# Piper J4A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7100604
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: J4A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 75 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-703](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-703) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 125
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025
- [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985
- [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978
- [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014
- [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999
- [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993

## Registered aircraft (125, first 50)

- [N122W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122W): [Dyer James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20JAMES%20E), [Brighton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Brighton), built 1940, S/N 4-846
- [N21696](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21696): [Peterson Cristopher M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20CRISTOPHER%20M), [Yelm, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Yelm), S/N 4-481
- [N21867](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21867): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1938, S/N 4-410
- [N22724](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22724): [Moran Peter James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORAN%20PETER%20JAMES), [Como, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Como), built 1938, S/N 4-431
- [N22764](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22764): [Rice Allen P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICE%20ALLEN%20P), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), S/N 4-451
- [N22772](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22772): [Wilcox J K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILCOX%20J%20K), [Lakeland, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lakeland), built 1939, S/N 4-456
- [N22854](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22854): [Ferguson Jean C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERGUSON%20JEAN%20C), [Forest, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Forest), built 1939, S/N 4497
- [N22881](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22881): [Piper Aviation Museum Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20FOUNDATION), [Lock Haven, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lock%20Haven), built 1939, S/N 4-502
- [N22960](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22960): [Cleis Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEIS%20RICHARD%20A), [Kihei, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Kihei), built 1939, S/N 4-520
- [N22966](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22966): [Thomas John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20JOHN%20L), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1939, S/N 4-522
- [N23109](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23109): [Shamrock Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAMROCK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Seabrook, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Seabrook), built 1939, S/N 4-532
- [N23194](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23194): [Alvis Michael DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALVIS%20MICHAEL%20DBA), [Parkton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Parkton), built 1939, S/N 4548
- [N23200](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23200): [Morois Howard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROIS%20HOWARD%20J), [Green Bay, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Green%20Bay), built 1939, S/N 4-556
- [N23211](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23211): [Matthews Franklin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATTHEWS%20FRANKLIN%20L), [Mc Alpin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Mc%20Alpin), built 1939, S/N 4-555
- [N23255](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23255): [Griebsch James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIEBSCH%20JAMES%20J), [Saranac Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Saranac%20Lake), built 1939, S/N 4569
- [N23326](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23326): [Russell Michael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20MICHAEL%20K), [Sprakers, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Sprakers), built 1939, S/N 4-585
- [N23417](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23417): [Komrowski Ronald H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOMROWSKI%20RONALD%20H), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 1939, S/N 4-611
- [N24520](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24520): [Mcfetridge Anne S Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCFETRIDGE%20ANNE%20S%20TRUSTEE), [Fabius, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Fabius), built 1939, S/N 4-634
- [N24523](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24523): [Royal David T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROYAL%20DAVID%20T), [Duluth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Duluth), built 1939, S/N 4-632
- [N24533](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24533): [Mcdonald Brad C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20BRAD%20C), [Swanton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Swanton), built 1939, S/N 4-636
- [N24536](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24536): [Byers Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYERS%20STEVEN%20J), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1939, S/N 4-635
- [N24550](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24550): [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 4-639, Registration pending
- [N24564](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24564): [Lumland Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUMLAND%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Winchester, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Winchester), built 1939, S/N 4-649
- [N24571](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24571): [Erickson Karl L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERICKSON%20KARL%20L), [Hope, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Hope), S/N 4-648
