# Piper PA-24

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7102402
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-24
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 120 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A15) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 345
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24

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 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024
- [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 2012-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-06): Flight Controls · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Oct 22, 2012
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [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 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 97-01-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-01-R1): Main Gear Sidebrace Stud · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 10 more. Effective Dec 8, 1998
- [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 94-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-13-10): Stabilizer Torque Tube · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1994
- [AD 83-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-19-03): Lower Spar Cap Inspection · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Sep 30, 1983
- [AD 82-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-23-01-R1): Placard Near Flap Actuator · Leading edge cuffs, stall fences, stall strips drooped… (Sierra Industries STC SA2312WE or SA2495WE). Effective Apr 7, 1983
- [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 79-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-20-10): Piper Kit 763 893 · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Oct 4, 1979
- [AD 77-13-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-21): Prevent Landing Gear Collapse · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 1977
- [AD 77-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-08-01): Aileron Spar Cracks · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Apr 18, 1977
- [AD 75-27-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-08): Torque Tube Bearing Fittings · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 3 more. Effective Jun 3, 1976
- [AD 74-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-13-03): Stabilator Attach Bolts · Piper PA-23-235, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-24 and 5 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976
- [AD 75-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-06): Fin Forward Spar · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and 1 more. Effective Jun 5, 1975
- [AD 75-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-05-02): Engine Oil · Beryl D Shannon Aviation Specialties Engine Crankcase… (D'Shannon Products STC SA2653WE). Effective Feb 21, 1975
- [AD 72-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-22-05): Operation Limitation Placard · Piper PA-24, PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Effective Dec 26, 1974
- [AD 68-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-13-03): Fuel Cell Collapse · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250
- [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 65-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-25-03): Nose Landing Gear Drag Link Clevis · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250. Effective Dec 10, 1965
- [AD 64-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-22-03): Landing Gear Safety Switch · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250. Effective Sep 28, 1964
- [AD 63-27-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-27-03): Landing Gear Retraction Motor Circuit · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250. Effective Jan 23, 1964
- [AD 62-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-26-05): Exhaust System · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250. Effective Dec 5, 1962
- [AD 62-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-10-03): Aileron Counterweight Bay Rework · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250. Effective Apr 26, 1962
- [AD 61-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-16-06): Fuel Selector Valve Handles · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250 with STC SA4-1235 or SA4-1351. Effective Aug 31, 1961
- [AD 60-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-24-03): Fuel Vent Tubes · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250. Effective Dec 19, 1960
- [AD 59-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-26-02): Two Fuel Cell Vent Tubes · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250
- [AD 59-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-13-02): Aileron Balance Weight · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250
- [AD 59-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-12-09): Control Wheel Sprocket Stud · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250. Effective Jun 30, 1959
- [AD 59-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-07-05): Oil Cooler Lines Clearance · Piper PA-24
- [AD 59-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-06-05): Nose Gear Bungee · Piper PA-24 and PA-24-250
- [AD 58-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-25-05): Door Latch Modification · Piper PA-24

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB NE-13-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-32): Propeller Spinner Section. Issued May 9, 2013
- [SAIB CE-08-50](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-50): Landing Gear Manual Extension System Inspection. Issued Sep 17, 2008
- [SAIB CE-04-88](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-88): . Issued Sep 15, 2004
- [SAIB ACE-95-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-95-05): . Issued Dec 20, 1995

## Registered aircraft (345, first 50)

- [N119E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119E): [Ace Aeromotive Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACE%20AEROMOTIVE%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1958, S/N 24-532
- [N1220Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1220Z): [Columbus State Community College](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLUMBUS%20STATE%20COMMUNITY%20COLLEGE), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1959, S/N 24-800
- [N124NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124NR): [Eckhoff Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKHOFF%20DANIEL), [Ramsey, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Ramsey), built 1960, S/N 24-1839
- [N136Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136Y): [Janoski David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANOSKI%20DAVID%20M), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1960, S/N 24-1991
- [N144TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144TL): [Nielson Mark Allen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIELSON%20MARK%20ALLEN), [Willmar, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Willmar), built 1959, S/N 24-1205
- [N15QA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15QA): [Quiet Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUIET%20AERO%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1960, S/N 24-2388
- [N160LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160LM): [Mino Leonard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINO%20LEONARD%20G), [Pueblo West, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pueblo%20West), built 1958, S/N 24-79
- [N175MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175MB): [Klein Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLEIN%20ROBERT), [North Garden, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/North%20Garden), built 1959, S/N 24-721
- [N180ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180ML): [Bearden Harold H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEARDEN%20HAROLD%20H), [Haleyville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Haleyville), built 1961, S/N 24-2609
- [N199JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N199JT): [Pena Rivera Luis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENA%20RIVERA%20LUIS%20A), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1960, S/N 24-2323
