# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DEN06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA007.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N8875D · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark…
- [NTSB CHI05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA101.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2005 · N9332D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control during landing. The pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA040.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2004 · N9827D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA019.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N8158D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA003.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N2849Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the presence of crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA118.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N9028D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N9038D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing, which resulted in an on ground encounter with rocks during the landing roll, and the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA109.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N8718D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management by his failure to switch the fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA022.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lamar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N8858D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control, not performing an aborted takeoff and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors to the accident include the crosswind, the hangar and the building.
- [NTSB SEA03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA188.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N9332D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to a loss of control and subsequent ground loop. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA131.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9601D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA265.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ruth, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N3607Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA166.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Nageezi, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N9051D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to select a suitable landing site, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB LAX02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA122.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N8158D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA068.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2002 · N9248D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain encountered.
- [NTSB ANC01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA149.md): Piper PA-22 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N8127D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA226.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N3516Z · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper procedures by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, after a reported restricted movement of the flight controls for undetermined reasons, which resulted in fuel starvation and a…
- [NTSB SEA01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA132.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N8158D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA069.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N9704D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to correct for torque/P-factor during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA081.md): Piper PA-22 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2001 · N9411D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA001.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N9697D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA267.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N8768D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty winds conditions that resulted in the collision with a power line during final approach.
- [NTSB CHI00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA194.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8136D · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor to the accident was the pocket gopher mound in the wheat field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA106.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saint Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N8943D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor to the accident was the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA088.md): Piper PA-22 · Conesus, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N9040D · Destroyed
  > The contamination of the aircraft's fuel. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his diversion of attention during the base turn, dark night conditions, and the tree.
- [NTSB DEN00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA035.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N9225D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not following preflight procedures, the starvation of fuel to the engine, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA012.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N8145D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident was snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA133.md): Piper PA-22 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N3100Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were a tail wind, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA137.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N9199D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions (landing with a tail wind.) Related factors were tail wind conditions, a short runway, and diminished brake system effectiveness.
- [NTSB FTW98LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA308.md): Piper PA-20-160 · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8933D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a conventional landing gear type of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA157.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N198TP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined non-mechanical reasons. A contributing factor in the landing nose-over was the presence of the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA093.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1998 · N1958P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA001.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sterling, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N8955D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA144.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N3402Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in a hard touchdown, loss of directional control, and collision with objects (fence and trees).
- [NTSB CHI97LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA286.md): Piper PA-22 · Shields, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N9228D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power from undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA099.md): Piper PA-22 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N9231D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in a subsequent nose over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA126.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N3629Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. High density altitude was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA161.md): Piper PA-22 · Maryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N8943D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area to taxi off the narrow runway in order to turn around. The proximity of the ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N9591D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB SEA96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA018.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N8431D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA235.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N2820Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA134.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1995 · N9418D · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB BFO94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA067.md): Piper PA-22 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N9183D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA061.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N8647D · Substantial damage
  > The poor inspection of the aircraft during the annual inspection by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the foreign object found in the carburetor bowl.
- [NTSB CHI93LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA323.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ellis, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N9666D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors in the accident are the pilot's premature liftoff, his failure to keep the airplane properly aligned during the initial climb, and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA257.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N9618D · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flying pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A factor in the accident was the flying pilot's lack of recent total flight time and recent experience in conventional landing gear equipped…
- [NTSB ANC93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA046.md): Piper PA-22 · Drift River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N72999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were the rising terrain and the whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA074.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Florence, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N9436D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to attain the proper touch down point; and, delay in executing a go-around. Contributing to this accident was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA036.md): Piper PA-22 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N8714D · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and ground loop of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the crosswind at the time of the landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA011.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saline, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1992 · N2945Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed.

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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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