- [N24572](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24572): [Brown Michael G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20MICHAEL%20G), [Rogue River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Rogue%20River), built 1939, S/N 4-652
- [N24681](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24681): [Horst Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [New Holland, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20Holland), built 1939, S/N 4683
- [N24699](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24699): [Bingham Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BINGHAM%20MARK%20D), [Lakewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lakewood), S/N 4-690
- [N24701](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24701): [Corry Thomas F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORRY%20THOMAS%20F), [Rockport, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rockport), S/N 4-687
- [N24776](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24776): [Hammer Douglas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMER%20DOUGLAS), [Sandia, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sandia), built 1939, S/N 4-718
- [N24812](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24812): [Balcom George H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALCOM%20GEORGE%20H), [Bemus Point, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Bemus%20Point), S/N 4-731
- [N24829](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24829): [Mazza Ral James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAZZA%20RAL%20JAMES), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1939, S/N 4-742
- [N24844](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24844): [Linex Martin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINEX%20MARTIN%20E), [Greenville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Greenville), built 1939, S/N 4-740
- [N24852](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24852): [Vittorio Frank M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VITTORIO%20FRANK%20M), [Saginaw, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saginaw), built 1939, S/N 4-743
- [N24901](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24901): [Eaa Chapter 1580 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20CHAPTER%201580%20INC), [Houghton Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Houghton%20Lake), S/N 4-699
- [N24921](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24921): [High Planes Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20PLANES%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Goodland, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goodland), built 1939, S/N 4-705
- [N24925](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24925): [Bensinger Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENSINGER%20GROUP%20INC), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), built 1939, S/N 4-762
- [N24926](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24926): [Quinby Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUINBY%20BRUCE), [Kingston, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Kingston), built 1939, S/N 4761
- [N24929](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24929): [N24929 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N24929%20LLC), [Ada, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ada), built 1939, S/N 4-763
- [N24952](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24952): [Case Jeffery R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASE%20JEFFERY%20R), [Camas, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Camas), built 1939, S/N 4-770
- [N25049](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25049): [Glasser W Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLASSER%20W%20DEAN), [Boswell, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Boswell), built 1939, S/N 4818
- [N25753](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25753): [Komin Steve C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOMIN%20STEVE%20C), [Ingleside, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Ingleside), built 1939, S/N 4-823
- [N25844](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25844): [Koblenzer Fredric Matthais](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOBLENZER%20FREDRIC%20MATTHAIS), [Key Largo, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20Largo), built 1939, S/N 4-826
- [N26144](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26144): [Jackson Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20ROBERT%20L), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1940, S/N 4-843
- [N26154](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26154): [J4 Cub Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J4%20CUB%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Highwood, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Highwood), built 1940, S/N 4-855
- [N26188](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26188): [Johnson Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20MICHAEL%20W), [Youngsville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Youngsville), built 1940, S/N 4865
- [N26196](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26196): [Schildberg Gregory M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHILDBERG%20GREGORY%20M), [Casey, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Casey), built 1940, S/N 4-872
- [N26700](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26700): [Harvey Aaron J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARVEY%20AARON%20J), [New London, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/New%20London), built 1940, S/N 4-864
- [N26716](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26716): [Mottweiler Martin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOTTWEILER%20MARTIN), [Dowagiac, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Dowagiac), built 1940, S/N 4-859
- [N26730](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26730): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N 4-870
- [N26747](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26747): [Altura, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Altura), S/N 4-888, Sale reported, pending cancellation

