NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150
1,313 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-150. 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 | 114 |
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| 1965 | 108 |
| 1966 | 96 |
| 1967 | 78 |
| 1968 | 69 |
| 1969 | 55 |
| 1970 | 52 |
| 1971 | 47 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
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| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
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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 ('7102210'))
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 ('7102210'))
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 ERA26LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA22 · Pace, FLOn August 29, 2026, about 1030 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N5731D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pace, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ERA26LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Rural Retreat, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN26LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-22-150 · Brenham, TXNTSB ERA26LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NCThe pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…NTSB WPR26FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · Oroville, CAOn February 28, 2026, about 0948 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N3170Z, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Oroville, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ANC26LA013Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AKOn January 31, 2026, about 1921 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N3263Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anchorage, Alaska. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger was transported to the hospital with…NTSB ERA25LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB CEN25FA289Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · New Underwood, SDOn July 28, 2025, about 0604 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N9642D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Underwood, South Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained fatal…NTSB ANC25LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chinitna Bay, AKOn June 30, 2025, about 1630 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA 22-150 airplane, N3609Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chinitna Bay, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA25LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hebron, OHThe airplane owner and pilot’s intentional allowance of unapproved maintenance and maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately maintain or service the brake system, which resulted in a total loss of brake pressure.NTSB GAA25WA160Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-22-150 · Mosbach, GermanyNTSB ANC25LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Talkeetna, AKThe mechanical failure of the left main landing gear leg due to corrosion, resulting in substantial damage to the left struts.NTSB ANC24LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bettles, AKThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for shifting wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ANC24LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC24LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sagwon, AKA failure of the landing gear fitting at the fuselage attachment point to due to a poor weld joint.NTSB WPR24LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot’s loss of control during landing roll with a gusty tailwind.NTSB ANC24LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Afton, WYThe commercial pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing was the student pilot’s application of brakes during the takeoff roll and the failure of both pilots to maintain a positive transfer of controls.NTSB WPR24LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Emmett, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.NTSB CEN24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Dalhart, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB ERA23LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NCA loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ANC23LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR23LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ariel, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA23FA136Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.NTSB ANC23LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over after the main landing gear wheels broke through deep snow on the snow-covered runway.NTSB ERA22LA425Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Great Barrington, MAThe student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC22LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB WPR22LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrainNTSB CEN22LA121Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Furlow, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC22LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on an unmaintained runway surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.NTSB CEN22LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lamesa, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a descent that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA370Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Walnut Cove, NCThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with an airport boundary fence, and a nose over event.NTSB ANC21LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Homer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chandalar Shelf, AKA separation of the rudder cable from the rudder pedal due to the connecting bolt detaching for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR21LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cashmere, WAA total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC21LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Willow, AKThe pilots over application of the brakes while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a loss of control and nose-over.NTSB ERA21LA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GAA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC20CA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Lake Louise, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff in shifting winds from a remote unimproved gravel bar, which resulted in a failure to attain an airspeed suitable for flight and a loss of control.NTSB CEN20LA329Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Burlington, WIA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during the initial climb.NTSB CEN20LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Loveland, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvationNTSB ERA20CA246Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Cortland, NYThe mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot's inadequate…NTSB ANC20CA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA20CA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Fayetteville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN20LA015Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · White Bear Township, MNThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC19CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC19LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AKA failure of the aft left weld-on fuselage landing gear fitting due to a poor weld joint.NTSB ANC19FA042Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his impairment from alcohol consumption.NTSB ERA19LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hastings, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine primer control, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.NTSB GAA19CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to the maintain the runway heading during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with runway lighting and a subsequent ground loop during the landing roll.