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Piper PA-11

439 Piper PA-11 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1945–1956. Most are registered in AK, MT and ND.

Registered today
439
Years built
1945–1956
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Piper PA-11 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
70
Destroyed
11
Substantial damage
58
Minor damage
1
No damage
0
Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
2.7

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper PA-11 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Piper PA-11 aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.

  • May 16, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Susitna, AKN4997M
  • Sep 10, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · Lake Louise, AKN5025H
  • Oct 19, 2024Substantial damage · serious injuries · Rexburg, IDN4846M
  • Mar 9, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Death Valley, CAN78659
  • Jun 16, 2019Destroyed · fatal injuries · Copperopolis, CAN209H

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

4 reports on Piper PA-11 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. clevis1
  2. elt1
  3. guide1
  4. hose1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19452
19469
1947203
194876
194948
19552
19562
19741
19971
Unknown95

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK56
MT40
ND26
TX26
SD21
MN19
NY18
WA17
CA16
FL13

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper PA-11 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 70 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper PA-11 airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 2.7 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Piper PA-11 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Piper PA-11 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
67 mph

PA-11 aircraft

Page 1 of 18
N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1049C—Auke Bay, AKJun 14, 2019
N1106T1949Hulett, WYJul 1, 2019
N113CW1946Milton Freewater, ORNov 14, 2025
N11S1947Castroville, CAJul 25, 2012
N1429V—Vancouver, WAApr 23, 2021
N143R1947Newport, NYDec 29, 2021
N147PZ1947Mountain Iron, MNJan 11, 2022
N149N1947Cadyville, NYAug 25, 1987
N162LF1947Crestline, OHMay 17, 2007
N1953N—Thompson, NDApr 23, 2014
N1967K1947Tarboro, NCSep 28, 2011
N211FH1946Casselton, NDMay 1, 2019
N2486A—Roseburg, ORJun 26, 2015
N2522E—Maryville, MOJul 9, 2013
N3053P—Thompson, NDApr 28, 2014
N3211F1974Sterling, AKSep 26, 2012
N333GP1948Anchorage, AKJul 1, 2016
N338P—Anchorage, AKMay 2, 2024
N3392N1946Wasilla, AKJul 30, 2025
N380KP1947Watertown, SDDec 12, 2024
N386871948Park City, UTJan 31, 2024
N4116D—Wasilla, AKDec 19, 2020
N422391945Corvallis, MTNov 15, 2006
N423181945Hickory Corners, MIDec 2, 1975
N4495D—Ophelia, VADec 17, 1997

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