# Piper PA-11 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 7101102, 7101106 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-11 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 67 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-691](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-691) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 439 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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. - [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025 - [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985 - [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978 - [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968 - [AD 58-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-12-02): Aileron Hinge Brackets · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 20 more - [AD 52-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-07-03): Lift Strut Rework · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 15 more - [AD 50-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-05-01): Nicopress Sleeve Rework · Piper PA-12, PA-12S, J3C-40 and 6 more - [AD 49-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-14-01): Elevator Connector Tube Fitting · FS 2003 J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 17 more - [AD 48-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-03-03): Header Tank Installation · Piper PA-11 - [AD 47-50-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-06): Shock Strut Cracks · Piper J3C-65S, PA-11 and J3C-65 (Army L-4; L-4A; L-4B (Navy NE-1); L-4H; L-4J (Navy NE-2)) Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014 - [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999 - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (439, first 50) - [N1049C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1049C): [Gerbi Charles R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERBI%20CHARLES%20R%20TRUSTEE), [Auke Bay, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Auke%20Bay), S/N 11-1027 - [N1106T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1106T): [Pierce John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20JOHN%20R), [Hulett, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Hulett), built 1949, S/N 11-996 - [N113CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113CW): [Dawson John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAWSON%20JOHN%20W), [Milton Freewater, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Milton%20Freewater), built 1946, S/N 11-3 - [N11S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11S): [Davis Susan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20SUSAN%20J), [Castroville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Castroville), built 1947, S/N 11-273 - [N1429V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1429V): [Teed Brad S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEED%20BRAD%20S), [Vancouver, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Vancouver), S/N 11-339 - [N143R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143R): [Upson Theodore C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UPSON%20THEODORE%20C), [Newport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Newport), built 1947, S/N 11-1520 - [N147PZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147PZ): [Zattoni Peter D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZATTONI%20PETER%20D), [Mountain Iron, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Mountain%20Iron), built 1947, S/N 11-1084 - [N149N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149N): [Gerner Carl T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERNER%20CARL%20T), [Cadyville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cadyville), built 1947, S/N 11-1421 - [N162LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162LF): [Feick Larry E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEICK%20LARRY%20E), [Crestline, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Crestline), built 1947, S/N 11-162 - [N1953N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1953N): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Thompson, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Thompson), S/N 11-820 - [N1967K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1967K): [Air-Ag Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR-AG%20INC), [Tarboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Tarboro), built 1947, S/N 11-1523-201 - [N211FH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211FH): [Helm Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELM%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Casselton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Casselton), built 1946, S/N 19044 - [N2486A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2486A): [Houdek Dennis E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUDEK%20DENNIS%20E), [Roseburg, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Roseburg), S/N 11-880 - [N2522E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2522E): [Rankin Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANKIN%20KEVIN), [Maryville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Maryville), S/N 11-843 - [N3053P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3053P): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Thompson, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Thompson), S/N 11-895 - [N3211F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3211F): [Johnson Kenneth E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20KENNETH%20E), [Sterling, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sterling), built 1974, S/N 11-238 - [N333GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333GP): [Barnes Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20THOMAS%20J), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1948, S/N 11-446 - [N338P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N338P): [Peters Duane