# Piper PA-20 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7102002 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-20 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 94 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 1A4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A4) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 276 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20 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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [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 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [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 85-02-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-05-R1): Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 32 more. Effective Nov 21, 1997 - [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 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981 - [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978 - [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 72-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-21-03): Fuel Line Failure · Piper PA-20, PA-20-115, PA-20-135 and 11 more. Effective Oct 13, 1972 - [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 60-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-01-07): Tail Brace Wires · FS 2002 PA-14, PA-12, PA-12S and 5 more - [AD 60-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-10-08): Fuel Selector Valve · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 30 more. Effective Jul 15, 1960 - [AD 57-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-22-01): Fire Prevention Rework · Piper PA-16, PA-16S, PA-20 and 12 more - [AD 59-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-10-08): Gas Tank Cap Vent · Piper PA-18, PA-18A, PA-20 and 1 more. Effective Jul 15, 1959 - [AD 58-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-16-01): Cigar Lighter Fuse · Piper PA-20 and PA-22 - [AD 54-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-02-02): Wheel Skis · Cessna 170, 170A, 170B and 2 more - [AD 53-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-24-04): Fuel-Hydraulic Lines · Piper PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 - [AD 51-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-23-03): Battery Box Insulation · Piper PA-16, PA-20 and PA-22 - [AD 51-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-19-02): Oil Radiator Hose · Piper PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 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) (2) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (276, first 50) - [N1099P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1099P): [Hansen K Brent](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSEN%20K%20BRENT), [Captain Cook, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Captain%20Cook), S/N 20-510 - [N1171C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1171C): [Unser Joshua D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNSER%20JOSHUA%20D), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1953, S/N 20-963 - [N1247C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1247C): [Smith Paul J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20PAUL%20J), [Fremont, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fremont), built 1953, S/N 20-968 - [N125RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125RC): [Chambers William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMBERS%20WILLIAM%20M), [Elkmont, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Elkmont), S/N 20-615 - [N1393C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1393C): [Hayden Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYDEN%20DANIEL), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), S/N 20-980 - [N1491A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1491A): [Lone Jack, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lone%20Jack), built 1952, S/N 20-840, Sale reported - [N1501A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1501A): [Schaus Richard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHAUS%20RICHARD%20M), [Schoolcraft, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Schoolcraft), built 1951, S/N 20-685 - [N1502A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1502A): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1951, S/N 20-686 - [N1504A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1504A): [Hise Kevin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HISE%20KEVIN%20E), [Rock Rapids, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Rock%20Rapids), built 1951, S/N 20-688 - [N1508A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1508A): S/N 20-694 - [N150KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N150KS): [Sommers Stuart S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMMERS%20STUART%20S), [Newberg, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Newberg), built 1951, S/N 20-678 - [N1514A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1514A): [Matthews Byron Kim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATTHEWS%20BYRON%20KIM), [Hooper, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Hooper), S/N 20-703 - [N1516A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1516A): [Lampart Floyd R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMPART%20FLOYD%20R), [Lake Clear, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lake%20Clear), built 1957, S/N 20-706 - [N1517A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1517A): [Long Doug J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20DOUG%20J), [Wolf Point, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Wolf%20Point), built 1951, S/N 20-707 - [N1520A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1520A): [Bush