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.
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NTSB CHI93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · West Branch, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC92LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Port Alsworth, AKThe improper maneuver that unported the low fuel tank. The unsuitable terrain at the site of forced landing was a factor.NTSB FTW92LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Farmington, NMTotal loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC92LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Cinnibar, AKThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI92LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Breezy Point, MNThe partial failure of the tail wheel assembly due to a fatigue fracture of an internal spring.NTSB ANC91LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Stoney River, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a proper climb. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, his inadequate training in that model airplane, his lack of total experience, his inflight planning/decision, his overconfidence in…NTSB NYC91LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Slippery Rock, PAThe on ground collision with a farm vehicle during landing roll out.NTSB ANC91LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Beluga, AKWas the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain and crosswind.NTSB CHI91LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Mankato, MNPartial loss of engine power due to an unlocked engine primer. Factors related to the accident were that the pre takeoff check list was not followed by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX91LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-160 · Bagdad, AZThat the pilot misjudged the landing flare altitude. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the exhaust valve and the pilot's anxiety during the emergency.NTSB DEN90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Springdale, ARPilot's loss of control of the aircraft, during landing, due to mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel assembly.NTSB SEA90FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's misjudgement in preflight planning when departing toward rising terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were his decision to attempt a climb-out with full flaps extended, and the minimal performance data available to him upon which he could…NTSB SEA90LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Sitka, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The crosswind condition was a factor related to the accident.NTSB ATL90LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Greensboro, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lovingston, VAPilot failure to climb out of ground effect because of inadequate airspeed. Factor was unfavorable wind at takeoff.NTSB CHI90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Barron, WIImproper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and subsequent carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, slick (wet/snow covered) runway, and trees/brush near the departure end of the runway.NTSB FTW90LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of aircraft control by the pilot.NTSB ATL89LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · China Grove, NCPilot's loss of control during the final approach in that he failed to establish a proper glidepath. The airplane landed short of the runway. During the attempted go-around his improper use of rudder and aileron, following the application of full power,…NTSB LAX89LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · El Cajon, CAThe inadequate maintenance of the airplane & inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in the undetection of contaminated fuel.NTSB CHI89LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Michigan City, INFailure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall & collision with the ground. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives and his operation of the aircraft…NTSB MIA89FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed during the turn to return to the airport, resulting in the loss of control. Contributing to the accident was his continued takeoff with intermittent engine power.NTSB MKC89LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Ft Leavenworth, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC89LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's poor preflight and in-flight planning in electing to continue the flight beyond the planned destination which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Lancaster, CAImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Strong/gusty winds contributed to the accident.NTSB FTW89LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Henryetta, OKThe loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to inadequate inflight planning/decision.NTSB NYC89LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Mayville, NYWhile on short final for landing, the flt encountered turbulence and began settling over trees located near the end of the runway. In the attempt to go around the plt allowed the acft to decelerate. The acft drifted 30 degrees right of the runway and crashed…NTSB CHI88DEG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Jackson, OHWhile in cruise flight, the eng began running rough & would not produce enough power to maintain level flt. The plt selected a pasture for an emergency landing. Just before landing, the acft struck & severed a transmission line. It then brushed a treetop &…NTSB ANC88LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot stated that during the takeoff run he lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back at the departure end of the lake. The plt had been issued a special VFR clearance by Kodiak tower due to existing wx conditions. The plt…NTSB ANC88LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Anchorage, AKAfter touchdown on a frozen lake, the aircraft rolled approximately 100 feet and at that point the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft nosed over on its back.NTSB LAX88LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Tucson, AZThe pilot reported that the engine would not start by pressing the starter so he decided to hand prop the engine. After several attempts the engine finally