Piper PA-18A
NTSB investigations · 189
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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 ('7101804', '7102831')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('7101804', '7102831')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA283Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Charlestown, NHThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC21FA028Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Anchorage, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC20CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which necessitated a go-around, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA20LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · New Market, VAThe pilot's improper touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and an overload failure of the right main landing gear leg and its associated shock/dampener.NTSB GAA19CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing.NTSB WPR17LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Coeur D'Alene, IDThe loss of yaw control due to an inadequately compressed rudder swage, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and led to the separation of the forward right rudder cable.NTSB GAA17CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palmer, AKThe airplane's encounter with a depression while the pilot applied excessive braking during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Girdwood, AKFuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.NTSB WPR14CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Arlington, WAThe pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR14CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Wheatland, WYThe front seat pilot's excessive approach speed and subsequent brake application during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to maintain situational awareness.NTSB ANC14CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Tanana, AKThe passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC13CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC13CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.NTSB ANC12CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC12FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11CA548Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Sherman, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC11CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC11CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR10LA393Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18A · Billings, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Wood Lake, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Foraker, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB ANC07CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC06CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a windshear.NTSB SEA06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Shady Cove, ORThe pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB SEA03LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Zurich, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI03FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Garden City, KSThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist, and night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB ANC02LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was a wind gust.NTSB ANC02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is a ditch adjacent to the runway.NTSB ANC00LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's application of excessive braking. A factor in the accident was the installation of boosted (oversize) type master brake cylinders.NTSB FTW00LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Sand Springs, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll.NTSB ANC99LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB SEA98LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Columbus, MTPartial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.NTSB LAX97LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Page, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind gusts and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW97LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was an unexpected gust of wind during landing touch down.NTSB ANC96LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Slana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC96LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKAn engine failure due to an eroded engine piston. Factors in the accident were unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and improperly timed magnetos.NTSB ANC96LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's improper approach to landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around.NTSB CHI96LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Grand Haven, MIfailure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.NTSB ANC96LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable site for landing. A factor associated with the accident is the snow-covered terrain.NTSB SEA95LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Laurel, MTThe selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was tall vegetation.NTSB LAX94LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beowawe, NVthe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes combined with excessive forward control pressure during recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC93FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Sanona Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during a downwind turn for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the overweight condition of the airplane, and failure to assure that the airplane complied with all applicable airworthiness…NTSB ANC92LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Totatlanika Rvr, AKThe pilot's poor inflight planning/decision in evaluating and selecting unsuitable terrain for the landing area. Factors contributing to the accident were: snow covered terrain, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in this type of operation.NTSB DEN92LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Glade Park, COThe pilot delayed initiation of the go around. A factor was: high density altitude.NTSB ANC90FA187Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Birchwood, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to correctly analyze the wind and its effect on the airplane during the landing; thereby failing to maintain proper directional control.NTSB ATL90FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Conway, SCTowline interference with the rudder, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spinn. A factor that contributed to the accident was: failure of the company/operator management to adequately guard against such…NTSB SEA89LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Murphy, IDWhile making a low pass over a snow-covered airstrip, the plt misjudged his altitude. The aircraft's main gear made contact with six inch deep snow, & after traveling aprx 100 ft, the plane nosed over.NTSB ANC87LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot stated that during a right turn on approach the aircraft stalled and crashed into the river.NTSB ANC87LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKAfter several passes ovr the airstrip the plt set up to lnd on the 600 ft long dirt rwy located on a mtn ridge. He stated that on final he lost sight of the strip and elected not to land. The acft was unable to outclimb the rising terrain.
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