NTSB investigations: Piper PA-22-160, AK
45 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
| 1965 | 2 |
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| 1966 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'AK' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' 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 ('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 ANC26LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-22-160 · Russian Mission, AKNTSB 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 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 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 GAA18CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ANC08CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20/22 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during the landing roll.NTSB ANC04LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing, which resulted in an on ground encounter with rocks during the landing roll, and the collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ANC01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Skwentna, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC01LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to correct for torque/P-factor during an aborted landing.NTSB ANC00LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident was snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC98LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's delayed action to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were a tail wind, and rising terrain.NTSB ANC98LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Sterling, AKUndetermined.NTSB ANC93LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Drift River, AKThe pilots inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were the rising terrain and the whiteout conditions.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ANC81FAA14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC79DAD05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Haines, AKNTSB ANC79FAH05Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Palmer, AKNTSB ANC79DAH09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22S · Eureka, AKNTSB ANC79FAA13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Nenana, AKNTSB ANC78FAA30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Caribou Strip, AKNTSB ANC77DAH21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Skwenta, AKNTSB ANC71FAA11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC70DAA07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Bettles, AKNTSB ANC66D0109Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Stampede, AKNTSB ANC66D0043Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC65F0017Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK