# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-20-135 A list on [Piper PA-20-135](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20-135.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20240606005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240606005649A.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AK · Jun 6, 2024 · N2358A · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Accident 20240502008409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240502008409A.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Georgetown, OH · May 2, 2024 · N8290C · Substantial damage > Piper 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… - [Accident 20220626011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220626011409A.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Challis, ID · Jun 26, 2022 · N1231C · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft 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,… - [Incident 20211021021909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211021021909I.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Orofino, ID · Oct 21, 2021 · N8877C · Minor damage > Pilot 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: INM1320220002 - [Accident 20200902018499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200902018499A.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Luray, VA · Sep 2, 2020 · N7323K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 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… - [Incident 20130420006269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130420006269I.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Livermore, CA · Apr 20, 2013 · N2272A · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20100710038739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100710038739I.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Tulare, CA · Jul 10, 2010 · N1571A · Minor damage > Student 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… - [Incident 20100703042459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100703042459I.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Livermore, CA · Jul 3, 2010 · N2272A · No damage > On 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. - [Accident 20070707014539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070707014539A.md): Piper PA20135 · State College, PA · Jul 7, 2007 · N1576A · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20061022029459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061022029459A.md): Piper PA20135 · Anchorage, AK · Oct 22, 2006 · N3404A · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20040623014129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040623014129A.md): Piper PA20135 · Deer Park, WA · Jun 23, 2004 · N699DS · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20020209006139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020209006139A.md): Piper PA20135 · Fremont, OH · Feb 9, 2002 · N2254A · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 20011109031209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011109031209I.md): Piper PA20135 · Nov 9, 2001 · N3585A · Minor damage > (-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,… - [Accident 20010719016499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010719016499A.md): Piper PA20135 · Redmond, OR · Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · No damage > (.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… - [Accident 20001116018959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001116018959A.md): Piper PA20135 · Ontario, OR · Nov 16, 2000 · N2186A · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 20000904029869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000904029869I.md): Piper PA20135 · Anchorage, AK · Sep 4, 2000 · N8725C · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 19990912028679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990912028679I.md): Piper PA20135 · Monticelio, IA · Sep 12, 1999 · N2432A · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 19980924026669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980924026669A.md): Piper PA20135 · Farewell, AK · Sep 24, 1998 · N2106A · Substantial damage > Acft 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… - [Accident 19950621048499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950621048499A.md): Piper PA38112 · Utica, NY · Jun 21, 1995 · N2432A · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 19910819034829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910819034829I.md): Piper PA20135 · Tyonek, AK · Aug 19, 1991 · N7481K · Minor damage > After landing aircraft hit a sunken log with right float. Occupants escaped while aircraft was sinking. - [Incident 19901118058409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901118058409I.md): Piper PA20135 · Carson City, NV · Nov 18, 1990 · N2254A · Minor damage > Engine failure. Forced landing on dry lake bed. Aircraft rolled into mud and nosed over. - [Incident 19901101056169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901101056169I.md): Piper PA20135 · Las Vegas, NV · Nov 1, 1990 · N1441C > Switched fuel tanks and engine quit. Forced landing in field. Fuel selector valve was in between detents. - [Incident 19901022063229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901022063229I.md): Piper PA20135 · Rhinebeck, NY · Oct 22, 1990 · N8684C > Dropped a pumpkin while making a low pass over airport. Pumpkin went through wing of a parked aircraft. - [Incident 19900602030679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900602030679I.md): Piper PA20135 · Soldotna, AK · Jun 2, 1990 · N1605P · Minor damage > Aircraft tire hit a hole while turning off runway. Aircraft spun around and wing tip hit sand bank. - [Accident 