# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150

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 ERA26LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA319.md): Piper PA22 · Pace, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 29, 2026 · N5731D · Substantial damage
  > On August 29, 2026, about 1030 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N5731D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pace, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB ERA26LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA315.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rural Retreat, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2026 · N6157D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN26LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA302.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 22, 2026 · N7517D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA247.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…
- [NTSB WPR26FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA109.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 28, 2026 · N3170Z · Destroyed
  > On February 28, 2026, about 0948 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N3170Z, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Oroville, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB ANC26LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA013.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 1, 2026 · N3263Z · Substantial damage
  > On January 31, 2026, about 1921 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N3263Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anchorage, Alaska. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger was transported to the hospital with…
- [NTSB ERA25LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA364.md): Piper PA22 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N3429Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN25FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA289.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Underwood, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 28, 2025 · N9642D · Substantial damage
  > On July 28, 2025, about 0604 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N9642D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Underwood, South Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained fatal…
- [NTSB ANC25LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA060.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chinitna Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 1, 2025 · N3609Z · Substantial damage
  > On June 30, 2025, about 1630 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA 22-150 airplane, N3609Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chinitna Bay, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA25LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA223.md): Piper PA22 · Hebron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2025 · N6804B · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner and pilot’s intentional allowance of unapproved maintenance and maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately maintain or service the brake system, which resulted in a total loss of brake pressure.
- [NTSB GAA25WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA160.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Mosbach, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 14, 2025 · N3870P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA006.md): Piper PA22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2024 · N694AB · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the left main landing gear leg due to corrosion, resulting in substantial damage to the left struts.
- [NTSB ANC24LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2024 · N808PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for shifting wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC24LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA104.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2024 · N6847B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC24LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA082.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sagwon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2024 · N6815B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the landing gear fitting at the fuselage attachment point to due to a poor weld joint.
- [NTSB WPR24LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA235.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N6931D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing roll with a gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC24LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA035.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2024 · N9998D · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing was the student pilot’s application of brakes during the takeoff roll and the failure of both pilots to maintain a positive transfer of controls.
- [NTSB WPR24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA147.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2024 · N3915P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.
- [NTSB CEN24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA092.md): Piper PA22 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2024 · N2513P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA281.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2023 · N3662Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC23LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA035.md): Piper PA22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N7741D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ariel, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2023 · N6058D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA136.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N3410Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB ANC23LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA017.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2022 · N3861P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over after the main landing gear wheels broke through deep snow on the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA425.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N6076D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA359.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2022 · N5915D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC22LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA045.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N6847B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR22LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA118.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2022 · N6755B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA113.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2022 · N1799P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain
- [NTSB CEN22LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA121.md): Piper PA22 · Furlow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 14, 2022 · N7337D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC22LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA017.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2022 · N23RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unmaintained runway surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2022 · N6916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a descent that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA370.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Walnut Cove, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2021 · N9639D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with an airport boundary fence, and a nose over event.
- [NTSB ANC21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA092.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N2808P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC21LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA093.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chandalar Shelf, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N8061D · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the rudder cable from the rudder pedal due to the connecting bolt detaching for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA213.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2021 · N7159B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC21LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA036.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2021 · N7850D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots over application of the brakes while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a loss of control and nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA088.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2020 · N5939D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA087.md): Piper PA22 · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N3251Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff in shifting winds from a remote unimproved gravel bar, which resulted in a failure to attain an airspeed suitable for flight and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA329.md): Piper PA22 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N6849B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN20LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA290.md): Piper PA22 · Loveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2020 · N4816A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation
- [NTSB ERA20CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA246.md): Piper PA22 · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N2716P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB ANC20CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA066.md): Piper PA22 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N7208D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA20CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA185.md): Piper PA22 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2020 · N4454A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA015.md): Piper PA22 · White Bear Township, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2019 · N2621P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC19CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA057.md): Piper PA22 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2019 · N7056D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC19LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA047.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2019 · N7236D · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the aft left weld-on fuselage landing gear fitting due to a poor weld joint.
- [NTSB ANC19FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA042.md): Piper PA22-150 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2019 · N7402D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his impairment from alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB ERA19LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA227.md): Piper PA22 · Hastings, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N7833D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the engine primer control, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
- [NTSB GAA19CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA333.md): Piper PA22 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N6865B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to the maintain the runway heading during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with runway lighting and a subsequent ground loop during the landing roll.

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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 ('7102210'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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