All 125: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (39)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN23LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA378), Aug 22, 2023: Piper J4 (N6581H), Cleburne, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242), May 30, 2021: Piper J4A (N8501Z), Omaha, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA089), Nov 30, 2018: Piper J4 (N27838), Forest, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA181), Mar 28, 2015: Piper J-4A (N30341), Pine River, MN, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR10CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA031), Oct 24, 2009: Piper J4 (N24536), El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The left-seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA077), Mar 28, 2002: Piper J4A (N27838), Cincinnati, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The maintenance technician's failure to properly adjust the carburetor float. Factors were the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA107), Mar 14, 1999: Piper J4A (N30412), Howell, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the snow covered terrain off the side of the runway while turning the airplane around on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the snow…
- [NTSB FTW94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA215), Jun 30, 1994: Piper J4A (N30342), Granite Shoals, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL SYSTEM STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SECURE THE ENGINE FUEL PRIMER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB ATL87FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA136), May 10, 1987: Piper J4A (N25020), Collierville, TN, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW85LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA328), Aug 5, 1985: Piper J4A (N30986), Duncan, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC84FNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNE03), Jul 14, 1984: Piper J4A (N33290), Gardner, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI83LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA099), Feb 5, 1983: Piper J-4 (N27894), Chesterville, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FER50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER50), Jul 6, 1981: Piper J4A (N32880), Elgin, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DHA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHA34), Aug 28, 1977: Piper J4A (N27879), Stillwater, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FPA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPA19), Jul 17, 1977: Piper J4A (N24844), Allen, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FKM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FKM17), Jan 22, 1975: Piper J4 (N26903), Advance, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG10), Aug 24, 1974: Piper J4A (N24776), Upland, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVM03), Aug 1, 1973: Piper J4A (N27898), San Jose, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN127), Mar 29, 1973: Piper J4A (N32780), Pennington, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC73DCQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCQ07), Jul 29, 1972: Piper J4A (N27078), Beaumont, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYA21), Dec 4, 1971: Piper J4A (N23199), Boise, ID, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FEA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEA03), Jul 9, 1971: Piper J4A (N25733), Cloverdale, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVA91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVA91), Jun 23, 1971: Piper J4A (N22789), Three Rivrs, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71FCD79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCD79), Apr 29, 1971: Piper J4-A (N23332), Clear Lake, IA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70D0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0138), Aug 15, 1969: Piper J-4A (N30350), Lawtey, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0073), Aug 3, 1969: Piper J4A (N27882), Ramona, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC70D0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0136), Jul 13, 1969: Piper J4 (N30986), Medina, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0393), May 8, 1968: Piper J4A (N26736), Santee, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0495), May 5, 1968: Piper J-4 (N27858), Berlin, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0114), Sep 3, 1967: Piper J4A (N24850), Jeffersonton, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0110), Jun 4, 1967: Piper J-4 (N24925), Galesburg, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0168), Nov 18, 1966: Piper J4A (N33194), Orland, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0227), Oct 15, 1966: Piper J4A (N26730), Warner Robins, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0143), Oct 2, 1966: Piper J4 (N22961), Homedale, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0041), Mar 25, 1966: Piper J4 (N26807), Healdsburg, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA66F0346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0346), Dec 4, 1965: Piper J4A (N24563), Greenville, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK65F0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65F0007), Feb 20, 1965: Piper J4 (N26910), Madera, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1371), Jan 29, 1965: Piper J4A (N28235), Bastrop, LA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2860](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2860), Jul 16, 1964: Piper J4A (N23384), Van Wert, OH, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (40)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20230822021699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230822021699A), Aug 22, 2023: Piper J4A (N6581H), Cleburne, TX, Substantial damage. This part 91 flight terminated with an attempted wheel landing during windy conditions. The pilot reported upon landing, a gust of wind caused the tail of the…
- [Accident 20210530009419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210530009419A), May 30, 2021: Piper J4A (N8501Z), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage. On may 30, 2021 at approximately 0945 central daylight time, a Piper J4A airplane was substantially damage due to impact with terrain shortly after takeoff at…
- [Incident 20190609006369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190609006369I), Jun 9, 2019: Piper J4A (N32591), Lancaster, CA, Minor damage. On 06/09/2019, at 0720 PDT, N32591, a Piper J4A, during departure roll, veered left off rwy 6 to avoid hitting a coyote, causing ground loop and prop strike.
