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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-135, AK

23 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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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 ('7102206')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102206'))
  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."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 ('7102206'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 ANC21LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.Aug 30, 2021 · N3419A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC20LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the fuel tank filler necks, which resulted in water intrusion into the fuel tanks.Sep 14, 2020 · N8875C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC20LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Soldotna, AKThe delamination of the fabric material from the fuselage above the windscreen due to failed adhesive, which resulted in disrupted airflow and a subsequent hard landing.Jul 4, 2020 · N3604A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC08CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.Aug 31, 2008 · N3414A · Substantial damage 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.Apr 24, 2007 · N3579A · Substantial damage 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.Jun 2, 1997 · N3602A · Substantial damage 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.Jul 1, 1994 · N8510C · Destroyed NTSB ANC92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Twin Hills, AKDirectional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a bird.May 10, 1992 · N3498A · Substantial damage 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.Oct 16, 1988 · N1208C · Substantial damage 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…Oct 3, 1988 · N3421A · Substantial damage 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.…Sep 7, 1987 · N8510C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Chugiak, AKWhile flying in the mountains at about 5000 feet MSL (200 feet AGL), the airplane encountered a downdraft, causing it to crash on a glacier. Pilot estimated the winds to be about 10 knots.Apr 28, 1986 · N3438A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Mccarthy, AKThe plt stated that while executing a 180 deg right turn the acft drifted 50 ft to the east of rwy 19 where it struck a row of trees. The acft continued in a steep descending turn. The acft stalled and crashed into a wooded area.Aug 4, 1985 · N2566A · Substantial damage 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…Sep 5, 1984 · N3500A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC84LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Big Delta, AKThe plt switched the tank selector while cruising in flt and the engine quit. He said he then primed the engine and tried to start it, but failed. A forced landing was made & the acft nosed over. After the accident, the acft was righted, the tank selector was…Jun 6, 1984 · N8510C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78DAH09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Chelatna Lake, AKAug 30, 1978 · N3551A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77DAG92Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Skwentna, AKJul 23, 1977 · N3654A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAH33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Tonsina, AKJul 10, 1976 · N2454A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC74DAG05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Queens, AKJun 22, 1973 · N3377B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC72DAG88Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Seldovia, AKJan 17, 1972 · N3579A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC72DAG65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Russian Miss, AKOct 17, 1971 · N3551A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC70AA082Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Haines, AKMay 30, 1970 · N1321C · Destroyed NTSB ANC70F0014Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Clear, AKMay 17, 1969 · N2184A · Destroyed