# Piper PA-18 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7101802 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-18 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 97 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 1A2](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A2) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 477 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985 - [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978 - [AD 72-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-01-07): Failure of Engine Mount · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 3 more. Effective Apr 17, 1972 - [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968 - [AD 62-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-02-05): Rudder Cable Attachment Lug · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 5 more - [AD 60-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-10-08): Fuel Selector Valve · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 30 more. Effective Jul 15, 1960 - [AD 59-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-10-08): Gas Tank Cap Vent · Piper PA-18, PA-18A, PA-20 and 1 more. Effective Jul 15, 1959 - [AD 53-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-24-04): Fuel-Hydraulic Lines · Piper PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 - [AD 53-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-04-01): Control Stick Attachment · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 16 more - [AD 51-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-19-02): Oil Radiator Hose · Piper PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014 - [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999 - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (7) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-13-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-30): IGNITION SYSTEM Toggle Style Magneto Switches on the Left Side Cabin Adjacent to the Pilot Seat. Issued May 9, 2013 - [SAIB CE-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-14): Fuselage Cracking at Aft Tail Post Weld Joint on Piper Model PA-18 (L-21) Airplanes. Issued Feb 6, 2013 - [SAIB CE-03-02R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-02R1): . Issued Mar 24, 2005 - [SAIB CE-04-91](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-91): . Issued Sep 24, 2004 - [SAIB CE-01-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-27): . Issued Jun 8, 2001 - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (477, first 50) - [N1009A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1009A): [Williams Wendell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20WENDELL), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1950, S/N 18581 - [N101KC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101KC): [H O Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%20O%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Maple Grove, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Maple%20Grove), S/N 18-649 - [N101SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101SC): [Anderson Benjamin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20BENJAMIN%20T), [Havre De Grace, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Havre%20De%20Grace), built 1964, S/N 18-6200 - [N1023A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1023A): [White Leland T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20LELAND%20T), [Deer Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Deer%20Park), built 1951, S/N 18-595 - [N102LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102LW): [Wulff Allan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WULFF%20ALLAN), [Reston, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Reston), built 1955, S/N 18-4383 - [N1034A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1034A): [Hawk Don](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWK%20DON), [Shady Cove, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Shady%20Cove), S/N 18-606 - [N1041A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1041A): [Winkelman Donald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINKELMAN%20DONALD%20L), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1951, S/N 18-619 - [N1045A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1045A): [Lange Bryan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANGE%20BRYAN%20C), [Harrison, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Harrison), built 1951, S/N 18-622 - [N104T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104T): [Carey Daniel F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAREY%20DANIEL%20F), [Rockville Centre, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rockville%20Centre), S/N 18-2218 - [N1051A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1051A): built 1951, S/N 18-641 - [N1059A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1059A): [Butler Billy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20BILLY%20D), [Hilger, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Hilger), built 1951, S/N 18-630 - [N105JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105JC): [Heckathorn Chad W Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HECKATHORN%20CHAD%20W%20TRUSTEE), [Elk Point, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Elk%20Point), built 1950, S/N 18-308 - [N1065A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1065A): [Nordhaus Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORDHAUS%20ROBERT), [Lake Geneva, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Lake%20Geneva), built 1951, S/N 18-648 - [N1066A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1066A): [Younggren James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNGGREN%20JAMES%20H), [Hallock, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hallock), built 1951, S/N 18-646 - [N1072A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1072A): [Scarboro Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCARBORO%20THOMAS%20E), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), built 1951, S/N 18-655 - [N1073A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1073A): [Peters Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERS%20STEVEN%20M), [Parkersburg, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Parkersburg), built 1951, S/N 18-657 - [N1076A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1076A): [Tri City Airframe LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20CITY%20AIRFRAME%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 18-659 - [N1081A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1081A): [Hoyer Larry B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOYER%20LARRY%20B), [Fort Peck, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fort%20Peck), built 