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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-38-112

615 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-38-112. 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103812')) 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103812'))
  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 ('7103812'))
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 SEA82DA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Oakley, IDAt about 1045 MDT, the pilot departed ogden, ut on a solo, cross-country flight to jackpot, NV, pocatello, ID and return. While en route to jackpot, he encountered turbulence and decreasing visibility over a mountainous area and descended from 8500 ft MSL to…Jun 14, 1982 · N91319 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA160Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Oxford, MSThe pilot had made two stops without refueling before he took off on this leg of his flight. He estimated that 12 gallons of fuel was remaining when he departed decatur, AL. While en route, he exhausted all of the fuel in the right fuel tank and switched to…Jun 8, 1982 · N2368D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Niles, MIAt about 1300 EDT, the aircraft took off on a local training flight with a student and a certified flight instructor on board. Later at about 1325, the plane crashed in a wooded area about 1 mi northeast of the approach end of runway 21. One witness reported…Jun 6, 1982 · N2588K · Destroyed NTSB MIA82DA126Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ft. Pierce, FLAccording to the student pilot, the nose gear collapsed during the takeoff roll after he applied back pressure for a climb attitude at about 60 to 62 knots. He stated that the aircraft did not want to climb, and simultaneously, the nose dropped. An…May 31, 1982 · N9655T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA093Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Endicott, NYDuring takeoff roll the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder and aileron into the wind, however; the aicraft continued to the left. The pilot then closed the throttle and the aircraft collided with runway lights causing…May 10, 1982 · N2483A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA117Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, FLThe student pilot stated that on his third landing, the crosswind was more noticeable. During the landing roll, he lost directional control while he was applying brakes. The aircraft went off the runway, collided with a ditch, and was substantially damaged.May 7, 1982 · N9346T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA160Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Willcox, AZStudent pilot on first solo cross-country ground looped during an en route landing. The pilot's flight bag had fallen off the right seat and lodged itself between the rudder pedals. Rudder control was lost.May 6, 1982 · N2393B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA125Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jonesboro, TNAfter utilizing the southwest runway for takeoff and landing the pilot noted that the limp windsock had shifted to indicate use of the northeast runway. The next takeoff was therefore made to the northeast, with an uphill gradient to the runway. After a…May 5, 1982 · N900AA · Substantial damage NTSB MKC82DA060Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dubuque, IAThe student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight. After arriving at Dubuque, he landed on runway 18. The student stated that the wind was from 230 degrees at 16, gusting 23 knots. He reported that during the landing, the plane was lifted off two times by…Apr 24, 1982 · N2586B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA146Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Apple Valley, CAWitnesses observed the aircraft to be gliding on final approach with the engine at idle when it abruptly pitched nose down and struck the ground. The engine and both leading edges of the wings contacted the ground at the same time with no turning movement.…Apr 22, 1982 · N24082 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82DA145Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Santa Monica, CADuring landing, the student pilot allowed the aircraft to bounce. After about the third bounce, the nose gear buckled and the aircraft skidded off the runway.Apr 10, 1982 · N2588D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA085Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jasper, FLWhile on a cable inspection mission at 500 ft MSL, the engine began to lose power after the pilot had made an erratic maneuver to avoid birds. He initiated emergency procedures to restore power, but was unable. The nose gear failed and the aircraft flipped…Mar 25, 1982 · N2558C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA080Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Near Opalocka, FLThe pilot stated that he was practicing forced landings in a soft field environment. The passenger added that the landing area was a levee bordered by water, trees, and vegetation. He further stated that the aircraft bounced hard and to the left off the…Mar 23, 1982 · N2463F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Fort Wayne, INThe student pilot was practicing landings with a headwind directly down the runway at 7 knots. During touchdown on his third landing, he lost directional control and the plane veered left and skidded off the runway. The nose gear encountered a side load and…Mar 23, 1982 · N2374F · Destroyed NTSB LAX82DVG16Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Fall River Mill, CAThe pilot elected to return to his departure airport when the aircraft would not climb. The aircraft continued to loose altitude after a 180 degree turn, the aircraft crashed into trees. Examination of the aircraft engine did not reveal any preimpact failure…Mar 20, 1982 · N2374P · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DA096Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Farmington, NMThe aircraft lost power during a cross country flight. During the subsequent forced landing on a dirt road the aircraft collided with a ditch and nosed over.Mar 17, 1982 · N91317 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC82DA024Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Anchorage, AKStudent pilot rounded out too high,aircraft bounced and became airborne. The