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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150, CA

85 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150, CA per year, 1964–2026: 85 cases
1964	10
1965	6
1966	7
1967	8
1968	5
1969	4
1970	6
1971	1
1972	4
1973	2
1974	3
1975	1
1976	3
1977	2
1978	1
1979	2
1980	1
1981	1
1983	1
1986	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	1
1991	2
1992	1
1997	1
1999	1
2001	2
2007	1
2017	2
2019	1
2026	1

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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" = 'CA' 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 ('7102210')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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 ('7102210'))
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 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…Feb 28, 2026 · N3170Z · Destroyed 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.Jun 9, 2019 · N6865B · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 1, 2017 · N1737P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR17LA088Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush.Apr 21, 2017 · N9975D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Modesto, CAThe failure of the airplane's exhaust muffler during takeoff that was due to an inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate inspection to isolate the smoke source, and the pilot's decision to continue flight with an…Sep 2, 2007 · N13WA · Destroyed 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.May 18, 2001 · N3170Z · Substantial damage 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.Jan 14, 2001 · N3854P · Substantial damage 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.Sep 9, 1999 · N1775P · Destroyed NTSB LAX97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Madera, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions and his inadequate visual outlook.Feb 9, 1997 · N1900F · Destroyed NTSB LAX92LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Oxnard, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff as a result of his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. A factor in the accident was the dark night.Apr 21, 1992 · N6907D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.Dec 1, 1991 · N3170Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's improper preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was water in the fuel tank.Feb 27, 1991 · N3724P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Weaverville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The existing wind conditions and the ditch that was located near the runway were factors in the accident.Aug 18, 1990 · N6702B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA247Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Placerville, CAThe improper maintenance performed at the last overhaul which resulted in the failure of the #3 main bearing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable landing area for the emergency landing.Jul 26, 1989 · N5925D · Destroyed NTSB LAX88FA251Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Compton, CAStudent pilots failure to adequately remove moisture from the fuel system during his preflight inspection which led to a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight.Jul 13, 1988 · N6926B · Destroyed NTSB LAX88LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · San Jose, CAWhile flying 500-600 feet above the terrain on a local pleasure flight, the pilot turned into what he believed to be an open ended canyon. After becoming aware that he had inadvertently turned into a box canyon, the pilot attempted a 'chandelle turn' to exit…Oct 31, 1987 · N4771A · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Santa Margarita, CAThe pilot stated that he had problems with his navigation radio and overflew his destination airport. He subsequently became disoriented, ran one fuel tank dry, and then made a precautionary landing, since he was low on fuel. On landing, the nose gear…Jun 8, 1986 · N1787P · Substantial damage 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.Jun 29, 1983 · N4451A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVG40Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Weaverville, CAJun 5, 1981 · N3132Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVD20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Novato, CAApr 2, 1980 · N3132Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FUA06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Dana Point, CADec 25, 1979 · N3328Z · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FA027Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · King City, CAApr 25, 1979 · N7318D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUQ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Van Nuys, CADec 5, 1978 · N1720P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUG51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Redlands, CAJul 5, 1977 · N6055D · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FUQ23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Agua Dulce, CAApr 2, 1977 · N7841D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVH14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Sacramento, CASep 2, 1976 · N3312Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUG69Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Upland, CAAug 18, 1976 · N9627D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVD38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Santa Rosa, CAJun 6, 1976 · N1711P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75FUA27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Huntington Bch, CAApr 23, 1975 · N3869P · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP063Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Los Banos, CAMay 27, 1974 · N2756P · Destroyed NTSB OAK74DVD32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Novato, CAMay 10, 1974 · N4848A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DUM20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Brawley, CAFeb 23, 1974 · N1837P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74AL024Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Grover City, CASep 29, 1973 · N3116Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX73FUA34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Long Beach, CAMar 16, 1973 · N7606D · Destroyed NTSB OAK73AP010Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Winters, CANov 15, 1972 · N2857P · Destroyed NTSB LAX73AL011Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Jamul, CASep 9, 1972 · N9731D · Destroyed NTSB OAK73DVA13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Mariposa, CAAug 10, 1972 · N3611P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DVM24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Gonzales, CAFeb 15, 1972 · N7417D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71AL048Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Summit, CAFeb 2, 1971 · N4801A · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUM17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · San Diego, CANov 11, 1970 · N4530A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUQ17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lancaster, CASep 21, 1970 · N3954P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVG18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Wilton, CASep 4, 1970 · N3459Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71AL005Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Simmler, CAAug 10, 1970 · N2722P · Destroyed NTSB OAK71AP006Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Susanville, CAAug 2, 1970 · N6044D · Destroyed NTSB OAK70DXQ22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Doyle, CAJun 14, 1970 · N3563Z · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0186Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Patterson, CADec 6, 1969 · N3506P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0131Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Sonora, CASep 7, 1969 · N3563Z · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0176Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lone Pine, CAJul 4, 1969 · N8670D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0229Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Fremont, CAJan 26, 1969 · N7006D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0166Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Ukiah, CAOct 27, 1968 · N2824Z · Substantial damage