Piper PA-18A

FAA incident reports · 122

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Accident 20260623007999APiper PA-18A · Minden, NVThe flight departed Minden-Tahoe Airport (kmev), where the terrain is unobstructed and flat, via runway 34 at 9:15AM pacific daylight time on June 23, 2026. No services were obtained. The flight was closed traffic and the approach to land on 34 was normal…Jun 23, 2026 · N7764D · Substantial damageIncident 20220909009359IPa-18 Supercub · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot completed an aerial inspection of a commonly used gravel landing strip and observed some areas with standing water. The pilot made the decision to land in a drier looking portion of the runway and plan to roll through the water. The pilot…Sep 9, 2022 · N2791P · Minor damageAccident 20220622010909APiper PA-18A · Charlestown, NHThe aircraft departed hartness state airport (kvsf), north springfield, VT at approximately 1025 local. The pilot stated that he had been flying for approximately 25 minutes and was located over the Connecticut river near Charlestown, NH when he experienced a…Jun 22, 2022 · N1927A · Substantial damageAccident 20210328005359APiper PA-18A · Anchorage, AKPilot's total time in a PA18(accident aircraft) is 12 hours with no recent time in the aircraft. This flight was to regain currency in the PA18. The pilot was well rested, he had been on vacation for a month prior to this flight. He had slept-in late and…Mar 28, 2021 · N1968P · Substantial damageAccident 20200407003829APiper PA-18A · Sylvester Glaci, AKPilot states that she had intended to land on the glacier with one passenger. Decided to perform a go-around and applied power while turning into what she believed to be descending terrain. Pilot states that she recalls the skis contacting the terrain causing…Apr 7, 2020 · N2791P · Substantial damageIncident 20200229022099IPiper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK03/02/2020 Interview pilot who stated the following. Pilot and father were at the aircraft that is parked at lake hood Alaska. They had just started the airplane and were both working together to get the landing gear chocks removed from under the skis. The…Feb 29, 2020 · N7561D · Minor damage · 1 fatalAccident 20191215019149APiper PA-18A · New Market, VARight main gear damper strut sheared at the damper extension attach point. The right wing and propeller struck the runway causing the wing to bend upward at the mid point 30 degrees. The engine lower cowling also struck the runway.Dec 15, 2019 · N1984A · Substantial damageIncident 20190606006039IPiper PA-18A · Naknek, AKOn June 6, 2019 at 0500AM a PA-18A aircraft owned by king air inc. was discovered abandoned with substantial damage at Naknek airport. Local law enforcement authorities responded to the scene, took photos and recorded statements from the registered owner and…Jun 6, 2019 · N1752A · Substantial damageIncident 20190517022869IPiper PA-18A · Opelousas, LAPilot landed on runway 18. At approximately 800 feet from the end of runway 18, the aircraft veered to the right. Pilot applied left rudder and increased engine power. The aircraft made a sharp turn to the left running off of the left side of the runway into…May 17, 2019 · N2576P · Minor damageAccident 20190127005779APiper PA-18A · Mcgrath, AKOn Sunday January 27th PIC was operating N8170C, a Piper PA-18 on straight skis east of Mcgrath on my trapline. On about the ninth off airport landing of the day at approximately 1500 hours, PIC landed on a previously unknown surface and ended up side loading…Jan 27, 2019 · N8170C · Substantial damageAccident 20170508004799APiper PA-18A · Coeur D'Alene, IDImmediately after takeoff, at approximately 50 feet, the aircraft pitched forward and to the left and began rapidly descending. The left wingtip contacted the ground causing the aircraft to spin counter-clockwise. The aircraft came to rest perpendicular to…May 8, 2017 · N245KW · Substantial damageAccident 