Piper PA-18 105

FAA incident reports · 48

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Accident 20260622008549APiper PA-18 105 · Chena, AKPilot was practicing off airport short field landings on a river sandbar. On the accident approach the pilot stated he chose a touchdown point in the middle of the sandbar and was using excessive braking to land at a minimum distance. Upon landing aircraft…Jun 22, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damageAccident 20260617008649APiper PA-18 105 · Petersville, AKPIC narrative: "While climbing on the tokositna glacier toward rising terrain, I observed a decreasing indicated airspeed. A light downslope wind from the northwest was present, estimated 5–10 knots. Flat light conditions were also present with the sun below…Jun 17, 2026 · N249T · Substantial damageIncident 20260102002879IPiper PA-18 105 · Willow, AKPilot landed at an unpaved airstrip, in the snow, to the northeast. There was a layer of loose snow over the top of groomed snow, at a slight angle relative to the layout of the airstrip. The left main wheel ended up in deep snow and the airplane slowly…Jan 2, 2026 · N249T · Minor damageIncident 20200928020049IPiper PA-18 105 · Arlington, WAPIC was performing short field take-off and landings at Arlington airport (awo) on runway 11. On the fourth attempted landing at approximately 50 ft. AGL over the runway, the aircraft's engine started sputtering which resulted in a loss of power. The aircraft…Sep 28, 2020 · N7287K · Minor damageIncident 20190812014049IPiper PA-18 105 · Westhampton, NYAfter releasing the banner in the infield parallel to runway 33, aircraft made a right crosswind turn to join a right downwind for landing on runway 33 number two with a Cessna 172 ahead and a Gulfstream behind. Van wagner company policy dictates that all…Aug 12, 2019 · N294T · Minor damageAccident 20180625008579APiper PA-18 105 · Cantwell, AKPilot landed the aircraft on an undeveloped runway to wait out a passing storm cell. While on landing rollout, aircraft hit a bump and became airborne. Pilot increased power for a go around and while trying to avoid a frontal obstacle, pilot dipped right wing…Jun 25, 2018 · N249T · Substantial damageAccident 20080619838969APiper PA18105 · Fayetteville, NC(-23) Pilot was landing at kfay. Upon touchdown, [privacy data omitted] lost directional control of the aircraft. Aircraft ground looped to the right. The left wing and left elevator were damaged. No injuries were reported.Jun 19, 2008 · N221T · Substantial damageIncident 20060815020409IPiper PA18105 · North Myrtle Be, SC(-23) Aircraft left wing impacted the ground upon landing due to helicopter rotor wash over runway. Airport tower controller directed helicopter pilot for an option approach without restriction causing rotor wash over runway. At this same time the controller…Aug 15, 2006 · N262T · Minor damageIncident 20051114028519IPiper PA18105 · Chandler, AZ(-23) On landing roll out aircraft departed runway 22R onto taxiway L1. During this transition stabilator struck taxiway sign. Pilot view of taxiway sign was blocked by nose of aircraft. No additional causal factors at this time.Nov 14, 2005 · N148T · Minor damageAccident 20050822019699APiper PA18105 · North Myrtle Be, SC(-23) On August 22, 2005 at 1615 local time, the PIC was towing a banner southbound along the shore at north Myrtle beach, SC. The PIC experienced engine power loss and performed an emergency landing into the ocean. The PIC was sole occupant and received…Aug 22, 2005 · N262T · Substantial damageAccident 20050820018779APiper PA18105 · Palos Verdes, CA(-23) While towing a banner along the coast the aircraft experienced a partial power failure and the pilot ditched near the shore. No injury.Aug 20, 2005 · N294T · Substantial damageAccident 20050421007099APiper PA18105 · Perry, OK(-23) Pilot took off on dirt strip to the south. The aircraft would not develop full power and the aircraft hit a dirt embankment, causing the aircraft to leave the ground and come down on a farm plow. The aircraft was completely destroyed. The aircraft was…Apr 21, 2005 · N228T · DestroyedAccident 20030413004769APiper PA18105 · Cantwell, AK(-23) According to the pilot, he entered freezing drizzle and low ceiling. He made a precautionary landing at summit airport. The aircraft contacted soft snow and nosed over.Apr 13, 2003 · N339T · Substantial damageAccident 19980206003839APiper PA18105 · Sheridan, WYPower loss due carb ice. Landed in snow covered field and subsequently nosed over. (.4)while in cruise, on a local area personal flight, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to regain power by placing the mixture to rich, applying carburetor heat, and…Feb 6, 1998 · N316T · Substantial damageAccident 19970808021509APiper PA18105 · Circle, AKAircraft crashed on landing. (.4)the tundra tire equipped airplane touched down at the beginning of the 1,100-foot-long by 50-feet-wide grass strip. The right wing contacted willow brush, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot said he was trying to land at…Aug 8, 1997 · N339T · Substantial damageAccident 19970322010019APiper PA18105 · Southern Pines, NCStudent flared too high and too slow. Dropped 15 feet to the runway. CFI failed to timely correct. Gear folded. (-23) aircraft impacted runway in