- [Incident 20181129017789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181129017789I), Nov 29, 2018: Piper J4A (N27838), New London, VA, Substantial damage. A/c ground looped into a fence during student's first solo
- [Accident 20150327003499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150327003499A), Mar 27, 2015: Piper J4A (N30341), Pine River, MN, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Pilot departed Pine River, MN (kpwc) and crashed shortly after takeoff resulting in fatal injuries to both the pilot and passenger. Wreckage revealed very…
- [Incident 20120219002509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120219002509I), Feb 19, 2012: Piper J4A (N24536), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. While landing, student pilot applied excessive brakes causing the aircraft to end up on its nose. Acft sustained minor damage, specifically, acft prop…
- [Incident 20100120026689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100120026689I), Jan 20, 2010: Piper J4A (N30348), Charlotte, MI, Minor damage. Pilot landed on runway 02 at Charlotte, MI (kfpk). When pilot exited the rwy at the taxiway connector, there was a 5 to 6 inch deep hard packed ridge of snow…
- [Accident 20091024021699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091024021699A), Oct 24, 2009: Piper J4A (N24536), San Diego/El C, CA, Substantial damage. On October 24, 2009 at 1150 a.m. PDT, flight instructor alvin c. wood was on a familiarization and training flight with the aircraft owner [privacy data…
- [Incident 20061209025829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061209025829I), Dec 9, 2006: Piper J4A (N31194), Lancaster, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Reported incident Lancaster Texas. Investigation of incident: RH main landing gear disconnected from airframe during takeoff from runway 13 lnc airport.…
- [Incident 20060803022389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060803022389I), Aug 3, 2006: Piper J4A (N60J), Diamond Point, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On Thursday, August 3, 2006, a/a 1349 EDT a Piper PA-J4-A, N60J, s/n 4-1256, was involved in a roll over incident during take off run at lake george, NY.…
- [Accident 20020328007169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020328007169A), Mar 28, 2002: Piper J4A (N27838), Cincinnati, OH, No damage. (.19) On March 28, 2002, about 1500 eastern standard time, a Piper J4A, N27838, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after takeoff from Cincinnati…
- [Incident 20000215003519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000215003519I), Feb 15, 2000: Piper J4A (N33193), Ophir, AK, Minor damage. N33193 was issued a special flight permit on 2/15/00 by the fai FSDO from nome to anchorage to obtain an annual inspection. The pilot reported that the…
- [Incident 19990930033409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990930033409I), Sep 30, 1999: Piper J4A (N25753), Silverlake, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On September 30, 1999, at 1750Z, a Piper model J4A, N25753, upon landing on silver lake, silver lake, WI, encountered rough surface conditions. The pilot…
- [Accident 19990314018999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990314018999A), Mar 14, 1999: Piper J4A (N30412), Howell, MI, Substantial damage. (.19) On March 14, 1999, at 1210 eastern standard time, a Piper J4A, NC30412, operated by an airline transport rated pilot nosed over while taxiing after…
- [Incident 19980914037009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980914037009I), Sep 14, 1998: Piper J4A (N30348), Great Falls, MT. (-5) Pilot landed in a field 10 miles NE of Great Falls, Montana after the engine quit. Engine quit because of fuel depletion on one side while pilot was…
- [Incident 19950121000729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950121000729I), Jan 21, 1995: Piper J4A (N26700), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. Narrative: on January 21, 1995, about 1445 central standard time a Piper J4-4, N26700 received substantial damages following a hand prop start. The pilot…
- [Accident 19940630020279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940630020279A), Jun 30, 1994: Piper J4A (N30342), Granite Sholas, TX, Substantial damage. Changed cylinders prior test flight lost power on takeoff. Landed on street. Struck tree. Unlocked fuel primer.
- [Incident 19911109055179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911109055179I), Nov 9, 1991: Piper J4A (N24681), Medina, OH, Minor damage. Aircraft struck a parked aircraft and fuel island. Pilot had hand started. No person at controls.
- [Incident 19910922050349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910922050349I), Sep 22, 1991: Piper J4A (N24536), Jamul, CA. During missed approach from simulated forced landing engine failed. Landed in field and flipped over.
- [Incident 19910605020159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910605020159I), Jun 5, 1991: Piper J4A (N23109), Martinsburg, WV. Pilot reported engine problems and set the aircraft down in a field. Possible icing.
- [Incident 19891117057949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891117057949I), Nov 17, 1989: Piper J4A (N22960), Rio Rancho, NM. Engine quit inflight. Forced landing on road. Engine would only run on primer.
- [Accident 19870510014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870510014069A), May 10, 1987: Piper J4A (N25020), Collierville, TN, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Engine power loss during low level flight in steep turns. Impact in trees. Weather favorable for carburetor icing.
- [Incident 19861220081049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861220081049I), Dec 20, 1986: Piper J4A (N31194), Tomball, TX, Minor damage. Right main gear fell off in the pattern. Found the oleo assembly had failed.
- [Accident 19850805039889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850805039889A), Aug 5, 1985: Piper J4A (N30986), Duncan, OK, Substantial damage. Ballooned on landing flare and landed hard when engine hesitated upon power application. Taxied back to hangar.