A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERS%20DUANE%20A), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 11837 - [N3392N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3392N): [Straight Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRAIGHT%20GARY%20D), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1946, S/N 22594 - [N380KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N380KP): [Peterson Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Watertown, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Watertown), built 1947, S/N 11-1586 - [N38687](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38687): [Geiger William G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEIGER%20WILLIAM%20G), [Park City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Park%20City), built 1948, S/N 7195 - [N4116D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4116D): [Lofstrom Caleb J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOFSTROM%20CALEB%20J), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 11-1580 - [N42239](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42239): [Adkins Clint R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADKINS%20CLINT%20R), [Corvallis, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Corvallis), built 1945, S/N 14489 - [N42318](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42318): [Turner Sarah Payson](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20SARAH%20PAYSON), [Hickory Corners, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hickory%20Corners), built 1945, S/N 14568 - [N4495D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4495D): [Haszard John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HASZARD%20JOHN%20R), [Ophelia, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Ophelia), S/N 11-506 - [N4502M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4502M): [Pletcher Marvin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLETCHER%20MARVIN%20D), [Yuma, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Yuma), built 1947, S/N 11-6 - [N4505M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4505M): [Hayden Joseph C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYDEN%20JOSEPH%20C), [New York Mills, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/New%20York%20Mills), built 1947, S/N 11-19 - [N4507M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4507M): [Toft Patricia A Personal Representative](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOFT%20PATRICIA%20A%20PERSONAL%20REPRESENTATIVE), [Myakka City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Myakka%20City), built 1947, S/N 11-11 - [N4508M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4508M): [Janis Paul H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANIS%20PAUL%20H), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 11-12 - [N4509M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4509M): [Newburg Dale E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWBURG%20DALE%20E), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), S/N 11-13 - [N4511M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4511M): [Sleeper Ken L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLEEPER%20KEN%20L), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1947, S/N 11-14 - [N4516M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4516M): [Satran Laurel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SATRAN%20LAUREL%20L), [Detroit Lakes, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Detroit%20Lakes), built 1947, S/N 11-20 - [N4525M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4525M): [Veal Tim A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VEAL%20TIM%20A), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1947, S/N 11-28 - [N4526M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4526M): [Glasheen Sean T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLASHEEN%20SEAN%20T), [Bethel, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Bethel), built 1947, S/N 11-31 - [N4528M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4528M): [Batie Russell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATIE%20RUSSELL%20J), [Colstrip, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Colstrip), built 1947, S/N 11-32 - [N4532M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4532M): [Obrien James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBRIEN%20JAMES%20P), [Mullen, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Mullen), built 1947, S/N 11-36 - [N4533M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4533M): [Gaskill Douglas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GASKILL%20DOUGLAS%20D), [Miles City, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Miles%20City), S/N 1138 - [N4535M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4535M): [Gold James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLD%20JAMES%20M), [Kerrville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerrville), built 1947, S/N 11-39 - [N4536M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4536M): [Christensen Robert P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20ROBERT%20P), [Ashton, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Ashton), built 1947, S/N 11-40 - [N4538M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4538M): [Horner Edwin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORNER%20EDWIN%20R), [Howard, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Howard), built 1947, S/N 11-42 - [N4539M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4539M): [Bent James L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENT%20JAMES%20L%20JR), [Palatine Bridge, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Palatine%20Bridge), built 1947, S/N 11-43 - [N4540M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4540M): [Biloff Chet Allen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILOFF%20CHET%20ALLEN), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1947, S/N 