# Piper PA-18A-135

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7101822
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-18A-135
- 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
- Registered aircraft: 52
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a-135

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 61-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-16-05): Control Cable Replacement · Piper PA-18-150, PA-18A-135, PA-18A-150 and 6 more. Effective Jul 26, 1961
- [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 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

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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## Registered aircraft (52, first 50)

- [N1099Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1099Y): [Johnson Terry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20TERRY%20M), [Wolfforth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wolfforth), S/N 18-1944
- [N1152C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1152C): [Taylor Jimmie D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20JIMMIE%20D), [Hedley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hedley), built 1953, S/N 18-2210
- [N1154C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1154C): [Stewart Daniel C III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20DANIEL%20C%20III), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1953, S/N 18-2212
- [N1190C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1190C): [Stein Adam Kent](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEIN%20ADAM%20KENT), [Joseph, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Joseph), built 1954, S/N 18-2473
- [N1192C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1192C): [Brewer Donald S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20DONALD%20S), [Paragould, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Paragould), built 1953, S/N 18-2476
- [N1352C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1352C): [Baker Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20MARK%20R), [Summerland Key, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Summerland%20Key), built 1953, S/N 18-2515
- [N135RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135RB): [Walter Caleb](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALTER%20CALEB), [Buffalo, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Buffalo), S/N 18-3630
- [N1385C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1385C): [Blake Hughie R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAKE%20HUGHIE%20R), [Cordova, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Cordova), built 1953, S/N 18-2638
- [N1493C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1493C): [H G Klug Sons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%20G%20KLUG%20SONS%20INC), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 1953, S/N 18-2687
- [N1500P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1500P): [Bent James L Jr DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENT%20JAMES%20L%20JR%20DBA), [Palatine Bridge, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Palatine%20Bridge), S/N 18-3672
- [N1563P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1563P): [Shoemaker Tia M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHOEMAKER%20TIA%20M), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1954, S/N 18-3722
- [N1652P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1652P): [Ccf Ventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CCF%20VENTURES%20INC), [Bangor, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Bangor), built 1954, S/N 18-3767
- [N1850A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1850A): [Wells Kris G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20KRIS%20G), [Barron, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Barron), built 1952, S/N 18-1684
- [N18ZZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18ZZ): [Gardom Brandon D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDOM%20BRANDON%20D), [Spirit Lake, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Spirit%20Lake), built 1959, S/N 18-3380
- [N2113A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2113A): [Glasgow, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Glasgow), S/N 18-1844, Sale reported
- [N2138A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2138A): [Kingdom Air Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINGDOM%20AIR%20CORP), [Sutton, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sutton), built 1952, S/N 18-1859
- [N2156A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2156A): [Iberlin Ranch](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IBERLIN%20RANCH), [Gillette, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Gillette), built 1952, S/N 18-1870
- [N2322A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2322A): [Mertens Darrel W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERTENS%20DARREL%20W), [Sterling, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Sterling), built 1952, S/N 18-1898
- [N2428D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2428D): [Lee Brenda T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20BRENDA%20T), [Boonville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Boonville), S/N 18-1934
- [N2488A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2488A): [Petrik Kale O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRIK%20KALE%20O), [Sidney, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Sidney), built 1952, S/N 18-1969
- [N2625A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2625A): [Gundersen James I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNDERSEN%20JAMES%20I), [Townsend, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Townsend), built 1952, S/N 18-2170
- [N2689A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2689A): [Womack W A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOMACK%20W%20A), [Jackson, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Jackson), built 1953, S/N 18-2195
- [N3250B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3250B): [Tofteland Chad E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOFTELAND%20CHAD%20E), [Westhope, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Westhope), built 1954, S/N 18-3265
- [N3294B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3294B): [Sylvester Robin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SYLVESTER%20ROBIN%20R), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1954, S/N 18-3292
- [N3297B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3297B): [Stevens Lance R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVENS%20LANCE%20R), [Kennewick, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kennewick), S/N 18-3299