1951, S/N 18-663 - [N10842](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10842): [Cranor Douglas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRANOR%20DOUGLAS%20R), [Valdez, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Valdez), built 1951, S/N 18-671 - [N1087A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1087A): [Scotton Bradley D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTON%20BRADLEY%20D), [Galena, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Galena), built 1951, S/N 18-673 - [N1089A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1089A): [Reeder Julian S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REEDER%20JULIAN%20S%20JR), [Nenana, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nenana), S/N 18-680 - [N1097A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1097A): [Ranch Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANCH%20AERO%20LLC), [Sterling City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sterling%20City), S/N 18-685 - [N1109A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109A): [Orton Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORTON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Walker, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Walker), built 1951, S/N 18-701 - [N1109J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109J): [Orton Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORTON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Walker, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Walker), built 1950, S/N 18-392 - [N1109W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109W): [Orton Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORTON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Walker, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Walker), built 1957, S/N 18-5946 - [N1128A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1128A): [Carson Dean B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARSON%20DEAN%20B), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1951, S/N 18-721 - [N1130A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1130A): [Coxon William O IV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COXON%20WILLIAM%20O%20IV), [Church Hill, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Church%20Hill), built 1951, S/N 18-723 - [N1131A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1131A): [Rizzo Christian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIZZO%20CHRISTIAN), [Clover, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Clover), built 1951, S/N 18-725 - [N1157C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1157C): [Cavill Wayne E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVILL%20WAYNE%20E), [Ryegate, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Ryegate), built 1953, S/N 18-2458 - [N1160A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1160A): [Aday Bennie J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAY%20BENNIE%20J), [Las Cruces, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Las%20Cruces), S/N 18-757 - [N1175A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1175A): [Burmeister Aaron R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURMEISTER%20AARON%20R), [Nenana, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nenana), built 1951, S/N 18-777 - [N117TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117TL): [Over-Head Productions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OVER-HEAD%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 18-2231 - [N1185A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1185A): [Lovgren Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOVGREN%20DEAN), [Morrowville, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Morrowville), built 1951, S/N 18-792 - [N118DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118DK): [Reynolds Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20THOMAS%20J), [Dillon, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Dillon), S/N 18-7540 - [N1192A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1192A): [Myers Dale C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MYERS%20DALE%20C), [King Salmon, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/King%20Salmon), built 1951, S/N 18-802 - [N1200A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1200A): [Bay Kelly M Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAY%20KELLY%20M%20TRUSTEE), [Glennallen, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Glennallen), built 1951, S/N 18-1200 - [N1202A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1202A): [Eldringhoff Jim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELDRINGHOFF%20JIM), [Wecota, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Wecota), built 1951, S/N 18-810 - [N1209A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1209A): [Corbin Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORBIN%20RICHARD), [Waterville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Waterville), built 1951, S/N 18-820 - [N1214A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1214A): built 1951, S/N 18-828 - [N1219A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1219A): [Feltman Joshua C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FELTMAN%20JOSHUA%20C), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), S/N 18-834 - [N1222A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1222A): [Dawley Creek Ranch Nv LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAWLEY%20CREEK%20RANCH%20NV%20LLC), [Ruby Valley, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Ruby%20Valley), built 1951, S/N 18-837 - [N1226A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1226A): [Walsh Brendan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALSH%20BRENDAN), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), S/N 18-841 - [N1244A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1244A): [Pickard Martha Anne Gabriel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PICKARD%20MARTHA%20ANNE%20GABRIEL), [Hudson, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hudson), built 1957, S/N 18-1037 - [N1248A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1248A): [Baugh Andrew Lawrence](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUGH%20ANDREW%20LAWRENCE), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1951, S/N 18-1041 - [N124GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124GS): [Detommaso James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DETOMMASO%20JAMES%20F), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), built 1956, S/N 5287 - [N1251A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1251A): [Pappas Timothy G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAPPAS%20TIMOTHY%20G), [Big Lake, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Big%20Lake), S/N 