11-44 - [N4542M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4542M): [Hyrkas Thomas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYRKAS%20THOMAS%20K), [Calumet, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Calumet), built 1947, S/N 11-46 - [N4543M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4543M): [Joan Sunet Scutary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOAN%20SUNET%20SCUTARY), [Umatilla, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Umatilla), built 1947, S/N 11-47 - [N4544M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4544M): [Norman Edward M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORMAN%20EDWARD%20M), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), S/N 11-59 - [N4549M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4549M): [Boardman Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOARDMAN%20THOMAS%20M), [Greenwich, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Greenwich), S/N 11-49 - [N4550M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4550M): [Toth Frank L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOTH%20FRANK%20L), [Schenevus, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Schenevus), built 1949, S/N 11-1009 - [N4553M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4553M): [Clay Ernie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAY%20ERNIE), [Huntington, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Huntington), built 1947, S/N 11-104 - [N4557M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4557M): [Skadsheim Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKADSHEIM%20RICHARD%20L), [Columbia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Columbia), built 1947, S/N 11-58 - [N4558M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4558M): [Wilson Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20MICHAEL%20C), [Mcminnvile, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnvile), S/N 11-60 All 439: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (209, newest 50) 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 ANC26LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA041), May 16, 2026: Piper PA-11 (N4997M), Susitna, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA103), Sep 10, 2025: Piper PA-11 (N5025H), Lake Louise, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR25LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA021), Oct 19, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N4846M), Rexburg, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach. - [NTSB WPR24LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA107), Mar 9, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Death Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR19FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA173), Jun 16, 2019: Piper PA-11 (N209H), Copperopolis, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from consuming alcohol before the flight. - [NTSB GAA19CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA317), Jun 5, 2019: Piper PA 11 (N78641), Paducah, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a road in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the road and subsequently nosing over. - [NTSB GAA19CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA170), Mar 15, 2019: Piper PA 11 (N4926M), Moberly, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA544), Sep 14, 2017: Piper PA 11 (N4741M), Petersville, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s overapplication of brakes, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ANC17FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA012), Dec 16, 2016: Piper PA 11 (N5028H), Aniak, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide. - [NTSB GAA16CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA495), Sep 19, 2016: Piper PA 11 (N4681M), Grand Isle, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a simulated engine failure and forced landing with a tailwind, which resulted in… - [NTSB CEN16FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA370), Sep 14, 2016: Piper PA 11 (N4910M), Arcanum, OH, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot's reckless flying attitude and use of multiple psychoactive drugs, which likely impaired his ability to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN16LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA310), Aug 5, 2016: Piper PA-11 (N4707M), Indianola, IA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being operated above its maximum gross weight, degraded its climb performance, and led to an aerodynamic stall during the… - [NTSB ERA14LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA261), May 26, 2014: Piper PA-11 (N4550M), Cooperstown, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice, a partial loss of engine power, and the airplane’s subsequent inability… - [NTSB WPR13CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA412), Sep 16, 2013: Piper PA 11 (N4988M), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and inadequate compensation for the high gusty wind conditions during taxi. - [NTSB ANC13CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA043), May 5, 2013: Piper PA-11 (N4772M), Soldotna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN12CA641](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA641), Sep 10, 2012: Piper PA-11 (N4589M), Ft. Morgan, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust. - [NTSB CEN12CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA468), Jul 20, 2012: Piper PA-11 (N4844M), Neilsville, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ANC11CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA078), Aug 11, 2011: Piper PA-11 (N78635), Chenga Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC10FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA076), Aug 25, 2010: Piper PA-11 (N78831), Willow, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground. - [NTSB CEN10IA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA447), Jul 27, 