Piper PA-18

NTSB investigations · 477

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101802')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC26LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Beluga, AKAug 29, 2026 · N15XX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA268Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Colusa, CAJul 18, 2026 · N7590K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Waialua, HIMar 3, 2026 · N1532V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Paris, IDThe 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.Oct 17, 2025 · N1755A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Vega, TXThe 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 cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…May 26, 2025 · N7175D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain.Aug 22, 2023 · N4111Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Jul 13, 2023 · N37WP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · McCall, IDThe pilot’s application of wheel brakes during landing roll out, resulting in a nose over.Jul 3, 2023 · N36KG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.Jul 1, 2023 · N15XX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23FA004Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a cable.Nov 10, 2022 · N7123K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA442Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Battle Creek, MISep 27, 2022 · N7207NTSB WPR22LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.May 10, 2022 · N1272A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.Mar 7, 2022 · N968SW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe 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.Nov 26, 2021 · N1380A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Aug 10, 2021 · N1264A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lake Placid, FLThe 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.Feb 10, 2021 · N8183C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Fairbanks, AKThe 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.Jul 27, 2020 · N1277A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · McGrath, AKThe 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.May 16, 2020 · N5478H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Bowie, TXThe 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.Apr 19, 2020 · N3670P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a rapid descent rate, hard landing, and nose-over.Feb 29, 2020 · N1890A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Livermore, CAThe 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.Nov 16, 2019 · N8589D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.Sep 23, 2019 · N7071B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Iron Mountain, MIThe 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 impact with snow-covered terrain.Jan 19, 2019 · N3298Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's loss of directional control following an encounter with gusty crosswind during landing.May 18, 2018 · N7265K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Denali, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.Jul 13, 2017 · N8560C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.Sep 18, 2016 · N5773D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.Apr 19, 2016 · N2518A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Murfreesboro, TNThe 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.Mar 2, 2015 · N37WP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15FA009Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wasilla, AKBoth 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 the other pilot’s visibility due to sun glare.Jan 31, 2015 · N78NR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA339Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Lysite, WYThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.Aug 8, 2014 · N1765P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA404Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Traverse City, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.Jul 31, 2014 · N8461D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.Sep 24, 2013 · N1214A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.Aug 31, 2012 · N1620A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.Aug 13, 2012 · N37WP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance.Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Thedford, NEThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Feb 5, 2012 · N3671Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing.Oct 10, 2011 · N124GS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA308Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an encounter with a mountain wave and downdraft landing.Jul 2, 2011 · N23TT · DestroyedNTSB CEN11LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fredenberg Township, MNThe pilot's inadequate directional control during a crosswind landing.May 7, 2011 · N195T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sterling, AKThe airplane owner improper fabrication of a fuel line, and subsequent inadequate inspection by an aviation mechanic, resulting in a loss of engine power.Feb 23, 2011 · N623MP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA414Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Buena, WAThe pilot’s excessive brake application, resulting in a nose over.Aug 19, 2010 · N1662P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA472Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aspen, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.Aug 11, 2010 · N350CC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe 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 altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees.Sep 5, 2009 · N5773D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aspen, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a preceding large business jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence.Aug 9, 2009 · N350CC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe 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.Sep 11, 2008 · N7174K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08TA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Aug 6, 2008 · N7055 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AKThe 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 accident were the high winds.Jun 7, 2008 · N897SP · DestroyedNTSB DFW08CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusty crosswinds.Apr 23, 2008 · N1588P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.Aug 1, 2007 · N40832 · Substantial damage
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