Piper PA-11 Cub Special
443 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1997; half of them date from 1947 or earlier. Alaska has the most (56). 12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PA-11 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor C90 Series (193), Cont Motor A&C65 Series (95), Cont Motor C85 Series (68)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 67 mph
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 30, 1974; newest September 22, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Alaska56Montana40North Dakota27Texas26South Dakota21Minnesota19Washington18New York18California16Oregon13Ohio13Nebraska13
Who owns them registrant type
Individual325 (73%)Co-owned64 (14%)LLC24 (5%)Corporation22 (5%)Partnership8 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 96 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid440 (99%)Sale reported1 (0.2%)Revoked1 (0.2%)Pending1 (0.2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard329 (74%)Multiple57 (13%)Restricted26 (6%)None on file26 (6%)Experimental5 (1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Wolf Run Aviation LLC1Tri-County Sprayers INC1Tonys Aerial Spraying INC1Tally Agribusiness INC1Shamrock Aviators LLC1Scootair LLC1Roy Cybulski Farms INC1Riggin Flight Service INC1Redline Properties LLC1Piper 11-335 LLC1Pilster Ranch CORP1Phillips Sportflyers LLC1
Fleet pages: Tri-County Sprayers INC · Scootair LLC · Riggin Flight Service INC
Accident history NTSB records · 66 cases since 1982, 9 fatal
2026-05-16ANC26LA041 · PA-11 N4997M · accident near Susitna, AK · no injuries
2025-09-10ANC25LA103 · PA-11 N5025H · accident near Lake Louise, AK · serious injuries
2024-10-19WPR25LA021 · PA-11 N4846M · accident near Rexburg, ID · serious injuries
2024-03-09WPR24LA107 · PA-11 N78659 · accident near Death Valley, CA · no injuries
2019-06-16WPR19FA173 · PA-11 N209H · accident near Copperopolis, CA · 1 killed
2016-08-05CEN16LA310 · PA-11 N4707M · accident near Indianola, IA · 2 killed
2014-05-26ERA14LA261 · PA-11 N4550M · accident near Cooperstown, NY · no injuries
2013-05-05ANC13CA043 · PA-11 N4772M · accident near Soldotna, AK · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 66 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper PA-11 Cub Special aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
443 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-11s?
Alaska, with 56.
Who owns the Piper PA-11?
12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 439 PA-11 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N78772 | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1996-04-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N91523 | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1995-12-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4511M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1994-12-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5010H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Montana |
Multiple | 1994-02-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5545H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 1993-11-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4553M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner West Virginia |
Standard | 1993-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4966H | Piper PA-11 |
Co-owned owner Montana |
Multiple | 1993-02-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N78608 | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 1993-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4967M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Restricted | 1991-11-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4627M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 1991-03-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4699M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1990-06-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4985H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Multiple | 1990-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N78629 | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1989-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4715M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Multiple | 1989-09-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N78611 | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 1988-11-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4700M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1988-06-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N149N | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1987-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4870M | Piper PA-11 |
Co-owned owner Arkansas |
Standard | 1987-06-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4776H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Montana |
Multiple | 1986-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4782M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1986-06-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N78731 | Piper PA-11 |
Co-owned owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1986-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N78730 | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1986-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5083H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1985-12-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4538M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1985-06-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4752H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 1985-02-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5042H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1982-08-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4886M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1980-05-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4901M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1979-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4730M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1979-06-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4638M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1979-04-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5567H | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Multiple | 1978-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4643M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1977-08-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4628M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1976-02-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N42318 | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1975-12-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4687M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Restricted | 1974-12-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4678M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N4710M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | RevokedFAA registration status code 9: Registration certificate revoked. All codes | |
| N4962M | Piper PA-11 |
Individual owner Texas |
Restricted | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N5014H | Piper PA-11 |
Mercair Services INC Florahome, Florida |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
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