a nose high, slightly left wing low attitude resulting in substantial damage to airframe. Hard landing apparently…Mar 22, 1997 · N221T · Substantial damageIncident 19950711028779IPiper PA18150 · Fort Yukon, AKTried takeoff on 18 inch grass on gravel bar. Nosed up. Hit prop. Dropped back down.Jul 11, 1995 · N339T · Minor damageAccident 19950705016549APiper PA18105 · Nulato, AKFlying low over river. Stalled on pullup 180 to reverse course. Victim in baggage area. Gross wt and CG factors.Jul 5, 1995 · N8324 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19940804048569APiper PA18105 · Circle, AKAttempt to depart short river bar. Settled. Bounced off water. Gear hit a log. Wing tip hit bank. Swung 180%.Aug 4, 1994 · N339T · Substantial damageIncident 19930905039189IPiper PA18105 · Harrisville, WVPower loss in flight. Precautionary landing on road. Found NR3 piston had separated from crankshaft.Sep 5, 1993 · N283TAccident 19920917037749APiper PA18105 · New Stuylahok, AKLost power en route 60 miles off course in low ceiling and fog. Floatplane crashed on tundra. Found water in fuel.Sep 17, 1992 · N226T · Substantial damageIncident 19920801036759IPiper PA18105 · Isle, MNDuring takeoff from lake right float strut cracked. Aircraft tipped forward. Prop severed float. High swells.Aug 1, 1992 · N289T · Minor damageAccident 19900328011339APiper PA18105 · Whitewater, MTWeather worsened flying to a ranch, turned back, engine quit. Nosed over landing. No defects, possible carb icing.Mar 28, 1990 · N7134K · Substantial damageIncident 19891105057809IPiper PA18105 · Miramar, FLBanner broke while doing aerial advertising. Fell to ground. No damage. Bridle had failed.Nov 5, 1989 · N294TAccident 19890910035379APiper PA18 · Circle City, AKGround looped while landing on a gravel bar.Sep 10, 1989 · N339T · Substantial damageIncident 19890407018349IPiper PA18 · Fairbanks, AKLost directional control on takeoff. Veered left off runway. Hit a snowbank. Came to rest inverted on snowbank.Apr 7, 1989 · N339T · Minor damageIncident 19870426067109IPiper PA18105 · Glens Falls, NYDirectional control was lost on rollout. Pilot claimed a wind gust caused the tailwheel to leave the runway side.Apr 26, 1987 · N285T · Minor damageIncident 19870331026209IPiper PA18105 · Dillingham, AKAircraft ground looped during rollout. Gust of crosswind a factor.Mar 31, 1987 · N141T · Minor damageIncident 19860625036209IPiper PA18105 · Dillon, MTSolo student got a little sideways on rollout and ground looped aircraft.Jun 25, 1986 · N141T · Minor damageAccident 19860623027269APiper PA18105 · Sloan, IAStalled during low steep turnout after takeoff.Jun 23, 1986 · N243T · Substantial damageAccident 19850901042219APiper PA18105 · Hendersonville, NCRan off side of runway as student froze on controls. Wing struck embankment after CFI cut power.Sep 1, 1985 · N323T · Substantial damageIncident 19850428022079IPiper PA18105 · Anchorage, AKAircraft swerved after touchdown. Pilot overcorrected, applied brakes and propeller struck pavement.Apr 28, 1985 · N269T · Minor damageIncident 19830307013609IPiper PA18105 · Sylva, NCPilot lost control of aircraft on landing and veered off runway into some irregular terrain.Mar 7, 1983 · N323T · Minor damageAccident 19820430014149APiper PA18 · Victoria, TXEngine quit, overshot emergency landing area, stalled in. Found collapsed muffler baffles and a bad magneto.Apr 30, 1982 · N186T · Substantial damageAccident 19820403007719APiper PA18105 · Hollywood, FLBlew a jug during banner tow paralelling beach. Ditch off shore. Cylinder not recovered.Apr 3, 1982 · N294T · DestroyedAccident 19790801019509APiper PA18 · Kenai, AKLanded on beach. Wheel hit soft sand. Acft flipped over.Aug 1, 1979 · N249T · Substantial damageAccident 19790128001799APiper PA18105 · Las Cruces, NMLost directional control on landing. Added power, became airborne, stalled.Jan 28, 1979 · N269T · Substantial damageAccident 19790121014359APiper PA18 · Galena, AKMixture control wire broke,spring loaded control went to idle cutoff,engine stopped,hit trees landing in deep snowJan 21, 1979 · N8324 · Substantial damageAccident 19780720019269APiper PA18105 · Gaithersburg, MDJul 20, 1978 · N283T · Substantial damageAccident 19780114000149APiper PA18105 · Billings, MTJan 14, 1978 · N2230Y · Substantial damageAccident 19770709020749APiper PA18105 · Alabaster, ALJul 9, 1977 · N221T · Substantial damageAccident 19770213003089APiper PA18105 · Louisville, KYDamage & injury index presumed. Acft observed flying into wires 100FT above Ohio river.Feb 13, 1977 · N128T · DestroyedAccident 19760821023969APiper PA18105 · ALAug 21, 1976 · N221T · Substantial damageAccident 19751004042749APiper PA18105 · INOct 4, 1975 · N269T · Substantial damageAccident 19750901031549APiper PA18105 · Atkinson, NEBlood alcohol lvl .284 pct. Plt discussed fuel quantity bfr tkof dtmnd l tank near empty,select l.Sep 1, 1975 · N177T · DestroyedAccident 19740915030579APiper PA18S125 · Skwentna, AKLdg on sandbar.Sep 15, 1974 · N7506K · Substantial damageAccident 19740910034059APiper PA18S125 · Fairbanks, AKSettled,floats contacted water.Sep 10, 1974 · N7535K · Substantial damageAccident 19740816032789APiper PA18105 · Brighton, FLDirt found in r brake.Aug 16, 1974 · N318T · Substantial damage
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