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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-11

209 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-11. 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106')) 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106'))
  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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106'))
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 LAX88FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · San Marcos, CAThe 2 plts took off on an instructional flt which was to be a biennial flt review for the acft owner. During the flt, the plts flew to a dirt strip on a saddleback between 2 mtn peaks near San Marcos. Subsequently, the acft struck a boulder & crashed near the…Nov 28, 1987 · N4767H · Destroyed NTSB DEN87LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Longmont, COThe plt was attempting to land his rented acft on runway 29 at Longmont municipal airport when the acft touched down, bounced, veered off of the runway, struck a VASI light, and nosed over.Aug 20, 1987 · N4700M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot was at 50 feet AGL on final approach to land at his private airstrip when he lost control. Reportedly, a gust of wind turned the aircraft 180 degrees. The aircraft descended and struck trees and the ground. Winds were reported variable at 40 to 45…Jul 22, 1987 · N5030H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Andover, NJThe pilot lost directional control during landing roll. As the aircraft drifted left of the runway, power was added for a go-around but the aircraft was left of the rwy. The left wing strut hit the wing of a Cessna 150 in an attempt to avoid colliding with…Jul 16, 1987 · N6346 · Destroyed NTSB ATL87LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Butler, ALThe student plt reported that a gust of wind 'caught' the airplane's left wing shortly after takeoff at about 100 ft AGL; he subsequently 'lost control' and the airplane 'went down'.May 8, 1987 · N8024L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Meade, KSAfter takeoff, the engine started losing power. During the turn toward a landing area, the airplane stalled, hit the ground to the right of the runway and flipped forward to the inverted position. A partial tear down inspection revealed that the intake valve…May 2, 1987 · N38687 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Hollandale, MSWitnesses stated that the acft circled a pond & dived once, then on a 2nd circling attempt, it made a short steep turn & went into a twisting dive into the pond. The passenger stated that they were flying at appx 100 to 150 ft above some fish ponds when the…Apr 28, 1987 · N5093H · Destroyed NTSB ANC87LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Nenana, AKThe pilot lost control on takeoff, stalled and crashed on a frozen lake. During the interview with the pilot, he stated that the engine quit on initial climbout; he believed he did not pre-heat the engine long enough before takeoff. At the time of the…Mar 5, 1987 · N4724M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC86FNC02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Brewer, METhe plt had been using auto gas in this acft, however, he experienced water contamination problems and discontinued its use. He then found himself at an arpt needing fuel. The arpt only had auto gas available so the plt refueled the acft with auto gas. While…Apr 2, 1986 · N5082H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85FNC06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Moultonboro, NHThe 65 HP acft took off from a cove and during a turn at about 150 ft AGL the acft nosed dwn after rolling rt. The acft struck the water in a steep nose down attitude. According to witnesses, the bng was running normally during the climb and descent. No…Jul 21, 1985 · N4810M · Destroyed NTSB CHI85LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11-494 · Alliance, OHThe acft approach was high and fast. The landing was made with 500-600 ft of runway remaining. The acft brakes were not sufficient to stop on the runway. The pilot added power and veered left off the end of the runway to avoid a heavily traveled road, the…May 7, 1985 · N4707H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Soldotna, AKThe plt stated a gust of wind forced the left wing up as the acft touched down. Fuul pwr was added to go around. The acft continued to veer to the right until it stalled and impacted the ground in a nose low attitude aprx 100 yards south of the rwy. Winds…Feb 8, 1985 · N4523M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Parkland, FLThe plt stated that as he approached the airstrip he flew his pattern low. As he turned base the wind caught the left wing shoving the acft down. He jammed the throttle forward but the acft crashed.Nov 17, 1984 · N5560H · Destroyed NTSB ANC84LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Tasnuna Valley, AKThe plt stated that they had just taken off from a gravel bar when they spotted a moose. He circled the moose in a left orbit at about 65 miles per hour. During one of the orbits the 'right wing fell in a downward direction and the nose of the acft pitched…Sep 13, 1984 · N4801M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Wagner, SDThe plt reported that the eng began loosing power as he approached his destination. He elected to make an emergency landing on a road to investigate the problem. He stated that he made a stalled landing that caused the tailwheel to unlock & allowed the acft…Aug 8, 1983 · N4573M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC83LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Kasilof, AKThe acft collided with trees and crashed during takeoff. The plt stated he made several attempts to get airborne in bothdirections from the strip and when he finally got airborne he struck a tree and crashed. The plt statements varied during several…Jun 25, 1983 · N4523M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Utica, NYThe throttle would not close during landing. The pilot tried brakes and then elevator as the aircraft nosed over. There was no indication of trying to stop the engine by other means (switch, mixture, etc).Aug 22, 1982 · N4950M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN82DA050Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Devils Lake, NDThe pilot and passenger/pilot were making low, slow passes over fisherman on the ice. The pilot reversed directions and the aircraft stalled. The pilot stated he was looking at the ground and became distracted.Mar 28, 1982 · N4709H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DER03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Duluth, MNOct 19, 1981 · N5042H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAG17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Kenai, AKSep 19, 1980 · N5568H · Destroyed NTSB DEN80DTK22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Olsonville, SDSep 14, 1980 · N4818M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DPG43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Hazen, ARJul 6, 1980 · N78689 · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FA050Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-11S · Orleans, MIJul 4, 1980 · N5065H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80DAG16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Montague Is, AKDec 16, 1979 · N78635 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79FA085Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Dillingham, AKAug 23, 1979 · N4520M · Destroyed NTSB ANC79DAA28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Fairbanks, AKJul 28, 1979 · N5028H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FFA24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Alplaus, NYJun 23, 1979 · N143R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FET08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Michigan City, INDec 10, 1978 · N4795H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79DAG09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Kenai, AKSep 21, 1978 · N4883M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FA044Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · King Salmon, AKJun 1, 1978 · N5504H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA052Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Tonopah, AZMay 30, 1978 · N5086H · Destroyed NTSB MKC78FCD25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Terril, IAMay 23, 1978 · N78615 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78DAG27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Kasilof, AKFeb 19, 1978 · N4980M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FQA25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Los Lunas, NMMar 4, 1977 · N4516M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77DAG33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Alexander Ck, AKFeb 5, 1977 · N4987M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DLA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Perry, FLDec 28, 1976 · N78698 · Destroyed NTSB MKC77FTK04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Lake Preston, SDDec 16, 1976 · N4528M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FA015Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Comstock, TXNov 21, 1976 · N66A · Destroyed NTSB NYC76FNC67Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Cushing, MESep 30, 1976 · N4891M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAH36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Peter'S Creek, AKJul 18, 1976 · N78665 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAH18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Cape Seniavin, AKMay 23, 1976 · N4754H · Destroyed NTSB SEA76FTA16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Ashland, MTMar 10, 1976 · N5010H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAG76Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Dillingham, AKJan 3, 1976 · N4760M · No damage NTSB FTW76DRG27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Chapman Ranch, TXOct 19, 1975 · N4856M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76AS022Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Turner, MTOct 17, 1975 · N4575M · Destroyed NTSB SEA75FTA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Nashua, MTMay 18, 1975 · N4752M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75AC045Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Brunswick, OHDec 21, 1974 · N4703M · Destroyed NTSB FTW75ORG71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Zihuathnejo, MexicoNov 22, 1974 · N78684 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75FCD11Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Rockwell Cty, IAAug 24, 1974 · N4858M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC75DAG22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · King Salmon, AKAug 20, 1974 · N4688M · Substantial damage