- [N3351B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3351B): [Wysocki James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WYSOCKI%20JAMES%20E), [Somers, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Somers), S/N 18-3304
- [N3355B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3355B): [Gar Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Lexington, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lexington), built 1954, S/N 18-3308
- [N3372B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3372B): [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1954, S/N 18-3496, Registration pending
- [N3686A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3686A): [Johnson Donald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DONALD%20E), [Dillon, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Dillon), built 1953, S/N 18-3034
- [N3708A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3708A): [Freyburger Paul W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREYBURGER%20PAUL%20W), [Java Village, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Java%20Village), built 1956, S/N 18-3389
- [N3788A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3788A): [Passmore Sandra A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PASSMORE%20SANDRA%20A), [Lacrosse, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lacrosse), built 1953, S/N 18-3055
- [N3789A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3789A): [Bilton Nicholas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILTON%20NICHOLAS%20J), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 1953, S/N 18-3056
- [N5170A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5170A): [Hamilton Dennis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMILTON%20DENNIS%20A), [Seward, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Seward), S/N 183622
- [N5318W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5318W): [Southern Cub & Aircraft Restoration LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20CUB%20%26%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20LLC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), S/N 18-2868
- [N60733](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60733): [Rentner Judith E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENTNER%20JUDITH%20E), [Bigfork, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bigfork), S/N 18-3366
- [N644DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N644DR): [Northwestern Michigan College](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWESTERN%20MICHIGAN%20COLLEGE), [Traverse City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Traverse%20City), built 1953, S/N 18-2867
- [N753T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N753T): [Big Bend Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20BEND%20SOARING%20INC), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), S/N 18-3470
- [N8050C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8050C): [Falley Richard T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FALLEY%20RICHARD%20T), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1954, S/N 18-3395
- [N8061C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8061C): [Cape May Aerial Advertising LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPE%20MAY%20AERIAL%20ADVERTISING%20LLC), [Rio Grande, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Rio%20Grande), built 1954, S/N 18-3409
- [N8066C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8066C): [Schachle Vernon E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHACHLE%20VERNON%20E), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 18-3417
- [N8070C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8070C): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Tioga, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Tioga), built 1954, S/N 18-3464
- [N8081C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8081C): [Bartlett Branden S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTLETT%20BRANDEN%20S), [Eagle River, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Eagle%20River), built 1953, S/N 18-3485
- [N8171C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8171C): [Peed Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEED%20AVIATION%20INC), [Casa Grande, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Casa%20Grande), built 1954, S/N 18-3627
- [N8172C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8172C): [Drath Mark O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRATH%20MARK%20O), [Reedsville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Reedsville), built 1954, S/N 18-3628
- [N8552C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8552C): [Schaefer Douglas Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHAEFER%20DOUGLAS%20LEE), [Victoria, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Victoria), built 1964, S/N 182698
- [N8563C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8563C): [Pearson Ronald M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARSON%20RONALD%20M), [Sutton, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sutton), S/N 18-2712
- [N8659C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8659C): [Braddock Randall C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADDOCK%20RANDALL%20C), [Syracuse, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Syracuse), built 1953, S/N 18-2791
- [N8662C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8662C): [Killen Land & Livestock](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILLEN%20LAND%20%26%20LIVESTOCK), [Angela, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Angela), built 1953, S/N 18-2796
- [N8774C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8774C): [Stacy Richard K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STACY%20RICHARD%20K), [Moneta, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Moneta), S/N 18-2864
- [N8799C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8799C): [Vand Flyve Klub Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAND%20FLYVE%20KLUB%20INC), [Thief River Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Thief%20River%20Falls), built 1953, S/N 18-2808

All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a-135/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (61, 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 WPR20CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA214), Jul 6, 2020: Piper PA 18A-135 (N60733), Marion, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB SEA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA039), Nov 24, 2007: Piper PA-18A-135 (N3250B), Yelm, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.
