# Piper PA-17

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7101702
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-17
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 75 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-805](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-805) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 97
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-17

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

- [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 74-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-17-04): Fabric Reinforcement · FS 2002 PA-14, PA-12, PA-12S and 18 more. Effective Apr 11, 1977
- [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 50-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-23-01): Shock Strut Fittings · Piper PA-15 and PA-17

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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 (97, first 50)

- [N17VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17VG): [Perman Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERMAN%20THOMAS%20E), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 1948, S/N 17-97
- [N222SK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222SK): [Arnold Sarah Diane](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20SARAH%20DIANE), [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton), built 1948, S/N 17-75
- [N4149H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4149H): [Dietrich Walter C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIETRICH%20WALTER%20C), [Hastings, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hastings), built 1966, S/N 15-32
- [N4154H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4154H): [Kloke Joseph W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLOKE%20JOSEPH%20W), [South Elgin, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/South%20Elgin), S/N 17-1
- [N4331H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4331H): [Pierce Gilbert H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20GILBERT%20H), [Germantown, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Germantown), built 1948, S/N 15-118
- [N4377H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4377H): [Jones Rick R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20RICK%20R), [Greenville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greenville), built 1948, S/N 15-163
- [N4582H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4582H): [Anderson Irvin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20IRVIN%20A), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1948, S/N 17-7
- [N4584H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4584H): [Scootair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOOTAIR%20LLC), [Alburgh, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Alburgh), built 1948, S/N 17-9
- [N4586H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4586H): [Winston Eric D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINSTON%20ERIC%20D), [Canby, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Canby), S/N 17-2
- [N4587H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4587H): [Johnson Steven Donald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20STEVEN%20DONALD), [Pardeeville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Pardeeville), built 1948, S/N 17-3
- [N4590H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4590H): [Schwartz Kenneth G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWARTZ%20KENNETH%20G), [Lincoln, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lincoln), built 1948, S/N 17-4
- [N4592H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4592H): [Sessoms Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SESSOMS%20AERO%20LLC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), S/N 17-6
- [N4594H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4594H): [Lund John G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUND%20JOHN%20G), [Cadillac, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Cadillac), built 1948, S/N 17-12
- [N4595H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4595H): [Branagh Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANAGH%20CHARLES), [Clay, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Clay), built 1948, S/N 17-13
- [N4596H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4596H): [Azevedo Manuel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AZEVEDO%20MANUEL%20J), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 1948, S/N 17-14
- [N4600H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4600H): [Wilson William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20WILLIAM%20H), [Iron Station, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Iron%20Station), built 1948, S/N 17-17
- [N4601H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4601H): [Daniel Quinton L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIEL%20QUINTON%20L), [Vicksburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Vicksburg), built 1948, S/N 17-18
- [N4605H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4605H): [Fenstermacher Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FENSTERMACHER%20ROBERT%20B), [Telford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Telford), built 1948, S/N 17-21
- [N4610H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4610H): [Duck Donald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUCK%20DONALD%20E), [Edwardsburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Edwardsburg), built 1948, S/N 17-27
- [N4612H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4612H): [Hudgin James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDGIN%20JAMES%20P), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), built 1948, S/N 17-29
- [N4615H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4615H): [Stahl John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAHL%20JOHN%20R), [Union Dale, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Union%20Dale), built 1948, S/N 1732
- [N4616H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4616H): [Moore Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20THOMAS%20R), [North Bay, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/North%20Bay), built 1948, S/N 17-33
- [N4617H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4617H): built 1948, S/N 17-34
- [N4618H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4618H): [Meadows Joseph T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEADOWS%20JOSEPH%20T), [Charleston, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Charleston), built 1948, S/N 17-35
- [N4619H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4619H): [Faulkner Ronnie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULKNER%20RONNIE%20L), [Cocoa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cocoa), built 1948, S/N 17-36
- [N4621H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4621H): [Havensville, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Havensville), built 1948, S/N 17-37, Registration pending
- [N4623H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4623H): [Mckinney James V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKINNEY%20JAMES%20V), [Yucaipa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yucaipa), built 1948, S/N 17-39
- [N4627H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4627H): [Martin Devon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20DEVON%20R), [Memphis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Memphis), built 1948, S/N 17-42
- [N4628H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4628H): [Tube Forming And Machine Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUBE%20FORMING%20AND%20MACHINE%20INC), [Glennie, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Glennie), built 1948, S/N 17-43
- [N4629H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4629H): [Szczesniak Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SZCZESNIAK%20ROBERT), [Jensen Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jensen%20Beach), built 1948, S/N 17-44
- [N4631H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4631H): [Miller Nevin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20NEVIN%20D), [Naples, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Naples), S/N 17-46
- [N4633H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4633H): [Boya John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOYA%20JOHN%20D), [Indian Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Indian%20Lake), built 1948, S/N 17-49
- [N4635H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4635H): [Mckinley Scott E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKINLEY%20SCOTT%20E), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), built 1948, S/N 17-50
- [N4639H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4639H): [Barnstormers Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNSTORMERS%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Sugar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Sugar%20Grove), built 1948, S/N 17-52
- [N4642H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4642H): [Sessions James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SESSIONS%20JAMES%20W), [Sebastian, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sebastian), built 1948, S/N 17-54
- [N4643H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4643H): [Patrick Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATRICK%20MATTHEW), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1948, S/N 17-55
- [N4647H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4647H): [Meyer William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20WILLIAM%20M), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), built 1948, S/N 17-59
- [N4660H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4660H): [Barnes Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20MICHAEL%20S), [Kamiah, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Kamiah), built 1948, S/N 17-67
- [N4661H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4661H): [Murray Edward K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20EDWARD%20K), [Fallbrook, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fallbrook), built 1948, S/N 17-68
- [N4664H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4664H): [Murphy Terrence W III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20TERRENCE%20W%20III), [Belmont, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Belmont), built 1948, S/N 17-69
- [N4666H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4666H): [Toland Lance P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOLAND%20LANCE%20P), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), built 1948, S/N 17-71
- [N4675H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4675H): [Michael Anna B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAEL%20ANNA%20B), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1948, S/N 15-374
- [N4676H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4676H): [Clay Lawrence A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAY%20LAWRENCE%20A), [Ellsworth, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Ellsworth), built 1948, S/N 17-77
- [N4678H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4678H): [Stevens Cole J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVENS%20COLE%20J), [Coeur D Alene, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Coeur%20D%20Alene), S/N 17-79
- [N4681H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4681H): [Bohrman Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHRMAN%20ROBERT%20C), [New Berlin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/New%20Berlin), built 1948, S/N 17-80
- [N4682H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4682H): [N4682h Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N4682H%20INC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1948, S/N 17-81
- [N4685H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4685H): [Mann Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANN%20THOMAS%20A), [Ford, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ford), built 1946, S/N 17-84
- [N4686H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4686H): [Eckels Shaun R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKELS%20SHAUN%20R), [Pickerington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Pickerington), built 1948, S/N 17-83
- [N4688H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4688H): [Chouinard Christopher P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHOUINARD%20CHRISTOPHER%20P), [Friday Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Friday%20Harbor), S/N 17-86
- [N4692H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4692H): [Ferguson James L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERGUSON%20JAMES%20L%20JR), [New Cambria, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/New%20Cambria), built 1948, S/N 17-90

