# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-160

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 WPR26LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA290.md): Piper PA22 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 3, 2026 · N9534D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA056.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 11, 2026 · N8953D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA078.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sealy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2026 · N8877D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA087.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2025 · N9314D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear mount due to extensive corrosion while landing in an area of rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA206.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2025 · N9019D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA121.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2025 · N9528D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC25LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA002.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N9621D · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear’s inadvertent contact with uneven terrain, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to adequately assess the landing environment prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC24LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA083.md): Piper PA22 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N4NW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA267.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Coquille Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N9507D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA186.md): Piper PA22 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2023 · N8500D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA005.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2022 · N8119D · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the crankshaft drive gear by maintenance personnel, who failed to install all required hardware, resulting in an in-flight engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN23LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA020.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Osage, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2022 · N8457D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN22LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA225.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2022 · N8926D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality.
- [NTSB CEN22LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA038.md): Piper PA-22-160 · West Union, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N3463Z · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA160.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N3551Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA063.md): Piper PA22 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N9227D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to secure the fuel caps, which led to the fuel being siphoned overboard, fuel exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA363.md): Piper PA22 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N9819D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA416.md): Piper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N9807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks.
- [NTSB GAA17CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA210.md): Piper PA22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2017 · N2838Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB GAA17CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA187.md): Piper PA22 · Ruby, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N72999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in flat light conditions on a hard-packed snow-covered landing area.
- [NTSB ERA16CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA239.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N8130D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA185.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2016 · N8842D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN15LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA382.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N2805Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR15FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA215.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Twin Sisters Mtn, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2015 · N9712D · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA246.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Jackson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2014 · N9024D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA290.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pella, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2013 · N3465Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC12LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA107.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N8433D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA505.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N9216D · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel linkage for reasons that could not be determined because the linkage was not located, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA343.md): Piper PA-22-160 · White City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N9626D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempt to keep the airplane airborne and continue the takeoff after the airplane bounced off the turf runway prematurely during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA340.md): Piper PA-22-160 · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N3442Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model and his lack of knowledge regarding the fuel system.
- [NTSB ANC12CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA065.md): Piper PA-22-160 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2012 · N8635D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to load the airplane in excess of its takeoff capability given the runway conditions, which resulting in a collision with terrain during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC11CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA051.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N9314D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA235.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N8712D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA350.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Frederick, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N8957D · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA023.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2011 · N8842D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a soft, slushy runway for landing, resulting in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA060.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2010 · N3029Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC10CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA047.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N9217D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and inability to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun into the water.
- [NTSB WPR10LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA207.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N9019D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR10CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA170.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N8830D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind during landing and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC10CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA023.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N8820D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude during gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2009 · N9547D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA095.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N9985D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a nose over during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA464.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N8778D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA237.md): Piper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N9600D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA136.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N8637D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA168.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N9403D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA283.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8906D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA109.md): Piper PA-20/22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N8433D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA111.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N2731P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate performance planning and failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA011.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N3029Z · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

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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 ('7102214'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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