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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-108

56 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-108. 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-108 per year, 1964–2026: 56 cases
1964	7
1965	3
1966	5
1967	1
1968	5
1969	2
1971	6
1972	3
1973	1
1974	2
1975	1
1976	2
1977	2
1978	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1982	1
1983	2
1984	1
1986	1
1990	1
1998	1
2000	1
2001	1
2002	1
2007	1
2016	1

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Latest cases

Query with 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."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 ('7102204')) 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 ('7102204'))
  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 ('7102204'))
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 CEN16FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-108 · Garden City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a low altitude flight.Jan 14, 2016 · N4751Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI07LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Ava, MOThe failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of…Aug 21, 2002 · N5221Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions.Jan 16, 2001 · N5391Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI00FA288Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Custer, SDThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into…Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI98LA235Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Spearfish, SDthe pilots improper preflight planning, which failed to detect the fuel selector positioned on the left fuel tank, which had insufficient fuel, resulting in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power.Jul 1, 1998 · N5181Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91FA022Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot initiating an instrument flight without operating air/ground communications equipment, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after apparently deciding to return to the airport. Factors contributing to the accident were inoperative…Oct 29, 1990 · N5052Z · Destroyed NTSB DEN86FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-160 · Buena Vista, COWhen the plt took off, the wind was light & variable. However, when he returned to the arpt about 20 to 30 min later, dark threatening clouds had moved into the area. He attempted to land on rwy 14. During the landing, the acft bounced & went off the right…May 31, 1986 · N5394Z · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Wilmot, ARWitnesses stated, acft was seen circling over farmland and during the third circle it descended toward a brick house. The acft was seen to pull-up at which time it contacted the top of a sycamore tree in a left bank. The acft continued an additional 230 ft…Sep 28, 1984 · N4722Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW84FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Pawnee, OKThe acft collided with a guy wire on a micro-wave tower during flt in IMC weather. The plt had not received a weather briefing prior to takeoff and after encountering low ceilings the plt attempted to fly along a highway at low alt. The right wing of the acft…Dec 4, 1983 · N4579Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FYA02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Nr Jackpot, NVPrior to the accident, the acft was observed maneuvering in the vicinity. Subsequently, the acft collided with the ground while it was being flown under a 40 ft power line. Both of the occupants had student plt certificates that had expired. One of the…Aug 14, 1983 · N5533Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Black Canyon Ci, AZThe wreckage was located at the 3,030 foot elevation on the south side of a plateau. The weather in the area of the accident would have approximated the reported conditions at prescott, AZ located approximately 40 mi nnw.Jan 5, 1982 · N4696Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA052Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Grand Canyon, AZMar 1, 1981 · N5916Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA056Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Oxnard, CAFeb 21, 1980 · N4685Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI80DA008Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Plainwell, MIOct 29, 1979 · N4437J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC78FA056Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Northampton, PAMay 20, 1978 · N4656Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA071Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Malibu, CASep 9, 1977 · N75FC · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA025Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Romeoville, ILJan 23, 1977 · N4904Z · Destroyed NTSB IAD76AI095Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Mooresville, NCAug 26, 1976 · N5182Z · Destroyed NTSB IAD76AI058Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Mooresville, NCFeb 29, 1976 · N5634Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75AM082Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Conway, SCMay 23, 1975 · N5723Z · Destroyed NTSB IAD75A1031|IAD75AI031Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Polkton, NCNov 23, 1974 · N2853K · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB DEN75AD026Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Craig, CONov 10, 1974 · N5165Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS002Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Missing AircraftJul 11, 1973 · N5017Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC045Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Wisconsn Rpds, WINov 1, 1972 · N5728Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM012Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · N.Johsnville, TNJul 26, 1972 · N4525Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI72AC091Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Benton Harbr, MIMay 16, 1972 · N5132Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM042Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Watkinsville, GANov 7, 1971 · N5443Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX72AL020Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · W.Los Angls, CASep 9, 1971 · N4928Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN009Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · West Henrietta, NYJul 21, 1971 · N4655Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX71AL072Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Escondido, CAJun 5, 1971 · N4887Z · Destroyed NTSB ANC71AA050Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKApr 4, 1971 · N4951Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71AC053Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Dyckesville, WIJan 16, 1971 · N4651Z · Destroyed NTSB IAD70A0021Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Edgewater, MDSep 23, 1969 · N4204J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC70A0007Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Bridgeport, NJJul 8, 1969 · N4847Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0019Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Mableton, GAOct 6, 1968 · N5914Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0038Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Bath, MESep 20, 1968 · N5861Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0009Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Independence, MSAug 8, 1968 · N5834Z · Destroyed NTSB DIA69A0006Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Chesapeake, VAAug 6, 1968 · N5929Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK68A0059Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22Feb 10, 1968 · N4940Z NTSB CHI68F0006Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Greenville, MIMay 26, 1967 · N5516Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0018Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Strongsville, OHJul 30, 1966 · N5722Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC67A0015Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · E Taunton, MAJul 16, 1966 · N5638Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI66F0792Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Amelia, OHJun 9, 1966 · N5694Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0084Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Costa Mesa, CAMay 7, 1966 · N5196Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66A0085Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Wappingers Fls, NYFeb 5, 1966 · N2328Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC65A0139Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Lodi-Garfield, NJMay 14, 1965 · N5342Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI65F0074Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Canfield, OHMar 7, 1965 · N5965Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX65A0066Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Orcutt, CAFeb 12, 1965 · N5097Z · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3908Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Hancock, NHSep 10, 1964 · N5646Z · Substantial damage