- [NTSB SEA03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA068), Apr 23, 2003: Piper PA-18-135 (N60733), Marion, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear. A contributing…
- [NTSB ANC92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA042), Feb 29, 1992: Piper PA-18A-135 (N3372B), Paxson, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN & MAINTAIN TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED WITH A TAILWIND, AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
- [NTSB SEA91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA196), Jul 28, 1991: Piper PA-18-150 (N2322A), Roy, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING TAKEOFF.
- [NTSB ANC90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA065), May 3, 1990: Piper PA-18 (N1192C), Nenana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE MAIN WHEELS (OR BRAKES) HAD LOCKED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.
- [NTSB NYC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA172), Jul 23, 1989: Piper PA-18A (N8061C), Atlantic City, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED, AND HIS DELAY TO JETTISON THE BANNER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LOCATION OF THE TREES.
- [NTSB ANC88LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA108), Aug 9, 1988: Piper PA-18 (N8066C), Chandalar River, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA103), Aug 3, 1988: Piper PA-18 (N1192C), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC87LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA050), Mar 12, 1987: Piper PA-18 (N135RB), Kotzebue, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC84FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA137), Aug 14, 1984: Piper PA-18A (N1561P), Mckinley, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC83LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA061), Mar 30, 1983: Piper PA-18A (N8081C), W. Clam Gulch, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82FLD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FLD01), Oct 12, 1981: Piper PA-18A (N4890A), Ft Pierce, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81DCJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ22), Jul 16, 1981: Piper PA-18A (N3591A), Imperial, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG65), Jun 6, 1980: Piper PA-18A (N1561P), Beluga, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA017), Jan 19, 1980: Piper PA-18 (N3351A), Kelton, VT, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN79DTC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTC11), Apr 20, 1979: Piper PA-18A (N8081C), Casper, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK02), Oct 3, 1977: Piper PA-18 (N2156A), Newell, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD29), Aug 25, 1977: Piper PA-18A (N1993A), Ocean City, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ24), Jul 26, 1977: Piper PA-18 (N1358C), Louisville, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC77DER77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER77), Jul 24, 1977: Piper PA-18A (N1190C), Battle Lake, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCJ19), May 12, 1977: Piper PA-18A (N3591A), Oshkosh, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD28), Mar 24, 1977: Piper PA-18 (N8061C), Atlantic City, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH32), Jul 1, 1976: Piper PA-18 (N8081C), Copper Center, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG16), Jan 20, 1975: Piper PA-18 (N3297B), Coulee City, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FTG02), Jul 12, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N1190C), Nw Rockford, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FTA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FTA01), Jul 5, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N2625A), Malta, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTM03), Jul 2, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N3351A), Tremonton, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG95), Mar 24, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N1582P), Eek, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLJ03), Jul 17, 1973: Piper PA-18A (N8154C), Kinston, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN73FTC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTC21), Mar 18, 1973: Piper PA-18A (N1385C), Bosler, WY, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73DLG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLG18), Sep 4, 1972: Piper PA-18A (N4890A), Mccoll, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FDA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FDA04), Aug 13, 1970: Piper PA-18A (N1190C), Garryowen, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70F0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0181), Nov 22, 1969: Piper PA-18A (N1465C), Maxwell, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD70F0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70F0082), Sep 4, 1969: Piper PA-18A (N8158C), Browns Store, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD70D0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70D0059), Aug 19, 1969: Piper PA-18A (N8154C), Johns, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0086), Jul 4, 1969: Piper PA-18A (N8153C), Vermillion, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC69D0328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0328), Jan 12, 1969: Piper PA-18A (N1993A), Callaway, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0341), Dec 