Piper PA-22-108

FAA incident reports · 288

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Accident 20260605007649APiper PA-22-108 · Westminster, MDThe airman rotated the aircraft at about 60 mph. The aircraft suddenly and abruptly turned to the left. On the left side of the runway is a solid terrain wall about 8 feet high. The aircraft turned FAR enough to the left (180 degrees) that the right wing made…Jun 5, 2026 · N5081Z · Substantial damageAccident 20251126019099APiper PA-22-108 · Colorado Spring, COAircraft approached kcos and was cleared for left base runway 17R touch and go. Upon touchdown the left wing lifted, pilot over corrected the control inputs which caused the right wing to come up, pilot felt aircraft was too unstable to land and decided to…Nov 26, 2025 · N4588Z · Substantial damageIncident 20220413005339IPiper PA-22-108 · Henderson, NVOn April 14, 2022, at approximately 1714 PDT, the las vegas flight standards district office received notification of a part 91 aircraft incident involving a 1964 Piper PA-22-108, registration number N5938Z, s/n 22-9809. The aircraft [privacy data omitted]…Apr 13, 2022 · N5938Z · Minor damageIncident 20210725014939IPiper PA-22-108 · Peachtree City, GAOn July 25, 2021, at approximatley 1320 local time a Piper pa 22-108 piloted by CFII departed cartersville airport in cartersville, Georgia for mallard landing airport, locust grove, Georgia. While enroute pilot experience smoke, flames in cabin pilot…Jul 25, 2021 · N5658Z · No damageAccident 20200605010049APiper PA-22-108 · Ischua, NYOn 6/5/2020 at approx., 1830, N5044Z departed D23 for ole. While on approach to ole the pilot switched from the right to the left fuel tank. At that time the engine began to quit. The pilot switched back to the right tank, the engine quit and restarted three…Jun 5, 2020 · N5044Z · Substantial damageAccident 20200316000739APiper PA-22-108 · Pinedale, WYControl of aircraft was lost on approach to landing. Pilots stated they felt like something broke and caused aircraft to yaw to the right.Mar 16, 2020 · N4837Z · Substantial damageIncident 20200221006809IPiper PA-22-108 · Farmington, NMOn February 21, 2020, at 1816 MST, a Piper PA-22-108, N4588Z, registered to [privacy data omitted], collided with a runway sign after running off centerline rwy 07 and onto the edge of the runway at Four Corners Regional Airport (kfmn), Farmington new Mexico…Feb 21, 2020 · N4588Z · Minor damageIncident 20190403002409IPiper PA-22-108 · Edgewater, MD04/03/2019 1435Z - annapolis, MD (anp): N4530Z, PA22, landed on runway 30 after the aircraft struck the perimeter fence. The impact caused visible damage to the right wheel fairing. POB: 1, injuries: none. Operator stated that "on final approach to 30 and…Apr 3, 2019 · N4530Z · Minor damageAccident 20181020020419APiper PA-22-108 · Brownstown, INOn October 20, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m. eastern standard time (0430 universal time) a Piper pa 22-108 colt, N5581Z, impacted terrain after the aircraft experienced a loss of electrical power followed by an engine failure during cruise flight in the…Oct 20, 2018 · N5581Z · DestroyedAccident 20180523005859APiper PA-22-108 · Rayville, LAAirman was practicing takeoffs and landings on a private grass runway four miles southwest of the Rayville, LA (M79) airport in his tailwheel airplane in which he was a co-owner. He had one passenger, who is the other co-owner of the aircraft. Airman stated…May 23, 2018 · N4913Z · Substantial damageAccident 20171218023259APiper PA-22-108 · Yentna, AKDeparted palmer (paaq) at approximately 1200L and arrived Yentna Station (02AK) at approximately 1300L. Pilot stated that he overflew the runway to check conditions and observed that it had been groomed. He then flew a second approach and dragged the runway…Dec 18, 2017 · N4805Z · Substantial damageAccident 20170928016069APiper PA-22-108 · Orangeburg, SCFAA form 8020-9: Landed hard on runway 5 and the aircraft was destroyed due to ground fire. Pilot statement: Last flight of Piper colt N473Z September 28, 2017 On September 28, after a thorough preflight inspection which included a check of air pressure, oil…Sep 28, 2017 · N4734Z · DestroyedAccident 20161227023429APiper