- Manufacturer (registry)
- PIPER
- Model
- L-21B
- Registry code
- 7101815
- Registered
- 28 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
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 · 21
| 1952 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 2 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 28
N10365Air Heritage Inc · Beaver Falls, PAN135PCPa-18 LLC · Hood River, ORN13824Jackson Patricia Ann · Sunnyside, WA
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101815')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101815')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 10
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 4 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 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB GAA19CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L21 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA17CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L 21B · Cartersville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN11CA611Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-21B · East Liverpool, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA09CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-21B · Big Beaver, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing rollout with a crosswind.NTSB CHI99LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-L21B · Vincennes, INthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors which contributed to this accident were the pilot's long touchdown, the rough area on the runway, and the wheat field.NTSB DEN83LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Breckenridge, COAfter landing on a private arpt that was closed to public use, the plt was prohibited from using it to takeoff again. He received permission from the owner of a gravel plt to use his 'haul road' which was located next to the arpt. The elevation of the road…NTSB ATL83LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper L-21B · Vernon, ALThe acft departed the rwy & nosed over inverted during an unauthorized flight. After the accident the non-certificated plt told the owner that he had flown the acft several times based on the permission of a friend who was authorized to fly the acft.NTSB ATL81FIA03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Warrenton, VANTSB CHI79DEX18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Spencer, INNTSB CHI71DBA08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Muncie, IN
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('7101815')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('7101815')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 15
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20190621007689APiper L-21B · Imnaha, ORPilot landed at Lord Flat, Oregon and shutdown. On takeoff, the wheels contacted a rut on the grass runway and the aircraft started to move from side to side until the left wing and aileron contacted the ground. The pilot aborted the takeoff and shutdown…Accident 20170722009149APiper L-21B · Cartersville, GAOn 07/22/2017 at approximately 1345 local time at the Cartersville Airport (vpc) ^Mr. William g. roper^ was practicing landings in N3907E, a Piper L-21B cub. On the second landing ^Mr. Roper^ lost control of the aircraft on rollout. His rudder was ineffective…Incident 20151027017519IPiper L-21B · Fredericksburg, TXOn October 27, 2015, around 14:00 CDT, N40368 was landing at gillespie county airport (T82) in Fredericksburg, Texas. The pilot, who is owner/operates of N40368 under the provisions of FAR part 91. Was on a personal flight under VMC without a flight plan. The…Accident 20110831018439APiper L-21B · East Liverpool, OHAs airman initiated a three point landing on runway 25, airman lost control upon landing and exited the runway to the south.Accident 20090622012759APiper L21B · Beaver Falls, PA(-23) Pilot stated that he ground looped the Piper L-21B while landing on runway 28 at the Beaver County Airport (bvi). Winds were 360 degrees at 9 knots; a direct crosswind. Additionally, pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with…Incident 20070829824059IPiper L21B · Pedro Bay, AK(-23) While taxiing after landing the aircraft hit a dip on the beach causing the aircraft to rock forward allowing the propeller to strike the ground causing minor damage to the propeller.Accident 19990509004909APiper L21B · Vincennes, INAcft lost control after landing, ran off the rwy, went into a wheat field, and came to rest inverted, other circumstances are unknown. (From .19) on may 9, 1999, at 1940 central daylight time (CDT), a Piper PA-18-L21B, N3VU, operated by a private pilot,…Incident 19990126039839IPiper L21B · Douglasville, GAApprox. 15 mintues after takeoff, the engine shut down and aircraft was landed on hwy 92 in Douglasville, GA. Inspection of the aircraft did not reveal cause.Incident 19890515038559IPiper L21B · Abbeville, LALost directional control on a touch and go landing. Veered off runway. Nosed over on its back.Incident 19880507039779IPiper PA18 · King Salmon, AKBounced,porpoised and ground looped the aircraft on landing.Accident 19830909047989APiper PA18 · Breckenridge, CODuring takeoff from road aircraft became airborne prematurely and sank into ground lossing directional control.Accident 19830704033129APiper L21B · Vernon, ALAircraft left runway and flipped inverted during attempted takeoff by unauthorized user.Incident 19830301011009IPiper L21B · Breckenridge, TXEngine cut out after takeoff. Landed in field. Landing gear broke. Found contamination in fuel tank.Accident 19810301006999APiper PA18 · Midland, VALost directional control on wheel landing in tail wheel airplane.Accident 19790324005119APiper PA18 · Spencer, INPilot made a precautionary landing due to low ceiling and visibility. Hit a soft spot and flipped over.
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('7101815')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('7101815')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.