18-1047 - [N1259C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1259C): [Bowers Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWERS%20MICHAEL), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1953, S/N 18-2500 - [N1264A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1264A): [Pierskalla Nicolas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERSKALLA%20NICOLAS%20B), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1951, S/N 18-1060 - [N1265A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1265A): [Walker Matthew J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20MATTHEW%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Delta Junction, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Delta%20Junction), S/N 18-1061 - [N1270A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1270A): [Snow Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNOW%20RICHARD%20C), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1951, S/N 18-1065 All 477: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (477, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC26LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA093), Aug 29, 2026: Piper PA-18 (N15XX), Beluga, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA268), Jul 18, 2026: Piper PA-18 (N7590K), Colusa, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA017), Mar 3, 2026: Piper PA-18 (N1532V), Waialua, HI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA024), Oct 17, 2025: Piper PA-18 (N1755A), Paris, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA188), May 26, 2025: Piper PA-18 (N7175D), Vega, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind… - [NTSB ANC23LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA064), Aug 22, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N4111Z), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC23LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA055), Jul 13, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N37WP), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB WPR23LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA250), Jul 3, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N36KG), McCall, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s application of wheel brakes during landing roll out, resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC23LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA049), Jul 1, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N15XX), Beluga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain. - [NTSB ANC23FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA004), Nov 10, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N7123K), Chickaloon, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a cable. - [NTSB CEN22LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA442), Sep 27, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N7207), Battle Creek, MI, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR22LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA176), May 10, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N1272A), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR22LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA120), Mar 7, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N968SW), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB ANC22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA008), Nov 26, 2021: Piper PA-18 (N1380A), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, off-airport landing, and nose over. - [NTSB ANC21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA075), Aug 10, 2021: Piper PA-18 (N1264A), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ERA21LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA131), Feb 10, 2021: Piper PA-18 (N8183C), Lake Placid, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing. - [NTSB ANC20CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA080), Jul 27, 2020: Piper PA 18 (N1277A), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC20CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA047), May 16, 2020: Piper PA 18 (N5478H), McGrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground. - [NTSB CEN20LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA150), Apr 19, 2020: Piper PA 18 (N3670P), Bowie, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled turn and descent into terrain. - [NTSB WPR20CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA105), Feb 29, 2020: Piper PA 18 (N1890A), Santa Barbara, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a rapid descent rate, hard landing, and nose-over. - [NTSB WPR20LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA026), Nov 16, 2019: Piper PA 18 (N8589D), Livermore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of the flight control stick, which resulted in separation of the flight control stick from the stick stub assembly and an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC19LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA054), Sep 23, 2019: Piper PA 18 (N7071B), Beluga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance. - [NTSB CEN19CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19CA062), Jan 19, 2019: Piper PA 18 (N3298Z), Iron Mountain, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of situational awareness and visual horizon in overcast sky conditions, which led to an unrecognized descent during a low-level maneuver and subsequent… - [NTSB CEN18CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA176), May 18, 2018: Piper PA 18 (N7265K), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control following an encounter with gusty crosswind during landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA408), Jul 13, 2017: Piper PA 18 (N8560C), Denali, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC16CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA066), Sep 18, 2016: Piper PA 18 (N5773D), McGrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA204), Apr 19, 2016: Piper PA 18 (N2518A), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA15CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA148), Mar 2, 2015: Piper PA 18 (N37WP), Murfreesboro, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop and the left wing dragging the runway. - [NTSB ANC15FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA009), Jan 31, 2015: Piper PA18 (N78NR), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: Both pilots’ inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration of… - [NTSB WPR14CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA339), Aug 8, 2014: Piper PA 18 (N1765P), Lysite, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff. - [NTSB CEN14CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA404), Jul 31, 2014: Piper PA 18 (N8461D), Traverse City, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB ANC13CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA105), Sep 24, 2013: Piper PA 18 (N1214A), Big Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC12CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA109), Aug 31, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N1620A), Healy, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA086), Aug 13, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N37WP), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB ERA12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA309), Apr 29, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N5769D), Pilot Mountain, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance. - [NTSB CEN12CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA148), Feb 5, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N3671Z), Thedford, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ANC12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA003), Oct 10, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N124GS), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB WPR11CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA308), Jul 2, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N23TT), Enumclaw, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an encounter with a mountain wave and downdraft landing. - [NTSB CEN11LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA328), May 7, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N195T), Fredenberg Township, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate directional control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB ANC11CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA013), Feb 23, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N623MP), Sterling, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane owner improper fabrication of a fuel line, and subsequent inadequate inspection by an aviation mechanic, resulting in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR10CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA414), Aug 19, 2010: Piper PA-18 (N1662P), Buena, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive brake application, resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN10LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA472), Aug 11, 2010: Piper PA-18 (N350CC), Aspen, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011), Dec 31, 2009: Piper PA-18 (N146T), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low… - [NTSB ANC09CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA096), Sep 5, 2009: Piper PA-18 (N5773D), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN09CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA544), Aug 9, 2009: Piper PA-18 (N350CC), Aspen, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a preceding large business jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence. - [NTSB ANC08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA122), Sep 11, 2008: Piper PA-18 (N7174K), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC08TA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA099), Aug 6, 2008: Piper PA-18 (N7055), Nome, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ANC08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA072), Jun 7, 2008: Piper PA-18 (N897SP), Quinhagak, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the… - [NTSB DFW08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA113), Apr 23, 2008: Piper PA-18 (N1588P), Santa Teresa, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB ANC07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA072), Aug 1, 2007: Piper PA-18 (N40832), Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel. All 477: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (361, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20260606009029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260606009029I), Jun 6, 2026: Piper PA-18 (N1460C), Coleraine, MN, Minor damage. The pilot departed from his home airport which has a land runway. After departure, he retracted the gear. When setting up for the water landing, he verifed his… - [Accident 20260303005189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260303005189A), Mar 3, 2026: Piper PA-18 (N1532V), Waialua, HI, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Experienced right hand landing gear collapse after landing rollout causing damage to main landing gear and right wing assembly. Detail… - [Accident 20251017015409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251017015409A), Oct 17, 2025: Piper PA-18 (N1755A), Paris, ID, Substantial damage. On October 14, 2025, [privacy data omitted] departed aoc with a destination of puc while making a short landing at 1U7. The purpose of the flight was to… - [Accident 20250526006309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250526006309A), May 26, 2025: Piper PA-18 (N7175D), Vega, TX, Substantial damage. On may 26, 2025, at 1540 CDT, a Piper PA-18 impacted terrain while attempting to land and incurred substantial damage. The aircraft was being operated on a… - [Accident 20230822014509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230822014509A), Aug 22, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N4111Z), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he was flying the single engine airplane into a private airstrip 15 NM southwest of skwenta to check on a cabin property for a friend. While taxi… - [Incident 20230706008359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230706008359I), Jul 6, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N7288K), King Salmon, AK, Minor damage. While taxiing aircraft in a crosswind to position for takeoff on pike lake, approximately 6 miles east of pakn, the pilot performed an evasive maneuver to… - [Accident 20230703008349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230703008349A), Jul 3, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N36KG), Mccall, ID, Substantial damage. On 07/03/2023 @ approximately 1100 the PIC of [privacy data omitted] was attempting a landing at myl, on a grass strip adjacent to runway 16/34. The PIC… - [Accident 20230701008339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230701008339A), Jul 1, 2023: Piper PA-18 (N15XX), Shirleyville, AK, Substantial damage. ASI apf called and interviewed accident pilot on 7/13/23. Pilot was very cooperative, and stated that day he landed on a very narrow track near the mcarthur… - [Accident 20221110018479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221110018479A), Nov 10, 2022: Pa-18 150 (N7123K), Chickaloon, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot was on return to airport leg of flight and manuvered aircraft to a lower altitude of flight over a river. Shortly after