NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12
38 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-12, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101202')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
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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 ('7101202')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
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 ANC07LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were variable wind conditions, and an inadvertent…NTSB NYC06LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Orient, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was his inadequate weight and balance calculations and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC06FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a low level pass, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI04LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Perham, MNThe dual student's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB ANC04FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent.NTSB DEN03LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Buena Vista, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind weather condition and gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.NTSB SEA01FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Augusta, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall at low a altitude.NTSB NYC97LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, MEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface.NTSB SEA94LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nashua, MTAirspeed was not maintained. Factors include an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI94LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wausaukee, WIthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane.NTSB MIA94FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Merritt Island, FLThe loss of elevator control due to jamming by the tow rope which prevented the pilot from being able to control the airplane.NTSB FTW94LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rayville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final approach.NTSB ANC94FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's inadequate training.NTSB ATL93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cedar Springs, GAThe private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stalling speed, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition at the time of the accident.NTSB ANC91LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall during low level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the high terrain.NTSB ANC91LA036Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Moose Creek, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control, proper altitude not maintained, and failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was the high altitude terrain.NTSB ANC90LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Healy, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintian airspeed.NTSB ANC90LA190Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cathedral Rapid, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the terrain which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin while maneuvering to avoid terrain. The mountainous terrain, high winds, and high density altitude were factors which contributed to the…NTSB ANC89LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rainy Pass, AKPilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, due to misjudgement of airspeed and distance to the landing touch-down point.NTSB ANC89FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Windy Fork, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while operating to or from the gravel bar, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The rising terrain was considered a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89FA127Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Sanger, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at low altitude.NTSB ANC89LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot failed to adequately compensate for downdrafts encountered after departing a gravel bar that was surrounded by mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC89FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Little Heart Lk, AKThe pilot-in-command called a local pilot in the talkeetna area for weather and the conditions of the lake to determine if the lake's surface had frozen. He then departed for the lake at 1800 adt and was not heard from again. The airplane wreckage was located…NTSB MKC88LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Bertrand, NEThe plt rprtd that while practicing takeoffs & ldgs, he believed he had excessive ground speed & elected to go around. He said he waited to long to go around, so he decided to fly under power lines, located at the dep end of the strip. Shortly after lift-off,…NTSB NYC88LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Georges Mills, NHWitnesses reported the wind was gusty and there were whitecaps on the lake when the acft attempted to takeoff. The plt said that when the acft had climbed to a sufficient altitude he began a left turn to climb over the lake. After the turn was started the…NTSB ANC87FA153Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Shaw Creek, AKThe private pilot was transporting passengers incidental to the operation of his lodge. According to witnesses, it was common for pilots to use that portion of the highway for takeoffs and landings. According to the husband of one of the fatally injured…NTSB ANC87LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12-150 · Little Delta, AKThe pilot stated that he was taking off downhill with a 10 knot tailwind. At that time the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to stall. The aircraft settled into brush and nosed over.NTSB ANC86LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tutna Lake, AKThe pilot stated that just after lift off, a left crosswind forced the left wing up, causing the right float to strike the water.NTSB ANC85LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported sufficient alt could not be obtained to clear trees during takeoff. The acft stalled and the right wing contacted the water resulting in the acft cartwheeling. Investigation revealed the acft was over gross weight and CG was beyond the aft…NTSB ANC85LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Skwentna, AKWhile attempting to land, acft stalled in right downwind turn and contacted the ground. Plt was unaware of the 5 to 7 mph wind.NTSB ANC84LA185Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dadina Lake, AKPrior to the accident the plt had been involved in moose hunting activities. On the morning of the occurrence he had made two successful flts hauling meat from a small unnamed lake to Dadina Lake, about 3 miles north. Shortly after the third takeoff from the…NTSB CHI84FA343Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Alpena, MIWitnesses stated that the acft flew at a very low altitude over the lake performing what appeared to be a series of stalls and recoveries with the acft climbing steeply to aprx 150 ft above the lake and then dropping sharply back down within a few feet of the…NTSB MIA84FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe acft crashed on the arpt in a steep nose down attitude after dropping a banner it was towing. The plt waved to the ground personnel and turned in a 60 degree bank nose high turn. After 180 degrees of turn the acft stalled, the nosefell through and the…NTSB ANC83FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Glennallen, AKWitnesses reported that after takeoff, the plt flew by a cabin at approximately 200 ft, signaled by rocking the acft's wings, then began a gradual climb. The climb increased in steepness until 1 witness could see the entire top of the acft. It then nosed…NTSB ANC82DAG55Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe acft was observed to lift off at the end of the lake, turn downwind & stall, the acft was over max takeoff gross weight & the rear CG was beyond the aft limit.NTSB ATL82FIJ02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dunbar, WVThe pilot took off eastbound toward multiple power lines that crossed the river. The aircraft climbed to about 100 feet and was turning left away from the wires when it nosed over and crashed into the river. The pilot did not have a seaplane rating but had…NTSB CHI82DA152Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Quincy, INDuring a pleasure flight, the pilot elected to make an approach to a new runway that he was building. His approach was made from west to east; the wind was reported to be from the north at 7 KTS. The pilot stated that he throttled the engine back to a normal…