# 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. Page 3 of 10 · 477 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA155.md): Piper PA-18 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N1097A · Substantial damage > the pilot's not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [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 FTW94LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA312.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N7513K · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor was the unfavorable winds at the remote landing area. - [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 BFO94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA154.md): Piper PA-18 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N720PC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. - [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 ANC94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA043.md): Piper PA-18 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N3485Z · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command/flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA141.md): Piper PA-18 · Bernard Glacier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1200A · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, concerning the landing at the remote strip, which resulted in a nose over, while using heavy brakes to stop. A factor related to the accident was: the rough/uneven condition of the landing strip. - [NTSB ANC93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA120.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon Flat, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N1009A · Destroyed > The pilot in commands misjudgment of aerodynamic maneuvering parameters (inflight decision making), and his inadvertant stall/spin entry at low altitude. - [NTSB CHI93LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA245.md): Piper PA-18 · Felton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1841A · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing to the accident were a cracked carburetor float, fuel starvation, and the failure to perform an annual inspection. - [NTSB FTW93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Marshall, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N8696D · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the fence post. - [NTSB ANC92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA135.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N7146K · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind, the trees, and the fence. - [NTSB MIA92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA150.md): Piper PA-18 · Ft Walton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N3292Z · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his altitude while turning on final approach over water to land at an airport. - [NTSB ANC92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA024.md): Piper PA-18 · Nome, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1992 · N1930A · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was inadequate altitude. - [NTSB ANC92TF#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92TF%2301.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Oct 9, 1991 · N7056 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA152.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N2515A · Substantial damage > That the pilot inadvertently stall/spun the airplane to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately remove the ice/frost from the wings before starting the takeoff. - [NTSB ANC91LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA159.md): Piper PA-18 · Dry Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N6644Z · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot chose to land. - [NTSB ANC91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA097.md): Piper PA-18 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N9579D · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed and directional control of the airplane during the initial climb. - [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 SEA91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA043.md): Piper PA-18 · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N2787P · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the snowdrifts in the takeoff area. - [NTSB CHI91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA069.md): Piper PA-18 · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N2115A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low pass and ostentatious display. - [NTSB ATL90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA175.md): Piper PA-18 · Midfield, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N5429H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate assessment of deteriorating weather conditions and his resultant flight into areas of low clouds. The safety board believes that the pilot's overall lack of experience was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA186.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N2518A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice prior to takeoff. - [NTSB ANC90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA159.md): Piper PA-18 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N4091Z · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [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 ANC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA126.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N2362A · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around. - [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 SEA90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA090.md): Piper PA18 · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N5895D · Substantial damage > The pilots poorly planned approach for landing. - [NTSB ANC90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA073.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N2515A · Substantial damage > Collapse of the left main landing gear due to an overload failure induced by previous damage which occurred during an improper level-off by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA048.md): Piper PA-18 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N6981B · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain proper obstacle clearance altitude during his final approach. - [NTSB ANC89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA180.md): Piper PA-18 · Windy Fork, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N4579A · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA177.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N7513K · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft, and the strong/gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N202T · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's improper fuel consumption calculations, improper inflight planning, and decisions. - [NTSB ANC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA087.md): Piper PA-18-100 · Knik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N7291K · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane on the ground by proper use of the flight controls during gusting winds. - [NTSB ANC89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA063.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N1738A · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the inadvertant stall/mush of the airplane. Contributing factors are the pilot's overconfidence, self-induced pressure, mountainous terrain and whiteout conditions. - [NTSB ANC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA056.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N8677C · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning left), which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot… - [NTSB DEN88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA169.md): Piper PA-18 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N3290B · Substantial damage - [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 ANC88FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA057.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1988 · N7224K · Substantial damage > The private pilot and passenger were making an approach to the Wasilla airport, Wasilla, AK, when the engine lost power. The pilot made a sharp 180 degree turn to try and reach a paved street about 3/4 of a mile short of the runway. The airplane stalled and… - [NTSB ANC87LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Gold King, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1987 · N1265A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the take off roll he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the strip into a row of trees. - [NTSB ANC87LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA134.md): Piper PA-18 · Kwethluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1987 · N7233K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was flying a search and rescue mission for a missing aircraft when he noticed that his airspeed indicator was not working. He landed on a lake in gusty wind conditions to correct the problem. During the ensuing takeoff attempt, a gust… - [NTSB ANC87FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA112.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N5416H · Substantial damage > Two certificated flight instructors intended to practice landings in a tail wheel airplane. Shortly after the first take off, the PIC stated that there was an abrupt loss of power. The airplane was unable to return to the airport and crashed on a residential… - [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 ANC87LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA019.md): Piper PA-18 · Shageluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1986 · N9940D · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he encountered freezing rain and due to the build-up on the aircraft, he stalled and crashed in an open area next to the airport. - [NTSB ANC86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA163.md): Piper PA-18 · Windy Fork Rive, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N202T · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the aircraft and nosed over during landing on a gravel bar. The pilot stated that the airplane nosed over because he stood on the brakes hard during the landing roll to prevent traveling into the river. The plt could not be contacted… - [NTSB SEA86LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA224.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N23TT · Substantial damage > The plt lost control of the acft during landing roll and a ground loop to the right occurred despite the plts attempt to regain control of the acft. The plt stated his ability to use the heel brakes was delayed due to the type of shoes he was wearing. - [NTSB ANC86LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA136.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcneil River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1986 · N146T · Substantial damage > Pilot applied brakes too firmly; lost control on landing and aircraft nosed over on its back. - [NTSB ANC86LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA100.md): Piper PA-18 · Sparrovahn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1986 · N5472H · Substantial damage > The plt reported a total loss of pwr occurred while maneuvering over an area to observe the terrain. A forced landing was made on a gravel bar during which the acft nosed over. In his recommendation on how the accident could have been prevented, the plt… - [NTSB ANC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA041.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1986 · N7145K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor stated that he was demonstrating a stall landing to the student pilot. After touchdown and rollout the aircraft struck a snow drift on the runway causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. - [NTSB ANC86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Houston, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N1827A · Substantial damage > The pilot was buzzing the area less than 200 feet above the ground when the engine started to run rough; the pilot attempted to land near the road when the aircraft struck power lines and a row of trees. Examination of the engine revealed no mechanical… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7101802&page=4 ## 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."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?model=7101802&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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