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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-20

31 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-20. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102002')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102002'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102002'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ANC26FA057Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA20 · Cordova, AKOn June 18, 2026, at approximately 1200, an experimental Piper PA-20 airplane, N7635K, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident about 44 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…Jun 18, 2026 · N7635K · Destroyed NTSB ERA11FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Elgin, SCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Mar 25, 2011 · N7746K · Substantial damage NTSB IAD98FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind…Apr 12, 1998 · N2336A · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA337Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Greenville, MIIncapacitation of the pilot due to a seizure and/or loss of consciousness. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly report his medical information on his FAA medical application.Sep 20, 1994 · N7061K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92FA351Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Fort Bidwell, CAAn inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was pilot's diverted attention.Aug 16, 1992 · N1974A · Destroyed NTSB SEA91LA182Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ione, WAInadequate clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning.Jul 21, 1991 · N7066K · Destroyed NTSB CHI88FA203Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Claypool, INPilot-in-command's failure to maintain a sufficient visual lookout and perform a pull up in time to avoid collision with a tree.Sep 5, 1988 · N7791K · Destroyed NTSB SEA87FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chelan, WAThe pilot was observed making a engine out landing at his private grass/dirt strip. The dirt strip is located on a plateau with the runway starting at the edge of the plateau. The aircraft impacted in a steep nose down attitude below the runway level on a…Aug 28, 1987 · N6901K · Destroyed NTSB BFO85FA068Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-125 · Culpeper, VAWitnesses stated that the takeoff roll began about 2000 ft from the departure end of the 2300 ft sod rwy. The a/c lifted off from a 3-point attitude and climbed at a high angle of attack, 'mushing along' until it fell off on the rt wing and struck the ground…Aug 13, 1985 · N7372K · Destroyed NTSB ANC82DAG53Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Kenai, AKAt 0837 the plt called Kenai tower & reported 8 mi west inbound for landing. At 0845 he reported that he would be landing on the beach. At 0847 he reported that he would not make the beach & would be going into the water. The acft & occupants were not…Sep 5, 1982 · N6957K · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FA012Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · East Berlin, PANov 26, 1980 · N7453K · Destroyed NTSB SEA79FA010Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Joseph, OROct 28, 1978 · N2411A · Destroyed NTSB ANC78FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Trading Bay, AKMar 7, 1978 · N7151 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76AM044Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Lighthouse Pt, FLNov 21, 1975 · N7427K · Destroyed NTSB ANC76AA035Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Talkeetna, AKSep 14, 1975 · N6965K · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL041Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Ramona, CAFeb 18, 1975 · N7056K · Destroyed NTSB SEA75AS032Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Drain, ORFeb 13, 1975 · N7691K · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS017Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Oakesdale, WASep 18, 1973 · N7666K · Destroyed NTSB ANC73AA040Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna 180D · Cooper Ldg, AKFeb 4, 1973 · N3156D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MKC71AK001Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Mullen, NEJul 12, 1970 · N7088K · Destroyed NTSB CHI71AC001Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Mikado, MIJul 6, 1970 · N1564A · Destroyed NTSB IAD70A0033Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Woodbridge, VANov 15, 1969 · N7015K · Destroyed NTSB DEN70A0004Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Penrose, COJul 11, 1969 · N7375K · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0095Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Milwaukee, WIMay 19, 1969 · N7604K · Destroyed NTSB MKC67A0010Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Kingsdown, KSAug 5, 1966 · N7602K · Destroyed NTSB SEA67A0007Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Glide, ORJul 25, 1966 · N6930K · Destroyed NTSB UNK66X0141Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · San Fillipi, MexicoMay 20, 1966 · N7095K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66A0113Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · North Collins, NYApr 10, 1966 · N7361K · Destroyed NTSB MKC65A0054Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Johnson, KSMar 20, 1965 · N3584A · Destroyed NTSB OAK65A0049Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA20 · San Carlos, CAJan 9, 1965 · N7459K · Destroyed NTSB MIA65 0063Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Batesville, MSDec 13, 1964 · N7091K · Destroyed