- [N2024P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2024P): [Younhorsh Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNHORSH%20SALES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1956, S/N 24-1
- [N20R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20R): [Dickerson Stephen R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKERSON%20STEPHEN%20R), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 1960, S/N 24-1684
- [N23BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23BM): [Axiom Development And Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AXIOM%20DEVELOPMENT%20AND%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1959, S/N 24-1118
- [N2456P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2456P): [Mc Elheny Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MC%20ELHENY%20MICHAEL%20J), [Canton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Canton), built 1962, S/N 24-3153
- [N2SV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2SV): [Piper J D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20J%20D), [Lawrenceville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lawrenceville), built 1963, S/N 24-3428
- [N325C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325C): [Vajdos Nicholas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAJDOS%20NICHOLAS), [Karnes City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Karnes%20City), S/N 24-1082
- [N3764X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3764X): [Aerialsmith LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIALSMITH%20LLC), [Dunedin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dunedin), S/N 24-4973
- [N38AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38AG): [Baxter Kyle W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAXTER%20KYLE%20W), [Tumwater, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Tumwater), built 1959, S/N 24-1259
- [N3MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3MS): [Carter Zac](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTER%20ZAC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1960, S/N 24-1747
- [N3SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3SD): [Danish John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANISH%20JOHN%20S), [Hooksett, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hooksett), built 1958, S/N 24-380
- [N43TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43TL): [T M L Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%20M%20L%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Narrowsburg, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Narrowsburg), built 1971, S/N 24-5001
- [N45MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45MB): [Wright Kelly A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20KELLY%20A), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), built 1959, S/N 24-1445
- [N47BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47BB): [Rogers Joseph O III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROGERS%20JOSEPH%20O%20III), [Fernandina Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fernandina%20Beach), built 1960, S/N 24-1889
- [N5002P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5002P): [Ortman Bernard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORTMAN%20BERNARD), [Deer Park, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Deer%20Park), built 1957, S/N 24-5
- [N5003P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5003P): [Louwagie Bradley J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOUWAGIE%20BRADLEY%20J), [Marshall, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Marshall), built 1957, S/N 24-6
- [N5005P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5005P): [Rackley William R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RACKLEY%20WILLIAM%20R%20JR), [Grand Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Grand%20Island), built 1957, S/N 24-8
- [N5006P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5006P): [Wright William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20WILLIAM), [Cleveland, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cleveland), built 1957, S/N 24-9
- [N5008P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5008P): [Three Chicks Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THREE%20CHICKS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Benton, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Benton), S/N 24-11
- [N5014P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5014P): [Sky Valley Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Waverly, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Waverly), S/N 24-17
- [N5017P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5017P): [Pineapple Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PINEAPPLE%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1957, S/N 24-20
- [N5020P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5020P): [Thurston Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THURSTON%20STEVEN%20C), [Salisbury, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Salisbury), built 1958, S/N 24-23
- [N5029P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5029P): [Jordan Walter B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORDAN%20WALTER%20B), [Chehalis, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Chehalis), built 1958, S/N 2432
- [N5034P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5034P): [Neufeld William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEUFELD%20WILLIAM%20J), [Bostwick, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bostwick), built 1958, S/N 24-37
- [N5045P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5045P): [Mccarty Paul S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCARTY%20PAUL%20S), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1958, S/N 24-49
- [N5048P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5048P): [Brown Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20MARK%20E), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1958, S/N 24-52
- [N5050P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5050P): [Boucher Bobbi](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUCHER%20BOBBI), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), S/N 24-54
- [N5051P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5051P): [Grorud James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRORUD%20JAMES%20R), [Milbank, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Milbank), built 1958, S/N 24-55
- [N5065P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5065P): [Veal Ted W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VEAL%20TED%20W), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), S/N 24-71
- [N5066P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5066P): [Delaware Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAWARE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sidney, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Sidney), built 1958, S/N 24-72
- [N5074P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5074P): [Shingledecker Robert K II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHINGLEDECKER%20ROBERT%20K%20II), [Ozark, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Ozark), built 1958, S/N 24-80
- [N5078P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5078P): [Putnam Andrew L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PUTNAM%20ANDREW%20L), [New Limerick, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/New%20Limerick), built 1958, S/N 24-84
- [N5088P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5088P): [Kesser Gilbert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KESSER%20GILBERT%20M), [Culpeper, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Culpeper), built 1958, S/N 24-94
- [N5091P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5091P): [Spicuzza Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPICUZZA%20ROBERT%20A), [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford), built 1958, S/N 24-100
- [N5093P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5093P): [Air Chutney LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CHUTNEY%20LLC), [Waynesboro, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Waynesboro), built 1958, S/N 24-102