21, 1968: Piper PA-18A (N3350A), Fingal, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0190), Aug 7, 1968: Piper PA-18A (N3708A), Hancock, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0075), Jul 19, 1968: Piper PA-18 (N753T), Alexander Cty, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0010), Jun 28, 1968: Piper PA-18A (N8189C), Louisville, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0038-109716), Jun 18, 1968: Piper PA-18A (N3397B), Naper, NE, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68D0476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0476), Mar 31, 1968: Piper PA-18 (N8659C), Ft.Meyers, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0356), Oct 20, 1967: Piper PA-18 (N1152C), Canyon, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68D0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68D0008), Apr 1, 1967: Piper PA-18 (N1582P), Dillingham, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67F0285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0285), Oct 8, 1966: Piper PA-18A (N1493C), Jay, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0107), Jul 18, 1966: Piper PA-18A (N8158C), Huntington, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0027), Jun 9, 1966: Piper PA-18 (N3686A), Odessa, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0625), Apr 7, 1966: Piper PA-18 (N8172C), Denison, TX, substantial damage

All 61: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a-135/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (47)

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 20241008014049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241008014049I), Oct 8, 2024: Piper PA-18A-135 (N644DR), Traverse City, MI, Minor damage. On October 08, 2024, at 0900 local time, [privacy data omitted], a PA-18A-135 registered to [privacy data omitted] and operated by a student pilot and…
- [Accident 20200706009669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200706009669A), Jul 6, 2020: Piper PA-18A-135 (N60733), Marion, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting landing practice at private airstrip. On second landing the pilot felt the aircraft drifting off the runway. Pilot attempted to add power…
- [Incident 20180901016159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180901016159I), Sep 1, 2018: Piper PA-18A-135 (N3372B), Chickaloon, AK, Minor damage. N3372B was conducting operations on an unimproved runway (gravel bar) near Chickaloon, AK. The aircraft was parked perpendicular to the takeoff path. Pilot…
- [Incident 20110803021759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110803021759I), Aug 3, 2011: Piper PA-18-135 (N2138A), Sutton, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft departed King Ranch Airport at 1550 with instructor in rear seat and student in front seat. After climbing to 5500 ft the engine began running rough.…
- [Accident 20071124829149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071124829149A), Nov 24, 2007: Piper PA18A135 (N3250B), Yelm, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was landing on a gravel bar next to the nisqually river near Yelm, WA. The pilot hit a log and lost directional control…
- [Accident 20030422007229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030422007229A), Apr 22, 2003: Piper PA18A135 (N60733), Kalispell, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated he lost directional control during takeoff at Carson field (private strip, MT53) due to insufficient attention to rudder. Landing gear,…
- [Incident 20010706022029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010706022029I), Jul 6, 2001: Piper PA18A135 (N8061C), Green Creek, NJ. (-23) The pilot stated: after flying for about an hour I flew back to the airport to pick up another banner. I had left originally with full tanks, 36 gallons.…
- [Incident 19980909035199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980909035199I), Sep 9, 1998: Piper PA18A135 (N2625A), Helena, MT, Minor damage. Mr. Gundersen stated he was performing a maneuver in which ground roll is reduced for a shore landing. He was skimming his main tires on the surface of canyon…
- [Incident 19980702037069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980702037069I), Jul 2, 1998: Piper PA18A (N3686A), Port Angeles, WA, Minor damage. (-5) Pilot misapplied left brake during landing roll. Subsequent ground loop resulted in a bent right gear and damaged wing tip.
- [Incident 19960618027319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960618027319I), Jun 18, 1996: Piper PA18A135 (N8061C), Seaisle, NJ, Minor damage. Narrative: on June 18, 1996 at approximately 1330 hours a Piper PA-18A-135, N8061C piloted by edward f. moniot, a commercial pilot experienced some…
- [Incident 19940304009789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940304009789I), Mar 4, 1994: Piper PA18A135 (N1192C), Nenana, AK, Minor damage. Pilot hit a snow mound while taxiing on frozen lake for takeoff. Left gear collapsed.
- [Incident 19920612024769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920612024769I), Jun 12, 1992: Piper PA18135 (N1192C), Blair Lake, AK, Minor damage. When pilot turned around to back taxi left wheel fell into a run off wash. Aircraft veered into brush.
- [Accident 19920229004719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920229004719A), Feb 29, 1992: Piper PA18A135 (N3372B), Paxson, AK, Substantial damage. Landed ski plane upwind,up hill,on snow slope. Then tried depart downwind. Unable climb. Aborted. Struck trees.