James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSH%20JAMES%20R), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1951, S/N 20-710 - [N1522A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1522A): [Abbe Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABBE%20THOMAS%20E), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1951, S/N 20-711 - [N1526A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1526A): [Crow Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROW%20ROBERT%20M), [Trapper Creek, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Trapper%20Creek), built 1951, S/N 20-720 - [N1533A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1533A): [Pearson Trevor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARSON%20TREVOR), [San Ysidro, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Ysidro), built 1951, S/N 20-729 - [N1534A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1534A): [Delta Charlie Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20CHARLIE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), S/N 20-730 - [N1535A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1535A): [Herve Keith E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERVE%20KEITH%20E), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), built 1951, S/N 20-731 - [N1536A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1536A): [Coughlin Edmund Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUGHLIN%20EDMUND%20TIMOTHY), [Manlius, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Manlius), built 1951, S/N 20-732 - [N1539A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1539A): [Hall Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20MARK%20R), [New Smyrna Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Smyrna%20Beach), built 1951, S/N 20-735 - [N1540A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1540A): [Morrill John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRILL%20JOHN%20R), [Fort Bragg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fort%20Bragg), built 1951, S/N 20-748 - [N1544A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1544A): [Brunquist Karl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUNQUIST%20KARL), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 20-740 - [N1545A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1545A): [Stein Jay A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEIN%20JAY%20A), [Glyndon, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Glyndon), built 1951, S/N 20-741 - [N1549A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1549A): [Dirk Chantz M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIRK%20CHANTZ%20M), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), S/N 20-752 - [N1550A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1550A): [Gifford Steven K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIFFORD%20STEVEN%20K), [Buskirk, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Buskirk), S/N 20-745 - [N1562A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1562A): [Hansen Jens I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSEN%20JENS%20I), [Arroyo Grande, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Arroyo%20Grande), S/N 20-768 - [N1573A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1573A): [Hanson Scott F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20SCOTT%20F), [Grantsburg, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Grantsburg), built 1951, S/N 20-803 - [N1577A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1577A): [Young Carl J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20CARL%20J), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 1951, S/N 20-812 - [N1579A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1579A): [Delap Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAP%20JAY), [Collinsville, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Collinsville), built 1951, S/N 20-813 - [N1580A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1580A): [Denton David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENTON%20DAVID%20W), [Cedaredge, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Cedaredge), S/N 20-814 - [N1589A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1589A): [Williams Richard P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20RICHARD%20P), [Sheldon, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Sheldon), S/N 20-824 - [N1590A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1590A): [Chapman Dan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPMAN%20DAN%20W), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1951, S/N 20-826 - [N1591A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1591A): [Klein Frank J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLEIN%20FRANK%20J), [Riley, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Riley), built 1951, S/N 20-827 - [N1592A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1592A): [Burbank Kevin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURBANK%20KEVIN%20L), [Boscawen, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Boscawen), S/N 20-829 - [N1596A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1596A): [Minelli Giovanni](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINELLI%20GIOVANNI), [Carmel, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmel), built 1951, S/N 20-835 - [N1598A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1598A): [Ellis Hal R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIS%20HAL%20R), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1952, S/N 20-836 - [N1599A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1599A): [Petro Harold J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRO%20HAROLD%20J), [Des Moines, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Des%20Moines), built 1952, S/N 20-841 - [N1645A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1645A): [Hayden Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYDEN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1952, S/N 20-843 - [N1680A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1680A): [Paprocki Jason C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAPROCKI%20JASON%20C), [Fairplay, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fairplay), S/N 20-842 - [N1682A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1682A): [Mackie Scott B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACKIE%20SCOTT%20B), [Woodstock, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Woodstock), built 1952, S/N 20848 - [N1775A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1775A): [Chapman Harold J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPMAN%20HAROLD%20J), [Nenana, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nenana), built 1952, S/N 20-865 - [N1830A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1830A): [Murphy Joshua T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20JOSHUA%20T), [South Lyon, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/South%20Lyon), built 1952, S/N 20-873 - [N1836A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1836A): [Bhl Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BHL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 1952, S/N 20-875 - [N20PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20PR): [Gunther Randell L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNTHER%20RANDELL%20L), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1950, S/N 20-136 - [N2163A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2163A): [Sharp Roscoe A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARP%20ROSCOE%20A), [Deer Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Deer%20Park), S/N 20-891 - [N2213A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2213A): [Short Colton R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHORT%20COLTON%20R), [Force, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Force), built 1952, S/N 20-897 - [N221EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221EC): [Corban James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORBAN%20JAMES%20E), [Starkville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Starkville), built 1953, S/N 20-979 - [N2337A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2337A): [Hrutkay Charles S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HRUTKAY%20CHARLES%20S), [Scenery Hill, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Scenery%20Hill), S/N 20-917 All 276: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (359, newest 50) 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 WPR26LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA288), Aug 2, 2026: Piper PA-20 (N7626K), Reno, NV, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC26FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA057), Jun 18, 2026: Piper PA20 (N7635K), Cordova, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA105), Feb 13, 2026: Piper PA-20 (N1491A), Three Forks, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing roll with a variable wind. - [NTSB ANC25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA093), Aug 23, 2025: Piper PA-20 (N7050K), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CEN25LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA259), Jul 18, 2025: Piper PA-20 (N7369K), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s aggressive brake application which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop. - [NTSB ANC22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA049), Jun 20, 2022: Piper PA-20 (N7048K), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat. - [NTSB ANC22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA027), Mar 25, 2022: Piper PA-20 (N7074K), Chitina, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA281), Jul 18, 2021: Piper PA-20 (N2712A), Cascade, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC21LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA021), Mar 6, 2021: Piper PA-20 (N7054K), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down. - [NTSB ANC20CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA082), Aug 18, 2020: Piper PA 20 (N1526A), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB CEN20CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA161), Apr 26, 2020: Piper PA 20 (N1598A), Colorado Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA19CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA408), Jul 12, 2019: Piper PA 20 (N7409K), Hamilton, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control due to his unintentional use of brakes instead of the rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA293), May 6, 2019: Piper PA 20 (N7046K), Canandaigua, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB GAA18CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA426), Jul 14, 2018: Piper PA 20 (N7492K), Dayton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for variable crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA18CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA441), Jun 17, 2018: Piper PA (N11YB), East Sound, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in a gusting, left quartering headwind. - [NTSB GAA18CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA087), Dec 18, 2017: Piper PA 20 (N1562A), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions. - [NTSB GAA16CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA252), May 19, 2016: Piper PA 20 (N5589H), Nikolai Creek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA15CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA273), Sep 19, 2015: Piper PA 20 (N6932K), Marshfield, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR15LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA190), Jun 