NTSB investigations: Piper PA-20-135
46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-20-135. 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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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 ('7102010'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102010'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 ANC24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AKThe pilot providing instruction’s delayed remedial action, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll.NTSB ERA24LA212Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Georgetown, OHAn inadvertent encounter with the rotor wash of a nearby hovering helicopter during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA238Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA20 · Challis, IDThe pilot's turn towards rising terrain with limited climb performance and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Riverside, UTA failure of the throttle control during a landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA20LA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA20 · Luray, VAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and collision with terrain.NTSB MIA07CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · State College, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ANC07CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the ground loop and inadequate main wheel brakes.NTSB SEA04LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Deer Park, WAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the owner/pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and a warped/realigned fuselage that contributed to the sensitivity of the aircraft's response to pilot rudder…NTSB NYC02LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fremont, OHDamage to the right tire, which resulted in a sudden loss of tire pressure and a loss of directional control.NTSB SEA01LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Redmond, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was variable winds.NTSB SEA01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ontario, ORInadequate remedial action by the first pilot. The student pilot's improper flare while landing was a factor.NTSB ANC98LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Mcgrath, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors involved in the accident were a crosswind, and the trees adjacent to the takeoff area.NTSB LAX89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chino, CAThe plt lost directional control of the acft during the landing roll and ground looped. The flight instructor reported that this was the first landing of the day and that they were staying in the traffic pattern to practice touch and go landings on rwy 26.…NTSB ANC86LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Two Lakes, AKThe pilot lost control of the aircraft on the initial climb. The pilot stated that after takeoff the wind shifted 180 degrees.NTSB ANC85LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AKLow time student plt lost control during attempted go-around & crashed into two parked acft. 8 to 12 kt crosswind was reported.NTSB MKC85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Waldron, MOThe acft nosed over inverted after the left landing gear wheel contacted snow alongside the rwy during a touch and go.NTSB ANC84FA056Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe acft veered during takeoff roll and left the right side of the rwy after about 200 ft of roll. The left main landinggear collapsed and separated from the acft.NTSB MKC83LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Lee'S Summit, MOThe student pilot was on a supervised solo flight in a tail wheel equipped aircraft. The instructor pilot was observing from about 300 ft from the touchdown point. He stated that the plane touched down hard, bounced and turned to the left. The right main gear…NTSB DEN82DA105Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Near Rawlins, WYThe pilot stated that he had landed on a blacktop road, but opted to takeoff on a gravel road because of the proximity of reflector posts to the wings. He stepped off the road and estimated that he had about 800 ft for takeoff. The density altitude was about…NTSB ANC82DA021Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bethel, AKThe pilot was taxiing to the tie-down area when the right ski/landing gear failed. The pilot attributed the failure to age and noted that ice landings are hard on ski equipped aircraft.NTSB DEN81DTM08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Morgan, UTNTSB FTW79FA075Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-20 · Tulsa, OKNTSB MIA78FKG66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Millen, GANTSB CHI78FEV41Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Galesburg, ILNTSB ANC77DAA02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Oshetna River, AKNTSB SEA77DYP20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Moses Lake, WANTSB SEA76DYA08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Mccall, IDNTSB NYC75DEC40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Flint, MINTSB CHI73DEA42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Portland, INNTSB DEN72DTM08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Ogden, UTNTSB MIA72FKT43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Dania, FLNTSB DEN71DXT11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Ogden, UTNTSB NYC71DFG01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Pittsfield, MENTSB ANC70DAG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Glennallen, AKNTSB CHI69D0591Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Clarington, OHNTSB DIA68D0091Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Oyster, VANTSB MKC68D0306Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Camden Point, MONTSB ANC68F0025Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Mcgrath, AKNTSB ANC68F0020Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC67D0016Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB CHI66F0028Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Cable, WINTSB MKC65F0075Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Clay Center, KSNTSB UNK64X3292Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · Summit, AKNTSB UNK64X1946Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · Greenville, MENTSB UNK64X1360Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · So St Paul, MNNTSB UNK64X1090Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · Mt View, OK