# Piper L-21A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7101814
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: L-21A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 97 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-l-21a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N10593](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10593): [Jones Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20THOMAS%20E), [Crestline, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Crestline), built 1958, S/N 18-893
- [N20CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20CM): [Taylor Thomas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20THOMAS%20D), [Harper, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harper), built 1951, S/N 18-910
- [N555Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555Z): [Fuller Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FULLER%20MICHAEL%20B), [Winter Garden, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Garden), built 1952, S/N 18-913
- [N6408D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6408D): [Ruple Farms Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUPLE%20FARMS%20INC), [Pleasanton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pleasanton), S/N 18-908
- [N6482D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6482D): [Robbins Ned](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBBINS%20NED), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1959, S/N 18-903
- [N949FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N949FS): [Draper Floyd L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAPER%20FLOYD%20L), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), built 1951, S/N 18-949

## NTSB investigations (9)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC95FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA157), Aug 18, 1995: Piper L-21A (N8373H), Kaktovik, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB BFO84FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO84FA003), Aug 8, 1984: Piper L-21-A (N10468), Selbyville, DE, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB IAD75FIG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIG07), Oct 23, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N10468), Emmitsburg, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DLQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DLQ14), Sep 22, 1971: Piper PA-18 (N4220A), Fort Knox, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPJ06), Jul 31, 1971: Piper PA-18 (N6482D), Fort Sill, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DGJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DGJ10), Aug 22, 1970: Piper PA-18 (N4220A), Ft.Knox, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0163), Mar 23, 1969: Piper PA-18 (N10468), Edgewood, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F/UOK](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F%2FUOK), Apr 5, 1965: Piper PA-18 (N4220A), Ft Eustis, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0365), Oct 21, 1964: Piper PA-18 (N5031K), Dugway, UT, destroyed, 2 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19950818027919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950818027919A), Aug 18, 1995: Piper L21A (N8373H), Kaktovik, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Collided with mountainous rising terrain. Aircraft appeared to be overloaded and unable outclimb terrain.
- [Incident 19910625032489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910625032489I), Jun 25, 1991: Piper L21A (N20CM), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. On second landing pilot lost control trying to overcome tendency of aircraft to veer. Landed off runway.
- [Accident 19741023035399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741023035399A), Oct 23, 1974: Piper PA18125 (N10468), Emmitsburg, MD, Substantial damage. Became ill in flt. Had virus svrl days bfr acdnt. Plt un recall events of acdnt aftr crossing road.

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