NTSB investigations: Piper PA-11, AK
49 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 2 |
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| 1965 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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" DESCRun 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 ANC26LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-11 · Susitna, AKNTSB ANC25LA103Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AKThe pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Petersville, AKThe pilot’s overapplication of brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC17FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.NTSB ANC13CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Soldotna, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ANC11CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC10FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.NTSB ANC02LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's excessive braking action while landing on a sandbar, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC00LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Chenega Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout. Factors involved in this accident were sunglare, and a tall bush next to the airstrip.NTSB ANC98LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area from the lake. Factors were the obstruction (point of land) hidden in the glare from the rising sun.NTSB ANC97LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Paxson, AKthe student pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.NTSB ANC96LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence.NTSB ANC90LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Knik Clacier, AKA foreign object (tool) had jammed the aileron controls to the right as the pilot was maneuvering the aircraft for a low approach to a strip.NTSB ANC90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · King Salmon, AKPilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB ANC89LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Igushik, AKThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for a landing. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC89LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Beluga Mountain, AKPilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing and takeoff. The uneven terrain (with a snow berm) was a related factor.NTSB ANC89LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and his failure to understand the performance parameters of his airplane.NTSB ANC89LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Levelock, AKThe airplane was at approximately 250 to 300 feet above sea level, and was executing a 360 degree turn to the left when the airplane stalled and crashed in the river. The pilot reported that he has never held a FAA pilot or medical certificate.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…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…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…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…NTSB ANC81DAG17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC80DAG16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Montague Is, AKNTSB ANC79FA085Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Dillingham, AKNTSB ANC79DAA28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC79DAG09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC78FA044Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · King Salmon, AKNTSB ANC78DAG27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Kasilof, AKNTSB ANC77DAG33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Alexander Ck, AKNTSB ANC76DAH36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Peter'S Creek, AKNTSB ANC76DAH18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Cape Seniavin, AKNTSB ANC76DAG76Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Dillingham, AKNTSB ANC75DAG22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · King Salmon, AKNTSB ANC75AA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Gulkana, AKNTSB ANC74FAA30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Golovin, AKNTSB ANC74DAG72Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Alexndr Lake, AKNTSB ANC71DAG57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Skwentna, AKNTSB ANC70F0080Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC70D0033Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC70F0083Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11S · Willow, AKNTSB ANC70D0043Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Dillingham, AKNTSB ANC69D0056Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Palmer, AKNTSB ANC69D0017Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Cordova, AKNTSB ANC66F0056Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC65F0008Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Anchorage, AKNTSB UNK64X3889Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA11 · Nebesna, AKNTSB UNK64X3409Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA11 · Funny River, AK