# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-108

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA240.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2026 · N5081Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA053.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2025 · N4588Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA211.md): Piper PA22 · Olean, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N5044Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR20LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA110.md): Piper PA22 · Pinedale, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2020 · N4837Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA19LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA022.md): Piper PA22 · Brownstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2018 · N5581Z · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the outcome was the student…
- [NTSB GAA18CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA297.md): Piper PA22 · Start, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2018 · N4913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA090.md): Piper PA22 · Yentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N4805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA563.md): Piper PA 22 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N4734Z · Destroyed
  > A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN17LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA062.md): Piper PA22 · Piedmont, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2016 · N5499Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s descent below glidepath, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines.
- [NTSB CEN16LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA394.md): Piper PA 22-108 · Pearland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2016 · N4920Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information following a thorough postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ERA16LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA183.md): Piper PA 22 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N5823Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an inflight fire due to the presence of a bird nest in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB GAA16CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA183.md): Piper PA22 · Pantego, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2016 · N5069Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA16CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA125.md): Piper PA 22-108 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2016 · N5488Z · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN16FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA087.md): Piper PA 22-108 · Garden City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2016 · N4751Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a low altitude flight.
- [NTSB GAA16CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA084.md): Piper PA22 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N5667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA112.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Forsyth, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N4505Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA086.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2013 · N5386Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN13CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA508.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N4888Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA401.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N4798Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut.
- [NTSB CEN11CA677](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA677.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N5934Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA11LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA501.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N5048Z · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR11LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA318.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N4901Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing in soft terrain and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA217.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · N4571Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CEN09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA066.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA130.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N4515Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to starvation of the right fuel tank and the inability to select the left fuel tank. Contributing to airplane damage was the hidden obstruction in the field selected for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA047.md): Piper PA-22 · Ugashik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N5840Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.
- [NTSB CHI07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA104.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Ava, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB NYC06CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA153.md): Piper PA-22-108 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N5045Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a rising embankment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI06CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA049.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Spirit Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N4680Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot using an unsuitable runway and not maintaining directional control during the landing leading to the nose over on impact with snow. A factor was the snow that remained on the runway after plowing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA045.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2005 · N5031Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the swerve during takeoff roll and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI05CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA165.md): Piper PA-22-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N5807Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent main gear collapse.
- [NTSB LAX05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA042.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2004 · N4913Z · Substantial damage
  > oil exhaustion due to an improper oil breather tube installation, which became plugged in flight due to frozen moisture build-up. The blocked breather tube then created a crankcase over pressure that caused a failure of the crankshaft seal. The rough, uneven…
- [NTSB ATL04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA187.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N4647Z · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the carburetor which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2003 · N4860Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and the pilot's failure to identify the malfunctioning magneto. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA024.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N4723Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the maneuver to avoid an unconfirmed object on the side of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC02FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA173.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N5221Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB LAX02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA064.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2002 · N4895Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to gain altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The high density altitude was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA021.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N5207Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…
- [NTSB ANC01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA045.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N4606Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA095.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Overton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2001 · N5886Z · Substantial damage
  > The open exhaust valve. Factors relating to the accident were the sticking exhaust valve guide and the snow drift the airplane encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA132.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N5391Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA288.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into…
- [NTSB DEN00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA145.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4689Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB NYC00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA051.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Wales, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N5279Z · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a blocked fuel feed line.
- [NTSB NYC99LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA226.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N5125Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a sideslip maneuver, and flare the airplane before touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA172.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4595Z · Substantial damage
  > The improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA097.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Winthrop, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N5059Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB NYC99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA111.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N5938Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA065.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1999 · N4542Z · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel incorrect adjustment of the intake and exhaust valves resulting in the induction system fire and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA064.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N4556Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the inadvertent ground loop swerve.

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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 ('7102204'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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