# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-135

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA251.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Elberta, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2025 · N3228B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s decision to take off from a wet and unmaintained field that was unsuitable for airplane operations, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
- [NTSB CEN25LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA222.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N2300A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA321.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Twin Bridges, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2022 · N3268B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR22LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA170.md): Piper PA22/135 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N3390A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA066.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2021 · N3372A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC21LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA082.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2021 · N3419A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.
- [NTSB WPR21LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA159.md): Piper PA22 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N3023M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA132.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2021 · N1224C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA060.md): Piper PA22 · Salem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N3535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid an obstacle during his approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA044.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Dunn Center, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N3606A · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA038.md): Piper PA22 · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2020 · N3225B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper compensation for shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC20LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA093.md): Piper PA22 · Homer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2020 · N8875C · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the fuel tank filler necks, which resulted in water intrusion into the fuel tanks.
- [NTSB ERA20CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA248.md): Piper PA22 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N8103C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
- [NTSB ANC20LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA064.md): Piper PA22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N3604A · Substantial damage
  > The delamination of the fabric material from the fuselage above the windscreen due to failed adhesive, which resulted in disrupted airflow and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA048.md): Piper PA22 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2019 · N1107C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to establish a positive climb rate during an aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and the right main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA560.md): Piper PA22 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N3544A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA359.md): Piper PA 22 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2018 · N8273C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA317.md): Piper PA22 · Beckville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2017 · N2591A · Substantial damage
  > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in the failure of the valve and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.
- [NTSB CEN17LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA154.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2017 · N2389A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA206.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Carey, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N8195C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined because examination of the airplane wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA174.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N1348C · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA036.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2015 · N3768A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA015.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N170JH · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during postmaintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.
- [NTSB WPR13FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA296.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N1540P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the airplane ahead of his position in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on approach to land. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ failure to adequately…
- [NTSB CEN12LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA348.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N3431A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA173.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Hebron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2012 · N1213C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s did not properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
- [NTSB CEN12LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA146.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2012 · N2677A · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s interference with the flight controls during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA319.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Verlot, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N8721C · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into clouds and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in an area of reduced visibility, low clouds, and mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB CEN10LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA287.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Wellington, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N1821P · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined cause that originated in the airplane's cabin.
- [NTSB ERA10CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA245.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Hoensdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2010 · N170JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper final approach, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CEN09CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA484.md): Piper PA22 · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N8602C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and landing during thunderstorm activity, resulting in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N2468A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control that resulted in collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA115.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N3414A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA150.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N8279C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA148.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA089.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N3212B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA061.md): Piper PA-22 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2008 · N3316A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…
- [NTSB ANC07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA030.md): Piper PA-22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2007 · N3579A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, an encounter with a muddy berm, and a nose over. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA159.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout and the resulting ground loop. A contributing factor was the excessive tail wheel steering (rudder) input by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA146.md): Piper 22 · Archdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2005 · N8595C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI05CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA193.md): Piper PA-22 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N2654A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA124.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA073.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N3419A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the flight instructor during the landing roll. The snow on the edge of the runway, and the wind gusts were factors.
- [NTSB ATL04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N1107C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted lift off without adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush and collision with trees while transitioning from an aborted landing to takeoff climb. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA021.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2003 · N8982C · Substantial damage
  > Brake failure as a result of inadequate hydraulic (brake) fluid in the aircraft's closed brake system. Contributing factors were the pilot's overall lack of experience in the aircraft make/model, the cold soaked brake system due to the low temperatures, and…
- [NTSB CHI02LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA229.md): Piper PA22-135 · Lyons, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N3522A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient rate-of-climb and to obtain a safe altitude/clearance from the tree line at end of the runway. Contributing factors were the uphill runway gradient and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA197.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N3329B · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA158.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N3772A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the hump in the runway.

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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 ('7102206'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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