Piper PA-18

FAA incident reports · 361

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Incident 20260606009029IPiper PA-18 · Coleraine, MNThe 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 visual gear indication that it was up. The floats touched down on the step and once the float…Jun 6, 2026 · N1460C · Minor damageAccident 20260303005189APiper PA-18 · Waialua, HI[privacy data omitted] Experienced right hand landing gear collapse after landing rollout causing damage to main landing gear and right wing assembly. Detail inspection found 2 each fractures on right hand landing gear assembly. Right shock strut hydrasorb…Mar 3, 2026 · N1532V · Substantial damageAccident 20251017015409APiper PA-18 · Paris, IDOn 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 provide CFI instruction for tail wheel endorsement. The individual under instruction approached 1U7…Oct 17, 2025 · N1755A · Substantial damageAccident 20250526006309APiper PA-18 · Vega, TXOn 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 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed.…May 26, 2025 · N7175D · Substantial damageAccident 20230822014509APiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKPilot 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 after landing, the aircraft contacted a rut in the runway that was hidden from view by tall grass.…Aug 22, 2023 · N4111Z · Substantial damageIncident 20230706008359IPiper PA-18 · King Salmon, AKWhile 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 avoid an underwater obstacle. During execution of the maneuver the right wing lifted the aircraft and…Jul 6, 2023 · N7288K · Minor damageAccident 20230703008349APiper PA-18 · Mccall, IDOn 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 inadvertently rested his feet on the heel brakes of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently flipped over…Jul 3, 2023 · N36KG · Substantial damageAccident 20230701008339APiper PA-18 · Shirleyville, AKASI 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 river, on which both sides brush had grown up making it very tight for wing clearance. Pilot stated no…Jul 1, 2023 · N15XX · Substantial damageAccident 20221110018479APa-18 150 · Chickaloon, AKPilot 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 lower altitude of approximitly 30 feet AGL, the pilot struck a cable assembly strung across the river.…Nov 10, 2022 · N7123K · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20221004016709IPiper PA-18 · Creede, COPilot stated that the aircraft had recently undergone its annual maintenance and that the brakes were "tighter" than he was previously accustomed to. When pilot landed, he applied the right brake to correct his direction and the plane immediatly over…Oct 4, 2022 · N350CC · Minor damageIncident 20220510006819IPiper PA-18 · Tucson, AZThe airman was practicing traffic patterns at Ryan airfield on runway 6L. During the landing rollout the airman lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft veered off to the left side of the runway and into an unpaved area before coming to a stop. No one was…May 10, 2022 · N1272A · Minor damageAccident 20220307003259APiper PA-18 · Nampa, IDPilot 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 airplane left the runway and flipped onto its back.Mar 7, 2022 · N968SW · Substantial damageIncident 20211126019939IPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKInvestigation: 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 applied appropriate procedures for carburetor icing. This failed to correct the power loss. The…Nov 26, 2021 · N1380A · Minor damageAccident 20210809013619APiper PA-18 · Stephan Lake, AKAircraft 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 down and right position. Pilot could not move the flight controls ( center stick) passenger tried and…Aug 9, 2021 · N1264A · Substantial damageIncident 20210525009989IPiper PA-18 · Veblen, SDOn 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 conditions prevailed prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was minor damaged, and…May 25, 2021 · N105JC · Minor damageAccident 20210210016159APiper PA-18 · Lake Placid, FLPilot 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 a local flight in the area ~15 miles south of the airport and returned to the airport vicinity at…Feb 10, 2021 · N8183C · Substantial damageAccident 20200726009779APiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe 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 strip. Upon takeoff his aircraft hit an unseen pond and bounced several times off some tussocks causing…Jul 26, 2020 · N1277A · Substantial damageAccident 20200516006839APiper PA-18 · Farewell, AKPilot attempted takeoff from runway 11 at Hinkes remote private airstrip 56AK and encountered wind gust during rotation. Right wing lifted upward causing aircraft to veer into trees situated along left side of runway. Prior to takeoff from birchwood airport,…May 16, 2020 · N5478H · Substantial damageAccident 20200419001979APiper PA-18 · Bowie, TXPilot 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 for a few minutes. Pilot never exited the aircraft. Started back up and taxied back out for…Apr 19, 2020 · N3670P · DestroyedAccident 20200229003769APiper PA-18 · Santa Barbara, CAOn 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, California. The aircraft descended for landing on the dirt strip in mountainous terrain and experienced…Feb 29, 2020 · N1890A · Substantial damageIncident 20191116011229IPiper PA-18 · Livermore, CAAircraft 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 point adjacent to the 7 right runway at the Livermore Municipal Airport, hooked the banner, the…Nov 16, 2019 · N8589D · Minor damageAccident 20190922018229APiper PA-18 · Beluga, AK[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 distance for the water takeoff. PIC stated he loaded approximately 80 lbs. Of moose meat in the back of the…Sep 22, 2019 · N7071B · Substantial damageIncident 20190818017569IPiper PA-18 · Nome, AKPilot 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 p-factor. As the tail came off the ground the plane tracked almost immediately to the left at a faster…Aug 18, 2019 · N1330A · Minor damageIncident 20190520004929IPiper PA-18 · Frederick, MDThe 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 knot crosswind. As the tail wheel was lowered the aircraft started gyroscopically turning to the right.