NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150
35 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-150, where the sequence of events included Runway excursion. 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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\" = '300' 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" = '300' 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 ANC25LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop, and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brush, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with strong gusty surface winds.NTSB ANC20CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with snow.NTSB ANC20CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Moose Pass, AKThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while landing in dusk conditions, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control on an unimproved airstrip.NTSB GAA18CA525Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC18CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll when the left main landing gear wheel got caught in a ditch, which resulted in a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind.NTSB GAA18CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Goose Bay, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Dorris, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA265Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the both wings.NTSB GAA15CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 - 150 · Boulder, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC15CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilots decision to land and failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC14CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable wind conditions, resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA14CA140Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Mayaguez, PRThe pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jenks, OKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstructions.NTSB ERA12CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Burlington, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.NTSB ERA12CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deland, FLThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR11CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR10TA335Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dillon, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ANC09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKA tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.NTSB ANC09CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe pilot's excessive airspeed during approach to compensate for turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and runway overrun.NTSB CEN09TA374Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alpine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB ANC08LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and liftoff, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.