# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-11

A list on [Piper PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11.md).

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

Page 1 of 5 · 209 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA041.md): Piper PA-11 · Susitna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 16, 2026 · N4997M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA103.md): Piper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 19, 2024 · N4846M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR24LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA107.md): Piper PA-11 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2024 · N78659 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Copperopolis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 16, 2019 · N209H · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Piper PA 11 · Paducah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2019 · N78641 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 11 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N4926M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA544.md): Piper PA 11 · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N4741M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC17FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA012.md): Piper PA 11 · Aniak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N5028H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.
- [NTSB GAA16CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA495.md): Piper PA 11 · Grand Isle, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N4681M · Substantial damage
  > 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 an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA370.md): Piper PA 11 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N4910M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Indianola, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N4707M · Destroyed
  > 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 initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA14LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA261.md): Piper PA-11 · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N4550M · Substantial damage
  > 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 to sustain flight.
- [NTSB WPR13CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA412.md): Piper PA 11 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N4988M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N4772M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Ft. Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N4589M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN12CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA468.md): Piper PA-11 · Neilsville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N4844M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Chenga Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2011 · N78635 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N78831 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Ripon, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N78659 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N4969M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > 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 over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB LAX08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA275.md): Piper PA-11 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1106T · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Van Hornsville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N4549M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA144.md): Piper PA-11 · Turner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N4706H · Substantial damage
  > 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 preflight planning/preparation by not briefing the passenger about…
- [NTSB LAX04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA071.md): Piper PA-11 · Gilbert, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N5516H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Alzada, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N4565M · Destroyed
  > 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 conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA136.md): Piper PA-11 · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N4711U · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N62136 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking action while landing on a sandbar, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA104.md): Piper PA-11 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N78635 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Sherwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N5548B · Substantial damage
  > 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 field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.
- [NTSB NYC99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA117.md): Piper PA-11 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N78659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA075.md): Piper PA-11 · Lander, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N4582M · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N30961 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N5532H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA160.md): Piper PA-11 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N4116D · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1996 · N4791M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N4589M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Burkburnett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N4834M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Belize City, Belize · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 28, 1990 · N4534M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA096.md): Piper PA-11 · Thedford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N78812 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Knik Clacier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N4904M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N42239 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA157.md): Piper PA-11 · Igushik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N4760M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for a landing. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA163.md): Piper PA-11 · Walpole, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N5014H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Beluga Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N4620M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1989 · N78627 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-11 · Winnett, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N5570H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was taking off from a farm strip with a 10 kt head wind. The plt said the sun was shining at the time of the acdt but there had been snow showers in the area. He said the liftoff was normal but at about 15 to 18 ft AGL the acft stalled and crashed.…
- [NTSB DEN89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA046.md): Piper PA-11 · Hammond, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1988 · N78654 · Substantial damage
  > The plt, who was a veterinarian, landed his acft in rough, cultivated farm fld at a ranch in order to conduct business. Upon completion of his business, the plt selected a smoother area in the same field for takeoff. The area was smoother but was shorter and…
- [NTSB ANC89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA002.md): Piper PA-11 · Levelock, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N4724M · Substantial damage
  > The airplane was at approximately 250 to 300 feet above sea level, and was executing a 360 degree turn to the left when the airplane stalled and crashed in the river. The pilot reported that he has never held a FAA pilot or medical certificate.

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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 ('7101102', '7101106')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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