- [N5114P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5114P): [Parris David T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARRIS%20DAVID%20T), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1958, S/N 24-126
- [N5115P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5115P): [Smith James Kelly](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JAMES%20KELLY), [Newark, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Newark), built 1958, S/N 24-127
- [N5117P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5117P): [Marsteller Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSTELLER%20MICHAEL%20A), [Lugoff, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lugoff), built 1959, S/N 24-130
- [N5130P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5130P): [White Guy B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20GUY%20B), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1958, S/N 24-143
- [N5132P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5132P): [Mccormick Geoffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCORMICK%20GEOFFREY%20D), [Goodyear, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Goodyear), built 1958, S/N 24-145
- [N5136P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5136P): [Dunn James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNN%20JAMES%20F), [Salem, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Salem), built 1958, S/N 24-150

All 345: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (425, 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 WPR26LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA279), Jul 15, 2026: Piper PA-24 (N5002P), Medford, OR, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA056), Nov 24, 2025: Piper PA-24-180 (N8328P), South Brooksville, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA012), Oct 8, 2025: Piper PA24 (N7946P), Vineyard, UT, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA25LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA346), Sep 5, 2025: Piper PA-24-180 (N5759P), Ashland City, TN, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB GAA25WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA173), May 26, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N5611P), Reykjavik, Iceland, substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA091), Jan 17, 2024: Piper PA-24 (N7059P), Hugo, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The binding of a main landing gear push-pull cable, which rendered the landing gear inoperative in a partially retracted position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in executing a…
- [NTSB ERA22LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA208), Apr 25, 2022: Piper PA-24 (N6121P), Honesdale, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.
- [NTSB CEN22LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA010), Oct 7, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N5585P), Loveland, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to recognize the degraded engine power and abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
- [NTSB ERA21LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA251), Jun 5, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N5779P), Monticello, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR21LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA220), May 29, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N6334P), Paris, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR20FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA008), Oct 20, 2019: Piper PA 24 (N7742P), Angel Fire, NM, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The airplane’s degraded performance due to high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in its inability to maintain altitude during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA098), Mar 17, 2019: Piper PA 24 (N5028P), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the engine mount due to internal corrosion and wall thinning, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA138), Apr 12, 2018: Piper PA 24 (N7386P), New Braunfels, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA16CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA350), Jun 24, 2016: Piper PA 24 (N5138P), Springfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN16LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA225), Jun 20, 2016: Piper PA 24 (N5661R), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA162), Mar 26, 2016: Piper PA24 (N55UA), Homestead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA15LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA356), Sep 7, 2015: Piper PA-24 (N7708P), Stratford, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA137), Jun 25, 2015: Piper PA 24 (N5152P), Charles City, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate pre-flight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA406), Jul 1, 2012: Piper PA-24 (N6580P), Watertown, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA400), Aug 17, 2009: Piper PA-24 (N6304P), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA378), Jun 20, 2009: Piper PA-24 (N7660P), Urbana, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB DFW07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA202), Sep 17, 2007: Piper PA-24-180 (N6017P), Taylor, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the…
- [NTSB LAX07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA158), May 11, 2007: Piper PA-24 (N8170P), Eugene, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA022), Mar 5, 2006: Piper PA-24 (N6094P), El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an on ground collision with a sign, and the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA019), Oct 29, 2004: Piper PA-24 (N6764P), Buffalo Grove, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft during initial climb after takeoff resulting in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the trees and the highway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA187), Aug 3, 2004: Piper PA-24-180 (N6311P), Phillipsburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA202), Jul 30, 2004: Piper PA-24 (N5769P), Rockville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA187), Jul 2, 2003: Piper PA-24 (N6315P), Winamac, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain…
- [NTSB CHI03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA160), Jun 13, 2003: Piper PA-24 (N21533), Harvey, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. The inadequate short field takeoff procedure by the pilot and the short grass runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA064), Feb 5, 2003: Piper PA-24-180 (N5681P), Halstead, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure by the flight crew to execute an aborted takeoff when acceleration degraded and the improper soft field takeoff procedure as flown by the private pilot. Contributing factors were inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI03FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA018), Nov 4, 2002: Piper PA-24 (N6606P), Fond du Lac, WI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines while on a night VFR approach. Factors to the accident included the dark night and the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA040), Feb 12, 2002: Piper PA-24-180 (N7004P), Scappoose, OR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB ATL01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA044), Mar 30, 2001: Piper PA-24 (N7640P), Cross City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fracture of the crankshaft assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA063), Mar 8, 2001: Piper PA-24 (N6337P), Saint Helens, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat while attempting to determine if there was ice accumulating in the carburetor throat. Factors include flight in conditions conducive to carburetor…
- [NTSB LAX00FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA302), Aug 16, 2000: Piper PA-24 (N300P), Independence, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors included night conditions, cockpit lighting, which compromised the pilot's night vision, and drug impairment.
