# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC23FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 10, 2022 · N7123K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a cable.
- [NTSB ANC08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA122.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N7174K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N897SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.
- [NTSB SEA02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2001 · N7502K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while attempting to land in a field after entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, rain, fog, strong winds, mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA197.md): Piper PA-18 · Middleville, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N183DP · Destroyed
  > fuel contamination, due to improper servicing of the aircraft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's failure to ensure a proper…
- [NTSB MIA95GA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA178.md): Piper L-21A · Lorida, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N5425V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while his attention was diverted.
- [NTSB MIA95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N5418H · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall/spin and altitude inadequate for recovery by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB ANC94FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA130.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N7867D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA203.md): Piper PA-18 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N81TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's inadvertant stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the elevator trim position.
- [NTSB NYC91FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA123.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hancock Village, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N102LW · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with trees after the pilot became physically incapacitated.
- [NTSB ATL90FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA153.md): Piper PA-18 · Southport, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N9239T · Destroyed
  > The entry into a flat spin which precluded recovery by the pilot. The reason for the spin becoming flat could not be determined.
- [NTSB DEN90FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA139.md): Piper PA-18 · Laurel, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N9926D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from other objects wwhile maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC88DAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88DAG05.md): Piper PA-18A · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N1556P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane crashed approximately 94 miles east of the city of Mcgrath, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the Piper PA-18 airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane impacted ground in a near vertical attitude near the end of a…
- [NTSB MKC87FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA051.md): Piper PA-18 · Venango, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1987 · N9498D · Destroyed
  > A witness saw the airplane fly over his property from the north to the south and he waved to the pilots. The airplane then came back toward the north at a low altitude and when the witness heard the power being applied, the left wing dropped and almost…
- [NTSB ANC85LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA159.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1985 · N625SW · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed shortly after the plt had departed an airstrip to proceed on a hunting trip. Impact occurred in a wooded area about 1 mi from the strip. According to witnesses, the plt had made 2 low approaches over the trees before the acdnt. The acft was…
- [NTSB ANC85LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA132.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N1109A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command was departing from a 600 foot long airstrip at a 3400 foot field elevation. The takeoff run was downslope and the pilot had to pull the airplane off the ground by use of the control stick and the application of full flaps, the 40 degree…
- [NTSB DEN84FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA278.md): Piper PA-18 · Meadow Lake, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N5895D · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the plt make a x-wind apch for a landing from west to east in winds that were from the south at 10 to 12 mph. Reportedly the acft touched down with the right wing high, then the plt applied power & initiated a go-around at about…
- [NTSB SEA82FYM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM17.md): Piper PA-18 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N7525K · Destroyed
  > During takeoff the aircraft veered off the right side of runway 8 and collided with a split rail fence. The aircraft then crossed a gravel road and struck a wire cattle fence catching on fire within seconds after coming to a stop. The winds were out of the…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG28.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N9089D · Destroyed
  > Pilot was giving passengers rides along bishop creek. He was reported as flying low and erratic. On the last flight with two passengers, the wing dipped & caught the water. The acft then cartwheeled. The plt's blood alcohol level was 196 mg%.
- [NTSB LAX81FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA095.md): Piper PA-18 · Holtville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N4711A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA102.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1980 · N21AA · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA075.md): Piper PA-18 · Exeter, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1980 · N9863D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA021.md): Piper PA-18 · East Machias, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 22, 1980 · N3580Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA029.md): Piper PA-18 · Oelrichs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 19, 1979 · N240T · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA016.md): Piper PA-18 · Copper Center, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1978 · N7166B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FTK20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK20.md): Piper PA-18 · Naples, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1978 · N2799P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Greenfield, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1978 · N5428H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA065.md): Piper PA18 · Foley, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1977 · N9578D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76DCJ58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCJ58.md): Piper PA-18 · Abie, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1976 · N9103D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76AC068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC068.md): Piper PA-18A · Belvidere, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 12, 1976 · N1587A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76AD031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD031.md): Piper PA-18 · Colony, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1976 · N1636A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76AK019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK019.md): Piper PA-18 · Hayes, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1975 · N5487H · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76FLJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLJ06.md): Piper PA-18A · Kinston, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1975 · N3696A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75AK059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK059.md): Piper PA-18 · Elizabeth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1975 · N5463H · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75AD014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD014.md): Piper PA-18 · Corona, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1974 · N1585P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75FCD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCD10.md): Piper PA-18 · Paton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1974 · N3390B · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74AA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA075.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1974 · N4727A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74AS001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS001.md): Piper PA-18 · Metolius, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 15, 1973 · N1758P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73FRJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRJ09.md): Piper PA-18 · Mangham, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1972 · N9490D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK019.md): Piper PA-18 · Seneca, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1971 · N7166K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72AF011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF011.md): Piper PA-18 · Broken Bow, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1971 · N9571D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN014.md): Piper PA-18 · Essex, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 29, 1971 · N16689 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DPA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DPA25.md): Piper PA-24 · Baborigane, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1971 · N9104D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM037.md): Piper PA-18S · Demopolis, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 27, 1970 · N118T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71AK008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK008.md): Piper PA-18 · Merriman, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1970 · N9060D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC71AA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Barter Isle, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1970 · N722 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70FDD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70FDD16.md): Piper PA-18 · Lehr, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1970 · N3281Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC70A0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70A0017.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1969 · N7226K · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70A0001.md): Piper PA-18 · Lagrange, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1969 · N5976Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69F0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0267.md): Piper PA-18A · Sandersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 17, 1968 · N6970B · Destroyed

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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_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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101802'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7101802

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