PA-22-108 · Piedmont, MOThe 83 hour private pilot was conducting night currency flights at his local airport, kpyn, Piedmont, MO. He made two previous landings on runway 21 and departures on runway 03. The pilot sensed the aircraft was low on base for runway 21 while making the…Dec 27, 2016 · N5499Z · Substantial damageAccident 20160924012199APiper PA-22-108 · Pearland, TXThe aircraft experienced low engine power at run up and decaying power during and after takeoff. The pilot, after a failure to climb at a sufficent rate, attempted to return to the airport but elected to land in a nearby field. The pilot manuvered to avoid a…Sep 24, 2016 · N4920Z · DestroyedAccident 20160513006699APiper PA-22-108 · Gallatin, TNOn may 13, 2106, at approximately 1420 local, N5823Z departed runway 35. Upon departure, at approximately 100 feet AGL, the PIC noticed smoke coming out of the left lower area in the cockpit. The PIC then elected to immediately turn back toward the runway and…May 13, 2016 · N5823Z · Substantial damageAccident 20160409025129APiper PA-22-108 · Pantego, NCFlying fire patrol route from 1:00PM until 3:00PM, the pilot landed for fuel. On a second trip out from private strip, he was about to take off when an extremely strong burst of wind knocked the plane out of control and flipped it bottom up into a canal.Apr 9, 2016 · N5069Z · Substantial damageAccident 20160306001709APiper PA-22-108 · Iron Station, NCAircraft was operated by the [privacy data omitted]pilot during a 14 CFR 91 flight for the purpose of selling the aircraft. The proposed buyer of the aircraft was on board in the passenger seat. Aircraft departed rwy 5, ipj. Flight only lasted a few minutes…Mar 6, 2016 · N5488Z · Substantial damageAccident 20160114001309APiper PA-22-108 · Garden City, TXOn January 14, 2016, at 1609 central standard time, N4751Z, a Piper PA22-108 airplane impacted terrain near Garden City, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane's registration was suspended…Jan 14, 2016 · N4751Z · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20151220022559APiper PA-22-108 · New Castle, PAOn December 20, 2015 at approximately 14:30 local [privacy data omitted] was returning from butler county airport (kbtp) when during touchdown/rollout he lost control of the aircraft and crashed. The aircraft came to rest approximately 181 ft north of runway…Dec 20, 2015 · N5667Z · Substantial damageIncident 20150422005449IPiper PA-22-108 · Eden Prairie, MNWinds were gusting 25 to 30KTS from approximately 320 degrees as pilot taxied from FBO to runway 28R. As pilot made the 90 degree, right-hand turn to align with the runway, a gust of wind picked up the right wing, causing the left wingtip and propeller to…Apr 22, 2015 · N5193Z · Minor damageIncident 20140816015289IPiper PA-22-108 · Opheim, MTNote 1: the pilot has had 0 hours in make/model, in the last 90 days and in the last year. The system does not allow this to be entered, so I am noting it correctly here. Note 2: times, headings, measurements & altitudes are approximate. The weather…Aug 16, 2014 · N4709Z · Substantial damageAccident 20140103000399APiper PA-22-108 · Forsyth, MOThe pilot executed a forced landing into bull shoals lake at Forsyth, MO, after total loss of engine power during a flight from kuuv to kplk. The pilot and passenger swam to shore and the aircraft sank into about 30 feet of water. The aircraft remained…Jan 3, 2014 · N4505Z · Substantial damageAccident 20131211024309APiper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MIDuring first supervised solo, student pilot attempted landing on runway 24 with gusting rt cross wind. At touchdown student attempted to arrest left roll by application of opposite aileron (rt) and right rudder. Nose pitched down and the aircraft struck the…Dec 11, 2013 · N5386Z · Substantial damageIncident 20131124022179IPiper PA-22-108 · Lincoln, NEOn November 24, 2013 at 14:27 CDT, the pilot of N5637Z, a Piper PA-22-180 contacted omaha TRACON requesting to land immediately. The pilot stated he believed that the fabric covering on the aircraft may be torn. The aircraft landed without incident on runway…Nov 24, 2013 · N5637Z · Minor damageAccident 