# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-160, AK

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ANC92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA156.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N8420D · Substantial damage
  > The improper maneuver that unported the low fuel tank. The unsuitable terrain at the site of forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA126.md): Piper PA-22 · Cinnibar, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N9557D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA150.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Stoney River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N8143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, his inadequate training in that model airplane, his lack of total experience, his inflight planning/decision, his overconfidence in…
- [NTSB ANC91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA079.md): Piper PA-22 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N8635D · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain and crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA114.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N9993D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The crosswind condition was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA055.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1988 · N8842D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the takeoff run he lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back at the departure end of the lake. The plt had been issued a special VFR clearance by Kodiak tower due to existing wx conditions. The plt…
- [NTSB ANC88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA040.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1988 · N3100Z · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown on a frozen lake, the aircraft rolled approximately 100 feet and at that point the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft nosed over on its back.
- [NTSB ANC87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA016.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1986 · N23CP · Substantial damage
  > The plt-in-command stated he was executing a shallow approach to runway 16 and prior to reaching the runway the engine stopped producing power. He further stated that during his descent he did not use any carburetor heat. The plt lost control of the airplane…
- [NTSB ANC81FAA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FAA14.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1981 · N3100Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAD05.md): Piper PA-22 · Haines, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1979 · N3542Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79FAH05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FAH05.md): Piper PA-22 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1979 · N8666D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79DAH09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAH09.md): Piper PA-22S · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1979 · N8143D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79FAA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FAA13.md): Piper PA-22 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1979 · N162 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78FAA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FAA30.md): Piper PA-22 · Caribou Strip, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1978 · N8416D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77DAH21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH21.md): Piper PA-22 · Skwenta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1977 · N9612D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71FAA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71FAA11.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1970 · N9179D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC70DAA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70DAA07.md): Piper PA-22 · Bettles, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1970 · N8757D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC66D0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0109.md): Piper PA-22 · Stampede, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1966 · N9033D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC66D0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0043.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1965 · N9167D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC65F0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC65F0017.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 7, 1965 · N9330D · 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" = 'AK' 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 ('7102214'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102214&state=AK

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