Piper J5A

NTSB investigations · 104

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NTSB CEN25LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J5A · Grenada, MSThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight and improper decision to continue with a takeoff after the airplane swerved off the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the…Jul 23, 2025 · N35025 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA369Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J5A · Iola, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing on a grass taxiway with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.Aug 19, 2023 · N35417 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA560Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Geneseo, NYThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before a hand propeller start, which resulted in the airplane moving forward and colliding with maintenance equipment.Sep 27, 2017 · N38633 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Springfield, VTThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in landing long and fast, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around.Aug 27, 2017 · N30897 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Sterling, AKThe pilot's improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing on a road too narrow for the airplane.Aug 25, 2016 · N35589 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA322Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Sandusky, MIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent loss of control followed by a runway excursion.Aug 10, 2016 · N30313 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Lake Harbor, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain.Mar 25, 2016 · N41239 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered.Jun 22, 2012 · N40985 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.May 27, 2011 · N2364 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.Sep 11, 2010 · N35589 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Holland, MAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Atlanta, GAThe loss of pitch control due to slippage of the elevator control cable resulting from the maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the cable.Sep 7, 2008 · N105F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Big Lake, AKA loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.Apr 13, 2008 · N38149 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA282Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Turlock, CAThe pilot's failure to properly and adequately tie down the airplane during the engine start operation.Sep 29, 2007 · N38234 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Richmond, VAThe improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.May 6, 2007 · N33180 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · North Pole, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight, and an emergency landing.Aug 30, 2006 · N35395 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5 · Carefree, AZthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.Jan 27, 2006 · N35588 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm during the landing flare. Factors contributing to the accident were flat light conditions, the presence of a snow berm along the edge of a…Feb 20, 2005 · N270JS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's inadvertent use of the airplane's brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jul 23, 2004 · N2364 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Winter Haven, FLThe inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.Sep 10, 2003 · N33063 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to remove all water from the airplane's fuel supply during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.Dec 1, 2002 · N270JS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5 · Greers Ferry, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the probability of carburetor ice.May 26, 2002 · N38399 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Brussels, ILthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high vegitation encountered during the precautionary landing.May 17, 2001 · N38646 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Hollywood, FLthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the aircraft as a result of a hard landing during the emergency descent/landing.Feb 15, 2001 · N35288 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Belton, MOThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the inadvertent ground loop.Aug 3, 2000 · N600F · DestroyedNTSB CHI99LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Wausau, WIthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft.Mar 15, 1999 · N40888 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.Feb 20, 1999 · N28123 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5-A · Vero Beach, FLloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 20, 1998 · N38645 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5 · Wasilla, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the noncertificated pilot's decision to perform a go-around after a suitable landing site had been attained. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.May 29, 1997 · N31164 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Wausau, WIthe pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.Jun 23, 1995 · N40888 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Raeford, NCThe pilot's ostentatious display which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.Sep 8, 1994 · N31172 · DestroyedNTSB ANC94LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Lake George, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the bent gear leg.May 24, 1994 · N35395 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A-L4F · Kernville, CAthe pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. The existing crosswind is a factor in this accident.Feb 21, 1994 · N33029 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent at an altitude not possible for recovery.Nov 2, 1992 · N37958 · DestroyedNTSB SEA92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Broadus, MTFuel system exhaustion. Factors include an inadequate preflight, inadvertent fuel dumping, and a ditch in the landing area.Apr 17, 1992 · N35931 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO91FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J5 · Berlin, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adeqate airspeed which caused the airplane to stall.Jun 29, 1991 · N763WM · DestroyedNTSB NYC91FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Newbury, MAThe loss of inflight control, which was the result of a jammed right aileron bellcrank assembly. Factors related to the accident were; the improper maintenance of the flight control system, and the incomplete preflight by the pilot.Apr 23, 1991 · N35826 · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5 CUB · Douglas, MAA total engine failure when the #3 exhaust valve failed, causing internal damage to the engine. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot had to make a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Aug 31, 1990 · N38428 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor is the pilot's lack of experience in off airport landings.Feb 15, 1989 · N35038 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Devils Lake, NDA commercial plt was giving instruction to another commercial plt with a CFI rating. Witnesses observed the aircraft at approximately 100 feet over a water fowl production lake. The plt stated that during a turn and pull up, the engine lostpower and the…Oct 31, 1987 · N32887 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Brooksville, FLShortly after take off the eng began to lose power. Unable to maintain alt a forced landing was made in a field, during which, the acft sustained substantial damage. Inspection of the acft revealed that the loss of power was the result of an insufficient fuel…Feb 24, 1987 · N41141 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85FA163Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Mt. Palmer, AKAircraft collided with Cessna 180 and crashed on mountain side about one-quarter mile apart. Piper was sightseeing and Cessna was spotting sheep. Scattered clouds were reported about 300 feet above the points of ground impact.Aug 25, 1985 · N38588 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MKC85FA022Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Stuttgart, ARThe acft was being ferried x-country in legs of approximately 2 hrs flt duration. The acft was refueled for the next legand it needed 18 gallons of fuel. The plt was predicting a burn of 5-6 gallons of fuel per hour. After a flt of 2 hrs and 17 minutes with…Nov 19, 1984 · N35786 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J58 · Gilead, METhe acft was forced to land according to the plt, after a downdraft at low alt & airspeed created a trap. The plt said that he & a friend were looking for a fishing spot, when he realized that he could not make it over the top of rising terrain ahead & could…Jul 29, 1984 · N38402 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Forest, VAThe acft was taxied directly to takeoff after being handpropped to start. To the witness who handpropped the acft it appeared to climb at about a 70 degree angle after takeoff and stall before diving nose first into the ground. Engine sounds remained constant…Mar 24, 1984 · N33423 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Arlington, TNAccording to both occupants, the eng lost power during takeoff at night. Subsequently, the acft was damaged when it hit a fence & metal pole during an emergency landing. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found. The rear seat occupant, a female plt,…Oct 22, 1983 · N35280 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5 · Fairbanks, AKThe acft ground looped during landing and collided with two parked acft. The pilot landed on rwy 24 at Fairbanks and during the landing he lost directional control of the acft. The acft left the rwy and collided with two parked and unoccupied acft. The parked…Aug 18, 1983 · N28144 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA106Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J5A · Tampa, FLThe pilot reported that the engine malfunctioned while he was on a VFR flight. He stated that he applied carburetor heat as well as other measures to restore power. The malfunction persisted, and the plane was substantially damaged during a forced landing…Apr 22, 1982 · N41141 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA81FA107Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J5A · Carrabelle, FLAug 22, 1981 · N41220 · DestroyedNTSB CHIB1FEM14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J5A · Covert, MIApr 18, 1981 · N35697 · Substantial damage
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