Piper PA-20-135

FAA incident reports · 47

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Accident 20240606005649APiper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AKThe second pilot was recieving tailwheel endorsement instruction. The second pilot had completed one touch and go at pann. On the second touch and go, upon roll out the aircraft veered to the right. The instructor ran out of rudder. The aircraft has no brake…Jun 6, 2024 · N2358A · Substantial damageAccident 20240502008409APiper PA-20-135 · Georgetown, OHPiper PA-20 was second in pattern for rwy 18 at kgeo behind a military helicopter. Just past midfield downwind, Piper pilot stated he lost sight of military helicopter and radioed for helicopter’s position. Piper pilot heard helicopter pilot state they were…May 2, 2024 · N8290C · Substantial damageAccident 20220626011409APiper PA-20-135 · Challis, IDAircraft took off from Lower Loon Creek airstrip (C34) at 1930 with a high density altitude on June 26, 2022 and crashed several minutes later with no witnesses. Destroyed aircraft wreckage found the next day 1.2 miles from the departure end of the airstrip,…Jun 26, 2022 · N1231C · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20211021021909IPiper PA-20-135 · Orofino, IDPilot was flying from kamiah, ID to Orofino, ID. Prior to reaching Orofino, pilot struck a wire. Pilot returned to walla walla, WA and landed without further issues. Sas ar: NM13202201242 Incident number: INM1320220002Oct 21, 2021 · N8877C · Minor damageAccident 20200902018499APiper PA-20-135 · Luray, VAOn September 2, 2020, at approximately 1400, the Washington FSDO received notification that N7323K, a Piper PA-20, had crashed in shennandoa national park near the meadow springs trail head. The accident site was approximatley three quarters of a mile down…Sep 2, 2020 · N7323K · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20130420006269IPiper PA-20-135 · Livermore, CAPilot landed at klvk on rwy 25R. Winds were reported as variable from 310-350 degrees at 5-10 KTS. And gusting. At touchdown pilot experience strong wing gust which lifted right wing and caused the aircraft to pitch nose down until the propeller contacted the…Apr 20, 2013 · N2272A · Minor damageIncident 20100710038739IPiper PA-20-135 · Tulare, CAStudent pilot in the right seat lost directional control after landing. No brakes installed on right side. The commercial pilot in the left seat, the PIC was unable to regain control until just before the plane struck the VASI after veering off the runway to…Jul 10, 2010 · N1571A · Minor damageIncident 20100703042459IPiper PA-20-135 · Livermore, CAOn 07/03/2010, pilot declared an emergency after a request for a short approach due to an engine misfire while on left downwind RW25L. Aircraft landed without further incident.Jul 3, 2010 · N2272A · No damageAccident 20070707014539APiper PA20135 · State College, PA(-23) During landing rollout on runway 24 pilot applied brakes, planning to return to a taxiway behind the aircraft. While applying brakes aircraft ground-looped to the left collapsing the left gear and striking the left wing on the runway. The propeller…Jul 7, 2007 · N1576A · Substantial damageAccident 20061022029459APiper PA20135 · Anchorage, AK(-23) The pilot stated while he was attempting a landing on runway 25 at the Merrill Field Airport (mri) Alaska, the aircraft veered sharply to the right off the runway. He stated as the aircraft veered he attempted countering the turn with rudder and brake…Oct 22, 2006 · N3404A · Substantial damageAccident 20040623014129APiper PA20135 · Deer Park, WA(-23) Mr. Varnam was giving instruction to the aircraft owner who had just landed the aircraft. Mr. Varnam was in the left seat where brake pedals were located, and allowed the plane to get out of