All 97: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-17/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (41)

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 ERA23LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA343), Aug 21, 2023: Piper PA-17 (N4814H), Millbrook, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA17CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA017), Oct 6, 2016: Piper PA 17 (N4584H), Keene Valley, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN15CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA410), Sep 9, 2015: Piper PA-17 (N4653H), Delphi, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's attempt to start the engine by himself without properly securing the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA288), Jul 8, 2014: Piper PA 17 (N4842H), Sand Point, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN10CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA548), Sep 19, 2010: Piper PA-17 (N4610H), Edwardsburg, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB ANC10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA016), Jan 31, 2010: Piper PA-17 (N4568H), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude approach to land over trees in gusting winds, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI07CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA251), Jul 20, 2007: Piper PA-17 (N4802H), Scribner, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA036), Feb 15, 1998: Piper PA-17 (N4835H), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA203), Jul 7, 1997: Piper PA-17 (N4594H), Cadillac, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA106), Jun 7, 1997: Piper PA-17 (N4832H), Mansfield, MA, minor damage. Probable cause: The inadequate procedure for hand-prop starting of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA141), Mar 26, 1997: Piper PA-17 (N4802H), N Little Rock, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC89DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCJ01), Nov 28, 1988: Piper PA-17 (N4691H), Omaha, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL86FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA235), Aug 30, 1986: Piper PA-18 (N4641H), Wilton, ME, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI85FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA176), Apr 26, 1985: Piper PA-17 (N761R), Prairie Dusac, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC82DA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA066), Aug 4, 1982: Piper PA-17 (N4582H), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG63), Jul 21, 1979: Piper PA-17 (N4894H), Warrensburg, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEP67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP67), Jul 15, 1979: Piper PA-17 (N4839H), South Byron, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DFJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFJ24), Jun 17, 1978: Piper PA-17 (N4880H), Constantia, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FFA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FFA19), Feb 9, 1978: Piper PA-17 (N4880H), Durhamville, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FFA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FFA31), Apr 14, 1976: Piper PA-17 (N4616H), Vernon, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF037), Oct 25, 1975: Piper PA-17 (N4861H), Fabens, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI74DEM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEM15), Aug 7, 1973: Piper PA-17 (N4847H), Charlotte, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNC71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNC71), Apr 30, 1973: Piper PA-17 (N4615H), Hillsborough, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DHA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DHA15), Feb 16, 1973: Piper PA-17 (N4841H), Slatington, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73FQA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FQA15), Aug 22, 1972: Piper PA-17 (N4657H), Gallup, NM, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FLD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD18), Oct 21, 1971: Piper PA-17 (N4677H), Arcadia, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DPJ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DPJ42), May 14, 1971: Piper PA-17 (N5001H), Hammon, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCQ19), Sep 13, 1970: Piper PA-17 (N4592H), Hutchinson, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0193), Oct 19, 1969: Piper PA-17 (N4586H), Borrego Sps, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0054), Jul 9, 1969: Piper PA-17 (N4811H), Madison, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0226), May 18, 1968: Piper PA-17 (N4844H), Edgewater, MD, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68A0095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0095), May 17, 1968: Piper PA-17 (N4869H), West Columbia, SC, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX68F0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0040), Jul 9, 1967: Piper PA-17 (N4612H), Tempe, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0368), Nov 27, 1966: Piper PA-17 (N4671H), Stanton, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0171), Aug 6, 1966: Piper PA-17 (N4664H), Burlington, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0681](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0681), May 15, 1966: Piper PA-17 (N4693H), Frederick, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66D0242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0242), Mar 15, 1966: Piper PA-17 (N4828H), Savage, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0105), Aug 31, 1965: Piper PA-17 (N4638H), Deborgia, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0094), Mar 21, 1965: Piper PA-17 (N4584H), Laytonsville, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0764](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0764), Nov 20, 1964: Piper PA17 (N4837H), Defiance, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0486), Oct 30, 1964: Piper PA17 (N4844H), College Park, MD, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (37)