20161013021859APiper PA-18A · Palmer, AKOn landing rollout at the picnic table strip on the knik glacier the aircraft hit a depression. The tail came up and the PIC lost lateral control. She then applied brakes and the aircraft nosed over onto its back.Oct 13, 2016 · N2791P · Substantial damageAccident 20151221020179APiper PA-18A · Girdwood, AKAircraft departed Girdwood Airport (aqv) to the south. Pilot stated they were at 3000 ft AGL approx 10 miles from Girdwood when the engine quit producing power. Prop was still spinning. Accomplished one restart with no success. Landed aircraft on seward…Dec 21, 2015 · N2791P · Substantial damageIncident 20150703010069IPiper PA-18A · Gunnison, COOn July 3, 2015 at approximately 1000 hours MDT, N1291C, a Piper PA-18A, experienced an in flight engine shut down and landed in a grass field ½ mile from the Gunnison airport (guc), Gunnison, Colorado. The aircraft sustained no damage to the airframe with…Jul 3, 2015 · N1291C · Minor damageAccident 20140330003299APiper PA-18A · Wheatland, WYOn 3/30/2014 at approximately 1015 hrs. Mountain daylight time (MDT), N1952P a Piper model PA18-150 super cub was substantially damaged during an off-field landing near Wheatland, WY. There were no injuries to the two occupants on board. Weather at the time…Mar 30, 2014 · N1952P · Substantial damageAccident 20140308002309APiper PA-18APilot departed snow covered frozen lake and encountered snow drifts during take-off procedure and lost directional control causing the aircraft to strike the snow on the aft outboard end of the wing causing substantial damage. The rudder controls were…Mar 8, 2014 · N8281C · Substantial damageAccident 20130823018109APiper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AKPilot was taking off from gravel strip located at Shulin lake near Talkeetna, AK. This was the pilots second trip out of this strip for the day. There is no weather reporting for this area. On take off, immediately after initiating take off roll the aircraft…Aug 23, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damageAccident 20130513009949APiper PA-18A · Homer, AKAirman was attempting a beach landing near tuxedni bay, Alaska. Airman performed three low passes over the intended beach landing area to ensure the surface was in acceptable condition. Airman determined the beach was in good condition, with no large…May 13, 2013 · N2496P · Substantial damageAccident 20120429007199APiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot was flying a PA-18-150. Joined by his friends a commercial pilot and a private pilot in another PA-18-150 they flew from the lake hood strip up the knik river area to practice gravel bar take offs and landings. After approximately 5…Apr 29, 2012 · N8976D · Substantial damageAccident 20120330005949APiper PA-18A · Red Devil, AKA witness stated the pilot had ferried gas in to a remote cabin. Then the pilot and a passenger departed the frozen lake to check the river for open hole, because they had a trap line on the river. After about 30 minutes the aircraft returned and was flying…Mar 30, 2012 · N7276D · Substantial damage · 2 fatalAccident 20110805019929APiper PA-18A · Sherman, TXAircraft departed private airstrip (X65) to perform pattern work at Sherman municipal airport (swi). After a touch and go the engine sputtered and lost power. The PIC made a left turn near the crosswind leg and attempted an emergency landing in a field…Aug 5, 2011 · N150CW · Substantial damageAccident 20110615012359APiper PA-18A · Mccarthy, AK6/15/2011 At approximately 1830 adt (6/16/2011, 0230Z) received information regarding a suspected accident in the Mccarthy, AK area involving a PA-18 that flipped over on a gravel bar along a river.6/21/2011: ASI from the anc FSDO spoke with the PIC by phone…Jun 15, 2011 · N1858A · Substantial damageAccident 20110520015259APiper PA-18A · Jim River, AKAirplane nosed over during landing rollout.May 20, 2011 · N9279D · Substantial damageAccident 