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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-135

55 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-135. 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-22-135 per year, 1964–2026: 55 cases
1964	1
1965	2
1966	2
1967	4
1968	1
1969	3
1970	4
1971	4
1972	1
1973	4
1974	1
1975	2
1976	3
1977	3
1978	2
1980	1
1981	1
1982	1
1983	1
1987	1
1989	1
1994	1
1999	1
2000	1
2002	1
2005	1
2007	1
2011	1
2013	1
2015	2
2020	1
2021	1

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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 ('7102206')) 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 ('7102206'))
  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 ('7102206'))
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 WPR21FA233Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · White City, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed NTSB CEN21LA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Dunn Center, NDThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.Nov 8, 2020 · N3606A · Destroyed NTSB WPR15FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Carey, IDUndetermined because examination of the airplane wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 2, 2015 · N8195C · Destroyed NTSB WPR15FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 2, 2015 · N1348C · Destroyed NTSB WPR13FA296Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the airplane ahead of his position in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on approach to land. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ failure to adequately…Jun 28, 2013 · N1540P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11FA319Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Verlot, WAThe non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into clouds and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in an area of reduced visibility, low clouds, and mountain obscuration.Jul 8, 2011 · N8721C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NEThe failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN05FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA197Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain.Jun 14, 2002 · N3329B · Destroyed NTSB SEA01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Ontario, OROverstress loading to the left wing lift strut resulting in the left wing folding upward during the initial climb.Nov 17, 2000 · N3762A · Destroyed NTSB NYC99FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Palatine, NYThe pilot was impaired by an illegal drug, and entered an inadvertent stall/spin.Jul 24, 1999 · N8937C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC94FA074Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot did not maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.Jul 1, 1994 · N8510C · Destroyed NTSB ATL89FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Augusta, GAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while making a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain.May 6, 1989 · N8693C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA88FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Geneva, ALPrior to the acdnt, a witness saw the acft flying across an open field at a very low alt. Subsequently, it collided with the tops of several pine trees at about 90 to 95 ft AGL, then it crashed to the ground. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was…Dec 13, 1987 · N3512A · Destroyed NTSB CHI83FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Rogers, OHThe acft collided with trees immediately after takeoff. The acft was 20 lbs under max gross weight. Density alt was 2,500 ft.Jul 3, 1983 · N8914C · Destroyed NTSB MIA83FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Miramar, FLThe aircraft lost power after a touch and go landing and the pilot elected to land in a meadow. The aircraft collided with a ditch after 300 feet of ground roll and the pilot lost control. The aircraft cartwheeled and was destroyed. The pilot was fatally…Nov 21, 1982 · N3677A · Destroyed NTSB MKC81FA021Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Lohrville, IAFeb 21, 1981 · N3402A · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FA025Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Princeton, ILFeb 2, 1980 · N3747A · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FA009Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Tell City, INOct 17, 1978 · N3427A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA019Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Devore, CAJan 4, 1978 · N1511P · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FET34Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Fort Wayne, INSep 11, 1977 · N3213B · Destroyed NTSB DEN77FA046Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Englewood, COJun 26, 1977 · N3715A · Destroyed NTSB SEA77FA036Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Horseshoe Bend, IDMay 30, 1977 · N8993C · Destroyed NTSB SEA76FYA46Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · American Falls, IDAug 27, 1976 · N1401C · Destroyed NTSB CHI76AC081Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Gadwin, MIJun 18, 1976 · N2227A · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF068Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Liberty, TXMar 2, 1976 · N2341A · Destroyed NTSB CHI76AC023Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Cataract, WISep 7, 1975 · N3279B · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI043Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Chamblee, GAJan 15, 1975 · N1447C · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF074Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Dublin, TXApr 18, 1974 · N8242C · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP023Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Concord, CADec 19, 1973 · N8245C · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP014Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Millville, CASep 29, 1973 · N8974C · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC087Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Indianapolis, INMay 8, 1973 · N3378B · Destroyed NTSB MKC73AK050Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Washington, KSJan 23, 1973 · N3652A · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS055Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Springfield, ORJun 22, 1972 · N3556A · Destroyed NTSB DEN72AD009Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Alamogordo, NMSep 6, 1971 · N8736C · Destroyed NTSB CHI71FEI51Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Strongsville, OHApr 11, 1971 · N8680C · Destroyed NTSB NYC71FN089Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Teterboro, NJFeb 28, 1971 · N3710A · Destroyed NTSB FTW71AF040Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Franklin, LAJan 17, 1971 · N8101C · Destroyed NTSB LAX71AL011Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Alpine, AZSep 6, 1970 · N1968A · Destroyed NTSB DEN71AD009Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Salt Lake City, UTAug 29, 1970 · N8936C · Destroyed NTSB ANC70AA082Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Haines, AKMay 30, 1970 · N1321C · Destroyed NTSB MIA70AM060Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Merritt Islnd, FLJan 19, 1970 · N2277A · Destroyed NTSB MKC70A0007Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Loup City, NEAug 30, 1969 · N3306A · Destroyed NTSB FTW70A0003Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Sulphur, LAJul 22, 1969 · N3583A · Destroyed NTSB ANC70F0014Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Clear, AKMay 17, 1969 · N2184A · Destroyed NTSB FTW69A0021Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Borger, TXOct 6, 1968 · N2642A · Destroyed NTSB LAX68A0035Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Carpinteria, CASep 24, 1967 · N1439C · Destroyed NTSB OAK68A0026Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Crescent City, CASep 7, 1967 · N3621A · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0109Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Mishawaka, INMar 26, 1967 · N8688C · Destroyed NTSB MIA67A0072Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Manila, ALJan 2, 1967 · N8107C · Destroyed