manuvering the aircraft to a… - [Incident 20221004016709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221004016709I), Oct 4, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N350CC), Creede, CO, Minor damage. Pilot stated that the aircraft had recently undergone its annual maintenance and that the brakes were "tighter" than he was previously accustomed to. When… - [Incident 20220510006819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220510006819I), May 10, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N1272A), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. The airman was practicing traffic patterns at Ryan airfield on runway 6L. During the landing rollout the airman lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft… - [Accident 20220307003259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220307003259A), Mar 7, 2022: Piper PA-18 (N968SW), Nampa, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot was making touch and go's at the Nampa Idaho airport. On the third landing with a cross wind he was having difficulty with tail rudder control. The… - [Incident 20211126019939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211126019939I), Nov 26, 2021: Piper PA-18 (N1380A), Palmer, AK, Minor damage. Investigation: the airman was conducting a personal flight sightseeing up the knik river basin. It was a clear, cold day. The pilot experienced power loss and… - [Accident 20210809013619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210809013619A), Aug 9, 2021: Piper PA-18 (N1264A), Stephan Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off to the south from stephens lake, AK61, dirt strip. Strong crosswind. On climb out pilot stated that the flight controls jammed in a slight… - [Incident 20210525009989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210525009989I), May 25, 2021: Piper PA-18 (N105JC), Veblen, SD, Minor damage. On may 25, 2021 at 0945 CDT a Piper PA-18 [privacy data omitted] was involved in an incident during take off during an aerial power line patrol flight . VMC… - [Accident 20210210016159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210210016159A), Feb 10, 2021: Piper PA-18 (N8183C), Lake Placid, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot statement: departed 09FA on runway 18 on 2/10/21 at 17:45 EST to the south after performing pre-flight and runup with nothing abnormal noticed. Performed… - [Accident 20200726009779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200726009779A), Jul 26, 2020: Piper PA-18 (N1277A), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that on July 26, 2020 near gold king creek, Fairbanks AK (AK7), he landed his PA-18 N1277A s/n 18-1072 on an unimproved off airport grass… - [Accident 20200516006839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516006839A), May 16, 2020: Piper PA-18 (N5478H), Farewell, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted takeoff from runway 11 at Hinkes remote private airstrip 56AK and encountered wind gust during rotation. Right wing lifted upward causing… - [Accident 20200419001979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200419001979A), Apr 19, 2020: Piper PA-18 (N3670P), Bowie, TX, Destroyed. Pilot departed Bowie municipal (0F2) and landed at private residence of [privacy data omitted] roughly 5 NM south. Landed with out issue and shutdown to talk… - [Accident 20200229003769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200229003769A), Feb 29, 2020: Piper PA-18 (N1890A), Santa Barbara, CA, Substantial damage. On February 29, 2020, N1890A s/n 18-1723 a Piper PA-18 super cub was on a flight from Santa ynez airport, in California to ogilvy ranch in Santa Barbara,… - [Incident 20191116011229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191116011229I), Nov 16, 2019: Piper PA-18 (N8589D), Livermore, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft N8589D, a Piper PA-18, was being operated under a letter of authorization to perform banner tow operations. The aircraft approached the banner pick-up… - [Accident 20190922018229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190922018229A), Sep 22, 2019: Piper PA-18 (N7071B), Beluga, AK, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted](PIC) stated prior to landing his plane, he observed the area and once on the ground he used a range finder to obtain approximate… - [Incident 20190818017569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190818017569I), Aug 18, 2019: Piper PA-18 (N1330A), Nome, AK, Minor damage. Pilot taxied the aircraft into position facing south on the road. Pilot stated, once in position, he applied power and accounted for any wind correction and… - [Incident 20190520004929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190520004929I), May 20, 2019: Piper PA-18 (N1798A), Frederick, MD, Minor damage. The pilot reported that the incident occurred while performing stop and go landings. On the second landing the pilot performed a two wheel landing with a 6… - [Incident 20190501003719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190501003719I), May 1, 2019: Piper PA-18 (N9145D), Minor damage. Airman was flying in area of trading bay, AK., which is about 25 miles west of kenai, AK. Airman was practicing takeoffs and landings on gravel bars on river.… - [Accident 20190119000289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190119000289A), Jan 19, 2019: Piper PA-18 (N3298Z), Iron Moutain, MI, Substantial damage. On January 19, 2019 at 13:15 central standard time (CST), a Piper PA-18 aircraft, N3298Z, registered to an individual and operated by an airline pilot for a… - [Incident 20180828016099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180828016099I), Aug 28, 2018: Piper PA-18 (N1358A), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. During take off roll, pilot stated a north wind pushed him off the runway into the infield and spun. Right main tire and wheel folded over on the axle. Winds… - [Incident 20180812011029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180812011029I), Aug 12, 2018: Piper PA-18 (N8105Y), Tok, AK, Minor damage. Pilot was landing with a tail wind on a ridge top. After touch down and was rolling out, aircraft experience a wind gust from behind. The tail began to rise .