2010: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Ripon, WI, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The inability of either pilot to see the other airplane due to the blind spot created by their respective airplane's wings. - [NTSB CEN10CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA419), Jun 19, 2010: Piper PA-11 (N4969M), Leander, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. - [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503), Sep 7, 2009: Piper PA-11 (N4778M), Quincy, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an… - [NTSB LAX08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA275), Aug 21, 2008: Piper PA-11 (N1106T), Sheridan, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions and likely windshear encounter and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB NYC07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA028), Nov 11, 2006: Piper PA-11 (N4549M), Van Hornsville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing. - [NTSB SEA06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA144), Jul 15, 2006: Piper PA-11 (N4706H), Turner, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The passenger's inadvertent activation of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor was the pilot's inadequate… - [NTSB LAX04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA071), Dec 17, 2003: Piper PA-11 (N5516H), Gilbert, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown in soft terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB SEA03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA111), Jun 21, 2003: Piper PA-11 (N4565M), Alzada, MT, destroyed. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed in a turn while maneuvering close to the ground resulting in a stall condition. A contributing factor was the turbulent wind… - [NTSB CHI03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA136), May 17, 2003: Piper PA-11 (N4711U), Minocqua, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff. A factor to the accident was the tree. - [NTSB ANC02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA063), Jun 26, 2002: Piper PA-11 (N62136), Kotzebue, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive braking action while landing on a sandbar, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA104), Aug 17, 2000: Piper PA-11 (N78635), Chenega Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout. Factors involved in this accident were sunglare, and a tall bush next to the airstrip. - [NTSB CHI00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA109), Apr 11, 2000: Piper PA-11 (N5548B), Sherwood, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: carburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft… - [NTSB NYC99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA117), May 21, 1999: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Leesburg, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB DEN99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA075), May 8, 1999: Piper PA-11 (N4582M), Lander, WY, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane to avoid a powerline, and his attention being diverted. - [NTSB ANC98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA144), Sep 9, 1998: Piper PA-11 (N30961), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area from the lake. Factors were the obstruction (point of land) hidden in the glare from the rising sun. - [NTSB LAX98FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA064), Dec 30, 1997: Piper PA-11 (N5532H), Willow Beach, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA160), Sep 14, 1997: Piper PA-11 (N4116D), Gulkana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA055), Apr 13, 1996: Piper PA-11 (N4791M), Paxson, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain. - [NTSB ANC96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA022), Dec 12, 1995: Piper PA-11 (N4589M), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence. - [NTSB DEN93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA079), Jul 15, 1993: Piper PA-11 (N4834M), Burkburnett, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE DISCONNECTION OF THE UP ELEVATOR CABLE FROM THE CONTROL HORN. A FACTOR WAS THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE BOLT AND CASTLE NUT BY UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. - [NTSB LAX90WA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90WA265), Jun 28, 1990: Piper PA-11 (N4534M), Belize City, Belize, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA096), Apr 24, 1990: Piper PA-11 (N78812), Thedford, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND WHILE LANDING RESULTING IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. - [NTSB ANC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA055), Apr 13, 1990: Piper PA-11 (N4904M), Knik Clacier, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FOREIGN OBJECT (TOOL) HAD JAMMED THE AILERON CONTROLS TO THE RIGHT AS THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING THE AIRCRAFT FOR A LOW APPROACH TO A STRIP. - [NTSB ANC90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA038), Mar 9, 1990: Piper PA-11 (N42239), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE CONTROL. - [NTSB ANC89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA157), Sep 4, 1989: Piper PA-11 (N4760M), Igushik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A LANDING. SOFT TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. - [NTSB NYC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA163), Jul 13, 1989: Piper PA-11 (N5014H), Walpole, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE POWERLINE WHICH THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED. - [NTSB ANC89LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA064), Mar 28, 1989: Piper PA-11 (N4620M), Beluga Mountain, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING AND TAKEOFF. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN (WITH A SNOW BERM) WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB ANC89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA047), Feb 23, 1989: Piper PA-11 (N78627), Igiugig, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND HIS FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THE PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS OF HIS AIRPLANE. - [NTSB DEN89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA049), Dec 23, 1988: Piper PA-11 (N5570H), Winnett, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA046), Dec 17, 1988: Piper PA-11 (N78654), Hammond, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA002), Oct 2, 1988: Piper PA-11 (N4724M), Levelock, AK, substantial damage All 209: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (142, newest 50) 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 20260515004959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260515004959A), May 15, 2026: Piper PA-11 (N4997M), Big Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot departed lake hood (lhd) gravel strip, for a flight to the susitna river area. Pilot initiated an approach to land on a sand bar on the susitna river.… - [Accident 20250910015399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250910015399A), Sep 10, 2025: Piper PA-11 (N5025H), Gulkana, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was taking off from a gravel bar. After takeoff, pilot reached down to retract flaps at 55 mph and approximately 50' AGL. At that time a gust of wind hit… - [Accident 20241019019619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241019019619A), Oct 19, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N4846M), Rexburg, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot was descending for landing at a local aviation event and failed to clear powerlines at the edge of a field. As a result of hitting the power lines the… - [Accident 20240309003489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240309003489A), Mar 9, 2024: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Death Valley, NV, Substantial damage. Upon landing pilot failed to check windsock while conducting overflight of airfield. The pilot landed with a tailwind and lost rudder authority, lost control… - [Accident 20190616007089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190616007089A), Jun 16, 2019: Piper PA-11 (N209H), Shores Of Poker, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft struck power wires while flying low over a lake. - [Accident 20190605005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190605005919A), Jun 5, 2019: Piper PA-11 (N78641), Paducah, TX, Minor damage. Pilot evaluated his Private Grass Strip and decided to land on cr 101 because of recent heavy rains. He was concerned that the Grass strip was too wet and… - [Accident 20190315001399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190315001399A), Mar 15, 2019: Piper PA-11 (N4926M), Moberly, MO, Substantial damage. The aircraft landed normally on runway 31 and slowed to taxi speed. While preparing to exit the runway onto the taxiway, the aircraft's right wing rose… - [Incident 20181218023579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181218023579I), Dec 18, 2018: Piper PA-11 (N78675), Boca Raton, FL, Minor damage. Left footwear reported to be stucked between left brake and rudder pedal Aircraft groundlooped and came to rest on the left wing as it strucked ground with its… - [Incident 20180408003379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180408003379I), Apr 8, 2018: Piper PA-11 (N78635), Chenega, AK, Minor damage. The pilot reported that during the landing to the sand beach, the soft sand "caught him by surprise" and the propeller impacted the sand. He reported that… - [Accident 20170912022519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170912022519A), Sep 12, 2017: Piper PA-11 (N4741M), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing on gravel bar while practicing a tail high landing. Swirling wind coupled with aggressive braking caused aircraft to flip over nose. Damage… - [Accident 20161215022599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161215022599A), Dec 15, 2016: Piper PA-11 (N5028H), Aniak Vcty, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Cause of death declared by state of Alaska medical examiner and Alaska state troopers to be suicide. Passenger was pilot's wife who had terminal cancer. Flight… - [Accident 20160914017779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160914017779A), Sep 14, 2016: Piper PA-11 (N4901M), Arcanum, OH, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The pilot, who had student pilot certificate only, was flying with a non-certificated passenger. They took off from a private airport between 8-9 am, and they… - [Accident 20160909025149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160909025149A), Sep 9, 2016: Piper PA-11 (N4681M), Grand Isle, VT, Substantial damage. Per the pilots staement, the pilot was practicing takeoffs, landings touch and go's and emergency procedures. After 4 patterns he took off to practice and… - [Accident 20160805013209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160805013209A), Aug 5, 2016: Piper PA-11 (N4707M), Indianola, IA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The pilot had been practicing take offs and landings that morning being the sole occupant in the aircraft. Prior to the accident flight, the passenger boarded… - [Incident 20151120018919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151120018919I), Nov 20, 2015: Piper PA-11 (N4681M), Burlington, VT, Minor damage. On Friday/20NOV15 at approximately 15:30L pilot stated he was solo landing a PA-11 cub special, N4681M, at kbtv on rwy 01. Weather was cavu, winds were 300/10.