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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150, NC

29 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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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" = 'NC' 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 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…Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damage 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.Jun 16, 2023 · N3662Z · Substantial damage 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.Sep 19, 2021 · N9639D · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19LA135Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Blanch, NCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 24, 2019 · N1933P · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 16, 2013 · N6919B · Substantial damage 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.May 14, 2000 · N6860B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Staley, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall), and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…Mar 18, 1995 · N7545D · Destroyed NTSB ATL92LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Harrisburg, NCThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls.Sep 1, 1992 · N7317D · Substantial damage 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…Dec 6, 1983 · N7412D · Substantial damage 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…Apr 9, 1983 · N3918P · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Williamston, NCThe pilot stated that while cruising at 11,000 ft the engine started missing and losing power. After repeated attempts to restore power the pilot landed in a field. During roll out the nose wheel became lodged in soft sand and the aircraft turned over. Engine…May 30, 1982 · N1615P · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA080Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Chapel Hill, NCJun 5, 1981 · N4414A · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79DLJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Ocean Isle, NCJul 25, 1979 · N7045D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FLJ14Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Whitakers, NCDec 9, 1972 · N6930B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FKM33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Wadesboro, NCApr 20, 1972 · N7129B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DKM10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Trinity, NCOct 17, 1971 · N7105B · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70FLJ01Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Orrum, NCMar 3, 1970 · N7120B · Substantial damage NTSB DIA70F0031Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Grantham, NCJul 5, 1969 · N3862P · Destroyed NTSB DIA69F0187Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Bladenboro, NCMay 5, 1969 · N3233Z · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69D0103Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Chadbourn, NCOct 29, 1968 · N8004E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0063Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lewisburg, NCJul 4, 1966 · N2703P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0394Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Wilmington, NCDec 26, 1965 · N4745A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0342Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Wendell, NCDec 11, 1965 · N2312P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0189Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Buies Creek, NCAug 30, 1965 · N7120B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0186Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · High Point, NCAug 28, 1965 · N8610D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1266Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Yadinville, NCJan 10, 1965 · N3760P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0574Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA12 · Ft Bragg, NCNov 5, 1964 · N787 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4000Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Asheboro, NCSep 16, 1964 · N4466A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0281Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Burlington, NCJan 18, 1964 · N3005Z · Substantial damage