# NTSB investigations: Piper J5A

A list on [Piper J5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 3 · 104 investigations

- [NTSB CEN25LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA299.md): Piper J5A · Grenada, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N35025 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB CEN23FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA369.md): Piper J5A · Iola, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N35417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing on a grass taxiway with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA560.md): Piper J5A · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N38633 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA17CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA519.md): Piper J5A · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N30897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in landing long and fast, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC16CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA058.md): Piper J5A · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N35589 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing on a road too narrow for the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA322.md): Piper J5C · Sandusky, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N30313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent loss of control followed by a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA166.md): Piper J5A · Lake Harbor, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2016 · N41239 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA410.md): Piper J5A · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N40985 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered.
- [NTSB ANC11CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA036.md): Piper J5A · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N2364 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC10CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA092.md): Piper J5A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N35589 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA187.md): Piper J5A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N105F · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA052.md): Piper J5A · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N38149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA282.md): Piper J5A · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N38234 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly and adequately tie down the airplane during the engine start operation.
- [NTSB MIA07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA093.md): Piper J5A · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N33180 · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC06LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA129.md): Piper J5A · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2006 · N35395 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB LAX06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA083.md): Piper J5 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N35588 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA042.md): Piper J-5A · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2005 · N270JS · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ANC04CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA083.md): Piper J5A · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N2364 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA180.md): Piper J5A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N33063 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA016.md): Piper J5A · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N270JS · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB FTW02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA163.md): Piper J-5 · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N38399 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the probability of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA125.md): Piper J5A · Brussels, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N38646 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high vegitation encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA083.md): Piper J5A · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N35288 · Substantial damage
  > the 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.
- [NTSB CHI00FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA237.md): Piper J-5A · Belton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N600F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA109.md): Piper J5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the 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.
- [NTSB SEA99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA036.md): Piper J-5A · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N28123 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB ATL98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA035.md): Piper J5-A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1998 · N38645 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA079.md): Piper J-5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N31164 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CHI95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA194.md): Piper J-5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.
- [NTSB ATL94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA170.md): Piper J-5A · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N31172 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA058.md): Piper J5A · Lake George, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N35395 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the bent gear leg.
- [NTSB LAX94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA131.md): Piper J5A-L4F · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N33029 · Substantial damage
  > the 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.
- [NTSB BFO93FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA001.md): Piper J5A · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N37958 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent at an altitude not possible for recovery.
- [NTSB SEA92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA081.md): Piper J-5A · Broadus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N35931 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system exhaustion. Factors include an inadequate preflight, inadvertent fuel dumping, and a ditch in the landing area.
- [NTSB BFO91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA060.md): Piper J5 · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N763WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adeqate airspeed which caused the airplane to stall.
- [NTSB NYC91FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA120.md): Piper J5A · Newbury, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N35826 · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB NYC90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA208.md): Piper J5 CUB · Douglas, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N38428 · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB ANC89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA044.md): Piper J-5 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N35038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor is the pilot's lack of experience in off airport landings.
- [NTSB DEN88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA017.md): Piper J5A · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N32887 · Substantial damage
  > A 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…
- [NTSB MIA87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA092.md): Piper J5A · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1987 · N41141 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly 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…
- [NTSB ANC85FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA163.md): Piper J5A · Mt. Palmer, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N38588 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Aircraft 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.
- [NTSB MKC85FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA022.md): Piper J5A · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1984 · N35786 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA258.md): Piper J58 · Gilead, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N38402 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ATL84LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA130.md): Piper J-5A · Forest, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1984 · N33423 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ATL84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA027.md): Piper J5A · Arlington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N35280 · Substantial damage
  > According 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,…
- [NTSB ANC83LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA148.md): Piper J-5 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N28144 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MIA82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA106.md): Piper J5A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N41141 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MIA81FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA107.md): Piper J5A · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1981 · N41220 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHIB1FEM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHIB1FEM14.md): Piper J5A · Covert, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1981 · N35697 · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100702')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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