… - [Incident 20140531011289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140531011289I), May 31, 2014: Piper PA-11 (N4751M), Tecumseh, MI, No damage. Pilot had heart attack while taxiing for take-off at local fly-in. - [Accident 20140526007959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140526007959A), May 26, 2014: Piper PA-11 (N4550M), Cooperstown, NY, Substantial damage. PA-11, N4550M crashed into a sided pole barn adjacent to Cooperstown-wellsville airport on may 26 at approximately 8:10 pm with one pilot and one passenger… - [Accident 20130916018899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130916018899A), Sep 16, 2013: Piper PA-11 (N4988M), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. On September 16, 2013 at 1430 MST. A Piper PA-11, N4988M. After cancelling a request to take off, was returning to hanger was hit by a heavy gust of wind which… - [Incident 20130711014749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130711014749I), Jul 11, 2013: Piper PA-11 (N78635), Montague Island, AK, Minor damage. While attempting takeoff from a sandy beach the aircraft ended up in the water. - [Incident 20130513008649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130513008649I), May 13, 2013: Piper PA-11 (N1947S), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. After landing cub N1947S at Lakeland Linder airport and taxiing off runway 9 onto taxiway A-3, pilot stopped the aircraft and contacted ground control. Pilot… - [Accident 20130505006899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130505006899A), May 5, 2013: Piper PA-11 (N4772M), Soldotna, AK, Substantial damage. During a personal/instruction flight at rotation during takeoff, the student pilot and instructor reported that the aircraft rolled aggressively to the right.… - [Accident 20120720014539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120720014539A), Jul 20, 2012: Piper PA-11 (N4844M), Neillsville, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control while landing. He applied power and pulled up. Airplane stalled and crashed on the side of the runway. - [Accident 20110911024709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110911024709A), Sep 11, 2011: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Winchester, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot taxiied too close to trees on private turf strip and impacted a tree with left wing. - [Incident 20110815021779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110815021779I), Aug 15, 2011: Piper PA-11 (N4589M), Delta Junction, AK, Minor damage. Pilot states that he slightly overshot his touchdown point and figured he could stop. He needed extra braking to get the aircraft to stop and caused the… - [Accident 20110811022439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110811022439A), Aug 11, 2011: Piper PA-11 (N78635), Montague Island, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft flipped over at the end of the landing rollout. Local fishermen helped the pilot upright the aircraft. A ferry permit was issued to relocate the… - [Accident 20100824044399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100824044399A), Aug 24, 2010: Piper PA-11 (N78831), Anchorage, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. NTSB identification: ANC10FA07614 CFR part 91: general aviationaccident occurred Tuesday, August 24, 2010 near Anchorage, akaircraft: Piper PA-11,… - [Incident 20100727043192I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100727043192I), Jul 27, 2010: Piper PA-11 (N78659), Fisk, WI, Minor damage. Fisk arrival past ripon, 1800 MSL. Felt impact. Saw plane go ahead of him appeared to be descending. 10 seconds later after controls check, set 1800 RPM.… - [Accident 20100618039679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100618039679A), Jun 18, 2010: Piper PA-11 (N4969M), Leander, TX, Substantial damage. During approach the winds picked up and the aircraft flew through a down draft where the right main landing gear hit the top of a tree. Pilot was able to land… - [Incident 20090509046989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090509046989I), May 9, 2009: Piper PA-11 (N4508M), Valdez, AK, Minor damage. While participating in the short take-off/landing competition at the Valdez airshow, the pilot "got on the brakes a little too hard" and nosed the aircraft… - [Incident 20080919845859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080919845859I), Sep 19, 2008: Piper PA11 (N78833), Palmer, Minor damage. (-23) According to the pilot, the weather was rainy but good and the winds were calm. The pilot had heard of other pilots landing at the intended area and that… - [Accident 20080821844629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080821844629A), Aug 21, 2008: Piper PA11 (N1106T), Sheridan, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) Just after takeoff at about 60 feet above ground the pilot attempted a right turn and lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft turned left and impacted… - [Incident 20070721013579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070721013579I), Jul 21, 2007: Piper PA11 (N78837), Burley, ID, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was enroute from lander, WY to Burley, ID. He ran out of fuel and landed in a potato field about 5 miles south and 1 mile west of rupert, ID which… - [Accident 20061111022969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061111022969A), Nov 11, 2006: Piper PA11 (N4549M), Van Hornsville, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On Saturday, November 11, 2006 at approximately 12:00 noon, the pilot [privacy data omitted] and sole occupant of N4549M, a Piper, PA-11, was returning… - [Accident 20060714013919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060714013919A), Jul 14, 2006: Piper PA11 (N4706H), Turner, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot landed and rolled 150 to 175 feet when the wheels started skidding and the aircraft nosed over. The front seat passenger inadvertently actuated… - [Accident 20031217036439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031217036439A), Dec 17, 2003: Piper PA11 (N5516H), Gilbert, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) During an attempted soft field landing, the aircraft nosed over and