19881119051369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881119051369A.md): Piper PA20135 · Chino, CA · Nov 19, 1988 · N1441C · Substantial damage > Lost directional control landing when tailwheel steering detent pin separated. No brakes on instructors side. - [Incident 19881103061959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881103061959I.md): Piper PA20135 · Troy, AL · Nov 3, 1988 · N3585A · Minor damage > Landed fast and bounced. Lost directional control and veered off runway. Damaged landing gear. - [Incident 19880812060989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880812060989I.md): Piper PA20135 · Spearfish, SD · Aug 12, 1988 · N20SE · Minor damage > Hand propped engine after refueling. Brakes failed to hold aircraft. Aircraft pivoted striking the gas pump. - [Accident 19860820044399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860820044399A.md): Piper STCPA20 · Two Lakes, AK · Aug 20, 1986 · N7481K · Substantial damage > Lost airspeed and control during a downwind water takeoff. Impacted ground in wooded area. - [Accident 19850806036899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850806036899A.md): Piper PA20135 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 6, 1985 · N7070K · Substantial damage > Lost control during go around attempt and struck parked N2705X and N35818. Runway known for treacherous crosswinds. - [Accident 19850217006979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850217006979A.md): Piper PA20135 · Waldron, MO · Feb 17, 1985 · N8541C · Substantial damage > Ran into a snowbank on the landing roll and overturned. No record of ever having a medical or student certificate - [Accident 19840414013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840414013449A.md): Piper PA20135 · Anchorage, AK · Apr 14, 1984 · N7070K · Substantial damage > Lost directional control on the initial takeoff roll. Aircraft left the runway causing damage and injuries. - [Incident 19830205005549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830205005549I.md): Piper PA20135 · Yelm, WA · Feb 5, 1983 · N2572A · Minor damage > Recovered too late from a forward slip and struck surface. Damaged landing gear and propeller. - [Accident 19821222064959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821222064959A.md): Piper PA20135 · Lees Summit, MO · Dec 22, 1982 · N1961A · Substantial damage > Student pilot made hard landing then lost directional control causing right landing gear to collapse. - [Accident 19820619023199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820619023199A.md): Piper PA20 · Rawlins, WY · Jun 19, 1982 · N3411A · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted takeoff from road. Aircraft ran off road at curve and flipped inverted in ditch. - [Accident 19820226001029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820226001029A.md): Piper PA20135 · Bethel, AK · Feb 26, 1982 · N3404A · Substantial damage > Ski-equipped aircraft landing gear collapsed while it was taxiing to parking area. - [Incident 19810529039069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810529039069I.md): Piper PA20135 · Anchorage, AK · May 29, 1981 · N2698A · Minor damage > Ground looped during crosswind landing. Right gear collapsed, prop bent and right wingtip was crushed. - [Accident 19810201002739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810201002739A.md): Piper PA20135 · Morgan, UT · Feb 1, 1981 · N1922A · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted landing in deep snow. Aircraft flipped inverted. - [Incident 19790909048659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790909048659I.md): Piper PA20 · Cordova, AK · Sep 9, 1979 · N8980C · Minor damage > Pilot landed on beach, swerved to avoid ditch. Collapsed left landing gear. - [Incident 19790602028879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790602028879I.md): Piper PA20 · Dillsburg, PA · Jun 2, 1979 · N8684C > Pilot landed on interstate. Reason for landing not known. - [Accident 19790421010019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790421010019A.md): Piper PA20135 · Tulsa, OK · Apr 21, 1979 · N189N · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Engine failed. Water and trash found in fuel. Pilot allowed aircraft to stall and spin. - [Accident 19780723021029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780723021029A.md): Piper PA20135 · Millen, GA · Jul 23, 1978 · N1145C · Substantial damage - [Accident 19780628022549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780628022549A.md): Piper PA20115 · Galesburg, IL · Jun 28, 1978 · N7323K · Substantial damage - [Accident 19770821018929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770821018929A.md): Piper PA20135 · Oshetna River, AK · Aug 21, 1977 · N8725C · Substantial damage - [Accident 19770328005309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770328005309A.md): Piper PA20135 · Moses Lake, WA · Mar 28, 1977 · N7481K · Substantial damage > Lndd tail first. Tailwheel spring bolt failed. - [Accident 19750727021819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750727021819A.md): Piper PA20135 · Mccall, ID · Jul 27, 1975 · N2698A · Substantial damage > Gusting 20K. - [Accident 19750314005379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750314005379A.md): Piper PA20135 · Flint, MI · Mar 14, 1975 · N2571A · Substantial damage > L elev and l wing bent. Brakes ckd ok. Wind gusting 20K. - [Accident 19730625016089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730625016089A.md): Piper PA20135 · Portland, IN · Jun 25, 1973 · N8290C · Substantial damage > Precautionary ldg due electrical problem. ## 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 ('7102010') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20-135/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.