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 FTW86LQG10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Skellytown, TXThe pilot stated that his take off roll was longer than expected. Reaching the end of the runway, he rotated & the acft left the ground, but it did not establish a good rate of climb. Subsequently, the acft collided with a pole & crashed. The takeoff was…NTSB DEN86LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cedar City, UTThe plt stated that while in cruise flt, a loud noise was heard followed by air entering the cockpit. The plt said he initially reduced pwr, not knowing what the problem was. According to the plt, when no visual problem with the aircraft was found, he added…NTSB SEA85FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ketchum, IDStudent pilot on cross country flt, route thru mountain pass and mountains. Attempted emergency landing on highway. During approach and while turning toward selected landing site, plt inadvertantly set full nose down trim with half flaps. As acft completed…NTSB ANC85FA130Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Alexander Lake, AKThe plt lost directional control of the acft during takeoff and the acft rolled into rough terrain along side of the rwy where it nosed over.NTSB ANC85LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Dillingham, AKThe plt reported that by the time he had returned to the arpt, the wind velocity had increased to 18 KTS. During the landing, he lost directional control & the acft ground looped & was damaged.NTSB DEN85LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Glen Canyon, UTThe plt became lost/disoriented near the end of a x-country flt from west jordan to blanding, Utah. When fuel quantity became low, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing on a dirt road. During the landing falre, a x-wind gust drifted the acft to the…NTSB ANC85LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Dillingham, AKThe aircraft swervd on the runway and ground looped, the pilot stated he lost control of the acft due to the wind condition.NTSB CHI85LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Osceola, WIThe solo student plt attempted to land the acft with an aprx 90 deg x-wind of 24 KTS gusting to 32 KTS. Feeling unsure of the conditions on his first apch, he decided to make a go around. This he successfully accomplished. On his second attempt, he was able…NTSB NYC85LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Batavia, NYThe commercial rated-flight instructor took off genesee co. airport and flew a normal pattern for landing. Some gustiness was noted by the pilot by observing the wind sock. During landing roll out, a slight swerve to the south, aircraft landing to the west,…NTSB MIA85FLD02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fort Pierce, FLPrior to a flt from the Bahamas to west palm beach, FL, the plt noted a problem with the quick-drain for the left fuel tank. After landing in west palm beach, fuel was only added to the right tank since the plt anticipated replacing the left quick-drain. On…NTSB ANC85LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 22/20 · Girdwood, AKThe acft was on a flt to transport 2 skiers to a glacier area, so they could ski downhill to a location to where they could be picked up. The plt landed the wheel/ski equipped acft on upsloping terrain. The visibility was good, except a whiteout phenomena was…NTSB CHI85LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Rush City, MNThe plt reported that he was taking off on rwy 33 with the wind from 280 deg a 18 gusting 25 KTS. After becoming airborne, the acft weathervaned into the wind. It then traveled to the left of the rwy where it settled back to the ground. Subsequently, the acft…NTSB ANC85LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kanektok River, AKThe plt reported after a short fld takeoff, the eng dropped to about 1000 RPM; the plt then attempted an emergency landing. Upon touchdown, the acft settled into the snow and nosed over. The plt stated the eng failure was due to carb ice.NTSB ATL85LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lawrenceville, GAStudent pilot bought acft previous day, asked instructor to fly acft with him to home airport. CFI delayed en route to practice touch and go. On go around engine would not produce full power and acft would not climb. During subsequent interview pic/cfi told…NTSB ANC85LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Minchumina, AKThe acft made a hard landing on a frozen lake during a precautionary landing. The plt said that cargo on board had shifted in flt and he also had a loss of 15 mph in airspeed. Thinking it might be an icing problem, the plt made the unscheduled landing. No ice…NTSB CHI84LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lake City, MIAccording to the plt, at about 30 ft AGL after takeoff the eng RPM began to decrease. The acft flew into a tree adjacent to a road near the end of the rwy. A visual inspection of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions. The property owner reported that…NTSB