- [NTSB LAX00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA147), Apr 7, 2000: Piper PA-24 (N180BC), Herlong, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA072), Feb 5, 2000: Piper PA-24 (N6577P), Alton Bay, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA316), Sep 18, 1999: Piper PA-24-180 (N5673P), June Lake, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's continued VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, including icing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA315), Aug 30, 1999: Piper PA-24-180 (N6606P), Eden Prairie, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and his failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA246), Jul 20, 1999: Piper PA-24-180 (N6316P), Boscobel, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper approach to landing. Factors included the carburetor icing, the delayed use of carburetor heat, the unsuitable terrain for landing, and the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA99LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA175), Jun 11, 1999: Piper PA-24 (N5238P), Fort Myers, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to verify that the retractable landing gear were down and locked for landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA070), May 23, 1999: Piper PA-24-180 (N6017P), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loose alternator drive belt, and the flight crew's decision to continue flight with a known electrical system deficiency, resulting in disabling of the aircraft electrical system and landing with…
- [NTSB ATL99FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA081), May 8, 1999: Piper PA-24-180 (N5900P), Vicksburg, MS, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the collision with trees. A factor is the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA138), Apr 22, 1999: Piper PA-24-180 (N7059P), Fernandina Bch, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to use the printed checklist which resulted in the gear-up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the intermittent failure of the gear warning horn.
- [NTSB CHI98LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA363), Sep 26, 1998: Piper PA-24 (N5029P), Lamar, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot improperly positioned the fuel selector to the closed position causing fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA247), Sep 16, 1998: Piper PA-24 (N7003P), Centre, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point and his delay in initiating a go-around during a high and fast approach. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA126), Jun 10, 1998: Piper PA-24-180 (N6977P), Taunton, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a delayed decision by the pilot to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was false reading from the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB FTW97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA287), Jul 26, 1997: Piper PA-24-180 (N7014P), Arthur City, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB MIA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA163), May 14, 1997: Piper PA-24-180 (N7931P), Yakkama City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: a complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod…
- [NTSB IAD96FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA138), Aug 20, 1996: Piper PA-24-180 (N7635P), Whitefield, NH, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's attempt to return to the airport by executing a steep left turn…

All 425: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (399, 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 20260714009329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260714009329A), Jul 14, 2026: Piper PA-24 (N5002P), Medford, OR, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed mfr at approximately 2351Z on 7-14-26 with two pilots on board. One pilot was rated for the aircraft and the other held a private pilot…
- [Incident 20260519005049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260519005049I), May 19, 2026: Piper PA-24 (N136Y), Rockport, TX, Minor damage. Pilot performed a normal approach to landing and reports seeing indications that the landing gear was deployed via green indicator light in the cockpit, and…
- [Incident 20260321004239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260321004239I), Mar 21, 2026: Piper PA-24 (N7670P), Selinsgrove, PA, Minor damage. PIC indicated he entered the traffic pattern on a mid-field crosswind for a planned landing on rwy 35 at Penn Valley Airport (kseg). PIC in a written statement…
- [Accident 20251124021099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251124021099A), Nov 24, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N8328P), Brooksville, FL, Substantial damage. A/c was on VFR flight following intending to land at lal, a/c reported a rough running engine and requested to land at the nearest airport. The a/c landed in a…
- [Incident 20251029015569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251029015569I), Oct 29, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N6564P), Belle Fourche, SD, Minor damage. On October 29, 2025 at 1730 a Piper PA-24 registered to [privacy data omitted] was involved in an incident in climbout during a personal flight. VMC conditions…
- [Accident 20251007017899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251007017899A), Oct 7, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N7946P), Provo, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot reported that after flying for about 45 minutes, the engine popped and started to vibrate, then immediately went silent. He initiated a forced…
- [Accident 20250905015659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250905015659A), Sep 5, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N5759P), Ashland City, TN, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he departed the st. charles county regional airport/smartt field (set), St. charles, Missouri, about 1500, and was destined for john c.…
- [Incident 20250504005589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250504005589I), May 4, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N6616P), New Bern, NC, Minor damage. While on approach into Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (kewn), the pilot did not receive a green gear position indicator when selecting the gear down. They…
- [Incident 20250419003279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419003279I), Apr 19, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N5358P), Bonifay, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was in traffic pattern during sky diving event and was watching out for sky divers and forgot to extend landing gear. Aircraft landed gear up.
