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

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.

## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 MIA00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA154.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Highlands, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N6860B · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to the obstruction (insect larva) of the left wing aft fuel system line resulting in a forced landing to non suitable terrain.
- [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 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 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 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 ATL82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA148.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N1615P · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that while cruising at 11,000 ft the engine started missing and losing power. After repeated attempts to restore power the pilot landed in a field. During roll out the nose wheel became lodged in soft sand and the aircraft turned over. Engine…
- [NTSB ATL81FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA080.md): Piper PA-22 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1981 · N4414A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DLJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DLJ11.md): Piper PA-22 · Ocean Isle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1979 · N7045D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FLJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FLJ14.md): Piper PA-22 · Whitakers, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 9, 1972 · N6930B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FKM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FKM33.md): Piper PA-22 · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1972 · N7129B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DKM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DKM10.md): Piper PA-22 · Trinity, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1971 · N7105B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70FLJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70FLJ01.md): Piper PA-22 · Orrum, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 3, 1970 · N7120B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA70F0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA70F0031.md): Piper PA-22 · Grantham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1969 · N3862P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69F0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0187.md): Piper PA-22 · Bladenboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1969 · N3233Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0103.md): Piper PA-22 · Chadbourn, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1968 · N8004E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0063.md): Piper PA-22 · Lewisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1966 · N2703P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0394.md): Piper PA-22 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1965 · N4745A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0342.md): Piper PA-22 · Wendell, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1965 · N2312P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0189.md): Piper PA-22 · Buies Creek, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1965 · N7120B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0186.md): Piper PA-22 · High Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1965 · N8610D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1266.md): Piper PA22 · Yadinville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1965 · N3760P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0574.md): Piper PA12 · Ft Bragg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1964 · N787 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4000](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4000.md): Piper PA22 · Asheboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1964 · N4466A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0281.md): Piper PA22 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1964 · N3005Z · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'NC' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102210&state=NC

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