Single-engine piston

N5188H

1949 Piper PA-14

Registered 4 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1949
Serial
14-506
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Talkeetna, AK
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Registration record

N5188H on the FAA register

Type
1949 Piper PA-14
Serial
14-506
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Talkeetna, AK
Certificate issued
2023-08-30
Airworthiness date
1956-01-10
Registration expires
2030-08-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A6829F
Mode S (octal)
51501237
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2025-11-08
    Accident at Talkeetna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2023-08-30
    Certificate of registration issued as N5188H.
  • 1988-04-05
    Accident at Glennallen, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1985-08-31
    Accident at Cape Yakataga, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1968-07-23
    Accident at Pelican Rpds,Minn, 23; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-01-10
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1949
    Manufactured (1949).
Overview

About N5188H

N5188H is a 1949 Piper PA-14, serial number 14-506. It is registered to an individual in Talkeetna, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 30, 2023 and expires on August 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated January 10, 1956.

N5188H has 4 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
148 kt
Range
603 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,290 ft
Landing over 50 ft
750 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-14 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2025-11-08 Accident · Talkeetna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC26LA006
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-14
Preliminary report: On November 8, 2025 about 1300 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-14 airplane, N5188H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Talkeetna, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane departed the Willow Airport (PAUO), Willow, Alaska after having wheel skis installed and was flying to Talkeetna Airport (PATK) Talkeetna Alaska. The pilot stated that he was about 3 miles to the south of PATK and was beginning his descent to land, he reported pulling full carburetor heat and shortly thereafter the engine lost all power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a gravel…
NTSB report ↗
1988-04-05 Accident · Glennallen, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC88DAG03
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-14
1985-08-31 Accident · Cape Yakataga, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC85LA167
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-14
1968-07-23 Accident · Pelican Rpds,Minn, 23 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3116
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-14
Probable cause: LS.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.