student did not apply power and the CFI added power for a go-around. However he stated he waited too long before applying power and the right wing stalled. The aircraft veered right…Mar 5, 1982 · N25759 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA030Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Easton, PAA takeoff was initiated on runway 17 with the wind from the southwest at 15 knots. During the takeoff roll, control of the aircraft was lost when a gust of wind was encountered. The plane struck a snowbank beside the runway and was substantially damaged.Feb 27, 1982 · N9344T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA065Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Elyria, OHDuring the landing flare the student overcorrected with full aft elevator. The aircraft pitched up, the instructor applied full power, and the aircraft bounced and drifted into a snow bank. The instructor was reported to have about 20 hours instructing.Feb 22, 1982 · N25743 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA055Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lebanon, INWhile the instructor was demonstrating recovery procedures from a low approach, the main gear struck snow on a small rise about 400 feet short of the runway. Subsequently, the pilot was forced to land in about 18 inches of snow and the gear failed. The…Feb 14, 1982 · N24007 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA068Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hickman, CAThe plt had landed at turlock muni arpt from a solo x-country flt from oakland. After encountering difficulty in starting the engine, the plt departed turlock for oakdale. About 3-5 min later the engine sounded "badly" & the plt madea precautionary landing at…Feb 10, 1982 · N2562K · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FID05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Charlottesville, VAAfter performing four successful night approaches the pilot attempted a short field approach with the landing light off. On final he stated it appeared he was getting too low so he turned the landing light on and continued the approach. The aircraft struck a…Jan 28, 1982 · N2466B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA049Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Houston, TXThe pilot stated he encountered windshear while on short final for landing. The addition of full throttle by the pilot was insufficient to stop the descent before the aircraft impacted a small tree.Jan 23, 1982 · N2536K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot-in-command was a student on a check flight for a private license. The check pilot was an FAA inspector. The flight was conducted from an airport with runways that were partially covered with snow and ice. The mishap occurred while the pilot was…Jan 19, 1982 · N26093 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DER17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Albert Lea, MNDec 4, 1981 · N2393G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82FKJ01Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Pensacola, FLOct 29, 1981 · N2589B · Minor damage NTSB FTW82FRG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · San Benito, TXOct 17, 1981 · N9080Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82FRD03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Lake Charles, LAOct 17, 1981 · N2359K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC82DAG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Anchorage, AKOct 10, 1981 · N24623 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DEE02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Joliet, ILOct 7, 1981 · N2560A · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FGM01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · New Cumberland, WVOct 5, 1981 · N9314T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81FCA01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Chesterfield, MOOct 1, 1981 · N6342A · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-38 · Gadsden, ALOct 1, 1981 · N2591C · Destroyed NTSB MKC81DCA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Poplar Bluff, MOSep 28, 1981 · N2437D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FRG67Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Gillette, TXSep 28, 1981 · N2396A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FHD40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Lumberton, NJSep 26, 1981 · N2513C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC81DCJ34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Kearney, NESep 20, 1981 · N2491B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FA116Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-38 · Cullman, ALSep 13, 1981 · N2471B · Destroyed NTSB MKC81DCD38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Burlington, IASep 10, 1981 · N9404T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN81DTM41Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Promontory Pt, UTSep 7, 1981 · N9746T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPG62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Grubbs, ARAug 22, 1981 · N9331T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81DYM36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Sandy, ORAug 20, 1981 · N2340D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPM17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Sand Springs, OKJul 31, 1981 · N2381B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DVG51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Angwin, CAJul 11, 1981 · N2602C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEC30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Utica, MIJun 27, 1981 · N24088 · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FHJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Shirley, NYJun 21, 1981 · N23738 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FA083Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-38 · Smiths Station, ALJun 18, 1981 · N2599B · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FRD30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Lafayette, LAJun 16, 1981 · N2500N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81DKJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Panama City, FLMay 29, 1981 · N2379G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DKQ10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Canton, MSMay 24, 1981 · N25648 · Destroyed