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 20230821021939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230821021939A), Aug 21, 2023: Piper PA-17 (N4814H), Lagrangeville, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot diverted from origianal destination fluton county airport to 44N due to high headwinds. Pilot stated, " his approch was normal, overflew the field and…
- [Accident 20161006019899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161006019899A), Oct 6, 2016: Piper PA-17 (N4584H), Keene, NY, Substantial damage. On 10/07/2016 the albany FSDO was contacted about an incident involving a Piper PA-17 vagabond aircraft. The aircraft had landed at Marcy Field (1I1)in Keene,…
- [Accident 20150909014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150909014579A), Sep 9, 2015: Piper PA-17 (N4653H), Delphi, IN, Substantial damage. On September 9, 2015, at approximately 1800 local time, a Piper PA-17 vagabond, N4653H, struck a building at Delphi Municipal Airport (1I9). There were no…
- [Accident 20140708009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140708009439A), Jul 8, 2014: Piper PA-17 (N4842H), Sandpoint, ID, Substantial damage. During the landing rollout, the airplane began to veer to the left, so he applied right rudder to correct the turn. Not sensing that right rudder was stopping…
- [Incident 20110811016459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110811016459I), Aug 11, 2011: Piper PA-17 (N5004H), Farmville, VA, Minor damage. Pilot was landing on rwy 21 at Farmville Regional Airport and ground looped the aircraft with a light crosswind of 3 KTS. The aircraft was fast on final, hit…
- [Accident 20100919044959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100919044959A), Sep 19, 2010: Piper PA-17 (N4610H), Edwardsburg, MI, Substantial damage. PIC stated that he never visually check fuel level before starting aircraft engine and taking off to fly.
- [Incident 20100702038869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100702038869I), Jul 2, 2010: Piper PA-17 (N4868H), Monroe, WI, Minor damage. On July 2, 2010, at 1915 CDT, a Piper PA-17 vagabond, operatd by [privacy data omitted] on a local pleasure flight, upon landing, departed runway 20 at Monroe,…
- [Accident 20100130026639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100130026639A), Jan 30, 2010: Piper PA-17 (N4568H), Judd Lake, AK, Substantial damage. According to the airmen, the left wing contacted trees when landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [Accident 20070720015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070720015069A), Jul 20, 2007: Piper PA17 (N4802H), Scribner, NE, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing on runway 17, at the Scribner State airfield, Scribner, Nebraska, the pilot lost control allowing the aircraft to ground loop, damaging a…
- [Incident 20070429006809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070429006809I), Apr 29, 2007: Piper PA17 (N4816H), Monroe Township, PA, Minor damage. (-23) While enroute from mifflintown, PA (P34) to tunkhannock, PA (76N) at 5,500 ft., pilot switched fuel tanks and engine RPM began to vary widely, changing…
- [Accident 19980215007339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980215007339A), Feb 15, 1998: Piper PA17 (N4835H), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. Lost control and ground looped on takeoff roll. (.4)the tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost directional control during takeoff…
- [Incident 19971129035859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971129035859I), Nov 29, 1997: Piper PA17 (N4605H), Tunkhannock, PA, Minor damage. Student pilot may have swithched fuel off. Full power was applied and engine quit. Landed in small field.
- [Accident 19970707017119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970707017119A), Jul 7, 1997: Piper PA17 (N4594H), Cadillac, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft came in too fast, lost control, landed gear collapsed. (.4)the pilot reported that when he attempted to land on runway 36, he 'had to much speed,' and…
- [Accident 19970607046219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970607046219A), Jun 7, 1997: Piper PA17 (N4832H), Mansfield, MA, No damage. (-23) See attached NTSB preliminary report, aviation. (No narrative attached).
- [Accident 19970326003749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970326003749A), Mar 26, 1997: Piper PA17 (N4802H), Little Rock, AR, Substantial damage. Aircraft engine quit and crashed while trying to land on an unfinished road. (-23) engine began to run rough, vibrated, then stopped, forced landing on road…
- [Incident 19940807031979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940807031979I), Aug 7, 1994: Piper PA17 (N4819H), Julian, NC, Minor damage. Struck wire on final approach. Collapsed gear and hit prop landing. Power company installed wire without notifying.