… - [Accident 20180517005479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180517005479A), May 17, 2018: Piper PA-18 (N7265K), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. On may 17, 2017, at 1847 MST, a Piper PA-18, N7265K, registered to framing systems inc, ran off the runway while landing on rwy 22 at Double Eagle (aeg)… - [Incident 20170828017449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170828017449I), Aug 28, 2017: Piper PA-18 (N7166B), Mcarthur Rvr, AK, Minor damage. Pilot was maneuvering aircraft to the oposite end on a sand bar to move to a more protected area from the wind. Lost directional control. Corrected with… - [Incident 20170818020699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170818020699I), Aug 18, 2017: Piper PA-18 (N1473C), Carry Falls, NY, Minor damage. Upon landing on the beach at Carry Falls reservoir, NY, the aircraft experienced a sand bar causing the aircraft to flip onto its back causing minor damage to… - [Accident 20170712024439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170712024439A), Jul 12, 2017: Piper PA-18 (N8560C), Denali, AK, Substantial damage. Flight was a grocery haul to off airport narrow landing strip in the yanert river valley. Winds gusted as touching down, the aircraft got to the edge of the… - [Accident 20160918021169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160918021169A), Sep 18, 2016: Piper PA-18 (N5773D), Mc Grath, AK, Substantial damage. On 09/19/2016 @ approximately 1230 AKDT the airman landed N5773D in gusty wind conditions on rough but soft terrain 60 miles wnw of mcgrath AK. He positioned… - [Accident 20160418006569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160418006569A), Apr 18, 2016: Piper PA-18 (N2518A), Butte, AK, Substantial damage. 04/18/2016: Piper PA-18 serial number 18-2148 departed bgq at 1845 and flew (VFR) direct to the knik river drainage. On landing roll the aircraft Encountered a… - [Accident 20150302003029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150302003029A), Mar 2, 2015: Piper PA-18 (N37WP), Murfreesboro, TN, Substantial damage. Student pilot landed lost control on rollout. PIC (instructor) fail to gain control and aircraft ground looped. - [Accident 20150131000802A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150131000802A), Jan 31, 2015: Piper PA-18 (N78NR), Wasilla, AK, Destroyed. At an unknown time N78NR departed birchwood airport (pabv) with intended destination of personal cabin at johnson creek (about 25 miles west of skwentna) at… - [Incident 20150102002209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150102002209I), Jan 2, 2015: Piper PA-18 (N1270A), Beluga Lake, AK, Minor damage. The weather was clear and it was a ?beautiful day to fly?. PIC stated she had made 4 or 5 passes to a frozen sandbar on Beluga Lake Alaska and was making… - [Incident 20140920017659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140920017659I), Sep 20, 2014: Piper PA-18 (N7056), Mcgrath, AK, Minor damage. N7056 a PA-18 aircraft sustained damage to the leading edge and outboard four ribs of the right wing, during a planned Off Airport landing. The leading edge… - [Accident 20140808013269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140808013269A), Aug 8, 2014: Piper PA-18 (N1765P), Lysite, WY, Substantial damage. On 8/8/2014 at approx 1400 LCL N1765P, a Piper PA-18 sustainied substantial damage when it impacted the ground while attempting to takeoff from a hay field… - [Accident 20140731012349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140731012349A), Jul 31, 2014: Piper PA-18 (N8461D), Traverse City, MI, Substantial damage. Pilot reported that he performed a wheel landing on runway 28, traveled approximately 100 feet, the aircraft turned left, exited the runway, and flipped over.… - [Accident 20130924020989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130924020989A), Sep 24, 2013: Piper PA-18 (N1214A), Big Lake, AK, Minor damage. Upon landing on a gravel bar, the aircraft's right main landing gear hit a large hole, tearing it off. This also caused the propeller to strike the ground and… - [Incident 20130609009889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130609009889I), Jun 9, 2013: Piper PA-18 (N7171D), Matanuska Susit, AK, Minor damage. Pilot stated that the aircraft had approximately 5 gallons in the left wing and 13 gallons in the right wing on preflight in big lake Alaska. Pilot took off… - [Accident 20120831020669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120831020669A), Aug 31, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N1620A), Healy, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot and passenger landed at remote private landing strip. Pilot attempted to depart area with normal upwind takeoff but slightly upgrade takeoff using less… - [Accident 20120812018039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120812018039A), Aug 12, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N37WP), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot was landing at 6 mile airstrip, upon landing the aircraft bounce slightly. The tail wheel aircraft was sliding to one side of the runway and controls… - [Accident 20120429007369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120429007369A), Apr 29, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N5769D), Pilot Mountain, NC, Destroyed. On 4/29/12 at 1745 aircraft N5769D, a PA-18 being piloted by [privacy data omitted] collided with power lines on climb out from the Pilot owned Private grass… - [Accident 20120205000919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120205000919A), Feb 5, 2012: Piper PA-18 (N3671Z), Thedford, NE, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Lost control of his aircraft during the landing roll when the main wheels rolled over a patch of ice on the otherwise dry runway. The… - [Accident 20111010026949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111010026949A), Oct 10, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N124GS), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was doing off airport landing on gravel bar on yentina river. Pilot knew about up-rooted tree stump near landing area. Pilot was distracted by sun flash… - [Incident 20110819019739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110819019739I), Aug 19, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N1325A), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. Upon touch down wind gusted and caused the aircraft to veer to the left, pilot corrected to the right then to the left as aircraft spun around. Large side… - [Incident 20110813016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110813016499I), Aug 13, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N223T), Lynchtown, ME, Minor damage. Pilot reported that on takeoff from a sandbar along lake aziscohos, the main wheel sank in the sand and flipped the aircraft over and into the water. Minor… - [Accident 20110702013889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110702013889A), Jul 2, 2011: Piper PA-18 (N23TT), Enumclaw, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated on landing approach gust of wind and down draft caused a/c to vear to right of runway and touch down in gravel area heading aaprox 60DEGREES to… All 361: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (28) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000476), Mar 