# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18

A list on [Piper PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18.md).

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

Page 1 of 10 · 477 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA093.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 29, 2026 · N15XX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA268.md): Piper PA-18 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N7590K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA017.md): Piper PA-18 · Waialua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Mar 3, 2026 · N1532V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA024.md): Piper PA-18 · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2025 · N1755A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Vega, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2025 · N7175D · Substantial damage
  > 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 cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…
- [NTSB ANC23LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA064.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2023 · N4111Z · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N37WP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA250.md): Piper PA-18 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2023 · N36KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s application of wheel brakes during landing roll out, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N15XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 10, 2022 · N7123K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a cable.
- [NTSB CEN22LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA442.md): Piper PA-18 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 27, 2022 · N7207
- [NTSB WPR22LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA176.md): Piper PA-18 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2022 · N1272A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA120.md): Piper PA-18 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2022 · N968SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2021 · N1380A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N1264A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2021 · N8183C · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2020 · N1277A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N5478H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2020 · N3670P · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2020 · N1890A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2019 · N8589D · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N7071B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N3298Z · Substantial damage
  > 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 impact with snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB CEN18CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA176.md): Piper PA 18 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2018 · N7265K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control following an encounter with gusty crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA408.md): Piper PA 18 · Denali, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N8560C · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N5773D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA204.md): Piper PA 18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N2518A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2015 · N37WP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2015 · N78NR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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 the other pilot’s visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR14CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA339.md): Piper PA 18 · Lysite, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N1765P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA404.md): Piper PA 18 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N8461D · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA 18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N1214A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC12CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N1620A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N37WP · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA309.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Thedford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2012 · N3671Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA003.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N124GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA308.md): Piper PA-18 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N23TT · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Fredenberg Township, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2011 · N623MP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Buena, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N1662P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive brake application, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN10LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA472.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N350CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage
  > 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 altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…
- [NTSB ANC09CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA096.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N5773D · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N350CC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N7174K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-18 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N7055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N897SP · Destroyed
  > 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 accident were the high winds.
- [NTSB DFW08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N1588P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N40832 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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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