# 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 FTW86LQG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG10.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Skellytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1986 · N9995D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that his take off roll was longer than expected. Reaching the end of the runway, he rotated & the acft left the ground, but it did not establish a good rate of climb. Subsequently, the acft collided with a pole & crashed. The takeoff was…
- [NTSB DEN86LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA067.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1986 · N5950D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while in cruise flt, a loud noise was heard followed by air entering the cockpit. The plt said he initially reduced pwr, not knowing what the problem was. According to the plt, when no visual problem with the aircraft was found, he added…
- [NTSB SEA85FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA181.md): Piper PA-22 · Ketchum, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N4445A · Destroyed
  > Student pilot on cross country flt, route thru mountain pass and mountains. Attempted emergency landing on highway. During approach and while turning toward selected landing site, plt inadvertantly set full nose down trim with half flaps. As acft completed…
- [NTSB ANC85FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA130.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N3445Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control of the acft during takeoff and the acft rolled into rough terrain along side of the rwy where it nosed over.
- [NTSB ANC85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA110.md): Piper PA-20 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1985 · N3459Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that by the time he had returned to the arpt, the wind velocity had increased to 18 KTS. During the landing, he lost directional control & the acft ground looped & was damaged.
- [NTSB DEN85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA174.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Glen Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N4547A · Substantial damage
  > The plt became lost/disoriented near the end of a x-country flt from west jordan to blanding, Utah. When fuel quantity became low, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing on a dirt road. During the landing falre, a x-wind gust drifted the acft to the…
- [NTSB ANC85LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA103.md): Piper PA-20 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N45PC · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft swervd on the runway and ground looped, the pilot stated he lost control of the acft due to the wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI85LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA228.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Osceola, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N1644P · Substantial damage
  > The solo student plt attempted to land the acft with an aprx 90 deg x-wind of 24 KTS gusting to 32 KTS. Feeling unsure of the conditions on his first apch, he decided to make a go around. This he successfully accomplished. On his second attempt, he was able…
- [NTSB NYC85LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA132.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1985 · N7523D · Substantial damage
  > The commercial rated-flight instructor took off genesee co. airport and flew a normal pattern for landing. Some gustiness was noted by the pilot by observing the wind sock. During landing roll out, a slight swerve to the south, aircraft landing to the west,…
- [NTSB MIA85FLD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FLD02.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1985 · N7315D · Substantial damage
  > Prior to a flt from the Bahamas to west palm beach, FL, the plt noted a problem with the quick-drain for the left fuel tank. After landing in west palm beach, fuel was only added to the right tank since the plt anticipated replacing the left quick-drain. On…
- [NTSB ANC85LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA076.md): Piper 22/20 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N8035D · Substantial damage
  > The acft was on a flt to transport 2 skiers to a glacier area, so they could ski downhill to a location to where they could be picked up. The plt landed the wheel/ski equipped acft on upsloping terrain. The visibility was good, except a whiteout phenomena was…
- [NTSB CHI85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA152.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N5995D · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he was taking off on rwy 33 with the wind from 280 deg a 18 gusting 25 KTS. After becoming airborne, the acft weathervaned into the wind. It then traveled to the left of the rwy where it settled back to the ground. Subsequently, the acft…
- [NTSB ANC85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA060.md): Piper PA-22 · Kanektok River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1985 · N4810A · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported after a short fld takeoff, the eng dropped to about 1000 RPM; the plt then attempted an emergency landing. Upon touchdown, the acft settled into the snow and nosed over. The plt stated the eng failure was due to carb ice.
- [NTSB ATL85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA102.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1985 · N1613P · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot bought acft previous day, asked instructor to fly acft with him to home airport. CFI delayed en route to practice touch and go. On go around engine would not produce full power and acft would not climb. During subsequent interview pic/cfi told…
- [NTSB ANC85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA018.md): Piper PA-22 · Minchumina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1984 · N6821B · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a hard landing on a frozen lake during a precautionary landing. The plt said that cargo on board had shifted in flt and he also had a loss of 15 mph in airspeed. Thinking it might be an icing problem, the plt made the unscheduled landing. No ice…
- [NTSB CHI84LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA370.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1984 · N7335D · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, at about 30 ft AGL after takeoff the eng RPM began to decrease. The acft flew into a tree adjacent to a road near the end of the rwy. A visual inspection of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions. The property owner reported that…
- [NTSB SEA84LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA213.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Shoshone, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N7249D · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted takeoff from a wet alfalfa field. High vegetation and soft terrain prevented proper acceleration to lift off speed. The nosewheel struck an embankment and the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB DEN84LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA267.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N7346D · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that following a hard landing, directional control was lost. Acft departed runway and collided with dirt berm.
