Aircraft type
Piper PA-22 accidents and incidents
Occurrences involving a Piper PA-22, with variants merged.
1,369 records from 1964 to 2026, 315 of them fatal. Most often in Alaska.
Leaves out 2,208 unreviewed and minor records. Include them
By year
| Year | Occurrences | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 17 | 34 | |
| 1965 | 12 | 23 | |
| 1966 | 17 | 34 | |
| 1967 | 14 | 28 | |
| 1968 | 21 | 34 | |
| 1969 | 9 | 15 | |
| 1970 | 16 | 28 | |
| 1971 | 26 | 43 | |
| 1972 | 18 | 41 | |
| 1973 | 6 | 10 | |
| 1974 | 16 | 27 | |
| 1975 | 9 | 17 | |
| 1976 | 16 | 30 | |
| 1977 | 5 | 10 | |
| 1978 | 7 | 15 | |
| 1979 | 8 | 16 | |
| 1980 | 5 | 9 | |
| 1981 | 4 | 8 | |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1983 | 7 | 13 | |
| 1984 | 5 | 7 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1988 | 5 | 10 | |
| 1989 | 8 | 15 | |
| 1990 | 4 | 10 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 3 | 8 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 4 | 10 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1999 | 5 | 10 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 4 |
Airports most often reported
| Airport | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Field (MRI) | 1.2% | 1 | 3 | |
| Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | 0.6% | 0 | 0 | |
| Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) | 0.5% | 0 | 0 | |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD) | 0.5% | 3 | 8 | |
| Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | 0.4% | 1 | 4 | |
| Falcon Field (FFZ) | 0.4% | 1 | 4 | |
| Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | 0.3% | 0 | 0 | |
| Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | 0.3% | 0 | 0 | |
| Scappoose Industrial Airpark (SPB) | 0.3% | 0 | 0 | |
| Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) | 0.3% | 0 | 0 |
Countries
| Country | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 98.8% | 303 | 550 | |
| Unknown | 0.6% | 8 | 19 | |
| Canada | 0.2% | 1 | 2 | |
| Mexico | 0.2% | 0 | 0 | |
| Czech Republic | 0.1% | 1 | 2 | |
| Ecuador | 0.1% | 1 | 4 | |
| Germany | 0.1% | 1 | 2 |
US states and territories
| State | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 12.0% | 14 | 30 | |
| California | 6.3% | 29 | 52 | |
| Texas | 4.5% | 18 | 32 | |
| Michigan | 4.1% | 13 | 24 | |
| Oregon | 3.9% | 18 | 34 | |
| Ohio | 3.1% | 8 | 10 | |
| Washington | 3.1% | 7 | 17 | |
| Pennsylvania | 3.0% | 7 | 14 | |
| New York | 2.8% | 7 | 11 | |
| Arizona | 2.8% | 8 | 15 |
Deadliest occurrences
| Occurrence | Date | Total fatalities | Location | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-22 · Rockton, IL | 23 Jan 1966 | 5 | Rockton, IL, United States | 2 |
| Piper PA-22 · Pelham, TN | 30 Dec 1964 | 5 | Pelham, TN, United States | 1 |
| ANC19FA042 · Piper PA22-150 | 4 Aug 2019 | 4 | Girdwood, AK, United States | 1 |
| Aero Liderman Piper PA22 135 accident | 13 Jun 2013 | 4 | Taisha, Ecuador | 1 |
| DEN99FA120 · Piper PA-22-150 | 11 Jul 1999 | 4 | ROY, UT, United States | 1 |
| LAX97FA126 · Piper PA-22-160 | 18 Mar 1997 | 4 | Bagdad, AZ, United States | 1 |
| MIA90LA170 · Piper PA-22-150 | 10 Aug 1990 | 4 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | 1 |
| ANC89FA094 · Piper PA-22 | 16 Jun 1989 | 4 | Kenai, AK, United States | 1 |
| Piper PA-22 · Busch, AR | 20 Jun 1981 | 4 | Busch, AR, United States | 1 |
| Piper PA-22 · Tell City, IN | 17 Oct 1978 | 4 | Tell City, IN, United States | 2 |
All occurrences
Showing 50 of 1,369, newest first
- ANC26FA077 · Piper PA22 150Show on map
27 Jul 2026 · Chitina, AK, United States · 3 fatal
- WPR26FA109 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
28 Feb 2026 · Oroville, CA, United States · 1 fatal
- ANC26LA013 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
31 Jan 2026 · Anchorage, AK, United States
- CEN26LA078 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
4 Jan 2026 · Sealy, TX, United States
- CEN26LA053 · Piper PA-22-108Show on map
26 Nov 2025 · Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- ERA25LA364 · Piper PA22 150Show on map
20 Sept 2025 · Merritt Island, FL, United States
- ANC25LA087 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
