# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-14 A list on [Piper PA-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-14.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 99 investigations - [NTSB ANC26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA042.md): Piper PA-14 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 18, 2026 · N5184H · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA006.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 8, 2025 · N5188H · Substantial damage > On November 8, 2025 about 1300 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-14 airplane, N5188H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Talkeetna, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ANC21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA096.md): Piper PA-14 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N4276H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ANC21LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA071.md): Piper PA-14 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2021 · N4226H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight. - [NTSB ANC21LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA064.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N4206H · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service… - [NTSB ANC21LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA012.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2021 · N4265H · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot’s selection of an unsuitable snow-covered runway for landing practice, and the pilot under instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control in unpacked snow and a subsequent… - [NTSB ANC20LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA086.md): Piper PA 14 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N4214H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees. - [NTSB WPR20LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA270.md): Piper PA 14 · Susanville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N91449 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to conduct a steep departure at a high-density altitude and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climb, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB GAA18CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA290.md): Piper PA 14 · Vashon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2018 · N1423P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll due to his right foot inadvertently applying pressure to both rudder pedals. - [NTSB WPR12CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA429.md): Piper PA-14 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N5196H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. - [NTSB ANC10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA079.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N5114H · Substantial damage > A faulty fuel quantity indication in-flight, which precipitated a precautionary off-airport landing, and collision with a road sign. - [NTSB ANC10LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA061.md): Piper PA-14 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N5126H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC09LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA032.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N4246H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the pilot's seat sliding back during takeoff as a result of maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the seat's forward track stop. - [NTSB ANC06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA111.md): Piper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2006 · N5402H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with rough-uneven terrain, a loss of control, and a collision with small trees. Factors associated with the accident were the uneven terrain, and… - [NTSB ANC06CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA117.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2006 · N5114H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB SEA05FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA181.md): Piper PA-14 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N5104H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while spotting/locating Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep. - [NTSB ANC04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA100.md): Piper PA-14 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2004 · N4241H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a runway marker sign. A factor contributing to the accident was sunglare in the pilot's eyes. - [NTSB SEA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA163.md): Piper PA-14 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N5170H · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA025.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2000 · N5178H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The delayed remedial action by the pilot/instructor of another airplane during landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain directional control, and the lack of available brakes to the pilot/instructor of… - [NTSB ANC99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA135.md): Piper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N5402H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the landing flare. - [NTSB ANC99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA078.md): Piper PA-14 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N4292H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation. - [NTSB ANC99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA056.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N5402H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and an inadvertent ground loop. A factor in the accident was a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB ANC98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA123.md): Piper PA-14 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N4214H · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA100.md): Piper PA-14 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N5133H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight procedure of failing to ensure his seat was engaged, which resulted in the seat slipping aft during takeoff. - [NTSB ANC96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA056.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1996 · N4229H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition. - [NTSB ANC93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA180.md): Piper PA-14 · Yantarni Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N4259H · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB ANC93FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA045.md): Piper PA-14 · Rainey Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N5153H · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly VFR in IMC conditions. Factors were the mountainous terrain and whiteout conditions. - [NTSB ANC92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA158.md): Piper PA-14 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N5106H · Substantial damage > Pilot misjudged performance capability for tailwind condition considering aircraft load and terrain. Factors related to the accident were: terrain, takeoff airspeed not attained, aircraft performance, pilot overconfidence in aircraft and personal ability. - [NTSB ANC92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA015.