# FAA incident reports: Piper J4A A list on [Piper J4A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20230822021699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230822021699A.md): Piper J4A · Cleburne, TX · Aug 22, 2023 · N6581H · 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 aircraft to raise up, causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. Witness reports included… - [Accident 20210530009419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210530009419A.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · 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 the North Omaha, Nebraska airport (3NO). The pilot planned to depart from 3NO to conduct flight… - [Incident 20190609006369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190609006369I.md): Piper J4A · Lancaster, CA · Jun 9, 2019 · N32591 · 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.md): Piper J4A · New London, VA · Nov 29, 2018 · N27838 · Substantial damage > A/c ground looped into a fence during student's first solo - [Accident 20150327003499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150327003499A.md): Piper J4A · Pine River, MN · Mar 27, 2015 · N30341 · 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 little ground scars, indicating a low forward velocity, high angle, impact. Aircraft orientation and… - [Incident 20120219002509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120219002509I.md): Piper J4A · San Diego, CA · Feb 19, 2012 · N24536 · 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 destroyed. Minor damage to lower nose cowl. - [Incident 20100120026689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100120026689I.md): Piper J4A · Charlotte, MI · Jan 20, 2010 · N30348 · 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 that had been left along the side of the runway by the city snow plow driver. The turn offs at both… - [Accident 20091024021699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091024021699A.md): Piper J4A · San Diego/El C, CA · Oct 24, 2009 · N24536 · 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 omitted]. They were flying a Piper J4A identified as N24536 which is a two seater, conventional gear… - [Incident 20061209025829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061209025829I.md): Piper J4A · Lancaster, TX · Dec 9, 2006 · N31194 · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20060803022389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060803022389I.md): Piper J4A · Diamond Point, NY · Aug 3, 2006 · N60J · 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. An unexpected gust caused the aircraft to dip the right pontoon into the water causing the aircraft… - [Accident 20020328007169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020328007169A.md): Piper J4A · Cincinnati, OH · Mar 28, 2002 · N27838 · 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 municipal-lunken field, Cincinnati, Ohio. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual… - [Incident 20000215003519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000215003519I.md): Piper J4A · Ophir, AK · Feb 15, 2000 · N33193 · 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 aircraft had not flown in approximately one year and hangered and inspected the night before the flight. On… - [Incident 19990930033409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990930033409I.md): Piper J4A · Silverlake, WI · Sep 30, 1999 · N25753 · 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 reported the aircraft, on landing, turned slightly cross wind. The wind lifted the left wing and… - [Accident 19990314018999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990314018999A.md): Piper J4A · Howell, MI · Mar 14, 1999 · N30412 · 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 landing on runway 31 at the Livingston County Airport, Howell, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not… - [Incident 19980914037009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980914037009I.md): Piper J4A · Great Falls, MT · Sep 14, 1998 · N30348 > (-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. - [Incident 19950121000729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950121000729I.md): Piper J4A · Oshkosh, WI · Jan 21, 1995 · N26700 · 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 opened the throttle to full, to clean engine after flooded and forgot to close throttle. This incident… - [Accident 19940630020279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940630020279A.md): Piper J4A · Granite Sholas, TX · Jun 30, 1994 · N30342 · 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.md): Piper J4A · Medina, OH · Nov 9, 1991 · N24681 · 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.md): Piper J4A · Jamul, CA · Sep 22, 1991 · N24536 > During missed approach from simulated forced landing engine failed. Landed in field and flipped over. - [Incident 19910605020159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910605020159I.md): Piper J4A · Martinsburg, WV · Jun 5, 1991 · N23109 > Pilot reported engine problems and set the aircraft down in a field. Possible icing. - [Incident 19891117057949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891117057949I.md): Piper J4A · Rio Rancho, NM · Nov 17, 1989 · N22960 > Engine quit inflight. Forced landing on road. Engine would only run on primer. - [Accident 19870510014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870510014069A.md): Piper J4A · Collierville, TN · May 10, 1987 · N25020 · 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.md): Piper J4A · Tomball, TX · Dec 20, 1986 · N31194 · Minor damage > Right main gear fell off in the pattern. Found the oleo assembly had failed. - [Accident 19850805039889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850805039889A.md): Piper J4A · Duncan, OK · Aug 5, 1985 · N30986 · 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.md): Piper J4A · Gardner, MA · Jul 14, 1984 · N33290 · 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.md): Piper J4A · Covington, TN · Feb 8, 1984 · N32775 · 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.md): Piper J4PIPER · Chesterville, OH · Feb 5, 1983 · N27894 · Substantial damage > Engine quit shortly after takeoff. Pilot tried to reach airport but aircraft hit telephone pole. - [Incident 19820122040349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820122040349I.md): Piper J4A · Prescott, AZ · Jan 22, 1982 · N24536 · 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.md): Piper J4PIPER · Augusta, ME · Jul 8, 1981 · N22724 · Minor damage > After landing stopped on runway. Gusty wind blew aircraft over damaged propeller and windshield. - [Accident 19810706038519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810706038519A.md): Piper J4A · Elgin, MN · Jul 6, 1981 · N32880 · 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.md): Piper J4A · Warner Springs, CA · Dec 8, 1979 · N22772 · Minor damage > Aircraft struck fence after attempting goaround. - [Incident 19790728012859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790728012859I.md): Piper J4A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Jul 28, 1979 · N24536 · Minor damage > Aircraft nosed up due to gusty winds. - [Incident 19790416023049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790416023049I.md): Piper J4A · El Cajon, CA · Apr 16, 1979 · N22772 · 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.md): Piper J4PIPER · Rochelle, IL · Dec 7, 1978 · N22960 > Pilot landed in deteriorating weather. Snow drifting on the runwa. Airplane nosed up in a snowbank. - [Accident 19770828025189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770828025189A.md): Piper J4A · Stillwater, NJ · Aug 28, 1977 · N27879 · Destroyed > Pilot allowed engine to stop before switching from aux to main fuel tank. - [Accident 19770717019109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770717019109A.md): Piper J4A · Allen, TX · Jul 17, 1977 · N24844 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19750122001229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750122001229A.md): Piper J4A · Advance, NC · Jan 22, 1975 · N26903 · Substantial damage > R wing struck gnd,spar bkn. - [Accident 19740824028629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740824028629A.md): Piper J4A · Upland, CA · Aug 24, 1974 · N24776 · 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.md): Piper J4A · San Jose, CA · Aug 1, 1973 · N27898 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19730329006419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730329006419A.md): Piper J4F · Pennington, NJ · Mar 29, 1973 · N32780 · Destroyed > Tried to ret to fld. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100604') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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