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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22

46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22. 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 ('7102202')) 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 ('7102202'))
  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 ('7102202'))
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 SEA94FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, the runway condition (with areas of soft or uneven terrain and tall grass), and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway.Jul 9, 1994 · N3645A · Destroyed NTSB FTW89FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Elgin, TXThe pilot's inadvertent closure (deactivation) of the mixture control, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty wind, and…Sep 22, 1989 · N4329A · Destroyed NTSB DEN88FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Kanosh, UTPlt obtained wx briefing and filed VFR flt plan from burley, ID, to chandler, AZ, with enroute refueling stop at fillmore, UT. Plt landed on dirt road at fillmore and taxiied acft to roadside truck stop. Acft serviced with auto gas. Acft departed fillmore but…Jul 13, 1988 · N3541Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC86FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Osage Beach, MOWitnesses observed N80426 lt of the final apch course for rwy 14 heading toward the arpt for landing. One witness said the acft was at 300 to 400 ft AGL when the nose of the acft rose abruptly, the lt wing went down and the acft descended to the ground. Other…Nov 17, 1985 · N8042C · Destroyed NTSB ATL85FA182Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Cartersville, GAThe circumstances & purpose of the flt was not determined. According to witnesses, the owner/student plt & another psn, who was a certified mechanic & an instructor plt, took off & entered what appeared to be a closed traffic pattern for rwy 18. The traffic…Jun 6, 1985 · N5668Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW84FPJ01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Byron, OKThe acft had impacted the ground at a 60 deg angle. The 1153 wx at ponca city, OK (60 mi east of the crash site) was ceilings obscured to vision & indefinite, with thunderstorms, rain & fog. The ceiling was estimated to be 200 ft obscured.Apr 29, 1984 · N3564A · Destroyed NTSB MIA83FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Pompano Beach, FLThe surviving pax stated that about 1 mi from the rwy their alt was 1,000 ft & 'lots of speed.' The plt was cleared to land on rwy 13. The plt then reported 'we go around again...' He was advised by the tower to make left traffic. He was then observed…May 23, 1983 · N8983C · Destroyed NTSB FTW79FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Gladewater, TXMar 17, 1979 · N936A · Destroyed NTSB ANC78FA066Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Chandalar Lake, AKAug 9, 1978 · N7615K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FA052Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · East Moline, ILAug 6, 1978 · N3217B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Warren Center, PANov 12, 1976 · N973A · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA011Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Denton, TXNov 6, 1976 · N1336Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC092Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Oshkosh, WIMay 17, 1974 · N1664A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74AC077Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Port Huron, MIMar 14, 1974 · N901A · Minor damage NTSB SEA73AS017Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Portland, ORDec 31, 1972 · N2730P · Destroyed NTSB NYC73AN058Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Candia, NHOct 28, 1972 · N844A · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS051Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Sunriver, ORMay 29, 1972 · N4411A · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS040Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Ashland, ORMar 24, 1972 · N8917C · Destroyed NTSB CHI72AC052Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Evansville, INDec 16, 1971 · N8641C · Destroyed NTSB OAK72AP016Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Bodega Bay, CANov 18, 1971 · N2503P · Destroyed NTSB CHI72AC019Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Angola, INSep 3, 1971 · N2730P · Destroyed NTSB SEA71AS045Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Springfield, ORMay 23, 1971 · N2129A · Destroyed NTSB IAD71AI024Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Hamlin, WVNov 8, 1970 · N26F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70AN136Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Saranac Lake, NYJun 27, 1970 · N3682W · Destroyed NTSB SEA70A0020Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Scappoose, ORNov 14, 1969 · N1460A · Destroyed NTSB MIA70A0036Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Missing AircraftAug 3, 1969 · N8971C · Destroyed NTSB MKC69A0050Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Oswego, KSFeb 16, 1969 · N1816P · Destroyed NTSB DIA69F0115Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Franklin, NCDec 1, 1968 · N4449A · Destroyed NTSB MKC69A0012Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Gravois Mills, MOAug 29, 1968 · N5955D · Destroyed NTSB MKC68A0072Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Topeka, KSJun 18, 1968 · N1535P · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0085Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Cincinnati, OHMar 30, 1968 · N4658Z · Destroyed NTSB DIA68A0036Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Kasson, WVMar 10, 1968 · N2356A · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0076Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Nineveh, INFeb 25, 1968 · N7116B · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0068Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Cleveland, OHFeb 4, 1968 · N8404D · Destroyed NTSB FTW68A0057Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Porum, OKDec 1, 1967 · N7007B · Destroyed NTSB SEA67A0064Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Rupert, IDMay 15, 1967 · N7151B · Destroyed NTSB NYC67A0061Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Maysville, WVOct 16, 1966 · N3473A · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0045Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Knox, INOct 2, 1966 · N3135Z · Destroyed NTSB MKC66A0056Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Elk City, OKApr 29, 1966 · N2802P · Destroyed NTSB CHI66A0069Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · London, KYFeb 19, 1966 · N6750B · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0051Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · S.Luis Obispo, CADec 30, 1965 · N7707D · Destroyed NTSB CHI65A0100Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Warren, OHJun 5, 1965 · N1496A · Destroyed NTSB SEA65A0051Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Anaconda, MTApr 16, 1965 · N1714P · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X1193Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Pelham, TNDec 30, 1964 · N8655D · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0851Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Guinda, CANov 27, 1964 · N8696C · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2403Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA22 · Redding, CAJun 20, 1964 · N3733A · Substantial damage