NTSB investigations: Piper PA-20, AK
100 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-20. 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
| 1964 | 7 |
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| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 6 |
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| 1973 | 5 |
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| 1982 | 4 |
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| 2003 | 3 |
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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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" = 'AK' 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 ('7102002'))
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NTSB ANC26FA057Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA20 · Cordova, AKOn June 18, 2026, at approximately 1200, an experimental Piper PA-20 airplane, N7635K, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident about 44 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ANC25LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC22LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Palmer, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.NTSB ANC22LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chitina, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.NTSB ANC20CA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA18CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.NTSB GAA16CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC14CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Platinum, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ANC11CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Tyonek, AKThe student pilot’s decision to take off toward a hill with a gusting tailwind. Contributing was the pilot's premature rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing over the hill.NTSB ANC10LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · South Naknek, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, resulting in an emergency landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Akhiok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ANC09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC07LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop and main landing gear collapse. Factors contributing to the accident were the ground-loop and landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC05CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nome, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC04LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…NTSB ANC03LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch, and the collapse of the main landing gear.NTSB ANC03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ANC98LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane.NTSB ANC98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Naknek, AKThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC95LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Homer, AKThe pilot's improper (excessive) use of the brakes after the airplane crested the landing site's crown and started downhill.NTSB ANC95LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-125 · Koliganek, AKThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident is a crosswind.NTSB ANC93LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip.NTSB ANC92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delayed aborted takeoff. Contributing was the pilot's failure to use the airplane performance data.NTSB ANC92LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Alexander Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing flare/touchdown. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.NTSB ANC92LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Stebbins, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the attempted go aroundNTSB ANC91LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Eureka, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to mantain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB ANC91LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Naknek, AKThe loss of control during the takeoff sequence caused by the failure of the tail wheel steering spring. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and soft terrain.NTSB ANC91DAG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ANC91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · King Salmon, AKInadvertant stall during an aborted landing.NTSB ANC89LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chitina, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and delay in slowing the airplane after landing. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC89LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Eureka, AKLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB ANC89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Sheshalik, AKPilot-in-command's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane's brakes.NTSB ANC88LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Medfra, AKThe 18 year-old 100 hour private pilot initially reported that the left wing tip of the Piper PA-20 he was piloting struck brush next to the turf runway during the landing flare. He said that the airplane veered to the left, off the runway and into the dense…NTSB ANC86LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Tolsona Lake, AKThe private pilot attempted to turn downwind when he encountered downdraft conditions during a floatplane takeoff. The airplane stalled and crashed into the lake he departed from.NTSB ANC86LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Wasilla, AKAircraft lost control during landing and crashed into another private aircraft. Witness reported seeing aircraft make a fast appraoch, land long, ground loop and slide side ways into parked Aeronca. Witness stated that aircraft landed with a tailwind,while…NTSB ANC86LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Shageluk, AKThe acft contacted trees and descended to the terrain while on an apch to a lake. The plt reported the acft windscreen kept frosting up and he had to repeatedly wipe it clean. In the process of wiping the windscreen he approached the lake at a lower than…NTSB ANC85LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Feather River, AKWhile landing in gusty surface wind conditions the pilot lost control of he airplane and turned over.NTSB ANC84LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ester, AKThe plt maded an off-arpt landing on a frozen river with an 'overflow.' During the rollout, the acft hit a 12 inch deep pocket of slush & nosed over.NTSB ANC84LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Kenai, AKThe eng quit & the plt ditched in skilak lake. The plt later stated that during the repair work after the accident he found the mixture contol dislodged from the carburetor.NTSB ANC84LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe eng quit during takeoff. The plt stated the fuel selector was initially on the left tank which was found empty. The right tank was 1/8/ full.NTSB ANC83FAA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20-A · Phillips Field, AKThe pilot reported that during a landing, the aircraft bounced a little. Reportedly, he recovered from the bounce, then the plane started to veer off the runway toward parked aircraft. While corecting with brakes, the aircraft nosed over.NTSB ANC82DAG53Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Kenai, AKAt 0837 the plt called Kenai tower & reported 8 mi west inbound for landing. At 0845 he reported that he would be landing on the beach. At 0847 he reported that he would not make the beach & would be going into the water. The acft & occupants were not…NTSB ANC82DA093Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Near Mcgrath, AKPrior to departure, the pilot serviced the aircraft with fuel and verified the right wing tank was full. The pilot did not switch the fuel selector from the left fuel tank prior to departing. During a low pass over a wooded area, the engine quit. Due to the…NTSB ANC82DAG43Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Eagle River, AKThe eng lost power about 750 ft after a water takeoff. There was insufficient landing room on the lake & the acft hit a dike. The pilot stated he fuels the acft from 5 gallon cans due to nonavaiability of aviation fuel at fire lake. Approximately 2 cups of…NTSB ANC80DAA23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC80DAG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Palmer, AKNTSB ANC78DAG59Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Soldotna, AKNTSB ANC78FAA13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC78DAD02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Yakutat, AK