20100810041589APiper PA-18A · Billings, MTOn August 10, 2010, at 0818 MDT, a Piper PA-18A, N2660A, registered to 172 LLC, during landing at the Billings Logan international airport (bil), went off runway 28L in uncontrolled flight and came to rest in the grass between runways 28L and 25. This was a…Aug 10, 2010 · N2660A · Substantial damageIncident 20100106025859IPiper PA-18A · Fresno, CAThe airman was obtaining recency of experience for FAR 61.57. On landing at kfat airport runway 29L the airplane reportedly pulled hard right and the resulting force and possible brake application cause the right wing to scrape the ground and bend the right…Jan 6, 2010 · N3374B · Minor damageAccident 20090304004339APiper PA18A · Wood Lake, NE(-23) The aircraft crashed on take off from a private grass airstrip. The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed for safe take off and climb of the aircraft. The pilot also had an expired medical certificate.Mar 4, 2009 · N3352B · Substantial damageAccident 20081116850659APiper PA18A · Ponca City, OK(-23) Pilot stated while flying 20 nw of jenks, Oklahoma his engine starting running rough. He decided to make a pre-cautionary landing in a 40+acre grass field. During the landing approximately 2 feet from touch down a wind gust caused the aircraft to yaw…Nov 16, 2008 · N7096D · Substantial damageIncident 20080524840111IPiper PA18A · Arlington, WA(-23) Tow plane and glider taking off on grass strip, tow plane pilot saw helicopter on taxi way hovering, tow plane veered left to avoid helicopter the glider released hook and veered left to avoid helicopter, then tow rope impacted helicopter main rotor…May 24, 2008 · N7474D · No damageAccident 20070601012629APiper PA18A · Talkeetna, AK(-23) Pilot intended to land his PA-18 on a gravel bar in the Talkeetna river, approximately 45 NE of Talkeetna, AK. Pilot touched down too FAR down the area, bounced and floated. Pilot then initiated a go around. Engine did not respond with immediate power…Jun 1, 2007 · N6760B · Substantial damageIncident 20060917022859IPiper PA18A · Staten Island, NY(-23) Aircraft N3885Z, serial number 18-7700, a Piper PA-18A model aircraft was involved in an incident on September 17, 2006. The aircraft made an emergency landing due to engine power loss and landed in south beach, Staten Island new york. Initial on site…Sep 17, 2006 · N3885Z · Minor damageAccident 20060831020749APiper PA18A · Aniak, AK(-23) Aircraft crashed on takeoff causing damage to the right wing, landing gear and propeller. I have been unable to contact the pilot [privacy data omitted] but as soon as I do I will amend this form. (-23 amendment) the pilot [privacy data omitted] stated…Aug 31, 2006 · N1858A · Substantial damageIncident 20060701021979IPiper PA18A · Toms River, NJ(-23) While conducting a banner towing operation aircraft lost engine power after a loud pop. Oil streamed over wind screen, pilot released banner over an open area, but was unable to maintain altitude or airspeed and was not within gliding distance of an…Jul 1, 2006 · N3885ZAccident 20060304002979APiper PA18A · Shady Cove, OR(-23) Pilot lost control of the aircraft during takeoff because the pilot control stick came out of the attachment point.Mar 4, 2006 · N1984A · Substantial damageIncident 20050725016499IPiper PA18A · Palmer, AK(-23) After landing and during taxi the pilot applied too much heel brake and the aircraft nosed over.Jul 25, 2005 · N360HC · Minor damageIncident 20050331008639IPiper PA18A · Watsonville, CA(-23) During gusting wind conditions pilot attempted landing runway 20 at Watsonville, California. Landing resulted in ground loop damaging left wing and collapsing left main gear.Mar 31, 2005 · N7291D · Minor damageAccident 20030715015889APiper PA18A · Zurich, MT(-23) Russell was the pilot in command of N6792B, a Piper PA-18, conducting predator control (coyote hunting) on July 15, 2003. While maneuvering at the top of a ridge, [privacy data omitted] stated the aircraft stalled