…May 20, 2019 · N1798A · Minor damageIncident 20190501003719IPiper PA-18Airman 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. On about the 10th takeoff, aircraft started veering to the right. Airman ran out of rudder…May 1, 2019 · N9145D · Minor damageAccident 20190119000289APiper PA-18 · Iron Moutain, MIOn 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 personal flight received substantial damage when it struck the ice on lake fumee while maneuvering…Jan 19, 2019 · N3298Z · Substantial damageIncident 20180828016099IPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKDuring 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 were reported at 3 kph from the north at time of incident. Pilot would not talk to inspectors.…Aug 28, 2018 · N1358A · Minor damageIncident 20180812011029IPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKPilot 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 . Pilot increase throttle to force the tail down, could not over come the rising tail and prop struck…Aug 12, 2018 · N8105Y · Minor damageAccident 20180517005479APiper PA-18 · Albuquerque, NMOn 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) airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft sustained…May 17, 2018 · N7265K · Substantial damageIncident 20170828017449IPiper PA-18 · Mcarthur Rvr, AKPilot 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 brakes, was unsuccessful, cut power, aircraft overturned up onto its nose. No injuries. Pilot had no…Aug 28, 2017 · N7166B · Minor damageIncident 20170818020699IPiper PA-18 · Carry Falls, NYUpon 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 the prop, left wing, left wing lift strut and rudder.Aug 18, 2017 · N1473C · Minor damageAccident 20170712024439APiper PA-18 · Denali, AKFlight 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 strip which may have had some willow stumps, then unable to recover which resulted in a ground-loop.…Jul 12, 2017 · N8560C · Substantial damageAccident 20160918021169APiper PA-18 · Mc Grath, AKOn 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 the aircraft to back taxi to beginning of the touchdown point. Upon transition, he became stuck and…Sep 18, 2016 · N5773D · Substantial damageAccident 20160418006569APiper PA-18 · Butte, AK04/18/2016: 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 soft spot and flipped onto its back.Apr 18, 2016 · N2518A · Substantial damageAccident 20150302003029APiper PA-18 · Murfreesboro, TNStudent pilot landed lost control on rollout. PIC (instructor) fail to gain control and aircraft ground looped.Mar 2, 2015 · N37WP · Substantial damageAccident 20150131000802APiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKAt an unknown time N78NR departed birchwood airport (pabv) with intended destination of personal cabin at johnson creek (about 25 miles west of skwentna) at approximately 1305 N78NR collided midair with N82735 near south hollywood airport (67AK). N78NR'S…Jan 31, 2015 · N78NR · DestroyedIncident 20150102002209IPiper PA-18 · Beluga Lake, AKThe 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 increasingly deeper marks in the snow with the landing gear (wheels) by reducing power during each…Jan 2, 2015 · N1270A · Minor damageIncident 20140920017659IPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKN7056 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 sustained crushing damage and it appeared that the skin was torn from striking an object.Sep 20, 2014 · N7056 · Minor damageAccident 20140808013269APiper PA-18 · Lysite, WYOn 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 near Lysite, WY. 1 POB sustained minor injuries. VFR conditions prevailed.Aug 8, 2014 · N1765P · Substantial damageAccident 20140731012349APiper PA-18 · Traverse City, MIPilot reported that he performed a wheel landing on runway 28, traveled approximately 100 feet, the aircraft turned left, exited the runway, and flipped over. Pilot reported that he was flying the aircraft from the front seat and had a passenger in the rear…Jul 31, 2014 · N8461D · Substantial damageAccident 20130924020989APiper PA-18 · Big Lake, AKUpon 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 other aircraft damage.Sep 24, 2013 · N1214A · Minor damageIncident 20130609009889IPiper PA-18 · Matanuska Susit, AKPilot 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 from big lake enroute to papoose lake with left wing tank selected. While setting up for approach the…Jun 9, 2013 · N7171D · Minor damageAccident 20120831020669APiper PA-18 · Healy, AKPilot and passenger landed at remote private landing strip. Pilot attempted to depart area with normal upwind takeoff but slightly upgrade takeoff using less than the full strip. Aircraft did not gain enough altitude after takeoff to clear trees and bushes.…Aug 31, 2012 · N1620A · Substantial damageAccident 20120812018039APiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe 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 to correct the problem were applied. The pilot applied brakes to get the aircraft back to…Aug 12, 2012 · N37WP · Substantial damageAccident 20120429007369APiper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NCOn 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 strip. The aircraft came to rest in a field approximately 50 yards from the edge of the grass strip.…Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · DestroyedAccident 20120205000919APiper PA-18 · Thedford, NE[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 aircraft veered to the left and hit a snow drift, causing it to turn over onto its back. The weather…Feb 5, 2012 · N3671Z · Substantial damageAccident 20111010026949APiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKPilot 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 of water, right wing tip made contact with up-rooted tree stump. Right wing tip damage and damage…Oct 10, 2011 · N124GS · Substantial damageIncident 20110819019739IPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKUpon 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 loads on the wheel and tires caused the axles to snap folding them under the landing gear. No other…Aug 19, 2011 · N1325A · Minor damageIncident 20110813016499IPiper PA-18 · Lynchtown, MEPilot 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 damage to the aircraft.Aug 13, 2011 · N223T · Minor damageAccident 20110702013889APiper PA-18 · Enumclaw, WAPilot 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 runway. Hit the gaurd rail shearing off landing gear ,coming to rest on the road 90 degrees to runwayJul 2, 2011 · N23TT · Substantial damage
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