NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-135
27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-135, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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
| 1983 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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 ('7102206')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 260))
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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 ('7102206')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260))
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 ANC07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, an encounter with a muddy berm, and a nose over. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB CHI06CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Nebraska City, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout and the resulting ground loop. A contributing factor was the excessive tail wheel steering (rudder) input by the pilot.NTSB LAX02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Reno, NVFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the hump in the runway.NTSB NYC01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Clinton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes, and the wind gusts.NTSB FTW00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Rose Hill, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB DEN99LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Greeley, COThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop during landing roll. Factors were the malfunctioning self centering locking device on the tail wheel, the right rear quartering tail wind, and the 3 to 4 inch high berm along the edge of the runway.NTSB LAX99LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Novato, CAThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing. A factor is the airport's failure to follow proper procedure in ensuring adequate obstacle and object free clearance…NTSB FTW98LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB ANC97LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Healy, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the proximity of a creek (ravine) to the runway.NTSB CHI96LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Portland, INthe aircraft ground looped when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing.NTSB ATL96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Cochran, GAfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, when the airplane encountered an uneven area on the airstrip and becoming airborne prematurely; and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from…NTSB MIA96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20-150 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Davis, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention.NTSB CHI94LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Harvard, ILthe pilot's excessive taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.NTSB CHI92LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Plattsmouth, NEThe pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control.NTSB ATL92LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22T · Headland, ALThe pilot's improper evaluation of wind conditions and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was a gusting tail wind.NTSB SEA92LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Morgan, UTPoor inflight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were: the gravel/dirt bank, night environmental conditions, and runway lighting unavailable.NTSB ANC92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Twin Hills, AKDirectional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a bird.NTSB FTW92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · New Roads, LAThe student pilot's loss of directional control and the resultant ground loop. Factors were the cfi's lack of supervision and the ditch adjacent to the runway.NTSB CHI91LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Mason, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of total experience in the accident type airplane.NTSB ANC89LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Soldotna, AKDuring the landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped on the runway.NTSB SEA88LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Seattle, WAPlt landed with 80 deg right cross wind of 8 KTS, groundlooped to right. The plt said that ATIS info gave the wind as 220 degrees at 8 KTS; however his EST from windsock observation included gusts of 15 KTS. The observing station reported no gusts on the date…NTSB SEA88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Kelso, WAThe plt stated that he selected rnwy 29 in very gusty conditions. He believed the landing was made with no problems. As the acft slowed below 45 mph it suddenly veered to the right. The plt failed to control the drift. The acft departed the runway and…NTSB SEA88LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Yakima, WAThe pilot had just purchased the aircraft and was practicing takeoffs and landings. On the first landing attempt, during the ground roll after touchdwn, the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft ground looped.NTSB ANC84LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe acft ran off the rwy during landing. The plt said he lost control of the acft and went on the grass for about 40 ft. the rear seat had been removed for cargo. A 6 year old boy in the back of the acft was seated on top of rope and cans ofgas at the time of…NTSB LAX83LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Jackson, CAThe acft went off the rwy and collided with a ditch during landing. The tailwheel acft touched down on rwy 19 about 200 ft past the threshold and bounced. The pilot applied power to recover and lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the rwy to the…NTSB NYC83LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Olean, NYThe acft nosed over during taxi after landing when the acft went off the runway into soft dirt. The student pilot had completed a cross-country flight without incident. After landing during taxi at Olean, NY the pilot applied brakes and the acft swerved to…