Piper PA-18-125

FAA incident reports · 74

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Accident 20260530005839APiper PA-18-125 · Fairbanks, AKLanded on a riverbank. During rollout, left tire hit a depression in the sand, the pilot subsesqentialy lost control of the airplane which nosed over on the propeller and came to rest upside down.May 30, 2026 · N1888A · Substantial damageAccident 20171129022329APiper PA-18-125 · Tatitna, AKThe pilot was doing a test landing to determine the depth and drag of the snow. Upon the first pass and initial touchdown there was excessive and unforeseen drag on the gear due to the nature and depth of the snow resulting in the event where the aircraft…Nov 29, 2017 · N1386A · Substantial damageAccident 20170208007499APiper PA-18-125 · Soldotna, AKStatement from pilot- Pilot departed private airstrip at 1435 and flew towards kenai river and made a right hand turn. At this time the pilot reported that she experienced a control lock and could not return controls to the neutral position. Elevator and…Feb 8, 2017 · N1268A · Substantial damageAccident 20121020023449APiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot lined up with the small dirt strip, on roll out the sun blocked some of the visibility through the windscreen. At 400 feet down the strip the right wing tip contacted an alder brush which forced the aircraft to ground loop. The aircraft swung around…Oct 20, 2012 · N3360P · Substantial damageAccident 20110506013959APiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKPilot reported hitting a sinker (wind downdraft) seconds before touching down during a beach landing at okalee spit 53 miles se of Cordova. Pilot stated flaps were at full and he added power but the aircraft continued to descend and then impact the ground.…May 6, 2011 · N1129A · Substantial damageAccident 20091103051279APiper PA-18-125 · Palmer, AKAccording to the pilot, the aircraft hit a rock on take off which subsequently collapsed the aircrafts main landing gear causing substantial damage. The purpose of the flight was a hunting trip. The accident occurred in the Lake George/knik glacier area.Nov 3, 2009 · N1042A · Substantial damageAccident 20090918025619APiper PA-18-125 · Nabesna, AKPilot was departing river bar with one passenger. Winds were light but shifting. After liftoff pilot realized that wind had shifted and was now a tailwind. Aircraft began to settle. Pilot realized the aircraft was not going to clear obstacles ahead and…Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damageAccident 20080517835349APiper PA18125 · Anchorage, AK(-23) On landing runway 25 at mri the pilot was unable to control the aircraft. The aircraft veered off the runway, hit both wings and the engine of the aircraft as the aircraft nosed over. The aircraft came to rest on its wheels with the engine on the ground…May 17, 2008 · N1912A · Substantial damageAccident 20071024824559APiper PA18125 · Pilot Point, AK(-23) According to the Pilot, while landing to the east on a gravel strip near dog salmon river lodge, the wind shifted direction from a strong gusty left crosswind to a strong gusty right crosswind causing the Pilot to lose control of the aircraft. The left…Oct 24, 2007 · N1602A · Substantial damageIncident 20060523008229IPiper PA18125 · Chigagoft Bay, AK(-23) Pilot and 1 pax took off in 30KT gusty right hand crosswind on a sloped beach. After take off pilot encountered wind gust that drifted airplane over the water where it failed to gain altitude and subsequently landed in the water and flipped over. Both…May 23, 2006 · N1386A · Minor damageIncident 20040818022169IPiper PA18125 · Erie, CO(-23) Pilot stated the aircraft swerved while attempting to take off at Erie 48V. The aircraft hit a runway sign breaking the left main landing gear.Aug 18, 2004 · N1334A · Minor damageAccident 20030923036399APiper PA18125 · Tanana, AK(-23) Pilot stated that 20 knot winds and low level turbulence at tree-top level, light winds with occasional gusts at the surface caused the left wing to rise. The pilot elected to abort the landing, applied left aileron and full power to go around. Unable…Sep 23, 2003 · N1386A · Substantial damageAccident 20020702016729APiper PA18125 · Talkeetna, AK(-23) On July 2, 2002, a float equipped Piper PA-18-125, aircraft N1129A, registered