# 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 LAX97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA100.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1997 · N1900F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions and his inadequate visual outlook.
- [NTSB ANC97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA025.md): Piper PA-22 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N7235D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his becoming lost/disoriented, and…
- [NTSB MIA97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA041.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N6955D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA006.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N7431D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a dirt bank before reaching the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the frozen dirt bank…
- [NTSB ANC97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA003.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Ashton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N2821P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI96LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA355.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Jordan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N2505P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI96LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA276.md): Piper PA-22 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N7245D · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with fuel remaining.
- [NTSB FTW96LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA276.md): Piper PA-22-150 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1996 · N6048D · Substantial damage
  > loss of directional control due to the failure of the tailwheel lock. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA097.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chester, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N2946P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during final approach.
- [NTSB ANC96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA028.md): Piper PA-22 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N6058D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft snow conditions were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI96LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA096.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Bourbon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N6939B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: soft terrain in the emergency landing area, and an improper soft field landing procedure used by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA072.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Quincy, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1996 · N5912D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while beginning a flare to land, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA087.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N3965P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA123.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N7597D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The soft terrain and high grass were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA171.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Avoca, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N1613P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight decision and improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing over rocky terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA060.md): Piper PA-22 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N8021D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper approach and landing speed, not maintaining directional control, and his inadequate remedial action(s). A factor in the accident was the loose objects in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA090.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rice, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N2520P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper climb rate. A factor was trees in the flight path.
- [NTSB MIA95FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA089.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Staley, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N7545D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall), and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA061.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Forks, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N4778A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA049.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tavares, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2829P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.3 connecting rod resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N1329C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA114.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N4450A · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the landing gear tube at the spindle due to corrosion. An inadequate annual inspection was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA297.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Murphy Springs, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N51AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver in a canyon at such low altitude that he could not out climb the adjacent rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6066D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance from a bush.
- [NTSB FTW94LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA228.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ravenna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N2936Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot overshooting the landing and his failure to execute a G0-around. The wet grass was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA139.md): Piper PA-22 · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1994 · N2926Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action, and his excessive brake application. Factors include improper recovery from a bounced landing, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA100.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N6153D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA061.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N6174D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an exhaust valve. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA109.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N3263Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Olla, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1994 · N8645D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA350.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Clay Center, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N5942D · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a soft runway with high grass and the airplane's failure to attain a climb once airborne.
- [NTSB ANC93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA155.md): Piper PA-22 · Jay Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6066D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land.
- [NTSB FTW93LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N2464P · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent groundloop by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Mayville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N1990P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper runway for takeoff, and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. A factor related to the accident was a prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA119.md): Piper PA-22 · Marysville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1993 · N3439Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while flying in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA040.md): Piper PA-22 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N67559 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands attempt to conduct a visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the emergency 180 degree turn maneuver to reverse direction. Factors in the accident were the snow…
- [NTSB CHI93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA081.md): Piper PA-22 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1993 · N2375P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA067.md): Piper PA-22-150 · La Pointe, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N7057B · Substantial damage
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA023.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1992 · N3722Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach, inadequate compensation for the existing winds, and failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of total expereince and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA138.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N4319A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA168.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N1999P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to abort the takeoff and his misjudgment of the distance required to perform a safe takeoff under the conditions present.
- [NTSB CHI92LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA270.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N3743P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command during final approach. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA170.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Harrisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N7317D · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB LAX92LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA308.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N3406Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to attain the proper descent rate. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain conditions in the area of the forced landing were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Kugururak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N9961D · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA094.md): Piper PA-22 · Oshetna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N3516P · Destroyed
  > The tailwind and the pilot not understanding the effects. Factors relating to the accident were the attempted precautionary landing and the high vegetation in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA161.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N3711P · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilots total lack of experience in type airplane.
- [NTSB FTW92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA151.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Truth Or Cons, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N4547A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to stop due to worn brakes and low brake fluid.
- [NTSB FTW92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA129.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N7152D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which led to his inattention to the amount of fuel remaining in the left fuel tank, resulting in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the existence of the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA182.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1992 · N6907D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff as a result of his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. A factor in the accident was the dark night.

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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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