3, 2026: STRUT. FRACTURED. PIPER PA-18 EXPERIENCED RIGHT HAND LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE AFTER LANDING ROLLOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO MAIN LANDING GEAR AND RIGHT WING ASSEMBLY. DETAIL INSPECTION FO - [SDR 2022FA0000361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000361), Jul 20, 2022: OIL COOLER. CRACKED. ORIGINAL OIL COOLER REPLACED 05/27/2022 DUE TO CRACKED MOUNTING FLANGES. NEW COOLER, S/N 4467 , FAILED AFTER 12 HOURS IN SERVICE, CRACKED ADJACENT TO TOP FITTIN - [SDR 2017FA0000414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000414), Aug 10, 2017: FUEL BOWL. DAMAGED. THE FUEL STRAINER COVER DEVELOPS A BOW AFTER A YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PRESSURE BEING PUT ON IT FROM THE WIRE ASSEMBLY CAUSING IT TO LEAK FUEL. IT HAS BEEN FOUND THA - [SDR 2016FA0000498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000498), Oct 12, 2016: PISTON RING. OUT OF ALIGNMENT. DURING TAKE OFF, WITH GLIDER IN TOW, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED ENGINE SHUT DOWN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE NR 3 PISTON RINGS WERE NOT INSTALLED - [SDR CA150527009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150527009), May 14, 2015: CARBURETOR. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF FOR ONE OF THE INITIAL FLIGHTS WITH THE NEWLY OVERHAULED FACTORY ENG. THE ACFT IS A PA22-160 BUSHMASTER & IS EQUIPPED WITH FLOATS. THE F - [SDR 2011FA0000280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000280), Apr 30, 2011: RETAINER. BROKEN. 37 HOURS SINCE THE ENGINE WAS LAST REASSEMBLED, THE VALVE COVERS WERE REMOVED. BROKEN PUSH ROD RETAINER SPRINGS WERE FOUND IN 3 OUT OF 4 CYLINDERS. 1 BROKEN STE - [SDR 22497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/22497), Jan 31, 2008: RETAINER. BROKEN. ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED FOR PROP STRIKE INSPECTION. DURING TEST CELL OPERATION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED AN OIL LEAK AT THE NR4 CYLINDER. FURTHER INS - [SDR 2008FA0000105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000105), Dec 4, 2007: FITTING. BROKEN. PILOT STATED THAT HE PERFORMED AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING ALONG A BEACH WHILE HUNTING. UPON LANDING, THE UPPER RT MLG CABANE FITTING BROKE. THE LANDING GEAR SAFETY - [SDR 2006FA0000980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000980), Sep 29, 2006: ROTOR. INOPERATIVE. PILOT NOTICED LACK OF POWER AND ROUGHNESS AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO FIELD, DISCOVERED INOPERATIVE RT MAGNETO. DISASSEMBLY OF RT MAGNETO REVEALED ROTOR SHAFT HA - [SDR 2006FA0000532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000532), May 21, 2006: CURRENT LIMITER. FAILED. CURRENT LIMITER BLOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER. - [SDR CA051221002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051221002), Dec 8, 2005: ATTACH BRACKET. CORRODED. REINFORCEMENT STRAP AT REAR SPREADER BAR ATTACHMENT LUG; INTERGRANULAR CORROSION DESTROYED PART FROM INSIDE OUT RESULTING IN LOOSE FASTENER. - [SDR CA050805003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050805003), Aug 3, 2005: BAFFLE. WARPED. (CAN) EXCESSIVE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE - MUFFLER 2 INCH STACK HOLE IN CAN 1.5 INCH DIAMETER LEFT A HIGH RESTRICTION CAUSING HIGH HEAT PROGRESSIVELY COLLAPSING TH - [SDR 2004FA0000364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000364), Mar 15, 2004: FUEL CONTROL. MISMARKED. AS MANUFACTURED, THE FUEL VALVE SELECTOR HANDLE CONSISTS OF A SMALL POINTER AND A SILVER HANDLE OPPOSITE OF EACH OTHER ON THE LT INTERIOR WALL BY THE FRONT SEAT - [SDR TAM1112200301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAM1112200301), Oct 31, 2003: PLATE. FAILED. SPINNER BACKPLATE BRACKETS SEEM TO FAIL OFTEN, PICTURE NR 1. THIS PARTICULAR BACKPLATE APPEARS VERY NEW, THE AIRCRAFT HAS FLOWN 35 HOURS SINCE ANNUAL INSPECTION - [SDR 2003FA0000940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000940), Sep 18, 2003: BEARING. OVERHEATED. ALTERNATOR HARD TO ROTATE DUE TO NON-DRIVE END BEARING BEING PRESSED INTO HOUSING TOO FAR. BEARING COVER FOUND (BLUED) DUE TOO EXCCESIVE HEAT. DRIVE PULLEY HARD - [SDR CA030107011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030107011), Aug 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. (CAN) LT STABILIZER REAR TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED INBOARD OF THE OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE. - [SDR 2001FA0000558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000558), Oct 26, 2001: STUD. BROKEN. BROKEN CYLINDER BASE STUDS, 5 STUDS BROKEN ON NR 1 CYLINDER, FOUND MIS-TORQUED ON NR 2, NR 3, AND NR 4, ALSO.(K) - [SDR CA010820014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010820014), Jul 27, 2001: SCREW. BROKEN. (CAN) STABILIZER TRIM FOUND NOT WORKING ON PILOT'S WALK AROUND. DISASSEMBLE AND FOUND SCREW BROKEN IN HALF, JAMMED IN THE YOKE HOUSING. - [SDR 20010124CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010124CW004), Dec 19, 2000: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. WHILE COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLING FOR RECOVERY, FOUND BOTH BELLCRANKS CRACKED. ONLY WAY TO SEE IS WITH MIRROR OR COMPLETE DISSASSEMBLE. BOTTOM OF BELLCRANK NOT CRA - [SDR 20000911SH041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000911SH041), Aug 28, 2000: GEAR. FRACTURED. AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR HAD 5 OR 6 TEETH MISSING AND THE R - [SDR 2000ZZZX500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX500), Jan 17, 2000: CHANNEL. CORRODED. DURING RECOVERING OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND THE REAR WINDOW CHANNELS LEFT AND RIGHT WERE CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. - [SDR 2000ZZZX498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX498), Jan 17, 2000: LONGERON. CORRODED. DURING LAST 6 AIRCRAFT RECOVERED BY FACILITY, 5 OF THESE AIRCRAFT HAD TO HAVE THE TOP LONGERON REPLACED BECAUSE OF CORROSION DUE TO WATER BEING TRAPPED UNDER TH - [SDR 98ZZZX3125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3125), Aug 17, 1998: FITTING. CORRODED. WING FITTING CORRODED. THERE IS NO ACCESS FOR INSPECTION OF PART. AFTER ONE AIRCRAFT HAD WING SEPARATION AND DISCOVERED PART THAT CORRODED, INSPECTED ENTIRE FLE - [SDR 98ZZZX1993](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1993), Apr 26, 1998: CONTROL CABLE. FAILED. CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT. DURING INVESTIGATION, CABLE WAS FOUND DETACHED; APPARENTLY IT HAD BROKEN PRIOR TO OR AS A RES - [SDR 97ZZZX2785](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2785), May 1, 1997: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND RT FLAP BELLCRANK