# NTSB investigations: Thorp T-18

A list on [Thorp T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/thorp-t-18.md).

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

- [NTSB WPR16LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA023.md): Thorp T 18 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N1488 · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the canopy mechanism during flight, which resulted in the pilot’s precautionary landing and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB CEN12LA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA566.md): Thorp T-18 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N2443 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected metering unit fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA127.md): Thorp T-18 · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N8613A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA185.md): Hammer Thorp T-18 · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N3715 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive airspeed during a return for landing which resulted in an overrun. An unlatched canopy, a proper touchdown point not attained and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB ATL04CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA180.md): Wood/Thorpe T-18 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N49RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA308.md): Thalman Thorp T-18 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N2911 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions. A factor associated with the accident is the prevailing carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE02.md): Vandenbos/Thorp T-18 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N4PV · Destroyed
  > Shorting of condensers on both magnetos. A factor was inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane by other maintneance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ05.md): Warwick Thorp T-18 · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N9675Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway. Factors related to the accident were: uneven runway & the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA127.md): Thorpe T-18 · Ada, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1985 · N40HB · Destroyed
  > The aircraft had been stored for 8 months with automotive fuel in the tank. During takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the plt lost control & the acft impacted the ground at a 45 deg angle. An investigation revealed that softened tank sealant material…
- [NTSB NYC80FHA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHA18.md): Thorp T-18 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N59374 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FYP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYP21.md): Thorp T-18 · Zillah, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 11, 1979 · N1947 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DPG89](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG89.md): Thorp T-18 · N.Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1978 · N18Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEP48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEP48.md): Thorp T18 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1978 · N2911 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUQ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ39.md): Thorp T-18 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 8, 1977 · N56LU · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77DQA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DQA06.md): Thorp T18 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1976 · N7LN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEM28.md): Thorp T-18 · Lansing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1975 · N5564 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73FPA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPA33.md): Thorp T-18 · Whitesboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1973 · N7995A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCG46.md): Thorp T-18 · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1973 · N2721 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLG37.md): Parks Thorp T-18 · St.Matthews, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 6, 1972 · N614DP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72FTM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72FTM11.md): Thorp T-18 · Kearns, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 5, 1972 · N2043 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70FVA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70FVA14.md): Thorpe T-18 · Huntington Lk, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 2, 1970 · N372RB · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70D0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0023.md): Thorp T-18 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1969 · N3715 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0273.md): Thorp T-18 · Anoka, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1967 · N18117 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0331.md): Thorp T-18 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1967 · N4083B · Destroyed

## 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 ('89510T7', '89510T8', '89510T3', '89510TC', '89510TD', '89510TF', '89510UB', '89510S7', '89510S8', '89510TA', '89510TB', '89510TE', '89510TJ', '89510TU', '89510TZ', '89510UC', '89510S6', '89510TG', '89510TH', '89510TM', '89510TP', '89510TX', '89510TY')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/thorp-t-18/ntsb

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