# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A, AK

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 ANC21FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21FA028.md): Piper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N1968P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC20CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA041.md): Piper PA 18A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2020 · N2791P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which necessitated a go-around, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA132.md): Piper PA 18A · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2019 · N8170C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA027.md): Piper PA18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N2791P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a depression while the pilot applied excessive braking during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA102.md): Piper PA 18A · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2015 · N2791P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.
- [NTSB ANC14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA018.md): Piper PA 18 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N8281C · Substantial damage
  > The passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA083.md): Piper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA045.md): Piper PA-18A · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N2496P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC12CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2012 · N8976D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC12FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA028.md): Piper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2012 · N7276D · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA053.md): Piper PA-18A · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA035.md): Piper PA-18A · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N9279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA042.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a windshear.
- [NTSB ANC02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA085.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N8995D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was a wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is a ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA131.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's application of excessive braking. A factor in the accident was the installation of boosted (oversize) type master brake cylinders.
- [NTSB ANC99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA053.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N7696D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N7797B · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to an eroded engine piston. Factors in the accident were unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and improperly timed magnetos.
- [NTSB ANC96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA116.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N8995D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC96LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA170.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N7797B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable site for landing. A factor associated with the accident is the snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA167.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Sanona Creek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N4713A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during a downwind turn for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the overweight condition of the airplane, and failure to assure that the airplane complied with all applicable airworthiness…
- [NTSB ANC92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA171.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Totatlanika Rvr, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N1148A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning/decision in evaluating and selecting unsuitable terrain for the landing area. Factors contributing to the accident were: snow covered terrain, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB ANC90FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA187.md): Piper PA-18A · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N9279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to correctly analyze the wind and its effect on the airplane during the landing; thereby failing to maintain proper directional control.
- [NTSB ANC87LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA119.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N7561D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during a right turn on approach the aircraft stalled and crashed into the river.
- [NTSB ANC87LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N9131D · Substantial damage
  > After several passes ovr the airstrip the plt set up to lnd on the 600 ft long dirt rwy located on a mtn ridge. He stated that on final he lost sight of the strip and elected not to land. The acft was unable to outclimb the rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA87LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA006.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N6191D · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that while landing on a river the acft skidded on river silt. He stated he could not stop the acft which traveled to the FAR end of the river into 8 inch deep water where it nosed over.
- [NTSB ANC86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA105.md): Piper PA-18 · Stoney River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N1825A · Substantial damage
  > According to a witness, a certificated pilot, a crowd had gathered to wave, watch the takeoff and take photographs. The airplane began its takeoff roll about mid point on the airstrip and rolled 120 feet before lifting off. The airplane climbed steeply and…
- [NTSB ANC84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA033.md): Piper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1984 · N7286D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that just prior to the eng failure, the left fuel tank 'was empty' and the right tank contained approximately 1/8 of a tank of fuel. The plt suspected fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC83LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA176.md): Piper PA-18A · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N7286D · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with bushes at the departure end of the rwy. The pilot told the investigator that he attempted to takeoff from the grass strip but aborted at the last moment. He said he was unable to stop the acft before striking bushes at the departure end.
- [NTSB ANC81DAG92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG92.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1981 · N4359A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG65.md): Piper PA-18A · Canyon Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1981 · N6760B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG19.md): Piper PA-18 · Lachbuna Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1979 · N2854D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAH17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAH17.md): Piper PA-18 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1979 · N4737A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG90.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1979 · N7186D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAH20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAH20.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1978 · N1752A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG25.md): Piper PA-18 · Eureka, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1978 · N1793A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH86.md): Piper PA-18 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1976 · N7286D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH55.md): Piper PA-18 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1976 · N2496P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA36.md): Piper PA-18 · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 22, 1976 · N1856A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG45.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1975 · N7186D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG10.md): Piper PA-18 · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1975 · N2891P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG31.md): Piper PA-18 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1974 · N1987A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAH21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAH21.md): Piper PA-18A · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N2496P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73AAO32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AAO32.md): Piper PA-18A · Portage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1972 · N7287D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC73AA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA025.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1972 · N2263A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC73DAA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAA10.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1972 · N7561D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73DAG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG28.md): Piper PA-18A · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1972 · N2666P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAA36-117674.md): Piper PA-18 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1972 · N8091D · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101804', '7102831'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101804&state=AK

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