Piper J4A

FAA incident reports · 40

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Accident 20230822021699APiper J4A · Cleburne, TXThis 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 aircraft to raise up, causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. Witness reports included…Aug 22, 2023 · N6581H · Substantial damageAccident 20210530009419APiper J4A · Omaha, NEOn 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 the North Omaha, Nebraska airport (3NO). The pilot planned to depart from 3NO to conduct flight…May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damageIncident 20190609006369IPiper J4A · Lancaster, CAOn 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.Jun 9, 2019 · N32591 · Minor damageIncident 20181129017789IPiper J4A · New London, VAA/c ground looped into a fence during student's first soloNov 29, 2018 · N27838 · Substantial damageAccident 20150327003499APiper J4A · Pine River, MNPilot departed Pine River, MN (kpwc) and crashed shortly after takeoff resulting in fatal injuries to both the pilot and passenger. Wreckage revealed very little ground scars, indicating a low forward velocity, high angle, impact. Aircraft orientation and…Mar 27, 2015 · N30341 · Substantial damage · 2 fatalIncident 20120219002509IPiper J4A · San Diego, CAWhile landing, student pilot applied excessive brakes causing the aircraft to end up on its nose. Acft sustained minor damage, specifically, acft prop destroyed. Minor damage to lower nose cowl.Feb 19, 2012 · N24536 · Minor damageIncident 20100120026689IPiper J4A · Charlotte, MIPilot 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 that had been left along the side of the runway by the city snow plow driver. The turn offs at both…Jan 20, 2010 · N30348 · Minor damageAccident 20091024021699APiper J4A · San Diego/El C, CAOn 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 omitted]. They were flying a Piper J4A identified as N24536 which is a two seater, conventional gear…Oct 24, 2009 · N24536 · Substantial damageIncident 20061209025829IPiper J4A · Lancaster, TX(-23) Reported incident Lancaster Texas. Investigation of incident: RH main landing gear disconnected from airframe during takeoff from runway 13 lnc airport. Landing attempted in the grass between runway and taxiway. Aircraft came to rest leaning on RH wing…Dec 9, 2006 · N31194 · Minor damageIncident 20060803022389IPiper J4A · Diamond Point, NY(-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. An unexpected gust caused the aircraft to dip the right pontoon into the water causing the aircraft…Aug 3, 2006 · N60J · Substantial damageAccident 20020328007169APiper J4A · Cincinnati, OH(.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 municipal-lunken field, Cincinnati, Ohio. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual…Mar 28, 2002 · N27838 · No damageIncident 20000215003519IPiper J4A · Ophir, AKN33193 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 aircraft had not flown in approximately one year and hangered and inspected the night before the flight. On…Feb 15, 2000 · N33193 · Minor damageIncident 19990930033409IPiper J4A · Silverlake, WI(-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 reported the aircraft, on landing, turned slightly cross wind. The wind lifted the left wing and…Sep 30, 1999 · N25753 · Minor damageAccident 19990314018999APiper J4A · Howell, MI(.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 landing on runway 31 at the Livingston County Airport, Howell, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not…Mar 14, 1999 · N30412 · Substantial damageIncident 19980914037009IPiper J4A · 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 attempting to switch fuel tanks. There was fuel in the other tank.Sep 14, 1998 · N30348Incident 19950121000729IPiper J4A · Oshkosh, WINarrative: on January 21, 1995, about 1445 central standard time a Piper J4-4, N26700 received substantial damages following a hand prop start. The pilot opened the throttle to full, to clean engine after flooded and forgot to close throttle. This