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.
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NTSB ANC03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Wasilla, AKThe instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated dual student, and the dual student's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane.NTSB ANC02LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a downwind landing and an encounter with rough terrain when the airplane overran the intended landing area. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, and rough…NTSB CHI02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WIA loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.NTSB CHI02LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Russell, KSThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the back-taxi. Additional factors were the tailwind and the wind gust.NTSB NYC01LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Kenton, OHThe pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway. Factors included the uneven braking and the pilot's lack of experience in airplane make and model.NTSB ANC01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut.NTSB SEA01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Lewistown, MTPilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.NTSB CHI01LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Morris, ILthe directional control not maintained by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB DEN01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Akron, COthe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB ATL01LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pomaria, SCThe pilot's improper operation of the flight controls while attempting a takeoff from an unimproved surface. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA01LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb. Trees were a factor.NTSB LAX01LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Concord, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control and the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI01LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Grain Valley, MOThe normal brake system was inoperative due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane encountered.NTSB LAX01LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Atwater, CAThe student's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, his improper compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate flight supervision.NTSB LAX00LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and variable crosswind conditions. Factors were the variable and gusty crosswinds.NTSB ANC00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Dillingham, AKA malfunctioning main landing gear brake, which precipitated a ground-loop.NTSB NYC00LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW00LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Calico Rock, ARthe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control during the landing roll due to the airplane hydroplaning on the wet runway.NTSB CHI00FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Quincy, ILThe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the fog, and the crops.NTSB ANC00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Gakona, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Salem, INthe inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA00LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Highlands, NCTotal loss of engine power due to the obstruction (insect larva) of the left wing aft fuel system line resulting in a forced landing to non suitable terrain.NTSB NYC00LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Moneta, VALoss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Newberry, SCa fire in the cockpit caused by the exhaust muffler, which resulted in a forced landing in a field, and subsequent impact with a berm.NTSB NYC99FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Goshen, KYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the down-sloping terrain.NTSB NYC99LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Minerva, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX99FA301Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Strathmore, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate terrain and obstacle clearance altitude, which resulted in a collision with power transmission wires.NTSB DEN99LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Limon, COThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors were a direct tailwind and high density altitude that deteriorated the airplane's climb capability, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN99FA120Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Roy, UTThe pilot inadvertently allowing the aircraft to enter a stall during initial climb following takeoff. Factors were high density altitude and gross weight which exceeded the maximum.NTSB CHI99LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Rogers City, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.NTSB DEN99FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Coaldale, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons for reasons undetermined.NTSB NYC99LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Oswego, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20-150 · Mason, MIwas the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in this accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane.NTSB MIA99LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's excessive use of right wheel brake to correct for a left drift during landing rollout resulting in a ground loop to the right and the left wing contacting the runway.NTSB ATL98LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Lancaster, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice..NTSB FTW98FA392Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-180 · Thornton, COThe separation of a propeller blade due to corrosion initiated fatigue, followed by the separation of several of the engine's mounts, and the subsequent inability of the pilot to control the aircraft. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB CHI98FA343Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Beaver Dam, WIThe continued flight into adverse weather conditions and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the improper preflight planning/preparation and lack of certification by the pilot-in-command in addition to the…NTSB ATL98LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Paris, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in an overload failure of the left main landing gear.NTSB ANC98LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Copper Center, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site. A factor associated with the accident is rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC98LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable runway terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were uneven/rutted terrain, and high vegetation along the runway edge.NTSB FTW98LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Searcy, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB MIA98LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to establish a positive climb to outclimb obstacle (tree) and his decision to execute a takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB SEA98LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Newberg, ORThe pilots failure to account for the increased drag on the runway during the preflight planning. Factors were the long, wet grass.NTSB FTW98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, due to inadvertently stepping on the brake. A related factor was the pilot's excessive use of rudder for steering.NTSB CHI97LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Castlewood, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees.NTSB ANC97LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's initiation of an abrupt, evasive maneuver, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were an undetermined object crossing the runway and the passenger's rudder control interference during the evasive…NTSB ANC97LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Hoonah, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB SEA97LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot-in-command misjudged his altitude and distance from the runway while landing.NTSB CHI97FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Holland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent impact with trees and then a residence. A related factor was turbulence.NTSB MIA97LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Cumming, GAa loss of engine power for an undermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with the ground.