# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA19CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA205.md): Piper PA22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2019 · N3821P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB ERA19LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA135.md): Piper PA22 · Blanch, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N1933P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA157.md): Piper PA22 · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N522DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA150.md): Piper PA22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N7822D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway signage.
- [NTSB GAA19CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA114.md): Piper PA22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N6716B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's overcorrection with rudder during the landing and her subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA011.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2019 · N7640D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of a loose B-nut fitting on the engine oil cooler, resulting in a forced landing to a soft, snow-covered surface, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA18FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA232.md): Piper PA22 · Island Pond, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N6936B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA324.md): Piper PA 22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2018 · N7257D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain a proper descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA181.md): Piper PA22 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N50KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA144.md): Piper PA 22 · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2018 · N6157D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN17FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA315.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N3664Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated stall and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gap in the pilot’s flight experience, his…
- [NTSB GAA17CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA392.md): Piper PA22 · Berlin, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2017 · N6936B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA377.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N1737P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA281.md): Piper PA22 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N31JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA088.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N9975D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush.
- [NTSB GAA17CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA199.md): Piper PA 22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2017 · N7822D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA159.md): Piper PA22 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2017 · N6024D · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of snow and ice on the left main landing gear and brake, which prevented the wheel from rolling during touchdown and resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA097.md): Piper PA22 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N3659Z · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN16LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA252.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR16LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA079.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N4356A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA241.md): Piper PA-22 · Laconia, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N2569P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence found during postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB ANC15CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA026.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N7347D · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a spruce tree during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA043.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2014 · N7102D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA029.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Tompkins, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2014 · N8064Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA243.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2014 · N4305A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA028.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Princeton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N4803A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA364.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N6919B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA192.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2013 · N3505P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA471.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Augusta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N4749A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of brake effectiveness on landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident brake system examination did not reveal any anomalies, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA332.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N9815D · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA350.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Norwich, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N3956P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a landing with a deflated left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB ANC12CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA039.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7257D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N7227D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN12CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA207.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Crowley, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2012 · N6143D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA197.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pinconning, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N2389P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare that obscured the pilot's view of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA182.md): Piper PA-22-150 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2012 · N6849B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA299.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N7603D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN11CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA306.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N3854P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA292.md): Piper PA-22/20 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2011 · N3621Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA236.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2011 · N2816Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N5850D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N5706D · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N7807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of brakes upon touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA544.md): Piper PA22 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N6064D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC10CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA085.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N3644P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable (short) off-airport site for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA439.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N4850A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilots' inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ANC10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA045.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N5844D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA033.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2010 · N7227D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Terry, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N3351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting winds. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot having to divert due to deteriorating…
- [NTSB WPR09FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA428.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Canyonville, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N2967P · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated and non-certificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

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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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