PIPER · turboprop
PIPER J5A accident history and safety score
PIPER J5A appears in 22 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
45%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5.5/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
7.2/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **PIPER J5A** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
57
Increased claim probability. Underwriters may require mandatory recurrence training warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to PIPER J5A
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving PIPER J5A
2026-07-04
Piper ASN WikiBase occurrence at Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH)
Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH) · Private
0
Fatalities
2025-07-23
PIPER J5A CEN25LA299 NTSB dataset event at Grenada, MS, USA
Grenada, MS, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2023-08-19
PIPER J5A CEN23FA369 NTSB dataset event at Iola, WI, USA
Iola, WI, USA · Classic Aircraft Restoration LLC
1
Fatalities
2017-09-27
PIPER J5A GAA17CA560 NTSB dataset event at Geneseo, NY, USA
Geneseo, NY, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2017-08-27
PIPER J5A GAA17CA519 NTSB dataset event at Springfield, VT, USA
Springfield, VT, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2016-08-25
PIPER J5A ANC16CA058 NTSB dataset event at Sterling, AK, USA
Sterling, AK, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2016-03-25
PIPER J5A GAA16CA166 NTSB dataset event at Lake Harbor, FL, USA
Lake Harbor, FL, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2012-06-22
PIPER J5A ERA12LA410 NTSB dataset event at Atlantic Ocean, AO, USA
Atlantic Ocean, AO, USA · Edward P. Bulger
0
Fatalities
2011-07-24
PIPER J5A WPR11LA370 NTSB dataset event at Biddle, MT, USA
Biddle, MT, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2011-05-27
PIPER J5A ANC11CA036 NTSB dataset event at Palmer, AK, USA
Palmer, AK, USA · Steven F Pechota
0
Fatalities
2011-01-03
PIPER ERA11WA126 NTSB dataset event at Corupa, BR
Corupa, BR · Aero Agricola Caicaria LTDA.
1
Fatalities
2010-09-11
PIPER J5A ANC10CA092 NTSB dataset event at Chickaloon, AK, USA
Chickaloon, AK, USA · Russ Landers
0
Fatalities
2009-08-27
PIPER J5A ERA09CA489 NTSB dataset event at Holland, MA, USA
Holland, MA, USA · HORAN MARK E
0
Fatalities
2008-09-07
PIPER J5A MIA08LA187 NTSB dataset event at Atlanta, GA, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA · Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC
0
Fatalities
2008-04-13
Piper J5A ANC08LA052 NTSB dataset event at Big Lake, AK, USA
Big Lake, AK, USA · Thane Weythman
0
Fatalities
2007-09-29
Piper J5A LAX07CA282 NTSB dataset event at Turlock, CA, USA
Turlock, CA, USA · Art L. Delano
0
Fatalities
2007-05-06
Piper J5A MIA07CA093 NTSB dataset event at Richmond, VA, USA
Richmond, VA, USA · Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC
0
Fatalities
2006-08-30
Piper J5A ANC06LA129 NTSB dataset event at North Pole, AK, USA
North Pole, AK, USA · John Ballard
0
Fatalities
2006-01-27
Piper J5 LAX06CA083 NTSB dataset event at Carefree, AZ, USA
Carefree, AZ, USA · David Alan Anderson
0
Fatalities
2004-07-23
Piper J5A ANC04CA083 NTSB dataset event at Kotzebue, AK, USA
Kotzebue, AK, USA · Donald D. Knoblich
0
Fatalities
2003-09-10
Piper J5A MIA03LA180 NTSB dataset event at Winter Haven, FL, USA
Winter Haven, FL, USA · Christopher R. Bird
0
Fatalities
2002-12-01
Piper J5A ANC03LA016 NTSB dataset event at Soldotna, AK, USA
Soldotna, AK, USA · James R. Babcock
0
Fatalities
2001-05-17
Piper J5A CHI01LA125 NTSB dataset event at Brussels, IL, USA
Brussels, IL, USA · Cub, Inc.
0
Fatalities
2001-02-15
Piper J5A MIA01LA083 NTSB dataset event at Hollywood, FL, USA
Hollywood, FL, USA · Aerial Sign Company Inc.
0
Fatalities
1999-03-15
Piper J5A CHI99LA109 NTSB dataset event at WAUSAU, WI, USA
WAUSAU, WI, USA ·
0
Fatalities