NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-135
461 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-135. 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.
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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 SEA01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Ontario, OROverstress loading to the left wing lift strut resulting in the left wing folding upward during the initial climb.NTSB MIA00LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Enochville, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI00LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Marion, INthe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the dust devil.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 NYC99FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Palatine, NYThe pilot was impaired by an illegal drug, and entered an inadvertent stall/spin.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 FTW98LA305Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · San Angelo, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD98LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Winchester, VAImproper flare. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.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 MIA96LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Georgetown, SCfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an obstruction on the ground (inadequate visual lookout) during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and subsequent nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…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 IAD96LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Dover, DEthe overhaul maintenance personnel's improper major overhaul procedure (improper torque on the engine block center through bolts), which resulted in an in flight loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced…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 MIA96LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to follow procedures, resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear in the up position.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 ANC94FA074Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot did not maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB CHI93LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, ILThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.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 ATL92LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Jasper, TNThe fractured valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power, while flying over terrain that was not suitable for a forced landing. A factor was the densely wooded, mountainous terrain.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 DEN92LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Siebert, COTotal loss of engine power due to a plugged vent in the tank filler cap, resulting in fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA91LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Mead, WAImproper preflight planning by the pilot, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the high temperature and unfavorable wind condiiton.NTSB LAX91LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Sonita, AZA loss of engine power due to a broken piston ring in the number 3 cylinder, which resulted in the aircraft's inability to maintain level flight.NTSB SEA91LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above the stall speed for the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX91LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the CFI aboard N25378 to adequately supervise the flight and the dual student pilot's improper use of the normal brakes.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 NYC90LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Franklin Center, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which restuled in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC90LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Clayton Lake, METhe pilot's delayed decision to perform a go around.NTSB NYC89LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Montague, NJImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA89LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Booneville, MSLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.NTSB ATL89LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Medina, OHFailure of airport management to establish a displaced threshold which would provide adequate obstruction clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were the power lines, the utility pole and the dusk light conditions.NTSB ATL89FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Augusta, GAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while making a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB MIA89LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Jacksonville, FLAn unstabilized instrument approach wherein the pilot descended below the mda. Contributing factors included an inadequately equipped acft and the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.NTSB MKC89LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Salisbury, MOThe pilot said shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. He attempted to land on a plowed field, and after rolling about fifty yards on the rough, soft terrain, the aircraft nosed over. Post accident investigation revealed the engine lost power due to fuel…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 ANC89LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Healy Lake, AKAfter waiting for more favorable wind conditions, the student pilot and his passenger attempted a departure from a dirt strip surrounded by trees. The non-rated passenger stated that 'after becoming airborne and climbing slightly above the treetops, it felt…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 FTW88LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Pawnee, OKAircraft's flight envelope was exceeded.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 MIA88FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Geneva, ALPrior to the acdnt, a witness saw the acft flying across an open field at a very low alt. Subsequently, it collided with the tops of several pine trees at about 90 to 95 ft AGL, then it crashed to the ground. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was…NTSB ANC87LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Iowa Ridge, AKThe pilot was awakened in the night at his hunting camp by strong winds estimated at 70 - 80 mph. His airplane came loose at its tie-down and he elected to try and fly it to a safer location. Shortly after take off he lost control of the airplane and crashed.…