Piper PA-15
165 on the U.S. register. Built from 1948 to 1954; half of them date from 1948 or earlier. Washington has the most (16). 14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PA-15 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-145B Series (108), Cont Motor C85 Series (20), Cont Motor A&C65 Series (15)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 75 mph
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 10, 1972; newest September 16, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Washington16Wisconsin15New York14Texas13California12Ohio10Illinois7Pennsylvania6Florida6North Carolina5Missouri5Minnesota5
Who owns them registrant type
Individual126 (76%)Co-owned16 (10%)LLC10 (6%)Corporation10 (6%)Partnership3 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-15 | 165 | 1948 to 1954 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 44 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid164 (99%)Sale reported1 (0.6%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard153 (93%)None on file7 (4%)Experimental4 (2%)Restricted1 (0.6%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Rockdale Tiger Flight3Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum1Vagabond Flyers INC1Unlimited Aviation Services LLC1Univair Aircraft CORP1Stevens Aviation And Parts LLC1Slinger LLC1Piper Aviation Museum Foundation1Orf Aviation LLC1Oak Bluff Farm LLC1Mathys Greg A1Lil Dawg Aviation1
Fleet pages: Rockdale Tiger Flight · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Slinger LLC · Piper Aviation Museum Foundation
Accident history NTSB records · 16 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
2010-08-28WPR10CA434 · PA-15 N4579H · accident near Duvall, WA · minor injuries
2009-08-26CEN09LA549 · PA-15 N4585H · accident near Lakeview, MI · 1 killed
2009-08-15CEN09CA548 · PA-15 N4380H · accident near Plainwell, MI · no injuries
2008-11-30CEN09CA077 · PA-15 N4659H · accident near Pleasanton, TX · no injuries
2006-12-04ATL07LA024 · PA-15 N4540H · accident near Conyers, GA · minor injuries
2004-02-29ANC04LA033 · PA-15 N4492H · accident near Big Lake, AK · minor injuries
2001-11-05CHI02LA032 · PA-15 N4576H · accident near Decatur, IL · no injuries
1997-06-07NYC97LA109 · PA-15 N4173H · accident near Easton, PA · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 16 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-15 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
165 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-15s?
Washington, with 16.
Who owns the Piper PA-15?
14% 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 · 165 PA-15 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4420H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Delaware |
None on file | 2016-12-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4408H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2016-11-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4333H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2016-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4366H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2016-08-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4556H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2016-08-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4300H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2015-09-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4127H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2015-08-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4562H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2015-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4457H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2015-07-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4384H | Piper PA-15 |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2015-06-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4490H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2015-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4355H | Piper PA-15 |
Piper Aviation Museum Foundation Lock Haven, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2014-09-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4344H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2014-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4489H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2014-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4314H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2013-10-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4372H | Piper PA-15 |
Mathys Greg A Marysville, Ohio |
Standard | 2013-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4308H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Experimental | 2012-03-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4382H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2012-01-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4405H | Piper PA-15 |
Co-owned owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2011-11-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4194H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2011-10-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4144H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2011-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4447H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner New York |
None on file | 2011-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4546H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2011-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4906M | Piper PA-15 |
Univair Aircraft CORP Aurora, Colorado |
Standard | 2011-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4426H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2010-06-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4184H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2009-12-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4143H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2008-07-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4183H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2008-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4364H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2007-09-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4481H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2007-07-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4654H | Piper PA-15 |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2007-04-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4487H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2006-08-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4158H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2006-03-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4403H | Piper PA-15 |
Djm Investments INC Menno, South Dakota |
Standard | 2005-04-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4450H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2005-01-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4301H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2004-10-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4430H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2004-06-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4163H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2003-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4176G | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2003-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5113G | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2003-01-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4173H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2002-11-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4431H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2002-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4554H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2002-07-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4456H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2001-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4172H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2000-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4400H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2000-08-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4409H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 1999-11-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4684H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Restricted | 1998-10-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4371H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 1998-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4529H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1997-12-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4527H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1993-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4313H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 1992-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4531H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner | Standard | 1991-06-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4480H | Piper PA-15 |
Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 1990-11-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4455H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1990-09-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4136H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1988-03-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4552H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1987-12-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4557H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1986-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4462H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1983-03-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4444H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1981-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4423H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 1978-07-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4441H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 1975-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4620H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 1972-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4555H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N4659H | Piper PA-15 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes |
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