while in a left turn at 50' AGL. He was…Jul 15, 2003 · N6792B · Substantial damageAccident 20021002031129APiper PA18A · Garden City, KS(-23) On October 2, 2002, at approximately 0620 to 0630, a Piper PA-18 operated by daniel alfred wiltz (certificate no. 438660535), departed the Garden City, Kansas airport (gck) enroute to Oklahoma city, OK. Local radar tracked the flight for approximately…Oct 2, 2002 · N3279Z · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20020728027029APiper PA18A · Portalsworth, AK(-23) Pilot landed on a ridge top and on landing roll wind picked up tail of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over causing substantial damage to the aircraft.Jul 28, 2002 · N8995D · Substantial damageAccident 20020618016739APiper PA18A · Anchorage, AK(-23) Airman was attempting to land on lake Hood gravel strip. The aircraft bounced twice on landing and went off the left side of the runway.Jun 18, 2002 · N1858A · No damageIncident 20020423007509IPiper PA18A · Krontzsprings, LA(-23) On short final, a gust of wind pushed the right wing up causing the left wing to clip a tree.Apr 23, 2002 · N3279Z · Minor damageAccident 20000915041899APiper PA18A · Anchorage, AK(-23) Pilot landed on a gravel sand bar near yentna and the big susitna rivr. Upon landing, the aircraft nosed over causing damage to the propeller, nose cowling, right wing strut and rudder.Sep 15, 2000 · N6760B · Substantial damageIncident 20000316014889IPiper PA18A · New Smyrna Beac, FL(-23) Pilot was on a long final for runway 18 at massey ranch airpark, new Smyrna beach, Florida. Approximately 2 miles north the engine stared running roughly (sputtering). [privacy data omitted] Elected to land the aircraft inan open field approximately 1…Mar 16, 2000 · N4388A · Minor damageAccident 20000122000219APiper PA18A · Sand Springs, OK(.19) On January 22, 2000, at 1720 central standard time, a Piper PA-18A airplane, N1290C, was substantially damaged during landing at the w.r. Pogue municipal airport near Sand Springs, Oklahoma. The airplane was owned and operated by private individuals.…Jan 22, 2000 · N1290C · Substantial damageAccident 19990415020539APiper STCPA18 · Anchorage, AKOn April 15, 1999, about 0915 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire, tailwheel equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N7696D, received substantial damage while landing at the Merrill Field Airport, Anchorage, Alaska. The solo private pilot was not injured. The airplane…Apr 15, 1999 · N7696D · Substantial damageAccident 19980726024839APiper PA18A · Columbus, MT(.4)The pilot stated that the engine was running rough, and he elected to make an off-field precautionary landing. He stated that he had checked the carburetor heat and magnetos, and had pumped the throttle; however, his measures were insufficient to improve…Jul 26, 1998 · N1252C · Substantial damageAccident 19970701016739APiper PA18150 · Page, AZWeather cocked into gusty crosswind landing. Collapsed left main gear.Jul 1, 1997 · N7764D · Substantial damageAccident 19970627016169APiper PA18A · Clovis, NMLost control on takeoff. Exited runway. Left wing hit fence. Cartwheeled. Damaged both wings and tail. Blamed wind. (-23) on June 27, 1997, approximately 1730 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-18 airplane, N1754A, was substantially damaged following a loss…Jun 27, 1997 · N1754A · Substantial damageAccident 19960908026439APiper PA18A · Palmer, AKAircraft crashed on landing.Sep 8, 1996 · N9916D · Substantial damageAccident 19960816023159APiper PA18A · Slana, AKStruck uneven hump on takeoff on remote strip. Became airborne to left of runway. Struck tree brush into more treesAug 16, 1996 · N6760B · Substantial damageAccident 19960813022559APiper PA18A · Skwenta, AKFloatplane departed a lake, lost power. Landed on shore. Engine bad shape. Timing plugs and broken righ nr cyl.Aug 13, 1996 · N7797B · Substantial damage
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