- [NTSB FTW84LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA370.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N3350Z · Substantial damage
  > Law enforcement officers responding to the acft accident found the acft inverted beyond the south end of the runway. Plt stated he and his passengers had been drinking beer and decided to go flying. Plt's statements to officers are not clear on exact events…
- [NTSB ANC84FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA131.md): Piper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1984 · N5793D · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in an off arpt landing after the engine lost power. The plt stated the acft was operating on automotive fuel without the required supplemental type certificate. The acft was operating without the required annual inspection and the tbo had…
- [NTSB CHI84LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA322.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Findlay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N3743P · Substantial damage
  > During the initial takeoff climb at an alt of aprx 1400 ft MSL the engine quit. Attempts to regain power failed. The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn field. Post accident investigation of the engine revealed a broken carburetor heat linkage…
- [NTSB NYC84LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA250.md): Piper PA-22-150 · E. Hanover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1984 · N2475P · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a forced landing shortly after takeoff when the engine lost power. At about 400 ft AGL the engine sputtered and stopped. The fuel tanks were switched by the plt and the engine made a slight pwr gain and quit again. A landing was made in a marshy…
- [NTSB FTW84FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA288.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Quinlan, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1984 · N7350D · Destroyed
  > Several witnesses stated the acft 'buzzed them below tree-top level' before the accident. Witnesses also stated that the engine 'sounded like it cut out.' The acft impacted the ground in a steep left bank. Post accident inspection revealed no evidence of any…
- [NTSB FTW84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA245.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tallulah, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N6958D · Destroyed
  > The acft caught fire shortly after takeoff and the plt landed in a wheat field. The nosewheel dug into the soft field and the acft nosed over. This acft has been the subject of recommendations on worn and deteriorated fuel lines. The pltsdescription of his…
- [NTSB LAX84LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA290.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1984 · N3634P · Substantial damage
  > The plt had just purchased the acft & had flown it only 3 hrs. The purpose of this flt was to ferry it to deer valley for a paint job. He reported that when he landed, the wind was from 150 deg at 6 gusting 12 KTS. During the landing, the nose wheel touched…
- [NTSB SEA84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1984 · N6002D · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll the brakes were applied with no effect. The acft went off the end of the rwy into a ditch and nosed over. Examination of the acft showed the brake system low on fluid and the master cylinder diaphragm ruptured.
- [NTSB NYC84LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA128.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1984 · N6869B · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that he inadvertently allowed the acft to drift left during the landing roll when he reached for the hand brake. The left main and nose gears contacted a snow bank and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB DEN84LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA090.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Laramie, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1984 · N7519D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that when he was 10 miles southeast with airport lights in sight, a convair plt reported inbound on an IFR clearance to land. Not wanting to possibly cause the convair plt to make a missed approach he elected to make a turn. In the turn, he…
- [NTSB ATL84FLT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FLT02.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 25, 1984 · N46RS · Substantial damage
  > The acft struck a powerline and crashed 1.5 mi south of Memphis airport while on a ILS localizer app to rwy 36R. The wx at the time of acc was ceiling 200 ft, visibility 3/4 mile with fog. The acft was equipped with a VOR localizer, but no glide sloop…
- [NTSB FTW84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3957P · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI84LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA057.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N7234D · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff from owasso airport. The plt stated that he noticed the takeoff roll was longer than normal but everything seemed alright until approximately 100 ft AGL when the acft would no longer climb. The acft impacted about 1/2…
- [NTSB ATL84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA062.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N7412D · Substantial damage
  > During a wx briefing, before takeoff, the plt was advised that the winds at Charlotte, NC were forcast to be from 230 at 13 gusting to 24 KTS. He was also advised to expect moderate to severe turbulence as well as high en route winds. While en route, he…
- [NTSB MKC84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA066.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N7843D · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the plt taxied to the tie-down area. While turning into a tiedown postion, the right main gear hit a tire, surrounding a tie-down stake, & the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA042.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Easton Township, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N6903D · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed aprx 3 mi from the departure arpt. According to witnesses, it was flying at aprx 200 ft AGL when the right wing dipped & then the acft went nearly straight into the ground. An inspection of the airframe & flt control sys revealed no evidence…
- [NTSB MKC84LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA003.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N6951D · Substantial damage
