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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150, MI

60 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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Phase of flight

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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150, MI per year, 1964–2026: 60 cases
1964	5
1965	3
1966	2
1967	7
1968	3
1969	4
1970	4
1971	2
1972	1
1973	1
1976	1
1977	2
1978	1
1979	4
1980	1
1981	2
1982	1
1983	3
1984	1
1986	2
1989	2
1992	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
1999	1
2006	1
2012	1
2016	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN16LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MIThe pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pinconning, MIThe pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare that obscured the pilot's view of the runway.Mar 21, 2012 · N2389P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.Dec 20, 2006 · N5811D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Rogers City, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.Jul 7, 1999 · N9964D · Substantial damage 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.Nov 1, 1998 · N5908D · Substantial damage 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.Apr 26, 1997 · N3126Z · Destroyed NTSB CHI96LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Flushing, MIfuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with fuel remaining.Aug 7, 1996 · N7245D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Petersburg, MIInadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command during final approach. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.Sep 8, 1992 · N3743P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Engadine, MIA collision with trees and the terrain for undetermined reasons.Dec 2, 1989 · N2440P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South Haven, MIImproper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 10, 1989 · N3633P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fraser, MITake off was aborted after aircraft failed to achieve sufficient airspeed to allow it to climb out of ground effect. During the subsequent landing and rollout the aircraft ran off the end of the runway and was destroyed. The plt did not report any…Aug 17, 1986 · N8529D · Destroyed NTSB CHI86LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, MIThe eng quit during climb out shortly after takeoff. The plt switched tanks and tried a restart with no success. The acft then experienced a nose gear collapse and nosed over during a landing roll in a field. Investigation revealed the fuel line to the…Mar 29, 1986 · N3900P · Substantial damage 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…Aug 29, 1984 · N7335D · Substantial damage 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…Dec 10, 1983 · N7234D · Substantial damage 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…Nov 12, 1983 · N6903D · Destroyed 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.Mar 29, 1983 · N7146B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA167Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Harrison, MIDuring takeoff the pilot failed to clear a chain link fence. The aircraft collided with a ditch and the left main landing gear collapsed.May 16, 1982 · N6939B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FEC05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Howell, MIOct 24, 1981 · N7439D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEM06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Newaygo, MIJan 22, 1981 · N4859A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEC24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Troy, MIJul 12, 1980 · N5821D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEM10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Ithaca, MIDec 24, 1979 · N2807Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FA059Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Pellston, MIJul 21, 1979 · N5809D · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FEC31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Pontiac, MIJun 24, 1979 · N6817B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEM22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lowell, MIJun 13, 1979 · N7429D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEM05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Grand Rapids, MIOct 2, 1978 · N4859A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEC30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Carleton, MIJun 4, 1977 · N4788A · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEM18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Alma, MIFeb 20, 1977 · N7449D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Tecumseh, MIJan 25, 1976 · N3002Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEC07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Petersburg, MIAug 16, 1973 · N3767A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DEC12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Troy, MIJan 15, 1972 · N4301A · No damage NTSB CHI72AC017Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Cadillac, MIAug 27, 1971 · N7039B · Destroyed NTSB CHI71FEC50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Pontiac, MIMay 7, 1971 · N8502D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DDW29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Pontiac, MIDec 20, 1970 · N7108D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71AC028Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Petersburg, MIOct 27, 1970 · N3749P · Destroyed NTSB CHI71FDW11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Deckerville, MIAug 20, 1970 · N3307Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FBJ19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Scotts, MIAug 17, 1970 · N6802B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0392Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Gwinn, MINov 8, 1969 · N1804P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0299Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Grand Haven, MIOct 26, 1969 · N6006D · Destroyed NTSB CHI69D0615Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · East Lansing, MIApr 27, 1969 · N6863B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69A0072Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Salem, MIFeb 16, 1969 · N3081J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69D0268Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Salem, MIOct 5, 1968 · N2343P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0220Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Mecosta, MIAug 31, 1968 · N6939B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0004Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Bronson, MIJun 9, 1968 · N4756A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0121Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Jackson, MIJul 29, 1967 · N9328D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0061Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Gobles, MIMay 15, 1967 · N5903D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0595Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Houghton Lk, MIApr 16, 1967 · N3441Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0564Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Battle Creek, MIMar 17, 1967 · N7633D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0526Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Grand Ledge, MIMar 4, 1967 · N5903D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0525Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Kalamazoo, MIMar 2, 1967 · N4552A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0437Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Bay City, MIJan 5, 1967 · N7055D · Substantial damage