incident…Jan 21, 1995 · N26700 · Substantial damageAccident 19940630020279APiper J4A · Granite Sholas, TXChanged cylinders prior test flight lost power on takeoff. Landed on street. Struck tree. Unlocked fuel primer.Jun 30, 1994 · N30342 · Substantial damageIncident 19911109055179IPiper J4A · Medina, OHAircraft struck a parked aircraft and fuel island. Pilot had hand started. No person at controls.Nov 9, 1991 · N24681 · Minor damageIncident 19910922050349IPiper J4A · Jamul, CADuring missed approach from simulated forced landing engine failed. Landed in field and flipped over.Sep 22, 1991 · N24536Incident 19910605020159IPiper J4A · Martinsburg, WVPilot reported engine problems and set the aircraft down in a field. Possible icing.Jun 5, 1991 · N23109Incident 19891117057949IPiper J4A · Rio Rancho, NMEngine quit inflight. Forced landing on road. Engine would only run on primer.Nov 17, 1989 · N22960Accident 19870510014069APiper J4A · Collierville, TNEngine power loss during low level flight in steep turns. Impact in trees. Weather favorable for carburetor icing.May 10, 1987 · N25020 · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19861220081049IPiper J4A · Tomball, TXRight main gear fell off in the pattern. Found the oleo assembly had failed.Dec 20, 1986 · N31194 · Minor damageAccident 19850805039889APiper J4A · Duncan, OKBallooned on landing flare and landed hard when engine hesitated upon power application. Taxied back to hangar.Aug 5, 1985 · N30986 · Substantial damageAccident 19840714032269APiper J4A · Gardner, MAPilot claims a loss of power during initial climb. Aircraft stalled and crashed when he attempted to turn back.Jul 14, 1984 · N33290 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19840208010519IPiper J4A · Covington, TNLeft main gear began to collapse. Tried to go around and flew thru a fence. Landing gear broke at a fatigue crack.Feb 8, 1984 · N32775 · Minor damageAccident 19830205002839APiper J4PIPER · Chesterville, OHEngine quit shortly after takeoff. Pilot tried to reach airport but aircraft hit telephone pole.Feb 5, 1983 · N27894 · Substantial damageIncident 19820122040349IPiper J4A · Prescott, AZEngine power loss on sightseeing flight. Nosed over in snow on landing, conditions ideal for carburetor ice.Jan 22, 1982 · N24536 · Minor damageIncident 19810708039019IPiper J4PIPER · Augusta, MEAfter landing stopped on runway. Gusty wind blew aircraft over damaged propeller and windshield.Jul 8, 1981 · N22724 · Minor damageAccident 19810706038519APiper J4A · Elgin, MNLanding gear oleo strut came apart during takeoff. Aircraft gear collapsed and airplane nosed over during landing.Jul 6, 1981 · N32880 · Substantial damageIncident 19791208047899IPiper J4A · Warner Springs, CAAircraft struck fence after attempting goaround.Dec 8, 1979 · N22772 · Minor damageIncident 19790728012859IPiper J4A · San Luis Obispo, CAAircraft nosed up due to gusty winds.Jul 28, 1979 · N24536 · Minor damageIncident 19790416023049IPiper J4A · El Cajon, CAFlight instructor and student making mag check before takeoff. Tail came up and prop hit the ground.Apr 16, 1979 · N22772 · Minor damageIncident 19781207022819IPiper J4PIPER · Rochelle, ILPilot landed in deteriorating weather. Snow drifting on the runwa. Airplane nosed up in a snowbank.Dec 7, 1978 · N22960Accident 19770828025189APiper J4A · Stillwater, NJPilot allowed engine to stop before switching from aux to main fuel tank.Aug 28, 1977 · N27879 · DestroyedAccident 19770717019109APiper J4A · Allen, TXJul 17, 1977 · N24844 · Substantial damageAccident 19750122001229APiper J4A · Advance, NCR wing struck gnd,spar bkn.Jan 22, 1975 · N26903 · Substantial damageAccident 19740824028629APiper J4A · Upland, CABoth tail wheel springs found disconnected. Plt lost ctl,hit parked acft,Cessna 172 N5383R.sub dmgAug 24, 1974 · N24776 · Substantial damageAccident 19730801019449APiper J4A · San Jose, CAAug 1, 1973 · N27898 · Substantial damageAccident 19730329006419APiper J4F · Pennington, NJTried to ret to fld.Mar 29, 1973 · N32780 · Destroyed
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