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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-12, OR

22 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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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" = 'OR' 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 ('7101202')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\" = 'OR' 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 ('7101202'))
  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" = 'OR' 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 ('7101202'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 WPR26LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORSep 20, 2026 · N4139M · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · West Linn, OROn March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…Mar 19, 2026 · N7632H · Substantial damage NTSB WPR24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 9, 2023 · N418BS · Substantial damage NTSB WPR22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lexington, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting wind.Jul 22, 2022 · N7632H · Substantial damage NTSB WPR22LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Enterprise, ORThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the crankshaft expansion plug, which resulted in the separation of the expansion plug from the crankshaft and the subsequent loss of oil and windshield obstruction during departure.May 14, 2022 · N3960M · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20CA316Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Pacific City, ORA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.Sep 22, 2020 · N7754H · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Sisters, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.Apr 10, 2019 · N92798 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Sisters, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 9, 2009 · N7670H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 16, 2007 · N2343M · Substantial damage 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.Jul 17, 2001 · N918TF · Substantial damage 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.Mar 6, 1999 · N4328X · Substantial damage 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.Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damage 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.Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage NTSB SEA86LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Imnaha, ORPrior to takeoff the pilot taxied through a lot of slush. A nose over occurred while attempting to land on a snow covered clearing. The nose over probably occurred due to very deep snow on the landing area and frozen brakes.Nov 12, 1985 · N3534M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82DA109Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Eugene, ORThe pilot was high and fast on approach and bounced on the first touchdown. On the second touchdown the aircraft swerved and the left main landing gear collapsed.Jul 13, 1982 · N3171M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FYK17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Bend, ORAug 28, 1981 · N7621H · Destroyed NTSB SEA75AS011Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-12 · Medford, ORAug 30, 1974 · N3020M · Destroyed NTSB SEA73DYC34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Sandy, ORJun 6, 1973 · N7754H · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72FYC40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Oregon City, ORMay 5, 1972 · N2954M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72DYC19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Kimberley, ORAug 27, 1971 · N3480M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67D0010Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · La Grande, ORMay 20, 1966 · N3744M · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1501Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA12 · Beaver Creek, ORApr 28, 1964 · N98905 · Substantial damage