- [Accident 19910728030939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728030939A), Jul 28, 1991: Piper PA18150 (N2322A), Roy, MT, Substantial damage. Wing struck a fence post while attempting takeoff on a narrow dirt road.
- [Accident 19900503013129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900503013129A), May 3, 1990: Piper PA18A135 (N1192C), Nenana, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control on landing and aircraft went over onto its back.
- [Accident 19890723024799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890723024799A), Jul 23, 1989: Piper PA18A135 (N8061C), Atlantic City, NJ, Substantial damage. Unable to climb or release banner after pickup. Descended into trees blamed throttle and banner release adjustments
- [Incident 19890405016739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890405016739I), Apr 5, 1989: Piper PA18A135 (N2589A), Anchorage, AK. Smoke in cabin on local flight. Returned. Found oil on exhaust. No damage to aircraft.
- [Accident 19880808036429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880808036429A), Aug 8, 1988: Piper PA18A135 (N8066C), Chandalar River, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated a wind gust blew aircraft up on a wing landing on a gravel bar lost control. Aircraft nosed over.
- [Accident 19880802029959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880802029959A), Aug 2, 1988: Piper PA18A135 (N1192C), Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. Landed on a soft mud strip and nosed over. Unimproved landing site.
- [Accident 19870312017829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870312017829A), Mar 12, 1987: Piper STCPA18 (N135RB), Kotzebue, AK, Substantial damage. The student lost control after a ski hit a depression. The aircraft swerved and the landing gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19840823070409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840823070409A), Aug 23, 1984: Piper PA60601P (N18ZZ), Teterboro, NJ, Substantial damage. Taxiway was blocked. During taxi through the runup area, right landing gear got onto soft shoulder and collapsed.
- [Accident 19840814073749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840814073749A), Aug 14, 1984: Piper PA18A135 (N1561P), Mckinley, AK, Substantial damage. Did not develop full power on takoff from short gravel bar. Carburetor heat valve malfunctioning.
- [Incident 19830905063999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830905063999I), Sep 5, 1983: Piper PA18150 (N8659C), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Engine lost power. Landed seaplane in lake hood seaplane base. Nr 3 exhaust valve broke. Went through cylinder head
- [Accident 19830330010149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830330010149A), Mar 30, 1983: Piper PA18A135 (N8081C), Clam Gulch, AK, Substantial damage. During maneuvering to land, aircraft stalled and crashed on final approach for landing.
- [Accident 19830223005149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830223005149A), Feb 23, 1983: Piper PA18A135 (N3591A), Douglas, AZ, Substantial damage. Student used brakes too hard on landing. Airplane nosed over.
- [Accident 19811012066599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811012066599A), Oct 12, 1981: Piper PA18A150 (N4890A), Ft Pierce, FL, Destroyed. Indicates accelerated stall in a steep turn at tree top level. Had been buzzing area.
- [Accident 19810716045299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810716045299A), Jul 16, 1981: Piper PA18A (N3591A), Imperial, NE, Substantial damage. Used too much brake on wheel landing. Airplane nosed over.
- [Accident 19800606022989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800606022989A), Jun 6, 1980: Piper PA18135 (N1561P), Beluga, AK, Substantial damage. Lost directional control of airplane landing on a gravel road. Ran off road.
- [Accident 19800119001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800119001919A), Jan 19, 1980: Piper PA18A (N3351A), Kelton, UT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed during low level flight while hunting coyotes.
- [Incident 19791017051199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791017051199I), Oct 17, 1979: Piper PA18150 (N2156A), Buffalo, WY, Minor damage. Pilot crashed during takeoff.
- [Incident 19790911035079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790911035079I), Sep 11, 1979: Piper PA18A (N8066C), Beluga, AK, Minor damage. During takeoff on damp soft turf aircraft struck hammock, became airborne,came down on soft spot, nosed over.