20130824015739APiper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MNPilot landed on runway 12 at fbl with wind from 160 at 13 knots gusting to 20 knots according to the pilot. Fbl winds reported at 2423Z as 150@16G21. According to the pilot, a gust of wind caught the aircraft and pushed the aircraft off the runway to the…Aug 24, 2013 · N4888Z · Substantial damageAccident 20120904018879APiper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, IDPilot was conducting a cross country plane trip. After two earlier flights in the day the pilot took off and the left main landing gear tire fell off after rotation. He was informed by the local UNICOM person about the tire coming off. Pilot decided to fly to…Sep 4, 2012 · N4798Z · Substantial damageAccident 20110904020889APiper PA-22-108 · Monte Vista, COOn September 04, 2011, at approximately 1708 MDT, a Piper PA-22-108, N5934Z, registered to the pilot in command sustained substantial damage while landing at the Monte Vista airport. VMC conditions and gusty winds prevailed. The pilot was the sole occupant…Sep 4, 2011 · N5934Z · Substantial damageAccident 20110818021969APiper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, MEOn August 18, 2011, aircraft crashed in side yard of residents in Monmouth. Pilot was confronted by two witness of crash to see if he was alright. Pilot left scene of accident and came back within a few minutes with a large industrial fork lift and removed…Aug 18, 2011 · N5048Z · DestroyedAccident 20110708016679APiper PA-22-108 · Frazer Park, CAOn 07/08/2011, N4901Z collided with the ground while trying to out climb ascending terrain in a canyon. The pilot stated that he had become lost while using a map and a GPS unit. While trying to gain his bearing he turned up a climbing canyon resulting in…Jul 8, 2011 · N4901Z · Minor damageAccident 20110307004979APiper PA-22-108 · Lockhart, TXPilot departed 50R in an unregistered aircraft, reportly flying 300 feet and below around town, aircraft struck trees and impacted ground, aircraft destroyed with minor injuries to occupants. Pilot will not provide information for report.Mar 7, 2011 · N4571Z · DestroyedIncident 20110226002159IPiper PA-22-108 · Palm Beach, FLDuring normal flight 4.5 hours after takeoff, engine began loud tapping noise and engine oil pressure dropped to zero. Pilot throttled engine back and the engine shutdown. Aircraft landed on abandoned road 10 NM north east of F45. No injuries or aircraft…Feb 26, 2011 · N5852Z · No damageIncident 20100814041829IPiper PA-22-108 · College Station, TXOn 08/14/2010 at 1111 CDT, aircraft landed on runway 16 at kcll. Immediately after landing, the tail wheel departed the aircraft & was later found in grassy area east of the runway. Minor damage to a/c was found in tail wheel area, where it scraped on the…Aug 14, 2010 · N4509Z · Minor damageIncident 20100409031299IPiper PA-22-108 · Rochester, MNOn landing rollout aircraft suddenly veered left departing the runway into the grass pitching over slowly onto its back. There were no injuries.Apr 9, 2010 · N4521Z · Minor damageIncident 20100327030049IPiper PA-22-108 · Middletown, CTCFI and student set up to practice an emergency landing. Between 500 and 800 feet AGL the CFI applied power but nothing happened. The CFI reported that they switched tanks, checked the mags and applied power with no luck. The CFI continued the approach and…Mar 27, 2010 · N5108Z · No damageIncident 20091112053929IPiper PA-22-108 · Livermore Falls, METhe pilot struck a dog upon landing on a priate airtsrip in Livermore Falls, Maine. The pilot attempted to swerve to the right to avoid the dog, applied left brake, and nosed over his aircraft.Nov 12, 2009 · N5048Z · Minor damageAccident 20081114852609APiper PA22108 · Bowling Green, MOOn November 14, 2008 [privacy data omitted] conducted his first flight in N5432Z since receiving his tail wheel endorsement on November 12, 2008. [privacy data omitted] Had conducted a local VFR flight surrounding the Bowling Green Municipal Airport (H19) for…Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damageIncident 20080520846719IPiper PA22108 · Auburn/Lewisto, ME(-23) On may 20,2008 at approximately 1230, I received notification of a 1963 Piper PA22-108, N5802Z, sn 