SEA84LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Shoshone, IDThe plt attempted takeoff from a wet alfalfa field. High vegetation and soft terrain prevented proper acceleration to lift off speed. The nosewheel struck an embankment and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB DEN84LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Aurora, COPlt stated that following a hard landing, directional control was lost. Acft departed runway and collided with dirt berm.NTSB FTW84LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tahlequah, OKLaw enforcement officers responding to the acft accident found the acft inverted beyond the south end of the runway. Plt stated he and his passengers had been drinking beer and decided to go flying. Plt's statements to officers are not clear on exact events…NTSB ANC84FA131Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AKThe acft was damaged in an off arpt landing after the engine lost power. The plt stated the acft was operating on automotive fuel without the required supplemental type certificate. The acft was operating without the required annual inspection and the tbo had…NTSB CHI84LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Findlay, OHDuring the initial takeoff climb at an alt of aprx 1400 ft MSL the engine quit. Attempts to regain power failed. The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn field. Post accident investigation of the engine revealed a broken carburetor heat linkage…NTSB NYC84LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · E. Hanover, NJThe acft made a forced landing shortly after takeoff when the engine lost power. At about 400 ft AGL the engine sputtered and stopped. The fuel tanks were switched by the plt and the engine made a slight pwr gain and quit again. A landing was made in a marshy…NTSB FTW84FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Quinlan, TXSeveral witnesses stated the acft 'buzzed them below tree-top level' before the accident. Witnesses also stated that the engine 'sounded like it cut out.' The acft impacted the ground in a steep left bank. Post accident inspection revealed no evidence of any…NTSB FTW84LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tallulah, LAThe acft caught fire shortly after takeoff and the plt landed in a wheat field. The nosewheel dug into the soft field and the acft nosed over. This acft has been the subject of recommendations on worn and deteriorated fuel lines. The pltsdescription of his…NTSB LAX84LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Phoenix, AZThe plt had just purchased the acft & had flown it only 3 hrs. The purpose of this flt was to ferry it to deer valley for a paint job. He reported that when he landed, the wind was from 150 deg at 6 gusting 12 KTS. During the landing, the nose wheel touched…NTSB SEA84LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Davenport, WADuring the landing roll the brakes were applied with no effect. The acft went off the end of the rwy into a ditch and nosed over. Examination of the acft showed the brake system low on fluid and the master cylinder diaphragm ruptured.NTSB NYC84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Factoryville, PAPlt stated that he inadvertently allowed the acft to drift left during the landing roll when he reached for the hand brake. The left main and nose gears contacted a snow bank and the acft nosed over.NTSB DEN84LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Laramie, WYThe plt stated that when he was 10 miles southeast with airport lights in sight, a convair plt reported inbound on an IFR clearance to land. Not wanting to possibly cause the convair plt to make a missed approach he elected to make a turn. In the turn, he…NTSB ATL84FLT02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Memphis, TNThe acft struck a powerline and crashed 1.5 mi south of Memphis airport while on a ILS localizer app to rwy 36R. The wx at the time of acc was ceiling 200 ft, visibility 3/4 mile with fog. The acft was equipped with a VOR localizer, but no glide sloop…NTSB FTW84LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NMThe plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing.NTSB CHI84LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Owosso, MIThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff from owasso airport. The plt stated that he noticed the takeoff roll was longer than normal but everything seemed alright until approximately 100 ft AGL when the acft would no longer climb. The acft impacted about 1/2…NTSB ATL84LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Charlotte, NCDuring a wx briefing, before takeoff, the plt was advised that the winds at Charlotte, NC were forcast to be from 230 at 13 gusting to 24 KTS. He was also advised to expect moderate to severe turbulence as well as high en route winds. While en route, he…NTSB MKC84LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Russellville, ARAfter landing, the plt taxied to the tie-down area. While turning into a tiedown postion, the right main gear hit a tire, surrounding a tie-down stake, & the acft nosed