# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-22-108 A list on [Piper PA-22-108](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-108.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 6 · 288 reports - [Accident 20260605007649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260605007649A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Westminster, MD · Jun 5, 2026 · N5081Z · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Accident 20251126019099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251126019099A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Colorado Spring, CO · Nov 26, 2025 · N4588Z · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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… - [Incident 20220413005339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220413005339I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Henderson, NV · Apr 13, 2022 · N5938Z · Minor damage > On 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]… - [Incident 20210725014939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210725014939I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Peachtree City, GA · Jul 25, 2021 · N5658Z · No damage > On 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… - [Accident 20200605010049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200605010049A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Ischua, NY · Jun 5, 2020 · N5044Z · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20200316000739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200316000739A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Pinedale, WY · Mar 16, 2020 · N4837Z · Substantial damage > Control of aircraft was lost on approach to landing. Pilots stated they felt like something broke and caused aircraft to yaw to the right. - [Incident 20200221006809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200221006809I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Farmington, NM · Feb 21, 2020 · N4588Z · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20190403002409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190403002409I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Edgewater, MD · Apr 3, 2019 · N4530Z · Minor damage > 04/03/2019 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… - [Accident 20181020020419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181020020419A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Brownstown, IN · Oct 20, 2018 · N5581Z · Destroyed > On 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… - [Accident 20180523005859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180523005859A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Rayville, LA · May 23, 2018 · N4913Z · Substantial damage > Airman 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… - [Accident 20171218023259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171218023259A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Yentna, AK · Dec 18, 2017 · N4805Z · Substantial damage > Departed 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… - [Accident 20170928016069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170928016069A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Orangeburg, SC · Sep 28, 2017 · N4734Z · Destroyed > FAA 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… - [Accident 20161227023429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161227023429A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Piedmont, MO · Dec 27, 2016 · N5499Z · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Accident 20160924012199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160924012199A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Pearland, TX · Sep 24, 2016 · N4920Z · Destroyed > The 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… - [Accident 20160513006699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160513006699A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Gallatin, TN · May 13, 2016 · N5823Z · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20160409025129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160409025129A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Pantego, NC · Apr 9, 2016 · N5069Z · Substantial damage > Flying 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. - [Accident 20160306001709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160306001709A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Iron Station, NC · Mar 6, 2016 · N5488Z · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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… - [Accident 20160114001309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160114001309A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Garden City, TX · Jan 14, 2016 · N4751Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 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… - [Accident 20151220022559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151220022559A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · New Castle, PA · Dec 20, 2015 · N5667Z · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Incident 20150422005449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150422005449I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Eden Prairie, MN · Apr 22, 2015 · N5193Z · Minor damage > Winds 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… - [Incident 20140816015289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140816015289I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Opheim, MT · Aug 16, 2014 · N4709Z · Substantial damage > Note 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… - [Accident 20140103000399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140103000399A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Forsyth, MO · Jan 3, 2014 · N4505Z · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Accident 20131211024309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131211024309A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MI · Dec 11, 2013 · N5386Z · Substantial damage > During 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… - [Incident 20131124022179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131124022179I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lincoln, NE · Nov 24, 2013 · N5637Z · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20130824015739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130824015739A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MN · Aug 24, 2013 · N4888Z · Substantial damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20120904018879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120904018879A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, ID · Sep 4, 2012 · N4798Z · Substantial damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20110904020889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110904020889A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Monte Vista, CO · Sep 4, 2011 · N5934Z · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20110818021969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110818021969A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, ME · Aug 18, 2011 · N5048Z · Destroyed > On 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… - [Accident 20110708016679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110708016679A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Frazer Park, CA · Jul 8, 2011 · N4901Z · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20110307004979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110307004979A.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lockhart, TX · Mar 7, 2011 · N4571Z · Destroyed > Pilot 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. - [Incident 20110226002159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110226002159I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Palm Beach, FL · Feb 26, 2011 · N5852Z · No damage > During 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… - [Incident 20100814041829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100814041829I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · College Station, TX · Aug 14, 2010 · N4509Z · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20100409031299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100409031299I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Rochester, MN · Apr 9, 2010 · N4521Z · Minor damage > On landing rollout aircraft suddenly veered left departing the runway into the grass pitching over slowly onto its back. There were no injuries. - [Incident 20100327030049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100327030049I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Middletown, CT · Mar 27, 2010 · N5108Z · No damage > CFI 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… - [Incident 20091112053929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091112053929I.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Livermore Falls, ME · Nov 12, 2009 · N5048Z · Minor damage > The 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. - [Accident 20081114852609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081114852609A.md): Piper PA22108 · Bowling Green, MO · Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Incident 20080520846719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080520846719I.md): Piper PA22108 · Auburn/Lewisto, ME · May 20, 2008 · N5802Z · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20080401831899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080401831899A.md): Piper PA22108 · Ugashik, AK · Apr 1, 2008 · N5840Z · Substantial damage > (-23) The aircraft hit a 4 inch deep puddle while landing on a frozen lake. The aircraft flipped upside down. - [Accident 20080205834019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080205834019A.md): Piper PA22108 · Opelousas, LA · Feb 5, 2008 · N4515Z · Substantial damage > (-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,… - [Accident 20070416005979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070416005979A.md): Piper PA22108 · Ava, MO · Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-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… - [Incident 20070210001699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070210001699I.md): Piper PA22108 · Thermal, CA · Feb 10, 2007 · N4972Z · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft went off runway upon landing. - [Incident 20060712014439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060712014439I.md): Piper PA22108 · Lincoln, NE · Jul 12, 2006 · N5637Z > (-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,… - [Incident 20060711022099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060711022099I.md): Piper PA22108 · Everett, WA · Jul 11, 2006 · N5230Z · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20060616010459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060616010459A.md): Piper PA22108 · South Boston, VA · Jun 16, 2006 · N5045Z · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Accident 20051221029069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051221029069A.md): Piper PA22108 · Spirit Lake, IA · Dec 21, 2005 · N4680Z · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20051217032249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051217032249A.md): Piper PA22108 · Toronto, OH · Dec 17, 2005 · N5031Z · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20050704024469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050704024469A.md): Piper PA22108 · Valparaiso, IN · Jul 4, 2005 · N5807Z · Substantial damage > (-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] - [Incident 20050330003839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050330003839I.md): Piper PA22108 · Reedly, CA · Mar 30, 2005 · N5397Z · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20041128033099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041128033099A.md): Piper PA22108 · Big Pine, CA · Nov 28, 2004 · N4913Z · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20040916031149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040916031149A.md): Piper PA22108 · Inverness, FL · Sep 16, 2004 · N4647Z · Substantial damage > (-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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-108/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('7102204') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-108/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.