22-9655, was involved in a mishap while ground taxi and ground power engine run-up at the Lewiston Auburn airport (klew). Initial report via the FBO…May 20, 2008 · N5802Z · Minor damageAccident 20080401831899APiper PA22108 · Ugashik, AK(-23) The aircraft hit a 4 inch deep puddle while landing on a frozen lake. The aircraft flipped upside down.Apr 1, 2008 · N5840Z · Substantial damageAccident 20080205834019APiper PA22108 · Opelousas, LA(-23) The commercially rated pilot experienced difficulty changing fuel valve position between tanks. Engine starved of fuel during this action. Due to low altitude, pilot elected to execute emergency landing into a wheat field, were the nose gear collapsed,…Feb 5, 2008 · N4515Z · Substantial damageAccident 20070416005979APiper PA22108 · Ava, MO(-23) During cruising flight the aileron cable to the right aileron failed, causing the aileron controls to fail. The airplane began a shallow turn to the left which slowly increased in bank angle. The pilot applied up elevator in an attempt to arrest the…Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20070210001699IPiper PA22108 · Thermal, CA(-23) Aircraft went off runway upon landing.Feb 10, 2007 · N4972Z · Minor damageIncident 20060712014439IPiper PA22108 · Lincoln, NE(-23) A student pilot landing runway 17, Lincoln, NE municipal airport made a normal landing. The pilot stated that after landing, the airplane veered sharply to the left and went off of the runway. The pilot also stated that he used very little braking,…Jul 12, 2006 · N5637ZIncident 20060711022099IPiper PA22108 · Everett, WA(-23) After landing runway 34L ahead of business jet, the pilot hurried off runway 34L onto taxiway A7. The pilot continued up taxiway A7 to taxiway a, and crossed runway 11/29 with intentions to continue onto taxiway D1. The pilot stated that he was in a…Jul 11, 2006 · N5230Z · Minor damageAccident 20060616010459APiper PA22108 · South Boston, VA(-23) Upon landing, the pilot [privacy data omitted] lost directional control of the aircraft. Winds were light at the time. Damage to the aircraft was substantial, with no injuries.Jun 16, 2006 · N5045Z · Substantial damageAccident 20051221029069APiper PA22108 · Spirit Lake, IA(-23) Pilot departed jackson, MN on a VFR flight to his Private airstrip located approximately 8 NM west of the estherville, IA airport (EST). The night before he had cleared his Private strip of most of the snow;however, due to the roughness of the field, a…Dec 21, 2005 · N4680Z · Substantial damageAccident 20051217032249APiper PA22108 · Toronto, OH(-23) On 12/17/05, at 0815L aircraft N5031Z began takeoff roll on runway 34 out of 1G8. Runway 34 is a grass strip and was covered with approx 5" of snow. During takeoff roll airplane became bogged down in snow and nosed over upside down. No injuries to…Dec 17, 2005 · N5031Z · Substantial damageAccident 20050704024469APiper PA22108 · Valparaiso, IN(-23) Investigation revealed that the landing gear failed at the attach point due to a heavy side load during a crosswind landing. [privacy data omitted]Jul 4, 2005 · N5807Z · Substantial damageIncident 20050330003839IPiper PA22108 · Reedly, CA(-23) This incident occurred on a Private paved runway (oriented 270DEG magnetic) approximately 3000' in length located approximately 10 miles nw of Reedly, CA. The Private pilot was flying the PA-22 for the first time and reported that he touched down after…Mar 30, 2005 · N5397Z · Minor damageAccident 20041128033099APiper PA22108 · Big Pine, CA(-23) On 11/28/04 at 1040 PST, a Piper PA-22-108, N4913Z, was damaged while landing in a field after a loss of engine power in the death valley national park, approximately 24 NM NE of Big Pine CA. The pilot, also the registered owner of the airplane, was…Nov 28, 2004 · N4913Z · Substantial damageAccident 20040916031149APiper PA22108 · Inverness, FL(-23) On September 16, 2004, at approximately 1640 EST, a Piper PA-22-108, N4647Z, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] impacted the ground after takeoff due to the engine losing power. The aircraft had departed for X40 a few minutes earlier on the…Sep 16, 2004 · N4647Z · Substantial damage
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