# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150

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 WPR27FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27FA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wauconda, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 11, 2026 · N927JS · Destroyed
  > On October 10, 2026, about 2014 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N927JS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wauconda, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ANC26FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA106.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Northway, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 18, 2026 · N9128D · Substantial damage
  > On September 17, 2026, about 1930 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150 airplane, N9128D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Northway, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ANC24FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA085.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N7154Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC24FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA052.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Moose Pass, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2024 · N645DT · Substantial damage
  > On June 18, 2024, about 1400 Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped Piper PA-18-150 airplane, N645DT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Moose Pass, Alaska. The instructor pilot and the pilot receiving instruction were fatally…
- [NTSB ANC24FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2023 · N1880P · Destroyed
  > An impact to the left wing, at an undetermined time, for reasons that could not be determined, which partially separated the left wing and rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB ANC23FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · St. Mary's, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 13, 2023 · N109T · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC23FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA061.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2023 · N4481Z · Destroyed
  > An impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.
- [NTSB WPR19FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA251.md): Piper PA18 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2019 · N14365 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC18FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA050.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N8664Y · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR18FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA104.md): Piper PA 18-150 · La Center, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N4511Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR18FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA026.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Murphy, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 3, 2017 · N4393Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure 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 ANC16FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA061.md): Cessna 208 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N752RV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB ANC15FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA062.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N3675P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC15LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N985W · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from the spinning propeller while traversing the area between the leading edge of the wing and the nose of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the decision to leave the cockpits of the airplanes…
- [NTSB WPR15FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA062.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Ronan, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2014 · N5989Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing an intentional, abrupt low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA12FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA465.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N4330Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation of unknown origin, which resulted in the airplane’s loss of control and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR11FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA390.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N7666D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, loss of control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA080.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N4205Z · Substantial damage
  > A collision into water during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA152.md): Piper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2424A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N91254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX05LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA324.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mountain City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2005 · N2333J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which led to a stall and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N5990Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB LAX05FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N6854P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC05FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N4126E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with water during maneuvering flight. Factors contributing to the accident were fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB ANC04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N4319Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall.
- [NTSB NYC03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA206.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N4314Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03GA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03GA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC02FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA038.md): Piper PA-18 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N4347Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and his inability to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was high winds due to thunderstorm outflow activity.
- [NTSB SEA02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA063.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N4389A · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI01LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Alice, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.
- [NTSB ANC00FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA052.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N3935Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, fog, a whiteout, and the…
- [NTSB NYC99FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA210.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N98PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA118.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Opheim, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N4385Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs), resulting in a stall/mush into the terrain during a course reversal at the end of an aerial application run. Factors include hilly terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI98FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA300.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N9396D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW97FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA345.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N14255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA203.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrah, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N2349J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire while on final approach. A factor was a 40-foot high transmission wire located approximately 20 feet from the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N8071D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB ANC97FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA026.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N121BB · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot failed to ensure that the cargo was properly secured, and he allowed the aircraft's weight…
- [NTSB SEA97GA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97GA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Holden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N91017 · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the…
- [NTSB ANC97FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N64RS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA161.md): Piper PA-18 · Minto, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N241WH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in inadequate airspeed for conditions, an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain (water).
- [NTSB FTW96FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA250.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Monument, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N111BF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an aircraft which not instrument-equipped. Factors were clouds, low ceiling, and rain.
- [NTSB SEA96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N4008Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA150.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N1590R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision by flying into a box canyon.
- [NTSB ANC95FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA073.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N825PK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. The pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and an encounter with turbulence were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Glenallen, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N13900 · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL94FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA162.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Byromville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N7776D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Lake Strm, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N8588Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted a maneuver at an altitude insufficient for recovery. A factor in the accident was pilot physical impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB SEA94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Frenchglen, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N82951 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed (vs). The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA029.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N6574L · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane when the engine ceased producing power.

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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 ('7101828', '7104221', '7102835'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7101828

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