NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12
817 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-12. 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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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'))
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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'))
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NTSB WPR11CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Valley, WAThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll after overshooting the intended touchdown point, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC11CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chena Hot Springs, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with trees.NTSB ANC10CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Windy Forks Strip, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing on a rough/uneven airstrip.NTSB WPR10CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot’s loss of directional control while attempting to avoid a herd of antelope crossing the runway during the landing rollout.NTSB CEN10CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wild Rose, WIThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC10CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tanana, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC10CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, and the collapse of the main landing gear during touchdown.NTSB ANC10LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR10FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Burlington, WAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to his failure to correctly connect the elevator control cables during the restoration/rebuild of the airplane. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform a high-speed taxi test prior to having…NTSB CEN09LA597Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Columbia, MOThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included low ceilings and fog, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of water…NTSB ANC09LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lime Village, AKThe passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Gonvick, MNA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB ANC09CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.NTSB ERA09LA468Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Mount Holly, NJA loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Sisters, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Georgetown, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB ANC09CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC08CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Slana, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage.NTSB NYC08LA270Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Brownsboro, ALThe pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel valve was on prior taxi and takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB MIA08LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CHI08LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rio Grande, NJA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB ANC08CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB SEA08LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Centerville, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.NTSB SEA08CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the student to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI07CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Detroit Lakes, MNThe reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by…NTSB ANC07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.NTSB LAX07CA211Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Mukilteo, WAFuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane, either before departure or at any of the alternate airports en route.NTSB ANC07LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe malfunction of an engine magneto during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and an on-ground encounter with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation at the off-airport landing site.NTSB LAX07LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC07LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Koyukuk, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting tailwind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and wind gust.NTSB ANC07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Delta Junction, AKThe damaged and deflated over-sized tire on the main landing gear, which precipitated a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB SEA07CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lewiston, IDthe inadvertent use of the rudder by the passenger, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.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 SEA07CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Antelope Island, UTThe pilot's excessive braking during a precautionary landing at an off-airport landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's non-standard modification of the oil cooler, which resulted in high engine oil temperature.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 ANC06LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident were an inaccurate fuel tank indication on one of the two fuel tanks,…NTSB ANC06CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Noatak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were soft terrain and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC06CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC06CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a runway light and the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were an inadvertent ground loop, and the…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 ANC06CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind during the landing flare, which resulted in an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain during an aborted landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind and rising terrain.NTSB MIA06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage during a ground loop.NTSB CHI05CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Boscobel, WIThe separation of the right main landing gear attachment bracket bolt during the landing and the pilot's aircraft control not possible with the collapsed gear.NTSB ANC05CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB SEA05CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on a sandbar which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.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 ANC04LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nenana, AKThe loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and hard landing.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 NYC04LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Jaffrey, NHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hartford, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.