- [Accident 19840714032269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840714032269A), Jul 14, 1984: Piper J4A (N33290), Gardner, MA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot claims a loss of power during initial climb. Aircraft stalled and crashed when he attempted to turn back.
- [Incident 19840208010519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840208010519I), Feb 8, 1984: Piper J4A (N32775), Covington, TN, Minor damage. Left main gear began to collapse. Tried to go around and flew thru a fence. Landing gear broke at a fatigue crack.
- [Accident 19830205002839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830205002839A), Feb 5, 1983: Piper J4PIPER (N27894), Chesterville, OH, Substantial damage. Engine quit shortly after takeoff. Pilot tried to reach airport but aircraft hit telephone pole.
- [Incident 19820122040349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820122040349I), Jan 22, 1982: Piper J4A (N24536), Prescott, AZ, Minor damage. Engine power loss on sightseeing flight. Nosed over in snow on landing, conditions ideal for carburetor ice.
- [Incident 19810708039019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810708039019I), Jul 8, 1981: Piper J4PIPER (N22724), Augusta, ME, Minor damage. After landing stopped on runway. Gusty wind blew aircraft over damaged propeller and windshield.
- [Accident 19810706038519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810706038519A), Jul 6, 1981: Piper J4A (N32880), Elgin, MN, Substantial damage. Landing gear oleo strut came apart during takeoff. Aircraft gear collapsed and airplane nosed over during landing.
- [Incident 19791208047899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791208047899I), Dec 8, 1979: Piper J4A (N22772), Warner Springs, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft struck fence after attempting goaround.
- [Incident 19790728012859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790728012859I), Jul 28, 1979: Piper J4A (N24536), San Luis Obispo, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft nosed up due to gusty winds.
- [Incident 19790416023049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790416023049I), Apr 16, 1979: Piper J4A (N22772), El Cajon, CA, Minor damage. Flight instructor and student making mag check before takeoff. Tail came up and prop hit the ground.
- [Incident 19781207022819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781207022819I), Dec 7, 1978: Piper J4PIPER (N22960), Rochelle, IL. Pilot landed in deteriorating weather. Snow drifting on the runwa. Airplane nosed up in a snowbank.
- [Accident 19770828025189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770828025189A), Aug 28, 1977: Piper J4A (N27879), Stillwater, NJ, Destroyed. Pilot allowed engine to stop before switching from aux to main fuel tank.
- [Accident 19770717019109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770717019109A), Jul 17, 1977: Piper J4A (N24844), Allen, TX, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750122001229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750122001229A), Jan 22, 1975: Piper J4A (N26903), Advance, NC, Substantial damage. R wing struck gnd,spar bkn.
- [Accident 19740824028629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740824028629A), Aug 24, 1974: Piper J4A (N24776), Upland, CA, Substantial damage. Both tail wheel springs found disconnected. Plt lost ctl,hit parked acft,Cessna 172 N5383R.sub dmg
- [Accident 19730801019449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730801019449A), Aug 1, 1973: Piper J4A (N27898), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19730329006419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730329006419A), Mar 29, 1973: Piper J4F (N32780), Pennington, NJ, Destroyed. Tried to ret to fld.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2006F00055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006F00055), Nov 6, 2006: WHEEL. CRACKED. CREW REPORTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE AS APPEARING LOW. AFTER 2 PREVIOUS SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND PN WHEELS BEING FOUND CRACKED, INSPECTED WHEE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (71, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA3606NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3606NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC
- [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA02002SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02002SE): Installation of vortex generators on the above model aircraft. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA5-65](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-65): Installation of Goodyear 25 x 11.0 - 4 Type IV tires with tubes on Goodrich Model 841696 4-inch wheels on main landing gear, using Alaskan Aircraft Equipment Supply Model A-1 rim adapters. Douten Thomas
- [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SA737GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA737GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce
- [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc
- [STC SA02093AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02093AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA98CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA98CH): Installation of replacement wing ribs. Dakota Cub Aircraft
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA2508SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2508SO): Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, No. 164-67 or 164-167, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake discs, Part No. 73-67. Aviation Products, Inc

All 71: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Piper-Crockett J-4A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-crockett-j-4a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7100605

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