19 Aug 2025 · Homer, AK, United States
- CEN25FA289 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
28 Jul 2025 · New Underwood, SD, United States · 1 fatal
- WPR25LA206 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
7 Jul 2025 · Page, AZ, United States
- ANC25LA060 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
30 Jun 2025 · Chinitna Bay, AK, United States
- ERA25LA251 · Piper PA-22-135Show on map
27 Jun 2025 · Elberta, AL, United States
- CEN25LA222 · Piper PA-22-135Show on map
26 Jun 2025 · Sweetwater, TX, United States
- ERA25LA223 · Piper PA22 150Show on map
7 Jun 2025 · Hebron, OH, United States
- ERA25LA178 · Piper PA-22Show on map
18 Apr 2025 · Bethlehem, PA, United States
- WPR25LA120 · Piper PA-22Show on map
26 Mar 2025 · Madras, OR, United States
- WPR25LA121 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
25 Mar 2025 · Tracy, CA, United States
- ANC25LA006 · Piper PA22 150Show on map
25 Oct 2024 · Talkeetna, AK, United States
- ANC25LA002 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
7 Oct 2024 · Kasilof, AK, United States
- Dancing Bear Alaska Piper PA-22-150 accidentShow on map
21 Sept 2024 · Bettles, AK, United States
- ANC24LA104 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
18 Sept 2024 · Dillingham, AK, United States
- ANC24LA083 · Piper PA22 160Show on map
29 Aug 2024 · Aleknagik, AK, United States
- ANC24LA082 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
24 Aug 2024 · Sagwon, AK, United States
- WPR24LA235 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
6 Jul 2024 · Sunriver, OR, United States
- WPR24LA169 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
29 May 2024 · Hillsboro, OR, United States
- ANC24LA035 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
16 May 2024 · Afton, WY, United States
- CEN24LA184 · Piper PA-22Show on map
13 May 2024 · Enderlin, ND, United States
- WPR24LA147 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
12 May 2024 · Emmett, ID, United States
- CEN24LA092 · Piper PA22 150Show on map
11 Jan 2024 · Dalhart, TX, United States
- ANC24LA004 · Piper PA-22Show on map
12 Nov 2023 · Anchorage, AK, United States
- WPR23LA267 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
8 Jul 2023 · Coquille Bay, OR, United States
- ANC23LA046 · Piper PA-22Show on map
1 Jul 2023 · Talkeetna, AK, United States
- ERA23LA281 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
16 Jun 2023 · Indian Trail, NC, United States
- ANC23LA035 · Piper PA22 150Show on map
17 May 2023 · Anchorage, AK, United States
- WPR23LA180 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
7 May 2023 · Ariel, WA, United States
- ERA23LA186 · Piper PA22 160Show on map
3 Apr 2023 · White Plains, NY, United States
- ERA23FA136 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
5 Mar 2023 · Blue Ridge, GA, United States · 1 fatal
- WPR23LA106 · Piper PA-22 150Show on map
29 Jan 2023 · Sandpoint, ID, United States
- ANC23LA017 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
8 Dec 2022 · Wasilla, AK, United States
- CEN23LA020 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
26 Oct 2022 · Osage, AR, United States
- ANC23LA005 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
26 Oct 2022 · Kenai, AK, United States
- ERA22LA425 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
18 Sept 2022 · Great Barrington, MA, United States
- WPR22LA321 · Piper PA-22-135Show on map
29 Aug 2022 · Twin Bridges, MT, United States
- ERA22LA359 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
10 Jul 2022 · Fitchburg, MA, United States
- CEN22LA225 · Piper PA-22-160Show on map
27 May 2022 · Roanoke, TX, United States
- WPR22LA170 · Piper PA22/135Show on map
2 May 2022 · Mesa, AZ, United States
- Wood Tikchik Air Piper PA-22-150 accidentShow on map
6 Apr 2022 · Aleknagik, AK, United States
- WPR22LA118 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
7 Mar 2022 · Bonners Ferry, ID, United States
- WPR22LA113 · Piper PA-22-150 22-2572Show on map
27 Feb 2022 · Buffalo, WY, United States
- CEN22LA121 · Piper PA22 150Show on map
14 Feb 2022 · Furlow, AR, United States
- ANC22LA017 · Piper PA-22-150Show on map
4 Feb 2022 · Kasilof, AK, United States