- [Incident 20250311004339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250311004339I), Mar 11, 2025: Piper PA-24 (N7447P), Salisbury, MD, Minor damage. The pilot in command stated that he forgot to lower the landing gear during a landing at Salisbury airport (sby) on runway 32 on March 11, 2025, at…
- [Incident 20241014014999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241014014999I), Oct 14, 2024: Piper PA-24 (N5316P), Hawthorne, CA, Minor damage. The PIC and his instructor were conducting traffic pattern operations at Hawthorne airport on 10/14/2024 in order to familiarize the PIC with his new aircraft…
- [Accident 20240116001979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240116001979A), Jan 16, 2024: Piper PA-24 (N7059P), Hugo, OK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that after departure from when gear up was selected, gear started to retract then the circuit breaker popped, and retraction stopped. Pilot then…
- [Incident 20231221021449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231221021449I), Dec 21, 2023: Piper PA-24 (N522CB), Millington, TN, Minor damage. Initial notification of an aircraft accident was perported to the FAA, memphis flight standards district office, through the reginal operations center. The…
- [Incident 20230606017559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230606017559I), Jun 6, 2023: Piper PA-24 (N5748P), Williamsburg, VA, Minor damage. Pilot failed to extend gear before touchdown. However, before touching down, pilot sensed he was too low/something was wrong, and executed go-around. The…
- [Accident 20220405023429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220405023429A), Apr 5, 2022: Piper PA-24 (N6121P), Cherry Ridge, PA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was back-taxing on runway 18 (50 foot wide) at Cherry Ridge Airport (N30) for departure. She had completed pre-flight and run-up before…
- [Incident 20211022017649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211022017649I), Oct 22, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N5017P), Lago Vista, TX, Minor damage. On October 22, 2021 at 20:20 CDT, N5017P a Piper PA-24-180 s/n 24-20, [privacy data omitted] landed gear up at Lago Vista- Rusty Allen aiport (kryw) Lago…
- [Accident 20211007017789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211007017789A), Oct 7, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N5585P), Loveland, CO, Substantial damage. While conducting part 91 flight from airport fnl N5585P experienced loss of engine power during takeoff and landed on a public road approximately 3000 ft. from…
- [Incident 20210828015129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210828015129I), Aug 28, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N180BC), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Departed K6M2 horseshoe bend ar at approx. 6:15PM. On departure pilot stated "gear up light did not come on and smelled a burning smell. The circuit breaker…
- [Incident 20210725011799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210725011799I), Jul 25, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N7363P), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. During the [privacy data omitted] 2021 event, aircraft N7363P upon landing on runway 36L at Oshkosh, WI. (Osh). The landing gear collapsed. Airport emergency…
- [Accident 20210605006809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210605006809A), Jun 5, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N5779P), Monticello, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot approached runway 33 at msv. Upon touchdown the right main tire was found to be deflated. Loss of directional control occurred which resulted in right…
- [Accident 20210529013239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210529013239A), May 29, 2021: Piper PA-24 (N6334P), Paris, ID, Substantial damage. On may 29, 2021, the pilot and passenger were flying from south valley regional airport (U42) to jackson hole airport (jac) at 9,500 in aircraft N6334P. The…
- [Incident 20201231020919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201231020919I), Dec 31, 2020: Piper PA-24 (N5471P), Kennesaw, GA, Minor damage. 12/31/2021 - N5471P while on approach to rwy 27PIC selected gear down, gear indication was not green, PIC retarded the throttles and did not get a gear warning…
- [Incident 20201223017509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201223017509I), Dec 23, 2020: Piper PA-24 (N8089P), Daytona Beach, FL, Minor damage. On December 23, 2020 the pilot departed palm coast airport for spruce creek airport. While trying to land at the airport the pilot noticed the landing was off…
- [Incident 20200726011309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200726011309I), Jul 26, 2020: Piper PA-24 (N180ML), Haleyville, AL, Minor damage. Pilot stated he was performing touch and go landings when on the third landing he did not get a green light showing the landing gear down and locked. Pilot…
- [Incident 20200620010399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200620010399I), Jun 20, 2020: Piper PA-24 (N7643P), Scott, LA, Minor damage. While landing on a private grass airstrip the pilot said he hit his brakes to hard causing the aircraft to slide sidways. When it came to a stop the left main…
