NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-108
709 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-108. 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 | 118 |
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| 1965 | 114 |
| 1966 | 68 |
| 1967 | 57 |
| 1968 | 52 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102204'))
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 ('7102204'))
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 ERA26LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Westminster, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB ERA20CA211Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Olean, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR20LA110Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Pinedale, WYA loss of airplane control during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA19LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Brownstown, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the outcome was the student…NTSB GAA18CA297Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Start, LAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Yentna, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA563Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Orangeburg, SCA failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.NTSB CEN17LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Piedmont, MOThe pilot’s descent below glidepath, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines.NTSB CEN16LA394Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-108 · Pearland, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information following a thorough postaccident examination.NTSB ERA16LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Gallatin, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an inflight fire due to the presence of a bird nest in the engine compartment.NTSB GAA16CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Pantego, NCA loss of directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA16CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-108 · Lincolnton, NCThe non-certificated pilot's loss of directional control while landing.NTSB CEN16FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-108 · Garden City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a low altitude flight.NTSB GAA16CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · New Castle, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB CEN14LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Forsyth, MOThe pilot's improper flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN14LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MIThe student pilot’s loss of control during landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with gusting wind.NTSB CEN13CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut.NTSB CEN11CA677Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Monte Vista, COThe student pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA11LA501Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, MEOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB WPR11LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Frazier Park, CAThe pilot’s geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing in soft terrain and a subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN11CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Lockhart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB CEN09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.NTSB DFW08LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Opelousas, LALoss of engine power due to starvation of the right fuel tank and the inability to select the left fuel tank. Contributing to airplane damage was the hidden obstruction in the field selected for the forced landing.NTSB ANC08LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ugashik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.NTSB CHI07LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Ava, MOThe failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.NTSB NYC06CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · South Boston, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a rising embankment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB CHI06CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Spirit Lake, IAThe pilot using an unsuitable runway and not maintaining directional control during the landing leading to the nose over on impact with snow. A factor was the snow that remained on the runway after plowing.NTSB CHI06CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Toronto, OHThe pilot's decision to depart from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the swerve during takeoff roll and subsequent nose over.NTSB CHI05CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-180 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent main gear collapse.NTSB LAX05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Big Pine, CAoil exhaustion due to an improper oil breather tube installation, which became plugged in flight due to frozen moisture build-up. The blocked breather tube then created a crankcase over pressure that caused a failure of the crankshaft seal. The rough, uneven…NTSB ATL04LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Inverness, FLThe improper installation of the carburetor which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during an emergency landing.NTSB CHI03LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Rose Hill, KSThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and the pilot's failure to identify the malfunctioning magneto. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Coffeyville, KSThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the maneuver to avoid an unconfirmed object on the side of the runway.NTSB NYC02FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of…NTSB LAX02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Tehachapi, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to gain altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The high density altitude was a factor in the accident.NTSB NYC02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VAThe failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…NTSB ANC01LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI01LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Overton, NEThe open exhaust valve. Factors relating to the accident were the sticking exhaust valve guide and the snow drift the airplane encountered during the precautionary landing.NTSB NYC01LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions.NTSB CHI00FA288Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Custer, SDThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into…NTSB DEN00LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UTThe pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB NYC00LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Wales, MEFuel exhaustion due to a blocked fuel feed line.NTSB NYC99LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to recover from a sideslip maneuver, and flare the airplane before touchdown.NTSB NYC99LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VAThe improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA99LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Winthrop, WAThe pilot/passenger's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the fence.NTSB NYC99LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Chambersburg, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Perry, GAThe maintenance personnel incorrect adjustment of the intake and exhaust valves resulting in the induction system fire and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX99LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Hayward, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the inadvertent ground loop swerve.