# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150, CA

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 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 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.
- [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 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 LAX07LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA263.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N13WA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the airplane's exhaust muffler during takeoff that was due to an inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate inspection to isolate the smoke source, and the pilot's decision to continue flight with an…
- [NTSB LAX01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA185.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N3170Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control and the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA077.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N3854P · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, his improper compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate flight supervision.
- [NTSB LAX99FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Strathmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N1775P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate terrain and obstacle clearance altitude, which resulted in a collision with power transmission wires.
- [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 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.
- [NTSB LAX92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA056.md): Piper PA22-150 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N3170Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX91LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA113.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1991 · N3724P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was water in the fuel tank.
- [NTSB LAX90LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA291.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Weaverville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N6702B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The existing wind conditions and the ditch that was located near the runway were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX89LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA247.md): Piper PA-22 · Placerville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N5925D · Destroyed
  > The improper maintenance performed at the last overhaul which resulted in the failure of the #3 main bearing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable landing area for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX88FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA251.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Compton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N6926B · Destroyed
  > Student pilots failure to adequately remove moisture from the fuel system during his preflight inspection which led to a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB LAX88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N4771A · Destroyed
  > While flying 500-600 feet above the terrain on a local pleasure flight, the pilot turned into what he believed to be an open ended canyon. After becoming aware that he had inadvertently turned into a box canyon, the pilot attempted a 'chandelle turn' to exit…
- [NTSB LAX86LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA244.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Santa Margarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N1787P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he had problems with his navigation radio and overflew his destination airport. He subsequently became disoriented, ran one fuel tank dry, and then made a precautionary landing, since he was low on fuel. On landing, the nose gear…
- [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 LAX81FVG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG40.md): Piper PA-22 · Weaverville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1981 · N3132Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVD20.md): Piper PA-22 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1980 · N3132Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUA06.md): Piper PA-22 · Dana Point, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1979 · N3328Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA027.md): Piper PA-22 · King City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1979 · N7318D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ08.md): Piper PA-22 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N1720P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG51.md): Piper PA-22 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1977 · N6055D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ23.md): Piper PA-22 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1977 · N7841D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVH14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVH14.md): Piper PA-22 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1976 · N3312Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG69-201335.md): Piper PA-22 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1976 · N9627D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVD38.md): Piper PA-22 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1976 · N1711P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUA27.md): Piper PA-22 · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1975 · N3869P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP063.md): Piper PA-22 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N2756P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74DVD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVD32.md): Piper PA-22 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1974 · N4848A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUM20.md): Piper PA-22 · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1974 · N1837P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74AL024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL024.md): Piper PA-22 · Grover City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1973 · N3116Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73FUA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA34.md): Piper PA-22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1973 · N7606D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73AP010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP010.md): Piper PA-22 · Winters, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1972 · N2857P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL011.md): Piper PA-22 · Jamul, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1972 · N9731D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DVA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVA13.md): Piper PA-22 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1972 · N3611P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVM24.md): Piper PA-22 · Gonzales, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1972 · N7417D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL048.md): Piper PA-22 · Summit, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 2, 1971 · N4801A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUM17.md): Piper PA-22 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1970 · N4530A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUQ17.md): Piper PA-22 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1970 · N3954P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVG18.md): Piper PA-22 · Wilton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1970 · N3459Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL005.md): Piper PA-22 · Simmler, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1970 · N2722P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP006.md): Piper PA-22 · Susanville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1970 · N6044D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70DXQ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DXQ22.md): Piper PA-22 · Doyle, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1970 · N3563Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0186.md): Piper PA-22 · Patterson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1969 · N3506P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0131.md): Piper PA-22 · Sonora, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1969 · N3563Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0176.md): Piper PA-22 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1969 · N8670D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0229.md): Piper PA-22 · Fremont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1969 · N7006D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0166.md): Piper PA-22 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1968 · N2824Z · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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