CRACKED. REF: PIPER SB 109. - [SDR 97ZZZX2025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2025), Apr 22, 1997: TUBE. CORRODED. FAA APPROVED REPAIR STATION, THAT REBUILDS AND REPAIRS PA-18 FUSELAGE FRAMES, HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM, IN FINDING SEVERE CORROSION ON APPROX 35 PERCENT OF THE - [SDR 95ZZZX6391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6391), Oct 25, 1995: TANK. LEAK. TANK HAD SMALL LEAK AFT SEAM MID-WAY BETWEEN SIDES. FOUND SMALL CRACK, .50 INCH, WELDED SEAM FOR 4 INCHES EITHER SIDE OF CRACK. SUBMITTER STATED NO APPARENT REA - [SDR 95ZZZX3523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3523), Jun 19, 1995: FUEL TANK. DAMAGED. TOP FORWARD INBOARD CORNER BASHED IN CAUSING A SEAM TO LEAK. ALSO, FOUND LARGE WELD AROUND VENT. THIS WAS CUT OUT AND A NEW VENT INSTALLED. PRESSURE TESTED AT 1 ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (411, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01147WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01147WI): Installation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes. Concorde Battery Corporation - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc - [STC SA02211AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02211AK): Installation of components to change thrust line orientation. Steve Pierce - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02200AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02200AK): Fabrication of replacement engine exhaust system assembly (P/N PA18ESA). Power Flow Systems Inc - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA4-1430](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1430): 125-gallon hopper and small swathmaster. Texas Transland LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA11854CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11854CH): Installation of modified exhaust system in lieu of original components. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA11841BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11841BO): Installation of T3 Tailwheel Suspension System suspension. T3 Tailwheel Suspension System - [STC SA02764SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02764SE): Installation of Acme Aero Shock landing gear shock absorbers. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA02765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02765SE): Installation of Acme Stinger tailwheel landing gear shock absorber. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02580AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02580AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Replacement Suspension. Airframes Alaska LLC - [STC SA02582AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02582AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder Assembly. Airframes Alaska LLC - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02579AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02579AK): Installation of Swing bar. Willow Mountain Ranch - [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc - [STC SA01118AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01118AT): Installation of Aqua Floats model 2200. Outpost X Aviation Inc - [STC SA1191SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1191SO): Installation of Aqua Model1500 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04563AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04563AT): Installation of Sensenich propeller model 2G0M6 C82BGF or 2G0M7 C82BGF. Sensenich Propeller Company - [STC SP04490AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP04490AT): Installation of Sensenich propeller model 2G0M8/C82BGF. Sensenich Propeller Company - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02233AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02233AK): Installation of high visibility fuel sight gauge. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA00417BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00417BO): Installation of T3 Tailwheel Suspension Systems Suspension. T3 Tailwheel Suspension Systems - [STC SA02175AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02175AK): Fabrication of Airframes Alaska LLC Heavy Duty Standard Length or 3-inch Extended Main Landing Gear. Airframes Alaska LLC - [STC SA01606CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01606CH): Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-180](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-180): Installation of Wipaire Skis, Inc. (Aircraft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) Main Skis, Model C2200, Tail Ski, Model CTF2200 or CT3000, and Parts Kit No. W-PMA-001, issued February 26, 2001. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-328](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-328): Installation of Model C-2200 main skis and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services All 411: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Pitcairn PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitcairn-pa-18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 7180602 - [Johnson Christopher D PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/johnson-christopher-d-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615YU - [Cox Vernon Lewis PA 18](https://openairdocs.org/model/cox-vernon-lewis-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617C0 - [Mcclure David L PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcclure-david-l-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617Y9 - [Protzman James C PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/protzman-james-c-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056249D - [Wittenberg Dennis E PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/wittenberg-dennis-e-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629K0 - [Fly Holly W PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/fly-holly-w-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629RF - [Robert D Blaszak PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-d-blaszak-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05632SI - [Nelson Garrison PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/nelson-garrison-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635OL - [Clarence C Cravens PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/clarence-c-cravens-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056379J - [Aaron T Burcham PA 18](https://openairdocs.org/model/aaron-t-burcham-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637PZ - [Eddie T Knudson PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/eddie-t-knudson-pa-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637UX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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