- [Incident 20200505006699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200505006699I), May 5, 2020: Piper PA-24 (N7095P), Stillwater, OK, Minor damage. May 5, 2020 about 5:15 pm local, after an hour of flying in the cushing area, the pilot decided to fly to Stillwater for a few touch and go's. the first went…
- [Incident 20200424013239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200424013239I), Apr 24, 2020: Piper PA-24 (N6718P), Oakland, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft was landing on runway 28L, pilot left gear up. Aircraft skidded to stop middle of runway. Pilot evacuated aircraft. No injuries to pilot. He stated he…
- [Incident 20200207004279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200207004279I), Feb 7, 2020: Piper PA-24 (N6768P), Reno, NV, Minor damage. The pilot stated that during his takeoff roll he accelerated to almost rotation speed and then heard a loud bang. He immediately retarded the throttle to idle…
- [Incident 20191126023349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191126023349I), Nov 26, 2019: Piper PA-24 (N7447P), Salisbury, MD, Minor damage. On November 26, 2019 at 16:15 a pilot landed his Piper PA-24 airplane on runway 23 at Salisbury, MD (sby) with his landing gear up. The pilot said he became…
- [Accident 20191020020289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191020020289A), Oct 20, 2019: Piper PA-24 (N7742P), Angel Fire, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On October 20, 2019, at 0848 MDT, a 1961 Piper PA-24, N7742P registered to richard j. schenk, crashed after departing Angel Fire airport (axx), Angel Fire, new…
- [Incident 20190920018219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190920018219I), Sep 20, 2019: Piper PA-24 (N8143P), Nantucket, MA, Minor damage. On September 20, 2019 at approximately 21:40 UTC N8143P, a Piper PA-24, exited runway 24 (northwest side of the runway) onto the grass at Nantucket memorial…
- [Incident 20190709015929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190709015929I), Jul 9, 2019: Piper PA-24 (N5015P), Ramona, CA, Minor damage. Pilot and instructor were doing takeoffs and landings at rnm (Ramona) airport. On the second landing they were instructed to make a full stop landing. When…
- [Accident 20190317001579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190317001579A), Mar 17, 2019: Piper PA-24 (N5028P), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. When landing, the pilot stated he initially touched down on the main landing gear. When the nose wheel touched the runway, the aircraft veered to the left of…
- [Accident 20180412003589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180412003589A), Apr 12, 2018: Piper PA-24 (N7386P), New Braunfels, TX, Substantial damage. On April 12, 2018 at 1448 CDT, a PA-24 aircraft bearing registration number N7386P, registered to [privacy data omitted] impacted terrain after an engine power…
- [Accident 20180411014709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180411014709A), Apr 11, 2018: Piper PA-24 (N180ML), Hayleyville, AL, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed Posey airfield (1M4) from runway (36) practicing touch and go (tgl) maneuvers. Pilot stated that while performing a touch and go maneuver…
- [Incident 20171107021069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171107021069I), Nov 7, 2017: Piper PA-24 (N7364P), Muskegon, MI, Minor damage. On November 7, 2017 at 1805 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24 aircraft, N7364P, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received minor damage when…
- [Incident 20170729015519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170729015519I), Jul 29, 2017: Piper PA-24 (N6616P), Oskaloosa, IA, Minor damage. The pilot reported that upon rotation the landing gear did not retract properly. A "burnt smell" was noted in the cockpit. The pilot attempted to extend the…
- [Incident 20170728012199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170728012199I), Jul 28, 2017: Piper PA-24 (N5088P), Bainbridge, GA, Minor damage. On July 28, 2017 at approximately 7:00PM EDT, N5088P experienced a gear up landing at the Decatur County Airport (kbge) located in Bainbridge, Georgia causing…
- [Incident 20170602007892I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170602007892I), Jun 2, 2017: Piper PA-24 (N6334P), Bountiful, UT, Minor damage. The pilot of Piper N6334P was maneuvering on a crowded ramp as he was taxiing for takeoff for a night flight. During this operation the Piper aircraft collided…
- [Incident 20160919023099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160919023099I), Sep 19, 2016: Piper PA-24 (N5306P), Reidsville, GA, Minor damage. On September 19, 2016, approximately 1600 local time, at Swinton Smith field at Reidsville, municipal airport, in Reidsville, georiga, a united states army…
- [Accident 20160624009829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160624009829A), Jun 24, 2016: Piper PA-24 (N5138P), Springfield, MO, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed with the landing gear in the retracted position.