to and piloted by william j. fitzgerald was involved in an aircraft near sheep river, Alaska. According to the pilot he and his observer, seth cameron, were looking for an…Jul 2, 2002 · N1129A · No damageAccident 20020613011529APiper PA18125 · Fairbanks, AK(.19) On June 13, 2002, about 0815 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire-equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N1888A, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Fairbanks international airport, Fairbanks, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual…Jun 13, 2002 · N1888A · No damageIncident 20020506007559IPiper PA18125 · Los Banos, CA(-23) Both pilots indicated that upon landing on runway 32, at Los Banos airport, Mr. Decker, who was flying, landed hard and bounced into the air. A gust of wind caught the aircraft from the left and they landed on the right main. The aircraft began to…May 6, 2002 · N1233A · Minor damageAccident 20000902042319APiper PA18125 · Mcgrath, AK(-23) On September 2, 2000, about 0800 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18 tundra tire equipped airplane, N10572, sustained substantial damage when it collided with terrain during takeoff from an off airport gravel bar about 86 miles east-southeast of…Sep 2, 2000 · N10572 · Substantial damageAccident 20000829042339APiper PA18125 · Port Heiden, AK(-23) As per standard fish and game procedures, pilot flew up to the head of the canyon, turned and proceeded to descend and fly downstream in order to count fish. The pilot decided to abort the mission due to strong gusty winds. A down draft forced the…Aug 29, 2000 · N125FG · Substantial damageIncident 20000513034029IPiper PA18125 · Kodiak, AK(-23)Aircraft landed at Kodiak, cleared for touch and go. Aircraft rolled approx 200 yds and right wheel strut folded under. Pilot stated crosswind was also a factor.May 13, 2000 · N125FG · Minor damageAccident 19991128040319APiper PA18125 · Afton, WY(-23) Pilot departed airport in cold foggy weather with possible icing condition. Probable loss of control after takeoff.Nov 28, 1999 · N1132A · No damageAccident 19990813012039APiper PA18125 · Anchorage, AK(Tty) acft ground looped on takeoff. (.19) on August 13, 1999, about 1705 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N1386A, sustained substantial damage during takeoff from the Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska. The…Aug 13, 1999 · N1386A · Substantial damageIncident 19990720025109IPiper PA18125 · Pasco, WA(-23) Flight instructor failed to initiate appropriate corrective action resulting in propeller striking the asphalt.Jul 20, 1999 · N1855A · Minor damageAccident 19990605046759APiper PA18125 · Ekwok, AK(-23) On June 5, 1999 about 1200 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N1195A, sustained substantial damage while landing at a fishing lodge, about 2.5 miles southwest of Ekwok, Alaska. The pilot stated he was landing on the…Jun 5, 1999 · N1195A · No damageIncident 19990222012589IPiper STCPA18 · Craig, COPilot blain tucker was demonstrating emergency landings with a blown tire on right side. His boot's heel was on the brake on the right side when he sat the right tire down. The a/c started to ground loop off the runway, and hit the left elevator, causing…Feb 22, 1999 · N1106A · Minor damageAccident 19980709023889APiper PA18125 · Palmer, AKTundra tires. Landed on remote strip. Hit a ditch. Nosed down. Wind pushed tail over. (From .4) the certificated private pilot landed in a remote, off-airport area. After landing, he was taxiing toward a takeoff position, and the main landing gear entered a…Jul 9, 1998 · N1602A · Substantial damageAccident 19970626016009APiper PA18125 · Birchwood, AKLost power on climbout. Turned back landed in trees. Fuel selector o ring split. No detenies. Water in magas fuel.Jun 26, 1997 · N1386A · Substantial damageAccident 19961109035019APiper PA18125 · Westcliffe, COAircraft flipped over on landing.Nov 9, 1996 · N1334A · Substantial damageIncident 19960930033409IPiper PA18125 · Wasilla, AKNarrative: while practicing touch and go's at new Wasilla Airport, pilot heard loud bang on take off, observed right MLG handing down, contacted a pilot/mechanic on the ground and discussed best landing technique. Pilot made successful landing with very minor…Sep 30, 1996 · N1602A · Minor damageAccident 19950602037879APiper PA18150 · Sand Point, AKLanded tundra tire equipped PA180N paved runway. Veered sharply collapsing left gear. Anticastor malajusted.Jun 2, 1995 · N125FG · Substantial damageIncident 19941022043209IPiper PA18125 · Livermore, CALost power en route. Safe off airport landing. Engine had swallowed NR1 cylinder exhaust valve.Oct 22, 1994 · N1233AAccident 19921230051969APiper PA18125 · Herald, CAImpacted in open field after developing high sink rate on final. Landing gear hit bystander. No solo endorsement.Dec 30, 1992 · N3872C · Substantial damageAccident 19920105000869APiper PA18125 · Ashby, NEOn search for hunters. Dived over hunters. Pulled up vertical stalled and spun to ground.Jan 5, 1992 · N1217A · Substantial damage · 2 fatalAccident 19911026048089APiper PA18125 · Talkeetna, AKStalled on approach to gravel bar. Wing hit surface and aircraft flipped over.Oct 26, 1991 · N1887A · Substantial damageIncident 19910821041499IPiper PA18125 · Northway, AKPilot lost directional control on landing when left wing came up. Right wheel hub then failed.Aug 21, 1991 · N1896A · Minor damageAccident 19910813033959APiper PA18125 · Eagle River, AKFloatplane encountered downdraft after water takeoff. Settled onto lake sideways and knocked off floats.Aug 13, 1991 · N1017A · Substantial damageAccident 19910413010629APiper PA18125 · Ekalaka, MTUnable to return to private strip due weather,diverted to airport. Runway snowed in. Used road. Slid into a ditch.Apr 13, 1991 · N1322A · Substantial damageIncident 19900928051319IPiper PA18125 · Hampton, ORLanded on private road. Right gear hit rock and gear collapsed.Sep 28, 1990 · N1855A · Minor damageIncident 19900606030879IPiper PA18125 · Tremonton, UTLost directional control on a crosswind landing. Veered off runway. Main landing gear collapsed.Jun 6, 1990 · N1249A · Minor damageAccident 19900507014849APiper PA18125 · Rogerson, IDWing struck a tent and a pickup in camp area. Aircraft flipped into lake and sank.May 7, 1990 · N1011A · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19900428019269IPiper PA18125 · El Monte, CALost directional control on landing. Wind gust caused pilot to ground loop. Veered off runway. Hit a fence.Apr 28, 1990 · N1851A · Minor damageIncident 19900204031749IPiper PA18125 · Oswego, MTPilot failed to see powerline crossing a road and struck that powerline during landing on road.Feb 4, 1990 · N1197A · Minor damageAccident 19890807032569APiper PA18125 · Ekalaka, MTLanded on a ranch road and overshot clear area striking a gate post with left wing.Aug 7, 1989 · N1322A · Substantial damageIncident 19890714040089IPiper PA18125 · Hannah, NDBrief power loss. Elected to land in field even though power returned. Wing hit fence post. No engine defects foundJul 14, 1989 · N1385A · Minor damageIncident 19890227023159IPiper PA18125 · Hollywood, FLAircraft flown in reckless manner at low altitude over residential area. Occupants were intoxicated.Feb 27, 1989 · N9663HAccident 19880203001819APiper PA18125 · Brighton, COAfter buzzing area, pilot dived aircraft vertically into gound impact. Left note, was unhappy with life.Feb 3, 1988 · N1153A · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19871001058559APiper PA18125 · Miles City, MTNear vertical crash in a blind canyon. Pilot was checking for stray cattle.Oct 1, 1987 · N1377A · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 19870405008529IPiper PA18125 · Ft Lauderdale, FLForced landing in ocean after engine quit, suspect fuel exhaustion.Apr 5, 1987 · N9663H · Minor damageIncident 19860606041619IPiper PA18125 · Yakutat, AKDuring rollout after landing, directional control was lost and aircraft groundlooped.Jun 6, 1986 · N1868A · Minor damageAccident 19850625055149APiper PA18125 · Bellevue, WAWater takeoff with rear control stick fastened full aft by seat belt. Stalled into water where aircraft sank.Jun 25, 1985 · N16688 · Substantial damageAccident 19850108002159APiper PA18125 · Shaktoolik, AKSki equipped plane struck a snowbank on takeoff. Pilot aborted but struck a fish shack.Jan 8, 1985 · N1912A · Substantial damageAccident 19841225068349APiper PA18125 · Cody, WYPilot buzzing person on ground struck low hills during a turn.Dec 25, 1984 · N1212A · Substantial damage
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