18, 2015: Piper PA 20 (N6939K), Yellow Pine, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to go around after realizing that the airplane’s airspeed and altitude were too high, which resulted in an inadequate flare and bounced landing and a subsequent go-around… - [NTSB WPR14CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA326), Aug 3, 2014: Piper PA20 - Undesignat (N7462K), Dayton, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC14CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA013), Dec 24, 2013: Piper PA 20 (N7069K), Platinum, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB WPR13CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA372), Aug 14, 2013: Piper PA-20 (N6939K), Aurora, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB ERA12CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA475), Jul 21, 2012: Piper PA-20 (N7465K), Cooperstown, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA12LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA287), Apr 13, 2012: Piper PA-20 (N7001K), Cross Keys, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the overstress and subsequent failure of the right main landing gear assembly. - [NTSB ANC11CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA082), Aug 18, 2011: Piper PA-20 (N7763K), Tyonek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s decision to take off toward a hill with a gusting tailwind. Contributing was the pilot's premature rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing over the hill. - [NTSB ERA11FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA210), Mar 25, 2011: Piper PA-20 (N7746K), Elgin, SC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed,… - [NTSB ANC10LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA084), Sep 11, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N7414K), South Naknek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, resulting in an emergency landing and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC10CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA082), Sep 2, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N1594A), Akhiok, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB CEN10CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA361), Jun 2, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N7686K), Dover, AR, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR10LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA268), May 31, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N7013K), Nelson, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of aircraft control during an undetermined phase of flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC09CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA107), Sep 27, 2009: Piper PA-20 (N5540A), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA548), Sep 13, 2009: Piper PA-20 (N7705K), Herlong, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain. - [NTSB WPR09CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA435), Sep 5, 2009: Piper PA-20 (N1544A), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action. - [NTSB WPR09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA257), May 20, 2009: Piper PA-20 (N1591A), Glendale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out. - [NTSB ERA09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA246), Apr 9, 2009: Piper PA20 (N7653K), Scranton, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of smoke in the cockpit. - [NTSB ERA09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA023), Oct 19, 2008: Piper PA-20 (N7324K), Albertville, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX08CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA255), Aug 3, 2008: Piper PA-20 (N7635K), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his foot slipping off one rudder pedal while braking. - [NTSB SEA08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA141), May 25, 2008: Piper PA-20 (N7076K), Fields, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear. - [NTSB ANC07LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA055), Jun 24, 2007: Piper PA-20 (N5540A), Nenana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop and main landing gear collapse. Factors contributing to the accident were the ground-loop and… - [NTSB SEA06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA113), Jun 6, 2006: Piper PA-20 (N7494K), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: An improper flare and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. Delayed remedial action was a factor. - [NTSB CHI06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA100), Mar 25, 2006: Piper PA-20 (N1579A), South St. Paul, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind. - [NTSB SEA05CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA156), Jul 30, 2005: Piper PA-20-115 (N7004K), Weiser, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his application of excessive braking as the aircraft started to depart the side of the runway. - [NTSB ANC05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA091), Jul 4, 2005: Piper PA-20 (N7440K), Nome, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was a… - [NTSB ATL05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA076), Apr 28, 2005: Piper PA-20 (N7053K), Thomaston, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an… - [NTSB SEA05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA039), Jan 21, 2005: Piper PA-20 (N1535A), Lewiston, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions were factors. - [NTSB DEN04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA133), Sep 3, 2004: Piper PA-20 (N7030K), Hayden, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors include the excessive crosswind component, and the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX04CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA286), Aug 5, 2004: Piper PA-20 (N1529A), Glendale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB SEA04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA075), Apr 29, 2004: Piper PA-20 (N7631K), North Bend, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A rough landing surface and tailwind gusts were factors. - [NTSB SEA04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA044), Feb 24, 2004: Piper PA-20 (N7321K), Laurel, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Inadequate remedial action was a factor. - [NTSB IAD04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA010), Feb 11, 2004: Piper PA-20 (N2634A), West Ossipee, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain runway alignment during the landing rollout. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the snow banks that prevented visual reference to the runway lights. All 359: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (279, newest 50) 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 20260618006389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260618006389A), Jun 18, 2026: Piper PA-20 (N7635K), Cordova, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. A Piper PA-20, flown by a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, departed under VFR conditions but encountered low ceilings, rain, fog and obscured… - [Accident 20260213000859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260213000859A), Feb 13, 2026: Piper PACER PA-20 (N1491A), Three Forks, MT, Substantial damage. On February 13th, at approximately 15:41 local time, the pilot of a Piper pacer PA-20, experienced a ground loop, causing the aircraft to veer off the left… - [Accident 20250823015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250823015069A), Aug 23, 2025: Piper PA-20 (N7050K), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot #1 statement: departed pamr around 1130AM bound for Z40 for practice landings. Returned to pamr around 1200PM for additional practice landings. It was… - [Accident 20250718012499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250718012499A), Jul 18, 2025: Piper PA-20 (N7369K), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. On 7/19/2025, at 1725 CDT, during the [privacy data omitted] airshow event, aircraft did a ground loop upon landing on runway 36L and came to a stop on the… - [Incident 20240310001639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240310001639I), Mar 10, 2024: Piper PA-20 (N8526Z), Missoula, MT, Minor damage. Iaw: 8900.1VOL 7 ch 4 sec 2 Description of the deviation: Aircraft ground looped during high-speed taxi practice – not intended for flight On March, [privacy… - [Incident 20230129001269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230129001269I), Jan 29, 2023: Piper PA-20 (N1544A), Birchwood, AK, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he had not originally planned to land at Birchwood Airport, but he saw the weather conditions there looked VFR. He was attempting to land… - [Accident 20220620010779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220620010779A), Jun 20, 2022: Piper PA-20 (N7048K), Butte, AK, Substantial damage. PIC and passenger departed paq airport for a sightseeing flight. They landed on a gravel bar up the knik river drainage. Upon departure from the gravel bar… - [Accident 20220325004319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220325004319A), Mar 25, 2022: Piper PA-20 (N7074K), AK, Substantial damage. Departed from peevee bar cabin approximately 12:00PM. Weather, few high clouds, winds light and variable. Plane was loaded at 2/3 weight capacity and had 4HRS… - [Incident 20220318003929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220318003929I), Mar 18, 2022: Piper PA-20 (N7371K), Palmetto, FL, Minor damage. Pilot stated: upon landing the aircraft touched down on the main gear, after the tail wheel came down he applied brakes and the aircraft turned to the left. He… - [Accident 20210718010889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210718010889A), Jul 18, 2021: Piper PA-20 (N2712A), Cascade, ID, Substantial damage. On 07/18/2021 at approximately 1630Z a PA20 was conducting a landing at Cascade airport (U70) when the aircraft departed the left side of the runway causing… - [Accident 20210306001099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210306001099A), Mar 6, 2021: Piper PA-20 (N7054K), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted]The pilot took off on runway 16 with the wind out of the north for a down wind take off. The wind lifted the tail wheel into the air… - [Accident 20200818009819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200818009819A), Aug 18, 2020: Piper PA-20 (N1526A), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. While completing a 3 point landing on runway 01 at Talkeetna, after a slight bounce the pilot/pic [privacy data omitted] failed to maintain directional control… - [Accident 20200426010489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200426010489A), Apr 26, 2020: Piper PA-20 (N1598A), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. On April 26, 2020 at approximately 0845 (MDT) N1598A, a Piper PA-20 sustained substantial damage upon touchdown when it veered to the right and left the paved… - [Accident 20190712011349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190712011349A), Jul 12, 2019: Piper PA-20 (N7409K), Hamilton, MT, Substantial damage. Tbd - [Accident 20190506004079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190506004079A), May 6, 2019: Piper PA-20 (N7046K), Canandaigua, NY, Substantial damage. The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the left wing raised And the airplane "violently turned left." The pilot attempted… - [Incident 