control before attempting to stop it. The aircraft…Jun 23, 2004 · N699DS · Substantial damageAccident 20020209006139APiper PA20135 · Fremont, OH(-23) The pilot stated that during rollout of this "touch n'go", the aircraft began pulling to the right. The pilot also stated that he "applied full left rudder and brake, to maintain directional control." Despite this, the aircraft continued in a tight arc…Feb 9, 2002 · N2254A · No damageIncident 20011109031209IPiper PA20135(-23) On November 9, 2001, at approximately 0923 CST local time, the pilot of Piper PA-20-135 tailwheel aircraft, N3585A, nosed-over his aircraft after landing. Allegedly, while taxiing on a service road to the north of interstate 10 (I-10), east of kent,…Nov 9, 2001 · N3585A · Minor damageAccident 20010719016499APiper PA20135 · Redmond, OR(.19) On July 19, 2001, approximately 1308 pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-20-135 airplane, N8901C, was substantially damaged in a ground loop during landing on runway 4 at Roberts Field, Redmond, Oregon. The private pilot, whose application to register the…Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · No damageAccident 20001116018959APiper PA20135 · Ontario, OR(-23) Instructor and student were practicing full stop, full stall landings at the Ontario, Oregon airport. On the last landing the student bounced the a/c approx 30 feet in the air. To recover the landing the instructor took the flight controls. As the a/c…Nov 16, 2000 · N2186A · No damageIncident 20000904029869IPiper PA20135 · Anchorage, AK(-23)The aircraft, equipped with edo 89-1650 floats, nosed over and sank during taxi for takeoff on lake Hood, Alaska. While taxing and waiting for takeoff, the nose bumper separated from the right float which permitted some of the wood screws used to attach…Sep 4, 2000 · N8725C · Minor damageIncident 19990912028679IPiper PA20135 · Monticelio, IA(-23) On a flight from brodhead, Wisconsin, to monticello, Iowa, the cloud cover was descending and the pilot chose to make an emergency landing in a hay field. The pilot had opportunity to return to an airport before getting into a situation in which he had…Sep 12, 1999 · N2432A · Minor damageAccident 19980924026669APiper PA20135 · Farewell, AKAcft crashed under unknown cicum and sustained sub damage. (.19) on September 24, 1998, about 1110 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-20 airplane, N2106A, sustained substantial damage during takeoff from an off airport gravel bar, about 42 miles southeast of…Sep 24, 1998 · N2106A · Substantial damageAccident 19950621048499APiper PA38112 · Utica, NY(-16) Pilot stated that during a go around, runway 32 at riverside airport, the aircraft would not climb very well with full power and flaps. After retracting the flaps 50%, the aircraft began to settle. Pilot said he continued to apply back pressure to the…Jun 21, 1995 · N2432A · Substantial damageIncident 19910819034829IPiper PA20135 · Tyonek, AKAfter landing aircraft hit a sunken log with right float. Occupants escaped while aircraft was sinking.Aug 19, 1991 · N7481K · Minor damageIncident 19901118058409IPiper PA20135 · Carson City, NVEngine failure. Forced landing on dry lake bed. Aircraft rolled into mud and nosed over.Nov 18, 1990 · N2254A · Minor damageIncident 19901101056169IPiper PA20135 · Las Vegas, NVSwitched fuel tanks and engine quit. Forced landing in field. Fuel selector valve was in between detents.Nov 1, 1990 · N1441CIncident 19901022063229IPiper PA20135 · Rhinebeck, NYDropped a pumpkin while making a low pass over airport. Pumpkin went through wing of a parked aircraft.Oct 22, 1990 · N8684CIncident 19900602030679IPiper PA20135 · Soldotna, AKAircraft tire hit a hole while turning off runway. Aircraft spun around and wing tip hit sand bank.Jun 2, 1990 · N1605P · Minor