- [Incident 19940619028349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940619028349I), Jun 19, 1994: Piper PA17 (N4600H), Mountain Lake, MN, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff due insufficent lift. Slipped on wet grass. Collapsed left landing gear due to side loading.
- [Incident 19931114051119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931114051119I), Nov 14, 1993: Piper PA17 (N4631H), Roseau, MN, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing rollout. Made takeoff on grass area. Landed. Gear collapsed while taxiing
- [Incident 19930811043499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930811043499I), Aug 11, 1993: Piper PA17 (N4631H), Roseau, MN, Minor damage. Pilot attempted to hand prop propeller. Engine started. Power set too high. Ran into the hangar.
- [Incident 19930711032449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930711032449I), Jul 11, 1993: Piper PA17 (N4635H), Olean, NY. Pilot landed airport that was officially closed.
- [Incident 19930302006359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930302006359I), Mar 2, 1993: Piper PA17 (N4584H), Glen Arm, MD, Minor damage. Engine lost power and stopped. Forced landing in field. Left gear collapsed. Suspect carburator ice.
- [Incident 19910424016959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910424016959I), Apr 24, 1991: Piper PA17 (N4832H), Sanford, ME, Minor damage. Lost directional control on landing rollout. Aircraft ground looped.
- [Incident 19890131011819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890131011819I), Jan 31, 1989: Piper PA17 (N4883H), Keldron, SD, Minor damage. Attempted a go around as wind banked aircraft. Unable to regain control and mushed to ground. Minor damage.
- [Accident 19881128051939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881128051939A), Nov 28, 1988: Piper PA17 (N4691H), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Apparently ran out of fuel on takeoff climb. Failed to lower aircrafts nose. Stalled and dived nose first to ground
- [Accident 19860830042379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860830042379A), Aug 30, 1986: Piper PA17 (N4641H), Wilton, ME, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft stalled and impacted a wooded area. Suspect carburetor icing caused power loss. Pilot consumed alcohol
- [Incident 19850526038289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850526038289I), May 26, 1985: Piper PA17 (N4846H), Hagerstown, IN. Landed on highway after power loss. Recently rebuilt aircraft had rust and dirt particles in fuel strainer inlet.
- [Accident 19850426069881A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850426069881A), Apr 26, 1985: Piper PA17 (N761R), Prairie Dusac, WI, Destroyed. Entering traffic pattern into sun collided with departing N4707T. Spun to ground. No radio communications.
- [Accident 19820804034719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820804034719A), Aug 4, 1982: Piper PA17 (N4582H), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing in a light crosswind. Pilot lacked experience in tailwheel aircraft.
- [Accident 19790721017899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790721017899A), Jul 21, 1979: Piper PA17 (N4894H), Warrensburg, MO, Substantial damage. Exper. Buffeting of elevator control. Made precaut. Lndg on a road. Hit sign. Control cables loose.
- [Accident 19790715020299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790715020299A), Jul 15, 1979: Piper PA17 (N4839H), South Byron, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot reported rudder jumped in left turn. Hit grround near airport. Stated a rag was jammed in rudder cable pully.
- [Accident 19780617023009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780617023009A), Jun 17, 1978: Piper PA17 (N4880H), Constantia, NY, Substantial damage. Wind gusting 15K.
- [Accident 19780209004129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780209004129A), Feb 9, 1978: Piper PA17 (N4880H), Durhamville, NY, Substantial damage. Wind gusting 15K.
- [Accident 19760414009399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760414009399A), Apr 14, 1976: Piper PA17 (N4616H), Vernon, NY, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19751025034669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751025034669A), Oct 25, 1975: Piper PA17 (N4861H), Fabens, TX, Destroyed. Autopsy shows plt died of coronary heart disease preceeding the acdt.
- [Accident 19730807024089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730807024089A), Aug 7, 1973: Piper PA17 (N4847H), Charlotte, MI, Substantial damage. Mistook phone wires for pwr lines. Gr caught pwr line at end of rwy.
- [Accident 19730430009759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730430009759A), Apr 30, 1973: Piper PA17 (N4615H), Hillsborough, NH, Substantial damage. Fracture of horiz stab lead edge tube attach point. Plt elected to slow acft and lnd in trees.
- [Accident 19730216002949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730216002949A), Feb 16, 1973: Piper PA17 (N4841H), Slatington, PA, Substantial damage. PIC failed to operate flight controls properly during down wind taxi. Wind gusting 20K.