20180903013049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180903013049I), Sep 3, 2018: Piper PA-20 (N6962K), Chatanika, AK, Minor damage. After landing at a private strip approximately 32 nautical miles north of fairbanks, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and damaged an area of the left… - [Accident 20180714011159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180714011159A), Jul 14, 2018: Piper PA-20 (N7492K), Dayton, OH, Substantial damage. On Saturday, July 14, 2018 at approximately 1415 EDT, a Piper PA-20 aircraft, registration N7492K, was involved in an accident when the pilot lost directional… - [Accident 20180616015539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180616015539A), Jun 16, 2018: Piper PA-20 (N11YB), Eastsound, WA, Substantial damage. Bounced landing, porpoised on rollout. RH MLG folded under fuselage when a/c swerved into grass, damaging LH wing and LH horiz stab. - [Accident 20171218023272A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171218023272A), Dec 18, 2017: Piper PA-20 (N1562A), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. After landing aircraft N1562A taxied into parked aircraft N61SR preparing to taxi. - [Incident 20171020020119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171020020119I), Oct 20, 2017: Piper PA-20 (N7483K), Blackfoot, ID, Minor damage. While on a flight from great falls, Montana to twin falls, Idaho the pilot encountered strong winds (30-40 KTS) and decided to make a fuel stop in Idaho falls,… - [Accident 20160518014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160518014349A), May 18, 2016: Piper PA-20 (N5589H), Tyonek, AK, Substantial damage. During take off roll tires hit muddy spot and aircraft flipped over coming to rest upside down - [Incident 20160213000799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160213000799I), Feb 13, 2016: Piper PA-20 (N7653K), Evansville, TN, No damage. Engine failed in cruise flight. Engine had a large hole in nose section of engine case. Several large cracks were documented. - [Accident 20150919014629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150919014629A), Sep 19, 2015: Piper PA-20 (N6932K), Marshfield, MA, Substantial damage. Set up for tail wheel landing, taking crosswind into account (cross wind was described as shifting from the south at 8 KTS). The aircraft touched down, 60 KTS… - [Accident 20150618009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150618009079A), Jun 18, 2015: Piper PA-20 (N6939K), Yellow Pine, ID, Destroyed. The pilot flew the aircraft from joseph, or (jsy) to Johnson Creek, ID (3U2) with 200 lbs of gear (note: the gear that was in the aircraft was weighed on… - [Incident 20150527007369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150527007369I), May 27, 2015: Piper PA-20 (N6931K), Moose Creek, ID, Minor damage. By the pilot's statement, what would have been by all accounts a normal landing, culminated in a groundloop at the end of the landing. This, as stated by the… - [Incident 20141108020629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141108020629I), Nov 8, 2014: Piper PA-20 (N7740K), Lewiston, ID, Substantial damage. Aircraft was cleared to land runway 30 at klws. Pilot was executing a soft field three point landing. Upon touchdown, the left wing began to dip. Pilot applied… - [Accident 20140803011949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140803011949A), Aug 3, 2014: Piper PA-20 (N7462K), Dayton, OR, Substantial damage. While attempting to make the third landing on a willamette river island (45.13.03W ? 123.02.54N) directly east of the town of Dayton Oregon, the pilot touched… - [Accident 20131224025389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131224025389A), Dec 24, 2013: Piper PA-20 (N7069K), Platinum, AK, Substantial damage. Airman said he checked weather from Alaska aviation weather unit website and had someone walk out on to field at Platinum to check wind since weather reporting… - [Accident 20130814015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130814015769A), Aug 14, 2013: Piper PA-20 (N6939K), Aurora, OR, Substantial damage. In a quartering wind, pilot lost control of aircraft and ground looped while landing rwy 17 (uao) - [Accident 20120721016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120721016059A), Jul 21, 2012: Piper PA-20 (N7465K), Cooperstown, NY, Substantial damage. On 7/21/2012 at approximately 11:15AM while taking off runway 2 on a northern heading, at very low altitude, the aircraft drifted into a cornfield on the east… - [Incident 20120530010819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120530010819I), May 30, 2012: Piper PA-20 (N11YB), Port Angeles, WA, Minor damage. The student pilot had departed from arlington, WA (awo) and had landed on runway 26 at Port Angeles, WA. During the landing roll out the aircraft turned right.… - [Accident 20120413006389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006389A), Apr 13, 2012: Piper PA-20 (N7001K), Williamstown, NJ, Substantial damage. Aircraft touched down on runway 9. The aircraft drifted right due to the crosswind. The pilot corrected left and the right main landing gear collapsed. The… - [Incident 20110901019539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110901019539I), Sep 1, 2011: Piper PA-20 (N1830A), Battle Creek, MI, Minor damage. After landing during taxi back to the hanger the aircraft struck a taki light. Minor damage to the left wheel pant and propeller occured. The pilot came to the… - [Accident 20110817018139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110817018139A), Aug 17, 2011: Piper PA-20 (N7763K), Beluga, AK, Substantial damage. The student pilot carrying a passenger, of a PA-20 aircraft, N7763K at the time of accident, did not properly evaluate the takeoff path. There was a slight… - [Incident 20110513008619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110513008619I), May 13, 2011: Piper PA-20 (N150KS), Aurora, OR, Minor damage. The PIC stated he had flown to the airport to finish a flight review. According to the pic's records he still had a current flight review dated September 2009.