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
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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 ANC98LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ANC97LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper glidepath, and the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Healy, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel tanks. Factors were the worn gaskets on the fuel tank caps, and the pilot's decision to abort the partial power precautionary landing.NTSB ANC97LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown point, which led to undershoot and the airplane nosing over.NTSB SEA97FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Horseshoe Bend, IDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. The wires were a factor.NTSB CHI97LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Flushing, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's runway selection, and the hangar.NTSB NYC97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Spencerport, NYfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Longmont, COThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ATL97LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Swansboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds.NTSB ANC97LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingahm, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind.NTSB MIA97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Key Largo, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collision with bushes and terrain.NTSB ANC97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nikiski, AKthe pilot's improper installation of the landing gear wheel.NTSB ANC97LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kotzebue, AKthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi and takeoff. Soft/snow covered terrain was a related factor.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 ANC96LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was: the erroneous (false) indication of the fuel sight tubes.NTSB ANC96LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chitina, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven landing site.NTSB SEA96LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Astoria, ORfailure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed.NTSB CHI96FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Roselle, ILthe pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the…NTSB ANC96LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cantwell, AKThe undetermined loss of engine power and lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing.NTSB ANC95LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB ANC95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the water in the airplane's fuel system. A factor in the accident was the rough water in the forced landing area.NTSB ATL95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position.NTSB ANC95LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident are prevailing carburetor icing conditions, and the pilot's failure to properly judge the airplane's distance…NTSB NYC95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Meriden, CTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Contributing factors were wind gusts, crosswinds, and the pilot's lack of experience in type.NTSB ANC95FA078Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout.NTSB ANC95LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Soldotna, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Factors include the dual student's failure to maintain directional control, and the rear pilot's station not having brakes installed.NTSB FTW95LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · La Porte, TXLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the failure of the glass bowl on the gascolator. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to execute a forced landing.NTSB ANC95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/taxi. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.NTSB ANC94LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's improper flare during the landing touchdown. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft make and model was a factor in the accident.NTSB ANC94LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and a failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the rising, rough/uneven terrain and the tailwind.NTSB LAX94LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Riverside, CAa total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA94FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.NTSB ANC94LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Eagle, AKUndetermined.NTSB FTW94LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Watson, ARWas the excessive airspeed during approach and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach.NTSB BFO94LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Germansville, PAThe pilot failed to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted in an undershoot.NTSB ANC94LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive use of the wheel brakes.NTSB ANC94LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.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 ATL94LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Factors were the unmarked power lines located under the final approach path, and the sun glare that existed at the time of the accident.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 SEA94FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to attempt low level maneuvers in a narrow canyon.NTSB SEA94LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the resultant porpoise, and the ditch near the side of the runway.NTSB SEA94LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Orting, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ANC93LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Iliamna, AKTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC93LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ptarmigan Pass, AKThe pilot inadvertently walked into a turning propeller. Factors in the accident were the soft runway which mired the airplane and the pilot's diverted attention during the attempt to free the airplane.NTSB MIA93LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Greenwood, MSOperation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command/cfi with known deficiencies in equipment and the worn condition of the tailwheel assembly.NTSB ANC93LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Goose Bay, AKThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate installation information supplied with the STC for the engine upgrade.