flipped onto its top. The aircraft appears to have had received substantial damage to… - [Incident 20030805018399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030805018399I), Aug 5, 2003: Piper PA11 (N78621), Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Airman stated that during rollout he applied the brakes to stop the aircraft on the gravel bar and the left brake pedal mounting point failed. He was… - [Accident 20030621012599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030621012599A), Jun 21, 2003: Piper PA11 (N4565M), Alzada, MT, Destroyed. (-23) Lane pilster, a student pilot, was surveying property at approximately 200' AGL. While flying east to west in a 30-40 degree banking turn, pilot stated a… - [Accident 20030517010919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030517010919A), May 17, 2003: Piper PA11 (N4711U), Lac Du Flambeau, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot and one passenger departed Flambeau lake (approximately 1 mile southwest of Lac Du Flambeau, WI) to the south. After the aircraft became airborne,… - [Accident 20020626013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020626013449A), Jun 26, 2002: Piper PA11 (N62136), Kotzebue, AK, No damage. (-23)[privacy data omitted] Mr. Cyrus attempted to land his PA-11-11 on a gravel bar on the omar river, which is 50 nautical miles northeast of Kotzebue,… - [Incident 20010514011609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010514011609I), May 14, 2001: Piper PA11 (N4832M), Zortman, MT, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot stated directional control was lost during landing roll while conducting a crosswind landing. - [Accident 20000817042599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000817042599A), Aug 17, 2000: Piper PA11 (N78635), Maclead Harbor, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 16, 2000, about 2030 Alaska daylight time, N78635, a Piper PA-11, sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage during a landing… - [Accident 20000411042879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000411042879A), Apr 11, 2000: Piper PA11 (N5548B), Sherwood, ND, Substantial damage. (-23) On 4-11-00 at 1800, a Piper PA-11 registered to arlyn keith was involved in an accident while making a low approach to the pilot's farm field 4.5 miles… - [Accident 19990521028529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990521028529A), May 21, 1999: Piper PA11 (N78659), Leesburg, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing with a crosswind on runway 35 at Leesburg, VA. The wind shifted to a tailwind. Aircraft departed the runway striking a runway marker doing… - [Accident 19990508004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990508004679A), May 8, 1999: Piper PA11 (N4582M), Lander, WY, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Acft crashed under unknown circumstances, the 2 POB suffered fatal injuries, the acft was destroyed, other circumstances are unknown. (-23)a/c impacted the… - [Incident 19981002027949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981002027949I), Oct 2, 1998: Piper PA11 (N4981M), Murfreesboro, TN, Minor damage. Acft ground looped on landing, went off the right side of the rwy. (-5) at approximately 2:30 pm CDT, on October 2, 1998 aircraft model PA-11, registration… - [Accident 19980909022869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980909022869A), Sep 9, 1998: Piper PA11 (N30961), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 9, 1998, at 0750 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped Piper PA-11 airplane sustained substantial damage when it struck terrain during the… - [Accident 19971230039719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971230039719A), Dec 30, 1997: Piper PA11 (N5532H), White Hills, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4)When the pilot failed to return from a local flight a search was initiated and the aircraft was found about 3 miles southeast of the departure airstrip.… - [Accident 19970913029379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970913029379A), Sep 13, 1997: Piper PA11 (N4116D), Gulkana, AK, Substantial damage. Crashed on landing. Other circumstances unknown. (.4) the airplane was landing with a right crosswind of 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot said that on… - [Accident 19960413008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960413008099A), Apr 13, 1996: Piper PA11 (N4791M), Paxson, AK, Substantial damage. Ski equipped broke thru crusted snow landing off airport. Nosed over. Landing to watch artic iron man competition. - [Accident 19951212041699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951212041699A), Dec 12, 1995: Piper PA11 (N4589M), Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. Ski equipped plane encountered severe turbulence on takeoff. Aborted late. Struck trees 700FT beyond runway. All 142: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (8) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA100914004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100914004), Sep 14, 2010: STEERING SYS. MISINSTALLED. DURING INSP OF THE RUDDER ASSY. WHILE ACFT WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR O/H, IT WAS FOUND THAT DURING PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF ACFT FABRIC, BOLTS ATTACHING THE RUDDER ST - [SDR 2003FA0000974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000974), Jul 18, 2003: RIB. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF LT AILERON, FOUND ALL THREE AILERON ATTACH POINT RIBS CRACKED ADJACENT TO MOUNTING BELL CRANKS. - [SDR 98ZZZX2175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2175), Apr 27, 1998: GASCOLATOR. WORN. POSSIBLE LOSS OF FUEL GASCOLATOR DUE TO BREAKAGE OF BAIL. THIS HAS BEEN FOUND ON A NUMBER OF OLDER PIPERS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BAIL UPPER ENDS WEAR INTO THE - [SDR 98ZZZX1179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1179), Dec 31, 1997: ELT. FAILED. THE ELT DID NOT ACTIVATE ON IMPACT. IT DID TEST USING AN AM RADIO AFTER TURNING ON MANUALLY. THE DATE ON THE BATTERY WAS DUE DECEMBER, 1993. - [SDR 98ZZZX831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX831), Dec 30, 1997: HOSE. DETERIORATED. DURING A FATAL AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, INTERNAL DETERIORATION OF MIL-6000 HOSE WAS FOUND PLUGGING A VENT LINE. THE HOSE WAS DATED DURING 1977 AND 1986. - [SDR EY2R9601182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601182), Nov 1, 1996: PROPELLER. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON FIXED-PITCH PROPELLER. - [SDR 95ZZZX6619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6619), Nov 1, 1995: CLEVIS. BROKEN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND TOP CLEVIS OF THE RT TAIL BRACE WIRE BROKEN. THE SPECIAL WASHER, P/N 40131-00, WAS IN PLACE. THIS BRAKE WAS ON THE OUTSIDE OF CL - [SDR 95ZZZX6407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6407), Oct 16, 1995: GUIDE. EXCESS WORN. OWNER REPORTED EXCESSIVE BLOW-BY. COMPRESSION CHECK NR 2 - 52/80 AND NR 4 - 50/80. EXHAUST VALVES LEAKING. PISTONS HEAVY WITH CARBON BUILD-UP. EXHAUST GUIDES WO ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (161, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA02764SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02764SE): Installation of Acme Aero Shock landing gear shock absorbers. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA02765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02765SE): Installation of Acme Stinger tailwheel landing gear shock absorber. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA00715CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00715CH): Installation of Air Energy Service P/N J-3-212 ball type, sight fuel tank quantity gauge on the side of an AESI P/N AESI-125 12-gallon wing tank. Crown MN Aviation LLC - [STC SA1496GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1496GL): Installation of a 12-gallon fuel tank and fuel system in the left wing or left and right wings. Crown MN Aviation, LLC - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SA02582AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02582AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder Assembly. Airframes Alaska LLC - [STC SA02579AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02579AK): Installation of Swing bar. Willow Mountain Ranch - [STC SA1038SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1038SO): Installation of Aqua Model 1500 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02233AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02233AK): Installation of high visibility fuel sight gauge. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA3-356](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-356): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main ski and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-357](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-357): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main skis and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-424](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-424): Installation of Wiparie Skis Model CTF-2200 (Acft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott Model 3000 tail wheel. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA5-33](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-33): Removed unbalanced tail surfaces and installed balanced tail surfaces. Install elevators, Piper P/N 12789-00 and 12789-01 and stabilizers, Piper P/N 12790-00 and 12790-01. Wilbur Repair Service Marguerite Benson or Anne Wilbur - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA36CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA36CH): Installation of Baumann Model 1420 floats. Baumann Floats LLC - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02153AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153AK): Installation of Burl's Aircraft Rebuild Magnum I tail wheel Penetration ski. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA02214AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02214AK): Installation of Alpha Omega Suspension System in place of original bungees or bungees and hydasorbs. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA02546AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02546AK): Installation of a replacement baggage compartment. Charles R. Gerbi - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA2057SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2057SO): Installation of shoulder harness. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA3606NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3606NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA02566CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02566CH): Installation of the Custom Fiberglass Molding, Inc. (CFMI) Model 1500, 2250-001, or 2250-002 Aircraft Main Landing Gear Skis. Silveraire LLC - [STC SA02452AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02452AK): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC, Pilot s Safety Barrier Net. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc All 161: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Faunce John W PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/faunce-john-w-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056235Z - [Piper-Smith PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-smith-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7101103 - [Piper-Carter PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-carter-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7101105 - [Piper / Harris PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-harris-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7101108 - [Piper / Duke PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-duke-pa-11): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7101107 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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