## Service difficulty reports (4)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2010FA0000901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000901), Jul 2, 2010: STRUT. CORRODED. LANDING GEAR STRUT ASSY FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION RESULTING IN COLLAPSE OF RT GEAR DURING LANDING. MINOR DAMAGE TO WING, COWLING AND GEAR. PROP STRIKE. A
- [SDR 2006FA0000865](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000865), Feb 26, 2006: STRUT. DAMAGED. WHEN CHANGING SHOCK CORDS ON THIS AC, NOTICED A DISCOLORATION OF THE INNER STRUT TUBE (LONGER ONE, SUB PN 1180400) AND REMOVED IT FROM THE OUTER TUBE (SHORTER, 
- [SDR 2006FA0000447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000447), Feb 26, 2006: STRUT. CORRODED. CHANGING SHOCK CORDS, DISCOLORATION OF INNER STRUT TUBE (LONGER ONE), REMOVED IT FROM OUTER TUBE (SHORTER ONE) OF INNER STRUT TUBES WAS CORRODED APPROX 50 PERCE
- [SDR 97ZZZX2045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2045), Mar 26, 1997: CRANKSHAFT. FRACTURED. CRANKSHAFT FRACTURED IN AFT CHEEK OF NR 2 THROW CAUSING ENGINE TO STOP. THE CRANKSHAFT WAS IN THE 0.010 INCH UNDER CONDITION. THE ORIGIN OF THE FRACTURE MAY HAV

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (89, 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 SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [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 SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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 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 SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, 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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [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
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02128LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02128LA): Installation of aileron and flap hinge repair bushings. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA01251SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01251SE): The manufacture of a Sunvisor System. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC
- [STC SA446AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA446AL): Fabrication and installation of Stoddard Aero Service Model 15 fuel tanks per Stoddard Aero Service Drawing List No. 447, dated February 7, 1975, or later Federal Aviation Administration approved revision. Stoddard Aero Service Airplane Flight Manual Supplement dated August 6, 1971, is required with this installation. Cub Crafters Inc
- [STC SA460SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA460SW): Install wing tips in accordance with Cub Crafters, Inc. Master Drawing List., MDL102400, Revision C, dated May 30, 2001, or later FAA approved revision. Cub Crafters Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA3518NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3518NM): Installation of a skylight, in accordance with Steve s Aircraft Drawing No. SP-3200, Sheet 1 through 6, dated June 23, 1986, or later FAA approved revision. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA4-977](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-977): Installation of Fiberglass rudder post mount for either Grimes or Whelen WRM rotating beacons. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System. Aero Enhancements Inc

All 89: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-17/stcs.md

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