- [Accident 19790420008719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790420008719A), Apr 20, 1979: Piper PA18A135 (N8081C), Casper, WY, Substantial damage. Airplane struck powerlines and crashed. Pilot was operating airplane at a unsafe altitude.
- [Incident 19780602041579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780602041579I), Jun 2, 1978: Piper PA32260 (N3591A), Midland, TX, Minor damage. Pilot aborted takeoff and overran departure end of runway.
- [Accident 19771003031959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771003031959A), Oct 3, 1977: Piper PA18A135 (N2156A), Newell, SD, Substantial damage. 25-30GAL water had accumulated in bottom of underground fuel storage tank.
- [Accident 19770825031699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770825031699A), Aug 25, 1977: Piper PA18A135 (N1993A), Ocean City, NJ, Substantial damage. Struck a small mound of dirt. Wind gusting 15K.fire destroyed the acft aprx 12 hrs later.
- [Accident 19770824035329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770824035329A), Aug 24, 1977: Piper PA18A135 (N8061C), Atlantic City, NJ, Substantial damage. No fuel in l tank,r abt 2 inches below top fuel selector on l psn.
- [Accident 19770726021059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770726021059A), Jul 26, 1977: Piper PA18A135 (N1358C), Louisville, MS, Destroyed
- [Accident 19770724023239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770724023239A), Jul 24, 1977: Piper PA18A135 (N1190C), Battle Lake, MN, Substantial damage. Carb heat full on,flaps full down during go-around. Pilot not knowledgable of effects.
- [Accident 19770512011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770512011669A), May 12, 1977: Piper PA18A135 (N3591A), Oshkosh, NE, Substantial damage. Plt conducting short field ldgs
- [Accident 19760701020579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760701020579A), Jul 1, 1976: Piper PA18A135 (N8081C), Copper Center, AK, Substantial damage. Hit sign post.
- [Accident 19750120000799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750120000799A), Jan 20, 1975: Piper PA18A135 (N3297B), Coulee City, WA, Substantial damage. 1 Ft snow on rwy. Plt tried go arnd abt 10FT AGL.
- [Accident 19740712023129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740712023129A), Jul 12, 1974: Piper PA18A135 (N1190C), Nw Rockford, ND, Substantial damage. Eng exh valve failed on number three cyl. Emgcy lndg in plowed fld-ldg gear sheared.
- [Accident 19740705019269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740705019269A), Jul 5, 1974: Piper PA18A135 (N2625A), Malta, MT, Substantial damage. Gusting to 45K.
- [Accident 19740702019789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740702019789A), Jul 2, 1974: Piper PA18A135 (N3351A), Tremonton, UT, Substantial damage. Plt allowed passenger to fly acft into canyon. Acft stalled drg attmptd turn arnd.
- [Accident 19740324006929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740324006929A), Mar 24, 1974: Piper PA18A135 (N1582P), Eek, AK, Substantial damage. Encountered water on frozen lake. Swerved into shore.
- [Accident 19730717019429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730717019429A), Jul 17, 1973: Piper PA18S125 (N8154C), Kinston, NC, Destroyed. 2Nd run under wires,sharp pull-up hit 80FT trees abt 10FT from top. Not wearing crash helmet.
- [Accident 19730318005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730318005679A), Mar 18, 1973: Piper PA18A135 (N1385C), Bosler, WY, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Flew into snow shwrs,hit wires trying to lnd on hiway. Plt wasnt wea briefed for ret flt leg.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA130405003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130405003), Mar 30, 2013: IMPULSE COUPLING. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) DURING PREFLIGHT RUNUP A HIGH RPM DROP OFF WAS REPORT ON LT MAGNETO. NOT IMPULSE COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WAS NOTED DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. UPON REMOVAL
- [SDR CA080226001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080226001), Feb 22, 2008: THROTTLE BODY. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN UP PRIOR TO ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE OBTAINED A MAXIMUM RPM OF 1900. INSPECTION FOUND CARBURETOR THROTTLE BODY SCREWS LOOSE AND FUEL ST

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