over.NTSB CHI84FA042Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Easton Township, MIThe acft crashed aprx 3 mi from the departure arpt. According to witnesses, it was flying at aprx 200 ft AGL when the right wing dipped & then the acft went nearly straight into the ground. An inspection of the airframe & flt control sys revealed no evidence…NTSB MKC84LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Derby, KSThe plt was pacticing landings & stopped after each touchdown. After aprx the 5th landing, the brakes failed to operate & the acft continued off the end of the rwy. Before stopping, the nose gear went in a ditch & collapsed, and the acft nosed over. The plt…NTSB ATL83LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Jonesboro, GAThe acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit. The pilot said he had been flying in the local area and came in to practice touch and go landings. During the 2nd takeoff the engine missed. He landed and did a magneto check then another takeoff…NTSB CHI83LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Franksville, WIThe acft was intentionally groundlooped as the acft was not stopping at the runways end. The pilot said the brakes malfunctioned. The mechanic who worked on the acft after the accident said brakes were available even though brake fluidwas low. The mechanic…NTSB MIA83LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Merritt Island, FLThe plt reported that during the preflt, he did not visually check the fuel tanks, but relied of the fuel gauges. They indicated there was 7 gal in the left tank & 4 gal in the right tank. The plt took off using fuel from the left tank to practice…NTSB LAX83LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Camarillo, CAThe acft groundlooped and collided with a rwy light during landing. The acft had been converted to a taildragger.NTSB FTW83LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tulsa, OKThe acft veered off the rwy & nosed over. The plt stated he had purchased the acft to start taking plt lessons to securehis license which had been revoked 10/3/79.NTSB DEN83LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ennis, MTDuring a night flight, oil began spreading over the windshield & heavy smoke came in the cockpit through the cabin heater. The plt opened the cabin windows, reduced power & turned back toward the arpt. The oil pressure dropped to 5 PSI & the plt descended to…NTSB CHI83LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot decided to make a precautionary landing after he heard a noise or bang which he thought was the muffler. The pilot made a decision to land on a runway which had an unfavorable wind. Control was lost when a gust of wind raised the left wing. The…NTSB ATL83LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Liberty, NCThe acft collided with trees during takeoff climb and crashed to the ground in a nose low attitude. The 4 occupants received only minor injuries. This was the beginning of a 10 minute night flight in dark overcast conditions. The pilot lowered the acft nose…NTSB CHI83LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Fraser, MIThe pilot stated he lost directional control of the aircraft after touchdown during a crosswind landing. The aircraft departed the right side of the runway into a muddy area and nosed over.NTSB CHI83LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Sandstone, MNThe pilot reported that soon after touchdown, the aircraft began to veer to the left and attempts to correct the situation failed. Subsequently, the aircraft impacted a snowbank and was damaged.NTSB FTW83LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ramon, NMThe flt departed Oklahoma city, ok with en route stops planned at amarillo, TX tucumcari, NM. At tucumcari, the occupants found themselves 'staggering a little' & concluded this was from exposure to hi alt (en route 6500 ft, tucumcari, 4065 ft). After…NTSB ATL83LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Stafford, VAThe acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing. The plt was cruising at 3000 ft MSL when he heard a 'loud pop'. The engine started running rough and missing. The plt shut the engine down by pulling the mixture control and throttle. When he shut down…NTSB NYC83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Dansville, NYDuring landing the flange on the right main landing gear strut broke off allowing the shock cord to collapse.NTSB CHI83FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Siren, WIWitnesses heard a sound of an acft eng, but because of low clouds & fog they could not see the acft. They heard the sound of the eng, a loud roar, the breaking of trees, & thena 'bang.' They then found the acft which had penetrated a wooded area at a 70 deg…NTSB ATL83FLG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper 22 · Clinton, SCThe aircraft was refueled before departing greenville, KY. The pilot reported that as he approached his destination, he proceeded along a radial from the greenwood VOR but could not find newberry. He stated that he hunted too long before diverting back to…