- [Accident 20160619010489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160619010489A), Jun 19, 2016: Piper PA-24 (N5661R), Houston, TX, Destroyed. Aircraft departed ksus for khou. While being vectored for hobby airport the pilot reported that he was unfamiliar with the area. The pilot then declared and…
- [Accident 20160326020959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160326020959A), Mar 26, 2016: Piper PA-24 (N55UA), Homestead, FL, Substantial damage. N55UA was in the parking area between runway 18 and runway 10 when the pilot attempted to hand prop the PA-24 due to a low battery. The pilot stated he set the…
- [Accident 20150907015399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150907015399A), Sep 7, 2015: Piper PA-24 (N7708P), Stratford, CT, Substantial damage. On September 07, 2015, N7708P, Piper model PA-24, en route non-stop from peoria Illinois (pai) landed at Sikorsky memorial airport (bdr). The said aircraft…
- [Accident 20150623009369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150623009369A), Jun 23, 2015: Piper PA-24 (N5152P), Charles City, IA, Substantial damage. The aircraft made a forced landing in a road ditch south east of the Charles City, Iowa airport, after the engine lost power at a cruise altitude of 6,500…
- [Incident 20141107019999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141107019999I), Nov 7, 2014: Piper PA-24 (N20R), Cookson, OK, Minor damage. Pilot took off from gok enroute to 44M without incident. Landed at 44M with gear up, causing damage to the propeller and underside of the aircraft
- [Incident 20141102020289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141102020289I), Nov 2, 2014: Piper PA-24 (N8239P), Jeffersonville, IN, Minor damage. On November 02, 2014 at approximately 1340 daylight standard time, a Piper, PA-24-180, N8239P landed at Clark County Airport (jvy) with the landing gear in the…
- [Incident 20140817017509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140817017509I), Aug 17, 2014: Piper PA-24 (N5190P), Westerly, RI, Minor damage. Aircraft was on a VFR flight from bgr to wst. Aircraft landed on runway 25 with landing gear retracted. PIC stated that he forgot to extend the landing gear.
- [Incident 20140717011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140717011169I), Jul 17, 2014: Piper PA-24 (N47BB), Wooster, OH, Minor damage. While on training flight, pilot forgot to lower the landing gear.
- [Incident 20130207001319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130207001319I), Feb 7, 2013: Piper PA-24 (N7447P), Salisbury, MD, Minor damage. Aircraft landed on rwy 05 and during roll out, right landing gear slowly retracted. Inspection of aircraft by maintenance personnnel found the right push pull…

All 399: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (23)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR VNAA202209209992](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202209209992), Sep 20, 2022: NONE. CORRODED. FLOOR SEAT RAIL AT LBL9 BETWEEN FS 485.00 AND 571.00 IS CORRODED.
- [SDR 2020FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000200), Mar 11, 2020: PROPELLER. DEPARTED. AFTER THE RUNUP AND TAKEOFF CHECKLIST COMPLETE, I ACCELERATED TO ALMOST ROTATION SPEED WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I IMMEDIATELY RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE AND
- [SDR 2019FA0000119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000119), Apr 15, 2019: MOUNT. CORRODED. INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY P/N 20796-00.
- [SDR 2012FA0000698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000698), Sep 23, 2012: EXHAUST STACK. ERODED. THE PILOT MADE AN INTENTIONAL GEAR-UP LDG AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FULLY EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT A
- [SDR 2009FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000762), Aug 17, 2009: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. FOUND AFT VERTICAL FIN SPAR TO BULKHEAD BRACKET CRACKED AT STA 258.75. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY AD 74-16-08 AND MFG SL 679 ON OTHER SERIES ACFT BUT NO
- [SDR 2007FA0000484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000484), May 25, 2007: CARBURETOR. WORN. THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IN THE CARBURETOR FAILED. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE PUMP HEAD GLAND HAD SHRUNK, SO THAT IT DID NOT PROVIDE A SEAL BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR B
- [SDR 2005FA0001216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001216), Aug 5, 2005: TRANSMISSION. FAILED. LANDING GEAR RETRACT SYS WOULD NOT EXTEND GEAR TO A DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CYCLE GEAR POPPED GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER. TRANSMISSION DEC
- [SDR 2003FA0000835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000835), Jul 28, 2003: WIRE. FRAYED. REPLACED W2094304, DUE TO 4 FRAYED WIRES. FOUND AT ANNUAL. LOCATION , BEHIND LEFT GEAR WELL COVER WHERE CABLE COMES INTO WING.
- [SDR 2004FA0000610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000610), Oct 25, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2002FA0001098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001098), Jul 7, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE 
- [SDR 20001204SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001204SH013), Oct 18, 2000: STACK. BROKEN. THE PIPER COMANCHE BROKE THE RT REAR EXHAUST STACK INSIDE THE CARBURETOR HEAT MUFF. THE PIPE BROKE INSIDE THE CUFF THAT IS WELDED TO THE STACK FOR THE MUFF TO A
- [SDR 99ZZZX2930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2930), Jun 1, 1999: INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FOUND BLACK AND WHITE LIGHTING WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER. THIS OCCURRED AT THE BASE OF THE LIGHTING BAR, A POSITION THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD HAVE ASSEMBLED AT T
- [SDR 98ZZZX2184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2184), May 29, 1998: STACK. BROKEN. JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. HE DELCARED AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AFTER TOUCH-DOWN AND REDUCING POWER, SMOKE CLEARED. AFTER SHUT DOWN, 
- [SDR 98ZZZX846](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX846), Feb 3, 1998: MOUNT. CRACKED. DISCOVERED CRACKED HORIZONTAL TUBE MEMBER ON ENGINE MOUNT. THE CRACKED MEMBER IS THE .50 INCH DIAMETER TUBE RUNNING FROM THE OUTSIDE .6250 INCH TUBE TO THE CENT
- [SDR 97ZZZX4489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4489), Oct 10, 1997: HUB SPIDER. CRACKED. CUSTOMER PURCHASED PROPELLER NEW IN 1977. IN 1991 WITH 639 HOURS, PROPELLER STRUCK A TOW BAR RESULTING IN MINOR BLADE DAMAGE. PROP WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR AND A
- [SDR AU970613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970613), Jun 3, 1997: THROTTLE. WRONG PART. (AUS) SUSPECT INCORRECT THROTTLE CONTROL FITTED - NO MICROSWITCH IS FITTED FOR THE UNDERCARRIAGE WARNING SYSTEM AND THE WIRING IS SECURED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT 
- [SDR CA970527013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970527013), May 21, 1997: BEARING BALLS. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER BLADE BEARING BALLS WERE FOUND CORRODED AND REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR AU960848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960848), Jun 19, 1996: SWITCH. SEIZED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR WARNING MICROSWITCH SEIZED IN 'SAFE' POSITION
- [SDR CA960604001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960604001), May 12, 1996: MOTOR. BURNT. (CAN) LANDING GEAR REFUSED TO EXTEND AND LOCK. EMERGENCY EXTEND SUCCESSFUL. ELECTRICAL MOTOR BURNT OUT.
- [SDR EY2R9600538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600538), Apr 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND WITH CORROSION.
- [SDR EY2R9600369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600369), Feb 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600368), Feb 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. BEARING FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX753), Dec 20, 1995: TRANSMISSION. CRACKED. THE ALUMINUM CASTING OF THE MLG TRANSMISSION (PN 25720-002) WAS CRACKED IN 4 PLACES AND VERY CLOSE TO COMPLETE FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE HOUSING WOULD POSSIBLY CA

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (342, 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 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [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 SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04075CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04075CH): Installation of Dynon EFIS-D10A EAA sales kit part number 102778-000. Dynon Avionics Inc
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX 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 SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01120SE): Installation of Door Steward. Mountain View Aviation LLC
- [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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01082AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01082AT): Installation of new fiberglass cowling, full length gear doors, relocation of engine oil cooler and replacement of the exhaust system. S/N 24-1 and u. Aire Comanche Performance
- [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 SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International 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 SA00424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00424AT): Installation of flap gap seals. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA3077SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3077SO): Installation of 'speed spats' main landing gear fairings and/or installation of 'Comanche speed slipper' nose gear fairing. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA3281SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3281SO): Installation of flap bracket fairings. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp
- [STC SA00954WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00954WI): Installation of Concorde RG Series Batteries in Piper Single Engine Airplanes. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems 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 SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [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 SA4179WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4179WE): Installation of inflatable door seal. TALCO Aviation Corp
- [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems
- [STC SA09762DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09762DS): Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation

All 342: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Pitcairn PA24](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa24): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7180702

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