… - [Accident 20110325004709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110325004709A), Mar 25, 2011: Piper PA-20 (N7746K), Elgin, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft was observed flying low and the engine was reported running rough. The aircraft was observed making erratic movements. It circled the area and on… - [Accident 20100910049399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100910049399A), Sep 10, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N7414K), Naknek, AK, Substantial damage. Departed from Naknek (AK) north strip intending to land at Naknek (AK) south strip. In less than 15 minutes flight, on final approach to Naknek south strip,… - [Accident 20100831047519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100831047519A), Aug 31, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N1594A), Akhiok, AK, Substantial damage. Airman stated that while surveying an abandoned airstrip on sitkinak island for use as a suitable landing area, the winds began increasing. Winds were across… - [Accident 20100602035529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100602035529A), Jun 2, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N7686K), Dover, AR, Minor damage. A Piper PA-20 not registered, operated by [privacy data omitted] at 1645 June 2, 2010 attempted a takeoff from a grass strip 5 miles east of Dover Arkansas.… - [Accident 20100531035119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100531035119A), May 31, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N7013K), Durham, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft N7013K, a Piper PA-20 departed pm duster's airfield, a privately owned airfield approximately 20 miles south of chico CA at approximately 1630 hours.… - [Accident 20090924025609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090924025609A), Sep 24, 2009: Piper PA-20 (N5540A), AK, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Attempted to leave hunting camp at a small private strip with ice and snow covering the ground. On takeoff the aircraft hit a large dip… - [Accident 20090913051269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090913051269A), Sep 13, 2009: Piper PA-20 (N7705K), Herlong, FL, Substantial damage. After landing on grass runway, parallel to runway 7, pilot proceeded to taxi on grass runway when aircraft entered an area of soft ground and ground looped… - [Accident 20090905016389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090905016389A), Sep 5, 2009: Piper PA20 (N1544A), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 05, 2009, at 1320 local time, a Piper PA-20, N1544A, registered to [privacy data omitted], ground looped on takeoff at the kbzn (Bozeman… - [Accident 20090520008719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090520008719A), May 20, 2009: Piper PA20 (N1591A), Glendale, AZ, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Departed junction city municipal airport, Kansas, made three fuel stops along the way, with a final destination of Glendale Municipal… - [Accident 20090409004749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090409004749A), Apr 9, 2009: Piper PA20 (N7653K), Wilkes-Barre/S, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he began to get smoke in the cockpit from an unknown source. He had taken off on runway 22 and was approximately 300' above the runway… - [Accident 20090228004239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090228004239A), Feb 28, 2009: Piper PA20 (N2213A), Lawrenceville, PA, Minor damage. (-23) While on approach to landing on runway 28 the PIC stated the runway was clear. Upon touchdown the PIC stated he saw a deer run across the runway. He was… - [Accident 20081019857099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081019857099A), Oct 19, 2008: Piper PA20 (N7324K), Albertville, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 19, 2008 at 1120 a.m. local. [privacy data omitted] Was flying a normal approach to runway 5 at Albertville regional airport (8A0) after… - [Accident 20080802848599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080802848599A), Aug 2, 2008: Piper PA20 (N7635K), Grass Valley, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) After landing, the pilot attempted to slow down by using the brakes. His right foot slid off the right brake causing differential braking. The aircraft… - [Incident 20080606835189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080606835189I), Jun 6, 2008: Piper PA20 (N7019K), Caldwell, ID, Minor damage. (-23) Engine quit on takeoff at low altitude. Pilot elected to land in a cow pasture. The landing gear ws torn off as the aircraft hit a mound of dirt that was… - [Accident 20080525836159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080525836159A), May 25, 2008: Piper PA20 (N7076K), Fields, OR, Substantial damage. (-23)VFR flight from denio, NV (E85) to off airport site 20 miles east of Fields, Oregon. On final approach to landing, at about 50 feet above ground level,… All 279: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (10) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR SO11200516386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SO11200516386), Apr 28, 2005: ARM. BROKEN. UPON LANDING, PILOT REPORTED NO CONTROL OF TAIL WHEEL STEERING AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED RUDDER TO TAIL WHEEL STEERING ARM HAD - [SDR 2003FA0000452](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000452), May 1, 2003: PLACARD. MISSING. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGIONAL MFG DATA TAG WAS NOT ON THE AIRCRAFT. USUALLY LOCATED ON THE FLOORBOARD NEAR THE BATTERY BOX. A HA - [SDR 2003FA0000498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000498), Apr 14, 2003: SPRING. FAILED. DURING TAXI TO POSITION FOR TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT RUDDER RETURN SPRING FAILED AT THE ATTACHMENT HOOK TO THE CABLE BELLCRACK. THE PILOT HEARD A NOISE BUT DID NOT RE - [SDR CA990614030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990614030), Mar 26, 1999: LIFT STRUT. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION TO ACCOMPLISH AWD 99-01-05, FRONT STRUT WAS FOUND CORRODED THROUGH NEW N2 FILLED STRUTS AND FORK ENDS ORDERED FROM UNIVAI - [SDR CA990318046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990318046), Mar 8, 1999: BLADE. CORRODED. (CAN) DEEP CORROSION ON PROPELLER THRUST FACE. EXTRA WORK WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE CORROSION IAW SENSENICH MANUAL SPRM 590. - [SDR 98ZZZX2716](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2716), Jul 9, 1998: CYLINDER. DEFECTIVE. TWO OF FOUR NEW COMPLETE CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES WERE DEFECTIVE. ONE CYLINDER HAD BEAT ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES, THE OTHER HAD A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST PORT. - [SDR 98ZZZX2715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2715), Jul 9, 1998: CYLINDER. DEFECTIVE. TWO OF FOUR NEW COMPLETE CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES WERE DEFECTIVE. ONE CYLINDER HAD BEAT ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES, THE OTHER HAD A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST PORT. - [SDR 98ZZZX2677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2677), Jul 9, 1998: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING THE ANUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THREE OF FOUR CYLINDERS. THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE EXHAUST PORT. A CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK DID NOT REV - [SDR 97ZZZX4618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4618), Oct 18, 1997: HOSE FITTING. PLUGGED. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON CLIMB-OUT, AIRCRAFT LOST POWER. LANDED ON LAST 100 FEET OF RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT NOSE-OVER, AND CAME TO A STOP INVERTED - [SDR 97ZZZX2787](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2787), May 1, 1997: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND LT FLAP BELLCRANK CRACKED. REF: PIPER SB 109. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (256, 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 SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01147WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01147WI): Installation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes. Concorde Battery Corporation - [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 SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA25EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA25EA): Conversion of aircraft for parachute jumping and aerial photography. Steve Pierce - [STC SA11854CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11854CH): Installation of modified exhaust system in lieu of original components. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [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 SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA8438SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8438SW): Installation of dual toe brakes including rudder pedals, linkages and torque tubes. Peter C. Morrison - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA02233AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02233AK): Installation of high visibility fuel sight gauge. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA3-423](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-423): Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00954WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00954WI): Installation of Concorde RG Series Batteries in Piper Single Engine Airplanes. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC - [STC SA02534AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02534AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Aluminum Lift Struts. Airframes Alaska LLC - [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 SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02153AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153AK): Installation of Burl's Aircraft Rebuild Magnum I tail wheel Penetration ski. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA04474CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04474CH): Installation of Rubbert Exhaust Assembly RR-1210, RR-1210-HR, RR-1212 and RR-1212-HR on Piper Aircraft models PA-12, PA- 14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-19, PA-20 and PA-22, in accordance with Installation Instructions, document number RR-120, revision Org., dated 04/24/2020 and Instruct 1201, revision Org., dated July 27, 2020 or later FAA approved revision. Rubbert Aircraft Services - [STC SA01863SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01863SE): Installation of Niagara Oil Cooler in the above model aircraft. Steve Pierce - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02846CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02846CH): Installation of MT Propeller model MTV-15-B/210-58 on Piper Aircraft models PA-20 and PA-22,. Svenn's Aviation LLC - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc All 256: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Pitcairn PA-20](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa-20): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7181101 --- 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.