NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-160
471 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-22-160. 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 36 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102214'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102214'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 WPR26LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA22 · Goldendale, WANTSB ANC26LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-22-160 · Russian Mission, AKNTSB CEN26LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Sealy, TXThe failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Homer, AKThe failure of the left main landing gear mount due to extensive corrosion while landing in an area of rough terrain.NTSB WPR25LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR25LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC25LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kasilof, AKThe right main landing gear’s inadvertent contact with uneven terrain, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to adequately assess the landing environment prior to touchdown.NTSB ANC24LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR23LA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Coquille Bay, ORThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · White Plains, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC23LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AKImproper installation of the crankshaft drive gear by maintenance personnel, who failed to install all required hardware, resulting in an in-flight engine failure.NTSB CEN23LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Osage, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN22LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality.NTSB CEN22LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · West Union, OHA malfunction of the flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB WPR21LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR19LA063Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Kingman, AZThe student pilot's failure to secure the fuel caps, which led to the fuel being siphoned overboard, fuel exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA17CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MIThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks.NTSB GAA17CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a snowbank.NTSB GAA17CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Ruby, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in flat light conditions on a hard-packed snow-covered landing area.NTSB ERA16CA239Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with trees.NTSB CEN15LA382Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MNThe student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR15FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Twin Sisters Mtn, WAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR14CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Jackson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.NTSB CEN13CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Pella, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC12LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA12LA505Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bay Minette, ALThe separation of the tailwheel linkage for reasons that could not be determined because the linkage was not located, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR12CA343Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · White City, ORThe student pilot's attempt to keep the airplane airborne and continue the takeoff after the airplane bounced off the turf runway prematurely during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR12CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · McKinleyville, CAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model and his lack of knowledge regarding the fuel system.NTSB ANC12CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s decision to load the airplane in excess of its takeoff capability given the runway conditions, which resulting in a collision with terrain during the initial climb.NTSB ANC11CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Yakima, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.NTSB CEN11LA350Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Frederick, OKAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC11CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of a soft, slushy runway for landing, resulting in a noseover.NTSB CEN11CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Watertown, SDThe pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC10CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and inability to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun into the water.NTSB WPR10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB WPR10CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind during landing and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.NTSB ANC10CA023Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude during gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CAA total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ANC09CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a nose over during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN09CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UTThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.NTSB MIA08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PAFailure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC08CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB ANC08CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20/22 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during the landing roll.NTSB ATL07LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's inadequate performance planning and failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB ATL06CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bennettsville, SCThe malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.