.md): Piper PA22 · Crescent, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1964 · N934A · 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" = 'OR' 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 ('7102202'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102202&state=OR

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