# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A 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 ANC13FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FAMS1.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N444LZ · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.
- [NTSB ANC08FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA079.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2581P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC02FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N2414P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC99FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N4996V · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot. A factor was the box canyon into which he had flown.
- [NTSB LAX97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA104.md): Piper PA-18A · Livingston, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N8487D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines. A factor was the pilot's poor judgment in conducting unwarranted low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA212.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Egg Harbor, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9374D · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before recovering from the stall.
- [NTSB ANC95FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA169.md): Piper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N7262D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain adequate clearance or altitude from the mountainous terrain, while maneuvering near an airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N2578P · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC93GA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93GA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beaver, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1992 · N9124D · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to affect a recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the overweight airplane, and the snow covered mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC91FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA147.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N3290Z · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight due to improper loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA91FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA262.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dayville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1991 · N8982D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI87FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA012.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1986 · N4875A · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed maneuvering over the passengers house just prior to the accident. The plt circled the residence with the acft wings almost perpendicular to the ground at an alt between 150 and 200 ft AGL. According to witnesses, as the wings reached the…
- [NTSB ANC86LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA149.md): Piper PA-18 · Umiat, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1986 · N9049Z · Destroyed
  > The airplane departed on September 7, 1986 for a local hunting trip with a client. The airplane did not return and the wreckage was found on September 9, 1986. The airplane was destroyed by post-impact fire. According to the guide, for whom the pilot was…
- [NTSB ANC84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA042.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Galena, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N5976D · Destroyed
  > The plt took off on a reported low level hunting trip. During the flt, the acft crashed on snow covered terrain near a group of trees. It came to rest in a near vertical, nose down attitude with crushing damage on the nose & leading edges of the wings. There…
- [NTSB NYC83FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA142.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N783L · Destroyed
  > During takeoff, the acft was observed to enter a steep climb after making a short takeoff roll. One witness estimated that the takeoff roll was about 400 ft & then the acft entered a climb at aprx a 35 deg angle. After reaching an altitude of about 200 to 300…
- [NTSB FTW82FQD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQD09.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Sanderson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 8, 1982 · N2887Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was the owner and operator of the aircraft. A search of the FAA airman and medical records revealed no indication of a previous rating. During takeoff, the plane was observed to climb to about 200 to 300 ft AGL, then nose down and crash. There was…
- [NTSB ANC81FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA033.md): Piper PA-18A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 15, 1981 · N8570D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FPG85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG85.md): Piper PA-18A · Lonoke, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1978 · N2572P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKJ69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKJ69.md): Piper PA-18 · Vincent, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 15, 1977 · N4731A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA040.md): Piper PA-18 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 9, 1977 · N8973D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76FCJ69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCJ69.md): Piper PA-18A · North Platte, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1976 · N8790D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76FCQ61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCQ61.md): Piper PA-18A · Sharon Springs, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1976 · N9924D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76AD050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD050.md): Piper PA-18 · Buckhorn, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1976 · N3390Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA076-201322.md): Piper PA-18A · Alexander, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1976 · N3881P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN081.md): Piper PA-18A · Summerdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1976 · N6970D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA048.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 9, 1975 · N2580P · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75FVG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVG62.md): Piper PA-18A · Hood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 10, 1975 · N9799D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC75AA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA047.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1974 · N9902D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF091.md): Piper PA-18 · Palacios, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1974 · N3492Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74AA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA050.md): Piper PA-18 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1973 · N7694D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74AA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA030.md): Piper PA-18 · Egegik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1973 · N1665P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74FLJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLJ10.md): Piper PA-18A · Grantham, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 17, 1973 · N8188D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74FCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCD07.md): Piper PA-18A · Dougherty, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 14, 1973 · N8990D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF073.md): Piper PA-18 · Quemado, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1973 · N9786D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73FPM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPM15.md): Piper PA-18A · Welch, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N9290D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73FCD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCD33.md): Piper PA-18 · Guthrie Ctr, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1972 · N9933D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73FRJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRJ06.md): Piper PA-18 · Tallulah, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1972 · N7465D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FKJ59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKJ59.md): Piper PA-18A · Robertsdale, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1972 · N4391A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC72AA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72AA047.md): Piper PA-18A · Arctc Villge, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 22, 1972 · N8556C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71AS007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS007.md): Piper PA-18 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1970 · N7663D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRD04.md): Piper PA-18A · Crowley, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1970 · N6776B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70AD053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70AD053.md): Piper PA-18 · Littleton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 29, 1970 · N2671P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70F0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70F0046.md): Piper PA-18A · Slater, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 13, 1969 · N7782D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69F0255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0255.md): Piper PA-18A · Ralston, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1969 · N3798P · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0019.md): Piper PA-18 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1968 · N2889P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0345.md): Piper PA-18A · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1968 · N9121D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0031.md): Piper PA-18A · Antlers, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 16, 1968 · N9902D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN68F0284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0284.md): Piper PA-18A · Montrose, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1968 · N3484Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68F0568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0568.md): Piper PA-18A · Batesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 1, 1968 · N9465D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68A0081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0081.md): Piper PA-18A · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 23, 1968 · N3911Z · 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 ('7101837'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7101837

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