# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A

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

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

Page 1 of 4 · 189 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA244.md): Piper PA-18A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N7764D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA283.md): Piper PA-18A · Charlestown, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N1927A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC21FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21FA028.md): Piper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N1968P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC20CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA041.md): Piper PA 18A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2020 · N2791P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA20LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA055.md): Piper PA18 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2019 · N1984A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA19CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA132.md): Piper PA 18A · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2019 · N8170C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA102.md): Piper PA 18A · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N245KW · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA17CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA027.md): Piper PA18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N2791P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA16CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA102.md): Piper PA 18A · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2015 · N2791P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.
- [NTSB WPR14CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA212.md): Piper PA 18A · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2014 · N7474D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA152.md): Piper PA 18A · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2014 · N1952P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA018.md): Piper PA 18 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N8281C · Substantial damage
  > The passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA083.md): Piper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA045.md): Piper PA-18A · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N2496P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC12CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2012 · N8976D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC12FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA028.md): Piper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2012 · N7276D · Substantial damage
  > Operation 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 CEN11CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA548.md): Piper PA-18A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N150CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA053.md): Piper PA-18A · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA035.md): Piper PA-18A · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N9279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA393.md): Piper PA18A · Billings, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N2660A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA190.md): Piper PA-18A · Wood Lake, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2009 · N3352B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Foraker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N7096D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA042.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 SEA06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA062.md): Piper PA-18A · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N1984A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 SEA03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA140.md): Piper PA-18A · Zurich, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2003 · N6792B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA003.md): Piper PA-18A · Garden City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N3279Z · Destroyed
  > The 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 ANC02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA085.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N8995D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA131.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's application of excessive braking. A factor in the accident was the installation of boosted (oversize) type master brake cylinders.
- [NTSB FTW00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA073.md): Piper PA-18A · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N1290C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA053.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N7696D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA150.md): Piper PA-18 · Columbus, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA229.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N7764D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind gusts and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA241.md): Piper PA-18 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N1754A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was an unexpected gust of wind during landing touch down.
- [NTSB ANC96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N7797B · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to an eroded engine piston. Factors in the accident were unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and improperly timed magnetos.
- [NTSB ANC96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA116.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N8995D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA126.md): Piper PA-18A · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N454Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA170.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N7797B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable site for landing. A factor associated with the accident is the snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA123.md): Piper PA-18A · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was tall vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA183.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beowawe, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N8884D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes combined with excessive forward control pressure during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC93FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA167.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Sanona Creek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N4713A · Destroyed
  > The 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 ANC92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA171.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Totatlanika Rvr, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N1148A · Substantial damage
  > The 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 DEN92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA066.md): Piper PA-18A · Glade Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N1874A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed initiation of the go around. A factor was: high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC90FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA187.md): Piper PA-18A · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N9279D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ATL90FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA150.md): Piper PA-18A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N2789P · Destroyed
  > Towline 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 SEA89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA023.md): Piper PA-18A · Murphy, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N8562C · Substantial damage
  > While 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 ANC87LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA119.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N7561D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during a right turn on approach the aircraft stalled and crashed into the river.
- [NTSB ANC87LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N9131D · Substantial damage
  > After 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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## 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 ('7101804', '7102831')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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