NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150
42 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-150, where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101828', '7104221', '7102835')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s.\"tier2Number\" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")))
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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101828', '7104221', '7102835')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
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 CEN26LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sonora, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.NTSB ANC25LA024Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall, during gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN24LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta, COThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control during a bounced landing and go-around, during which the right main landing gear struck a large rock, which damaged it such that it collapsed during the following landing, which caused the airplane to impact the ground…NTSB WPR24LA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Island Park, IDA loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.NTSB ANC24LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR24LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Garrett, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.NTSB ANC23FA074Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Mary's, AKThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum certificated gross weight, and his installation of an unapproved external load that degraded takeoff performance and flight characteristics resulting in a loss of airplane control during takeoff…NTSB CEN22LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rogers, ARThe pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.NTSB ANC22LA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glacier View, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB ANC21LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Larimore, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20CA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cadillac, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.NTSB ANC20CA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC20CA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sterling, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB CEN20CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and ground-loop.NTSB WPR19FA251Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA18 · Hood River, ORThe total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff as a result of the private pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel selector was in the appropriate position and the certified flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at the time…NTSB CEN19LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA19CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wyndmere, NDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gilliam Glacier, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR18LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while conducting a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident were…NTSB WPR18FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · La Center, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR18FA026Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Murphy, IDFailure of the left aileron control cable that resulted in a loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections to the aileron cable connections.NTSB GAA17CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Mouth of The Big Susitna River, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off with a gusting quartering tailwind and his subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA16CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN16LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cozad, NEAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Old Harbor, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC15LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKImpact with terrain during low-level cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC14CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in an inflight collision with vegetation/brush during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Okaton, SDThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane and obstruction of the aileron control system by snow and ice, which led to a loss of control during flight.NTSB ANC12LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe in-flight separation of a propeller tip due to an unauthorized and undocumented propeller repair.NTSB ANC12CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tynoek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN12CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.NTSB ANC11CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beluga Lake, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR11FA390Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Forsyth, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, loss of control, and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB WPR10CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN10CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bingham, NEThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ANC09CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB CEN09CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Colorado Springs, COLoss of directional control due to an encounter with a weather phenomena at rotation.NTSB CHI08CA232Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wall, SDThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.NTSB ANC08LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Nikolai, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.