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N4285H · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during final approach when his attention was diverted to trying to operate the vernier throttle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and his failure to maintain directional control of… - [NTSB ANC91LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA126.md): Piper PA-14 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N4201H · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged fuel consumption for the airplane during flight and experienced complete fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ANC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA007.md): Piper PA-14 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N4290H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind, the soft runway, and lack of total experience in type of aircraft. - [NTSB ANC90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA130.md): Piper PA-14 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N5110H · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB ANC88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA099.md): Piper PA-14 · Kustatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1988 · N5135H · Substantial damage > The private pilot was attempting to land his Piper PA-14 airplane at a remote beach fishing site in gusty crosswind conditions. He reportedly encountered a wind gust upon touch down, lost directional control and struck an abandoned hunting shack and an… - [NTSB ANC88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA069.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1988 · N4260H · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after touchdown on the runway a gust of wind hit the plane pushing the tail to the right and causing the aircraft to ground loop. - [NTSB ANC88DAG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88DAG03.md): Piper PA-14 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1988 · N5188H · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was flying up a fairly wide valley containing a ridge that he had to fly over. The ground was completely white with snow. The pilot noticed a hill directly in front of the aircraft; he started a turn and the aircraft struck the snow… - [NTSB ANC87LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA124.md): Piper PA-14 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N5118H · Substantial damage > After climbing 150 feet, the airplane passed a hill and at that point the airspeed deteriorated and the pilot stalled and lost directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC87LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA038.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1987 · N5135H · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings on a runway partially covered with snow and ice when he lost control of the aircraft and struck a runway perimeter snow berm. And nosed over. - [NTSB ANC86LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA146.md): Piper PA-14 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1986 · N4290H · Substantial damage > The engine quit during flight due to carburetor ice. The plt became committed to a forced landing after he was unable to restart the engine. A downwind landing was made in strong wind conditions. Control of the acft was lost and it overturned in a mud flat. - [NTSB ATL86FLT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLT05.md): Piper PA-14 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N4276H · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an air compressor and a hangar door during taxi after the plt hand-propped the unoccupied acft. The ptl said that the thought the 'switches were off'.he was pulling the prop to 'loosen' the oil when the eng started and the acft started… - [NTSB ANC85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA167.md): Piper PA-14 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N5188H · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land on a sandy/gravel area about 600 ft long & 100 ft wide which was located between hills that were 100 to 150 ft high. During a x-wind apch, the acft's rate of descent began increasing. The plt applied full power to arrest the descent,… - [NTSB ANC85LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA120.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1985 · N4292H · Substantial damage > The plt aborted his 1st attempt to takeoff due to boat & water ski activity. He back taxied & began a 2nd attempt on rough water. The acft became airborne at about the middle of the lake. It stopped climbing when the plt began to raise the flaps, so he… - [NTSB SEA85FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA100.md): Piper PA-14 · Bliss, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N5122H · Destroyed > The acft was observed by witnesses to climb out at a steep angle & slow airspeed after the 3rd touch & go before performing a wingover like maneuver & crashing in the x-wind turn. The pax reported the plt executing a steep left turn before the acft began a… - [NTSB MKC83FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA216.md): Piper PA-14 · Trenton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N372T · Substantial damage > The acft had just received extensive maintenance at buffalo, MO, which included internal & external recovering & an STC modification. During arrival at Trenton, MO, the acft was observed on a short final apch. At a position of aprx 200 ft short of the rwy &… - [NTSB LAX83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA061.md): Piper PA-14 · Santa Ysabel, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N4230H · Destroyed > Narrative will follow. - [NTSB ANC83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA019.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N4226H · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during an earlier takeoff from a frozen lake that he struck an unknown object imbedded in deep snow. He noticed that his right gear & ski were damaged, & continued his flight to Anchorage. Approaching Anchorage he was advised by lake hood… - [NTSB ANC82DAG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG33.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N5173H · Destroyed > The pilot step taxied the float plane to the north end of neil lake in preparation for a south takeoff. Approaching the north shore, a left step turn was initiated to postion the aircraft to the south for a takeoff. During the turn, while still on a northerly… - [NTSB ANC81DAG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG09.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1980 · N5135H · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC80DAH11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAH11.md): Piper PA-14 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N4259H · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC79FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA083.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 23, 1979 · N4252H · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC77DAH13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH13.md): Piper PA-14 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N5159H · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-14/ntsb.md?page=2 ## 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 ('7101402') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-14/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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