damageAccident 19881119051369APiper PA20135 · Chino, CALost directional control landing when tailwheel steering detent pin separated. No brakes on instructors side.Nov 19, 1988 · N1441C · Substantial damageIncident 19881103061959IPiper PA20135 · Troy, ALLanded fast and bounced. Lost directional control and veered off runway. Damaged landing gear.Nov 3, 1988 · N3585A · Minor damageIncident 19880812060989IPiper PA20135 · Spearfish, SDHand propped engine after refueling. Brakes failed to hold aircraft. Aircraft pivoted striking the gas pump.Aug 12, 1988 · N20SE · Minor damageAccident 19860820044399APiper STCPA20 · Two Lakes, AKLost airspeed and control during a downwind water takeoff. Impacted ground in wooded area.Aug 20, 1986 · N7481K · Substantial damageAccident 19850806036899APiper PA20135 · Anchorage, AKLost control during go around attempt and struck parked N2705X and N35818. Runway known for treacherous crosswinds.Aug 6, 1985 · N7070K · Substantial damageAccident 19850217006979APiper PA20135 · Waldron, MORan into a snowbank on the landing roll and overturned. No record of ever having a medical or student certificateFeb 17, 1985 · N8541C · Substantial damageAccident 19840414013449APiper PA20135 · Anchorage, AKLost directional control on the initial takeoff roll. Aircraft left the runway causing damage and injuries.Apr 14, 1984 · N7070K · Substantial damageIncident 19830205005549IPiper PA20135 · Yelm, WARecovered too late from a forward slip and struck surface. Damaged landing gear and propeller.Feb 5, 1983 · N2572A · Minor damageAccident 19821222064959APiper PA20135 · Lees Summit, MOStudent pilot made hard landing then lost directional control causing right landing gear to collapse.Dec 22, 1982 · N1961A · Substantial damageAccident 19820619023199APiper PA20 · Rawlins, WYPilot attempted takeoff from road. Aircraft ran off road at curve and flipped inverted in ditch.Jun 19, 1982 · N3411A · Substantial damageAccident 19820226001029APiper PA20135 · Bethel, AKSki-equipped aircraft landing gear collapsed while it was taxiing to parking area.Feb 26, 1982 · N3404A · Substantial damageIncident 19810529039069IPiper PA20135 · Anchorage, AKGround looped during crosswind landing. Right gear collapsed, prop bent and right wingtip was crushed.May 29, 1981 · N2698A · Minor damageAccident 19810201002739APiper PA20135 · Morgan, UTPilot attempted landing in deep snow. Aircraft flipped inverted.Feb 1, 1981 · N1922A · Substantial damageIncident 19790909048659IPiper PA20 · Cordova, AKPilot landed on beach, swerved to avoid ditch. Collapsed left landing gear.Sep 9, 1979 · N8980C · Minor damageIncident 19790602028879IPiper PA20 · Dillsburg, PAPilot landed on interstate. Reason for landing not known.Jun 2, 1979 · N8684CAccident 19790421010019APiper PA20135 · Tulsa, OKEngine failed. Water and trash found in fuel. Pilot allowed aircraft to stall and spin.Apr 21, 1979 · N189N · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19780723021029APiper PA20135 · Millen, GAJul 23, 1978 · N1145C · Substantial damageAccident 19780628022549APiper PA20115 · Galesburg, ILJun 28, 1978 · N7323K · Substantial damageAccident 19770821018929APiper PA20135 · Oshetna River, AKAug 21, 1977 · N8725C · Substantial damageAccident 19770328005309APiper PA20135 · Moses Lake, WALndd tail first. Tailwheel spring bolt failed.Mar 28, 1977 · N7481K · Substantial damageAccident 19750727021819APiper PA20135 · Mccall, IDGusting 20K.Jul 27, 1975 · N2698A · Substantial damageAccident 19750314005379APiper PA20135 · Flint, MIL elev and l wing bent. Brakes ckd ok. Wind gusting 20K.Mar 14, 1975 · N2571A · Substantial damageAccident 19730625016089APiper PA20135 · Portland, INPrecautionary ldg due electrical problem.Jun 25, 1973 · N8290C · Substantial damage
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