# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-17 A list on [Piper PA-17](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-17.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20230821021939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230821021939A.md): Piper PA-17 · Lagrangeville, NY · Aug 21, 2023 · N4814H · 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 determined rwy 35 was the better option with a slight crosswind right to left 90 degrees to the… - [Accident 20161006019899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161006019899A.md): Piper PA-17 · Keene, NY · Oct 6, 2016 · N4584H · 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, NY. The operator intended to take off from Marcy Field and fly around the area. Upon hand propping… - [Accident 20150909014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150909014579A.md): Piper PA-17 · Delphi, IN · Sep 9, 2015 · N4653H · 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 injuries to the pilot. The aircraft was operated under the provisions of 14 code of federal regulations… - [Accident 20140708009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140708009439A.md): Piper PA-17 · Sandpoint, ID · Jul 8, 2014 · N4842H · 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 the turn, the pilot stated that he applied right brake. When the right brake was applied, the pilot… - [Incident 20110811016459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110811016459I.md): Piper PA-17 · Farmville, VA · Aug 11, 2011 · N5004H · 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 hard enough to bounce then ground looped to the right resulting in damage to the the right main… - [Accident 20100919044959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100919044959A.md): Piper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MI · Sep 19, 2010 · N4610H · 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.md): Piper PA-17 · Monroe, WI · Jul 2, 2010 · N4868H · 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, Wisconsin. The right hand landing gear collapsed during the landing rollout. VFR conditions… - [Accident 20100130026639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100130026639A.md): Piper PA-17 · Judd Lake, AK · Jan 30, 2010 · N4568H · Substantial damage > According to the airmen, the left wing contacted trees when landing in gusty wind conditions. - [Accident 20070720015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070720015069A.md): Piper PA17 · Scribner, NE · Jul 20, 2007 · N4802H · 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 runway light and collapsing the right landing gear. Wind 110 degrees at 09 KTS. - [Incident 20070429006809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070429006809I.md): Piper PA17 · Monroe Township, PA · Apr 29, 2007 · N4816H · 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 back to original tank did not fix problem. RPM began to decrease and pilot elected to land in… - [Accident 19980215007339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980215007339A.md): Piper PA17 · Bozeman, MT · Feb 15, 1998 · N4835H · 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 and ground looped. Winds were calm at the time. The pilot stated that he 'got behind it and… - [Incident 19971129035859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971129035859I.md): Piper PA17 · Tunkhannock, PA · Nov 29, 1997 · N4605H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Cadillac, MI · Jul 7, 1997 · N4594H · 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 ran out of runway. He attempted a go-around but turned to steep, causing the wingtip to hit the… - [Accident 19970607046219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970607046219A.md): Piper PA17 · Mansfield, MA · Jun 7, 1997 · N4832H · No damage > (-23) See attached NTSB preliminary report, aviation. (No narrative attached). - [Accident 19970326003749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970326003749A.md): Piper PA17 · Little Rock, AR · Mar 26, 1997 · N4802H · 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 with center dividing and steep crown on shoulder. Aircraft departed road to the right, on steep crown… - [Incident 19940807031979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940807031979I.md): Piper PA17 · Julian, NC · Aug 7, 1994 · N4819H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Mountain Lake, MN · Jun 19, 1994 · N4600H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Roseau, MN · Nov 14, 1993 · N4631H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Roseau, MN · Aug 11, 1993 · N4631H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Olean, NY · Jul 11, 1993 · N4635H > Pilot landed airport that was officially closed. - [Incident 19930302006359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930302006359I.md): Piper PA17 · Glen Arm, MD · Mar 2, 1993 · N4584H · Minor damage > Engine lost power and stopped. Forced landing in field. Left gear collapsed. Suspect carburator ice. - [Incident 19910424016959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910424016959I.md): Piper PA17 · Sanford, ME · Apr 24, 1991 · N4832H · Minor damage > Lost directional control on landing rollout. Aircraft ground looped. - [Incident 19890131011819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890131011819I.md): Piper PA17 · Keldron, SD · Jan 31, 1989 · N4883H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Omaha, NE · Nov 28, 1988 · N4691H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Wilton, ME · Aug 30, 1986 · N4641H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Hagerstown, IN · May 26, 1985 · N4846H > 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.md): Piper PA17 · Prairie Dusac, WI · Apr 26, 1985 · N761R · Destroyed > Entering traffic pattern into sun collided with departing N4707T. Spun to ground. No radio communications. - [Accident 19820804034719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820804034719A.md): Piper PA17 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 4, 1982 · N4582H · Substantial damage > Lost directional control landing in a light crosswind. Pilot lacked experience in tailwheel aircraft. - [Accident 19790721017899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790721017899A.md): Piper PA17 · Warrensburg, MO · Jul 21, 1979 · N4894H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · South Byron, WI · Jul 15, 1979 · N4839H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Constantia, NY · Jun 17, 1978 · N4880H · Substantial damage > Wind gusting 15K. - [Accident 19780209004129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780209004129A.md): Piper PA17 · Durhamville, NY · Feb 9, 1978 · N4880H · Substantial damage > Wind gusting 15K. - [Accident 19760414009399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760414009399A.md): Piper PA17 · Vernon, NY · Apr 14, 1976 · N4616H · Substantial damage - [Accident 19751025034669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751025034669A.md): Piper PA17 · Fabens, TX · Oct 25, 1975 · N4861H · Destroyed > Autopsy shows plt died of coronary heart disease preceeding the acdt. - [Accident 19730807024089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730807024089A.md): Piper PA17 · Charlotte, MI · Aug 7, 1973 · N4847H · Substantial damage > Mistook phone wires for pwr lines. Gr caught pwr line at end of rwy. - [Accident 19730430009759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730430009759A.md): Piper PA17 · Hillsborough, NH · Apr 30, 1973 · N4615H · 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.md): Piper PA17 · Slatington, PA · Feb 16, 1973 · N4841H · Substantial damage > PIC failed to operate flight controls properly during down wind taxi. Wind gusting 20K. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101702') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-17/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.