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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-150, PA

51 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" = 'PA' 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA14CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Meadville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.May 9, 2014 · N4305A · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PAThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.May 13, 2011 · N7603D · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10LA439Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilots' inadequate in-flight fuel management.Aug 20, 2010 · N4850A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Avoca, PAthe pilot's poor inflight decision and improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing over rocky terrain.Jul 23, 1995 · N1613P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Thomasville, PAThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the loose nose wheel shimmy dampener and the pilot's lack of flight experience in this make and model of…Jul 28, 1991 · N2315P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PAImproper use of the flight controls by the pilot which resulted in an inadvertent stall on takeoff with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff and the…Jul 4, 1991 · N7315D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Phillipsburg, PACarburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Mar 17, 1991 · N4510A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88FA131Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Thomasville, PADue to the pilot's improper preflight planning, he attempted to takeoff with his aircraft weight above the maximum gross weight in a high unfavorable 90 degree crosswind, failed to maintain directional control, and collided with trees.Apr 29, 1988 · N3014Z · Destroyed 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.Apr 2, 1984 · N6869B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80FHA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Hallstead, PAJun 24, 1980 · N8610D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGM22Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Monroeville, PAApr 7, 1979 · N5720D · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FGM04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Franklin, PAOct 9, 1978 · N3209Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FA070Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Huntingdon, PAJul 14, 1978 · N2393P · Destroyed NTSB NYC78DHA15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Collegeville, PAFeb 11, 1978 · N6062D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FGM44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Titusville, PASep 18, 1977 · N3240Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FHA11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Limeport, PASep 26, 1975 · N2930Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72AN118Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Larrysville, PAMar 26, 1972 · N3348Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC72FGM21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Somerset, PAOct 30, 1971 · N7423D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FGM14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Prospect, PASep 8, 1971 · N7348D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FGM35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Hawthorne, PAMar 28, 1971 · N6912D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71DGM24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Johnstown, PAJan 1, 1971 · N2393P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70A0027Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Langhorne, PAAug 24, 1969 · N3339Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC70F0007Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Allentown, PAJun 6, 1969 · N2522P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0428Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Titusville, PAApr 13, 1969 · N7733D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0105Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Leechburg, PAJul 20, 1968 · N3656Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68A0120Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Johnstown, PAMay 18, 1968 · N3710P · Destroyed NTSB NYC68F0004Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Indiana, PAJun 4, 1967 · N1780P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0684Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · New Alexandria, PAApr 29, 1967 · N5725D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0564Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lehman, PAMar 19, 1967 · N2836P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0439Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Clarion, PADec 31, 1966 · N3547P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0689Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lakewood, PAMay 29, 1966 · N7132B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0624Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Aliquippa, PAApr 8, 1966 · N6718B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0584Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · New Albany, PAMar 19, 1966 · N7803D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0345Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Butler, PAOct 17, 1965 · N4318A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0198Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · State College, PAAug 31, 1965 · N6164D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66A0023Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Greencastle, PAAug 15, 1965 · N3834P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0118Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Waynesburg, PAJul 31, 1965 · N2768P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66A0015Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Johnstown, PAJul 28, 1965 · N6151D · Destroyed NTSB NYC66F0127Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Bethel Park, PAJul 4, 1965 · N4518A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC65F0184Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Trexlertown, PAMay 14, 1965 · N2314P · Destroyed NTSB NYC65F0004Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Prospectville, PAFeb 6, 1965 · N3516P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0821Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Waynesburg, PANov 24, 1964 · N7204D · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X4015Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Blawnox, PASep 17, 1964 · N7032B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3186Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Bloomsburg, PAAug 2, 1964 · N8109D · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3009Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Mifflinburg, PAJul 24, 1964 · N2309P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2986Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Gaines, PAJul 23, 1964 · N5806D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2959Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Hershey, PAJul 21, 1964 · N3222Z · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2420Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Apollo, PAJun 21, 1964 · N2533P · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2353Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · New Alexander, PAJun 18, 1964 · N7559D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0900Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Pottstown, PAMar 13, 1964 · N6119D · Substantial damage