# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18 105, 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.

## 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 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 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 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 ANC79DAG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG87.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1979 · N249T · 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 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 ANC73DAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG05.md): Piper PA-18 · Glenallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1972 · N7506K · 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 ANC68A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0043.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 16, 1968 · N232T · 2 aircraft · 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."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 ('7101809'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101809&state=AK

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