- Manufacturer (registry)
- PIPER
- Model
- J5C
- Registry code
- 7100712
- Registered
- 19 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 3
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 77 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA-725
- Holder
- FS 2001 Corp.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 40
| 1940 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 4 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 1 |
| 1945 | 3 |
| 1946 | 2 |
| 1947 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1958 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Superseded and historical ADs · 3
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Registered aircraft · 19
N28151Stewart Thomas · Churchville, NYN3044LMack Anita T · Scott Afb, ILN32557Experimental Aircraft Association · Watertown, NY
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NTSB investigations · 12
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA25FA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper J5C · Rochester, NYOn August 1, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Piper J5C, NC 28151, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, New York. The passenger was fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was…NTSB ANC10CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5C · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC98LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5-C · Valdez, AKThe owner/pilot mechanic's improper overhaul of the engine, and lack of proper lubricating cylinder grease. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.NTSB ANC95LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable forced landing area.NTSB MIA94LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Yazoo City, MSPartial blockage of the carburetor by a wasp nest, which was not visible during preflight, and which resulted in the loss of power.NTSB ATL88LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Gulf Shores, ALA witness reported that the airplane encountered a 'downdraft' while attempting to pick up a banner. The main ldg gear caught the banner pick-up line and carried the banner aloft. The witness radioed the plt to advise him of the situation, but received no…NTSB MIA86LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Daytona Beach, FLThe plt stated that he overflew the arpt to observe the wind direction as indicated by the wind sock. Upon landing on rwy 23, he lost control of the acft due to a left quartering tailwind. The acft then went through a chain link fence & came to rest in a…NTSB ANC79FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J-5C · Karluk, AKNTSB OAK73FJA08Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J5C · Kaanapali, HINTSB DEN68D0243Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J5C · Lovington, NMNTSB SEA69F0125Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J5C · Seaside, ORNTSB NYC67F0114Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J5C · Duanesburg, NY
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FAA incident reports · 11
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20250801021009APiper J5C · Rochester, NYOn August 1, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Piper J5C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, new york. The passenger was fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…Accident 20100808047549APiper J5C · Friday Creek, AKThe pilot landed at an off airport unimproved airstrip which was overgrown with tall grass. He states that on landing, the aircraft bounced through a rough patch which placed the aircraft in a tail high attitude. He was unable to apply power quickly enough to…Incident 20010518013319IPiper J5C · Amarillo, TX(-23) The regional office notified the lubbock FSDO 5/25/01 of this incident. The pilot, with passenger departed Amarillo, TX (tdw) on local flight. The winds were reported as light and variable. During the approach to runway 17, the pilot landed long and…Accident 19980330004879APiper J5C · Valdez, AKRecent overhaul engine quit on climbout. Collided with power line landing on hiway.(.4) on March 30, 1998, about 1420 Alaska standard time, a wheel equipped Piper J5-C airplane, N4769C, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing, about 2 miles…Accident 19941003048389APiper J5C · Anchorage, AKLost power on climbout. Tried for road blocked by auto. Hit wires. Unable to find mechanical reason power lost.Accident 19940729020119APiper J5C · Yazoo City, MSEngine quit on climbout. Nosed over on landing. Carb venturi clogged with mud dauber nest material.Accident 19880506012989APiper J5C · Gulf Shores, ALAircraft crashed on climbout while towing a banner. Cause is undetermined.Accident 19860629034819APiper J5C · Daytona Beach, FLAircraft ran off end of runway and through a fence when pilot attempted downwind landing.Incident 19850908073359IPiper J5C · Lake George, MNWing struck brush after forced landing on a road and aircraft went into a ditch. Worn o ring in fuel indicator.Accident 19790527027989APiper J5A · Karluk, AKPassenger said engine began making funny noise. They then hit ground at flying speed.Incident 19780506032229IPiper J5A · Anchorage, AKForced landing after power loss. Exhaust valve had failed.
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
STCs that may be installed · 76
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification
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