started. The engine immediately increased power and the aircraft jumped the chocks. The non-pilot…NTSB DEN87LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Greeley, CON8433D was being flown by the plt/owner with an instructor aboard for the purpose of up-dating the owner's flying proficiency. Several successful landings were made, then a wheel landing was initiated. After touchdown, the acft swerved to the left, departed…NTSB DEN87LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Los Lunas, NMThe plt reported that after touchdown, the acft swerved to the right and went into a water filled irrigation ditch. The acft nosed over and came to rest inverted. A post accident inspection revealed a deflated tail wheel which appeared to have blown out. It…NTSB ATL87LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Toronto, OHThe plt reported that the engine quit completely after takeoff at about 50-75 ft AGL without any warning. The plt attempted to land back on the rwy and the acft overran the rwy end. Examination of the acft after the accident revealed no malfunctions, defects,…NTSB NYC87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Tunkhannock, PAThe plt was lndg on a grass rwy with an access road bordering the apch end. Across the road from the rwy threshold, there was a pile of snow which previously had been plowed from the rwy. In reference to lndg at ngt, the plt stated, 'coming in on final, I…NTSB CHI87LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Mcgrath, MNAfter descending to maintain VFR and accumulating clear ice on both the structure and windscreen, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing. During landing in an open area, the left wing struck two apple trees and the acft became airborne again. After…NTSB ANC87LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Mcgrath, AKThe plt-in-command stated he was executing a shallow approach to runway 16 and prior to reaching the runway the engine stopped producing power. He further stated that during his descent he did not use any carburetor heat. The plt lost control of the airplane…NTSB LAX87LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Big Bear City, CAThe acft veered off rwy 7 during landing roll. The plt indicated the acft veered to the right. There was a single rubber skid mark aprx 150 ft long found on the rwy. The wind was reported by another plt to be 'down the runway at 10-15 knots.' Examination of…NTSB DEN87LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Fort Morgan, COThe student plt had just been endorsed for his first supervised solo flt. He had successfully completed one landing and was attempting his second landing when the accident occurred. The plt said he lost directional control, touched down, and over corrected.…NTSB FTW86LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Abbeville, LAThe pvt plt took off on a pleasure flt with 1 pax on board. Drg the initial climb, the eng lost power at about 300 ft AGL. The plt then turned downwind & subsequently made a forced landing in a sugar cane field adjacent to the arpt. Drg the landing, the acft…NTSB ATL86LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Van Wert, OHThe plt reported that his airspeed was too high on ldg and that the acft brakes failed to function when he tried to stop the acft. The plt turned the acft off the rwy into a soft grassy area as the acft neared the rwy end. Another plt who witnessed the…NTSB DEN85LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Rocky Ford, COAccording to the plt, at 150 to 200 ft AGL the acft was unable to continue the climb or maintain alt. During the forced landing rollout in a corn field the acft nosed over and came to rest inverted. Engine disassembly revealed no mechanical malfunctions. The…NTSB SEA84FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe plt took off with 3 adult passengers & a 2 yr old child on board & flew aprx 1.3 hrs. Just prior to the accident, he reported on a left downwind for rwy 20. As the plt continued the apch, the acft was observed over the rwy at aprx 100' AGL, reportedly at…NTSB NYC84LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bargaintown, NJThe acft was on a banner tow mission. Plt dropped banner and initiated a pull-up manuever to go-around and return for a landing. As the plt pulled up, a downdraft was encountered at the end of the field. Plt initiated a right turn and acft continued sinking…NTSB LAX84LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chino, CAThe acft groundlooped and ran off the side of the rwy during landing.NTSB DEN83LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Alzada, MTThe acft nosed over during landing after the landing gear collapsed. The plt said the landing was a little hard and thathe hit a bump which broke the left shock cord. The plt stated that he does not believe that the landing was hard enough to fail the gear…NTSB CHI83LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Juneau, WIThe pilot stated that he made the approach at 85-90 mph with 40 degrees flaps and 1100 RPM. The winds were from 270 degrees at 10 KTS gusting to 20 KTS the acft started to sink on the short final and the pilot applied power and pulled back on the stick in an…NTSB CHI83LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Berrien Springs, MIThe plt reported that when he landed, the wind was variable from west to north at 12 to 15 KTS. He stated that after touchdown, he held the tail up in the slip stream. Reportedly, directional control was good until the acft entered an area that was not…NTSB DEN83LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Brighton, COAfter entering the landing pattern, the plt noted binding of the aileron control system. Reportedly the aileron controls seemed to lock, so he used the rudders for directional control & landed in a plowed field. During the landing, the acft nosed over. An…NTSB NYC82DA227Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Marlboro, NJThe aircraft lost power after takeoff. While the pilot was attempted to land, the left wing of the aircraft collided with trees and the plane crashed. The fuel was found to have been exhausted.NTSB NYC82DA202Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Tunkhannock, PADuring a landing in calm wind conditions, the aircraft was high on final approach, so the pilot added flaps and slipped the plane to lose altitude. He touched down about 1000 ft down the 2000 ft runway. He reported that after landing, he applied the brakes,…