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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NTSB ANC04LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Copper Center, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, and a subsequent encounter with snow-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the…NTSB ANC04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Togiak, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason that resulted in a forced landing, a collapse of the main landing gear, and a collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN04LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Edgewood, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Factors contributing to the accident include the resulting fuel exhaustion, the snow covered field and the fence.NTSB ANC03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a runway light fixture.NTSB FTW03LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wayne, OKA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA03WA114Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-12 · Nimpo Lake, BC, CanadaNTSB ANC03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Teller, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of control and nose down of the airplane. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC03LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with ocean water. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.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 ANC02LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated a nose over.NTSB ANC02LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the excessive use of the airplane's brakes, which resulted in a nose over. A contributing factor to the accident was a wind gust.NTSB ANC02LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll. A factor was the presence of a crosswind.NTSB NYC02LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Clifford, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout for trees. A factor was sunglare.NTSB FTW02LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Terrell, TXthe inadequate supervision by the flight instructor resulting in the dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the short field approach. A contributing factor was the downdraft.NTSB NYC02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ashland, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. An additional factor was a ditch.NTSB ANC01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.NTSB ANC01LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was trees.NTSB ANC01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe loss of left brake pressure due to a missing hydraulic brake fitting.NTSB SEA01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Oregon City, ORThe front seat (pilot-in-command's) inadequate visual lookout during step taxi resulting in the aircraft's collision with a partially submerged log. A contributing factor was the log and it's lack of any conspicuous marking.NTSB CHI01LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Stillwater, MNThe loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the power line and the trees.NTSB NYC01LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot's failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to rotating the propeller, which resulted in an unintentional engine start and subsequent unmanned taxi.NTSB DEN01LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Eagle, COthe pilot's inadequate wind evaluation, and his inadequate planning/decision to land with a tailwind, at a density altitude of 13,418 feet. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the high density altitude weather condition.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 ANC01LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument metrological conditions during cruise flight. Factors associated in the accident were low ceilings, whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB SEA01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow berm which the aircraft rolled into during the landing.NTSB ANC00LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilots selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was high brush along side the landing area.NTSB DEN00LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dutch John, UTThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and control the aircraft while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC00LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor in the accident was a sudden wind shift.NTSB ANC00LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, and excessive taxi speed. A factor associated with this accident was a ditch in the taxi area.NTSB IAD00FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Norfolk, MAThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during at banner pick-up.NTSB ANC00LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB LAX00FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cima, CAIn-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Goldendale, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was a rock just off the edge of the runway surface.NTSB DEN00LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing. A factor was his attention being diverted by a malfunctioning throttle control.NTSB CHI99FA332Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Neguanee, MIthe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the tower.NTSB ANC99LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and wind gusts.NTSB ANC99LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingham, AKThe inadequate preflight by the pilot, which failed to detect water contamination of the airplane's fuel.NTSB FTW99LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Panhandle, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the noise heard by the pilot that resulted in his decision to execute a precautionary landing.NTSB ANC99LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions and maintain a proper rate of descent during the approach for landing, which resulted in a hard landing, and the subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear strut.NTSB ANC99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the wheel equipped airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the soft snow covering the frozen lake.NTSB SEA99LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORThe pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach, and overload of the left main landing gear. A factor was the embankment at the end of the landing strip.NTSB CHI99LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Carrol, IAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inpection of the fuel tanks and filler neck caps before departure. Factors associated with this accident were the leaking right wing fuel tank filler cap and fuel exhaution.NTSB ANC99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Willow, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC99LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of a proper touchdown point. Factors associated with the accident were darkness, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB ANC98LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tyonek, AKThe aircraft's left wheel encountering a hole as the pilot taxied from landing and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing factors were the rough terrain and gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC98LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his intentional ground loop maneuver. A factor associated with the accident was trees.NTSB ANC98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ATL98LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot continued flight operation with known deficiencies in equipment.