  > The plt was pacticing landings & stopped after each touchdown. After aprx the 5th landing, the brakes failed to operate & the acft continued off the end of the rwy. Before stopping, the nose gear went in a ditch & collapsed, and the acft nosed over. The plt…
- [NTSB ATL83LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA372.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N7829D · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit. The pilot said he had been flying in the local area and came in to practice touch and go landings. During the 2nd takeoff the engine missed. He landed and did a magneto check then another takeoff…
- [NTSB CHI83LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA367.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Franksville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N2843Z · Substantial damage
  > The acft was intentionally groundlooped as the acft was not stopping at the runways end. The pilot said the brakes malfunctioned. The mechanic who worked on the acft after the accident said brakes were available even though brake fluidwas low. The mechanic…
- [NTSB MIA83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA190.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1983 · N3936P · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the preflt, he did not visually check the fuel tanks, but relied of the fuel gauges. They indicated there was 7 gal in the left tank & 4 gal in the right tank. The plt took off using fuel from the left tank to practice…
- [NTSB LAX83LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA308.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N4451A · Substantial damage
  > The acft groundlooped and collided with a rwy light during landing. The acft had been converted to a taildragger.
- [NTSB FTW83LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA265.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1983 · N2637P · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered off the rwy & nosed over. The plt stated he had purchased the acft to start taking plt lessons to securehis license which had been revoked 10/3/79.
- [NTSB DEN83LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA121.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ennis, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1983 · N9975D · Substantial damage
  > During a night flight, oil began spreading over the windshield & heavy smoke came in the cockpit through the cabin heater. The plt opened the cabin windows, reduced power & turned back toward the arpt. The oil pressure dropped to 5 PSI & the plt descended to…
- [NTSB CHI83LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA172.md): Piper PA-22 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1983 · N8034D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing after he heard a noise or bang which he thought was the muffler. The pilot made a decision to land on a runway which had an unfavorable wind. Control was lost when a gust of wind raised the left wing. The…
- [NTSB ATL83LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA156.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Liberty, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1983 · N3918P · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees during takeoff climb and crashed to the ground in a nose low attitude. The 4 occupants received only minor injuries. This was the beginning of a 10 minute night flight in dark overcast conditions. The pilot lowered the acft nose…
- [NTSB CHI83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA158.md): Piper PA-22 · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1983 · N7146B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he lost directional control of the aircraft after touchdown during a crosswind landing. The aircraft departed the right side of the runway into a muddy area and nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI83LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA149.md): Piper PA-22 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1983 · N7045D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that soon after touchdown, the aircraft began to veer to the left and attempts to correct the situation failed. Subsequently, the aircraft impacted a snowbank and was damaged.
- [NTSB FTW83LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA156.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ramon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1983 · N1841P · Substantial damage
  > The flt departed Oklahoma city, ok with en route stops planned at amarillo, TX tucumcari, NM. At tucumcari, the occupants found themselves 'staggering a little' & concluded this was from exposure to hi alt (en route 6500 ft, tucumcari, 4065 ft). After…
- [NTSB ATL83LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA113.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Stafford, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N3750P · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing. The plt was cruising at 3000 ft MSL when he heard a 'loud pop'. The engine started running rough and missing. The plt shut the engine down by pulling the mixture control and throttle. When he shut down…
- [NTSB NYC83LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA018.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N7523D · Substantial damage
  > During landing the flange on the right main landing gear strut broke off allowing the shock cord to collapse.
- [NTSB CHI83FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA090.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Siren, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1983 · N3925P · Destroyed
  > Witnesses heard a sound of an acft eng, but because of low clouds & fog they could not see the acft. They heard the sound of the eng, a loud roar, the breaking of trees, & thena 'bang.' They then found the acft which had penetrated a wooded area at a 70 deg…
- [NTSB ATL83FLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLG01.md): Piper 22 · Clinton, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N6116D · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was refueled before departing greenville, KY. The pilot reported that as he approached his destination, he proceeded along a radial from the greenwood VOR but could not find newberry. He stated that he hunted too long before diverting back to…

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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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