# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-125

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 ANC26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA065.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 24, 2026 · N7178K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA046.md): Piper PA-18-125 · South Van Horn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 31, 2026 · N1888A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC18CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18CA017.md): Piper PA 18-125 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N1386A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to contact an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA016.md): Piper PA18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2017 · N1268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC13CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA006.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N3360P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA029.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2011 · N1129A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC10LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA007.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N1042A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Nabesna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1912A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA009.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N1602A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.
- [NTSB ANC03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA124.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N1386A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an overrun and nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty winds, and restricted aileron control movement.
- [NTSB ANC02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA067.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N1129A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter and subsequent collision with a river embankment during maneuvering flight. A contributing factor was the presence of terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA048.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N1888A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB ANC00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA112.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N10572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the airplane, and the inadvertent stall during takeoff. A factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC00TA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00TA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N125FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and in-flight planning/decisions. Factors in the accident were turbulence, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA021.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Afton, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N1132A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to takeoff, causing an inadvertent stall/spin on initial climbout. Factors included exceeding the aircraft's certificated gross weight, and fog conditions.
- [NTSB ANC99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N1386A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA158.md): Piper PA-18 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N1195A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA093.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N1602A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A related factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA091.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1997 · N1386A · Substantial damage
  > water contamination in the fuel, the second pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation to ensure all water was drained from the airplane fuel tanks, and inadequate supervision by the first pilot (CFI). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB FTW97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA038.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N1334A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC95TA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95TA067.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sand Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N125FG · Substantial damage
  > The premature castoring of the tailwheel steering mechanism. A factor associated the accident is the added degree of difficulty in handling airplanes equipped with oversize 'tundra' tires.
- [NTSB LAX93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA079.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Herald, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N3872C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ01.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ashby, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N1217A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N1887A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC91LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N1017A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout and lack of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was both the downdraft and gusting wind.
- [NTSB SEA91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA085.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N1322A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were: the landing surface was covered with slush, snow was falling and obscured the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB SEA90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA076.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Rogerson, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N1011A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight below safe altitudes while engaged in low-altitude 'buzzing' activities.
- [NTSB DEN89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA190.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N1322A · Substantial damage
  > Misjudgement of the proper touchdown point by the pilot, which resulted in an overrun of the landing area and collision with a post. The downhill terrain condition and location of the fence post were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN88FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA062.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1988 · N1153A · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was observed by witnesses to 'buzz' the city of Brighton, Colorado. Witnesses stated that N1153A flew over houses and buildings at a very low altitude. The acft was then observed to climb to a high altitude, do a 'wing over' or 'hammerhead'…
- [NTSB DEN88FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA001.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N1377A · Substantial damage
  > A cattle rancher was flying his aircraft looking for stray cattle and checking the condition of the ranch. He was at approximately 300 feet AGL when he spotted cattle that had strayed off the ranch. The pilot turned to get a better view of the cattle and flew…
- [NTSB MIA87LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA128.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N9663H · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that while towing a banner aprx 200-300 yards offshore at an alt of aprx 500 ft the eng sputtered, then quit. Attempts to restart it were unsuccessful. The banner was then released & the acft was ditched in the ocean. Post crash examination…
- [NTSB SEA85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N16688 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the pre-flt check, she neglected to untie the rear seat belt from the aft control stick. Standard procedure for taxi & takeoff in this float plane was to keep the stick full aft. Since the acft was low on fuel & was taking off in…
- [NTSB ANC85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA038.md): Piper PA-18 · Shaktoolik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1985 · N1912A · Substantial damage
  > The ski equipped acft contacted a snow drift during takeoff ground run. Acft veered and contacted a fishing rack.
- [NTSB DEN85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Cody, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N1212A · Substantial damage
  > The student plt had the acft owner's (employer) permission to use the acft for solo practice toward obtaining his private plt certificate. Plt was ranch employee and knew one ranch manager would be looking for sheep, plt diverted from instructor's…
- [NTSB ANC84LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA028.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1984 · N1317A · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that at the time of the accident, he encountered a white out condition. The acft stalled and crashed on ahillside.
- [NTSB LAX82DA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA359.md): Piper PA-18 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N1851A · Destroyed
  > Student pilot with no night flying experience flew into wires at night on a personal flight with a passenger. VFR conditions existed and no flight plan was filed.
- [NTSB DEN81FTI17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTI17.md): Piper PA-18 · Buffalo, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1981 · N1334A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAA21.md): Piper PA-18A · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1981 · N1213A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM30.md): Piper PA-18 · Cove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N1132A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80DAG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG37-131603.md): Piper PA-18 · Tonsina Lodge, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1980 · N6292C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA043-202550.md): Piper PA-18 · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 22, 1978 · N1256A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78DVD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD24.md): Piper PA-18 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1978 · N5580V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA038.md): Piper PA-18 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1977 · N1168A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77DAH24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH24.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1977 · N1195A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG50.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1977 · N1258A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76DTC31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTC31.md): Piper PA-18 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1976 · N1112A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA073.md): Piper PA-18 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1975 · N7711B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75DTE56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTE56.md): Piper PA-18 · Wray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1975 · N1170A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG15-201626.md): Piper PA-18S · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1973 · N1373A · 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101812'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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