# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18 105 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC26LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA064.md): Piper PA-18 105 · Chena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 23, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA055.md): Piper PA-18 105 · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 18, 2026 · N249T · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA18CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA376.md): Piper PA 18 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N249T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA229.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N221T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out. - [NTSB ATL05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA151.md): Piper PA-18-105 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N262T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB LAX05LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA273.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N294T · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the cyclic fatigue failure and separation of the number 4 piston. - [NTSB DFW05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA106.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Perry, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2005 · N228T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was collision with a piece of farm equipment. - [NTSB ANC03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA041.md): Piper PA-18 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N339T · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area in deep snow, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane on touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was a snow-covered airstrip. - [NTSB FTW98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA125.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1998 · N316T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors relating to the accident were: the carburetor icing (weather) condition, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing. - [NTSB ANC97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA118.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N339T · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his selection of a landing area with high vegetation in the landing path. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue and the high vegatation. - [NTSB ANC95LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N339T · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff during takeoff. - [NTSB ANC95FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA095.md): Piper PA-18 · Nulato, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N8324 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and clearance (altitude) above the water, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper decision to allow a passenger to accompany the flight without a seat belt. - [NTSB ANC92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA174.md): Piper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N226T · Substantial damage > Fuel system contamination by water and poor preflight inspection and preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency float plane landing was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB DEN90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Whitewater, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N7134K · Substantial damage > Pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and the subsequent induction icing related partial power loss. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed. - [NTSB ANC89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA166.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle City, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N339T · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to maintain directional during the landing roll. - [NTSB MKC86FCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCD02.md): Piper PA18 · Sloan, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N243T · Substantial damage > The acft stalled during a low alt steep turn immediately after takeoff. The acft collided with the ground aprx 300 ft east of the rwy. No malfunctions in equipment were found. The plt stated that he was turning steeply to avoid another acft. Statements of two… - [NTSB ATL85LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA264.md): Piper PA-18 105 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N323T · Substantial damage > During the takeoff phase of a touch & go landing, the CFR and private pilot lost directional control and ran off the side of the runway. - [NTSB FTW82DA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA159.md): Piper PA-18 · Victoria, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N186T · Substantial damage > The pilot tookoff at about 1535 to fly in the local area and then to proceed to his home at edna, TX. He flew to a ball field to observe some friends playing ball. After circling the field 3 times, he applied power and began a climb. He stated that about 30… - [NTSB MIA82DA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA127.md): Piper PA-18 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1982 · N294T · Destroyed > The pilot was towing a banner along a beach when the engine failed. He landed in the water just offshore and escaped without injury. The aircraft was subsequently destroyed by the surf. An examination of the engine revealed that the no. 3 cylinder had… - [NTSB ANC79DAG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG87.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1979 · N249T · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79FQD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQD01.md): Piper 18-105 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1979 · N269T · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC79FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA034.md): Piper PA-18 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1979 · N8324 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FIG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FIG13.md): Piper PA-18 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1978 · N283T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78FTA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FTA10.md): Piper PA-18 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1978 · N2230Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DKJ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKJ57.md): Piper PA18 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1977 · N221T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKT35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT35.md): Piper PA-18 · No.Miami Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1977 · N294T · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77DA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DA022.md): Piper PA-18 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1977 · N128T · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI76DET32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DET32.md): Piper PA-18 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1975 · N269T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76AK018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK018.md): Piper PA-18 · Atkinson, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1975 · N177T · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC75FAG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75FAG33.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1974 · N7506K · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75DAA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAA10.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1974 · N7535K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75FKT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKT10.md): Piper PA-18 · Brighton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1974 · N318T · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC73DAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG05.md): Piper PA-18 · Glenallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1972 · N7506K · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72DPG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPG25.md): Piper PA-18 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1971 · N116T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA71DDA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DDA03.md): Piper PA-18 · Lavina, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1970 · N5480H · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC70D0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0023.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1969 · N7535K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC70D0154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0154.md): Piper PA-18 · Buffalo Gap, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1969 · N289T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69D0422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0422.md): Piper PA-18 · Dial, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1969 · N201T · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA69D0260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0260.md): Piper PA-18 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1968 · N177T · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0043.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 16, 1968 · N232T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA68F0250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0250.md): Piper PA-18 · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1967 · N168T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA68F0184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0184.md): Piper PA-18 · Crescent Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1967 · N335T · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW66D0591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0591.md): Piper PA-18 · Morris, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1966 · N228T · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0076.md): Piper PA-18 · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1965 · N339T · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2909](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2909.md): Piper PA18 · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1964 · N305T · Destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X2266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2266.md): Piper PA18 · Bishop, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1964 · N282T · Destroyed ## 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 ('7101809')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101809 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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