# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A-135

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 WPR20CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA214.md): Piper PA 18A-135 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N60733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB SEA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA039.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N3250B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.
- [NTSB SEA03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA068.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N60733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA042.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N3372B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to attain & maintain takeoff airspeed. Factors to the accident were: takeoff was performed with a tailwind, and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA196.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Roy, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2322A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N1192C · Substantial damage
  > The main wheels (or brakes) had locked for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB NYC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA172.md): Piper PA-18A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N8061C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed, and his delay to jettison the banner. A factor related to the accident was: the location of the trees.
- [NTSB ANC88LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA108.md): Piper PA-18 · Chandalar River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1988 · N8066C · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown on the gravel bar along the side of the River, the pilot lost control and the airplane nosed over on its back.
- [NTSB ANC88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N1192C · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot reported that he was attempting to land at an unimproved, off-airport landing site near Delta Junction, AK. The landing area that he selected was muddier than he had anticipated, and the airplane decelerated too rapidly and nosed over,…
- [NTSB ANC87LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA050.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1987 · N135RB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot elected to make an off airport landing in his ski-equipped Piper PA18 airplane. He landed the acft successfully, but the right ski attachment and left gear leg collapsed on take off from the uneven terrain. The acft was substantially…
- [NTSB ANC84FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA137.md): Piper PA-18A · Mckinley, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1984 · N1561P · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed while attemptng a takeoff from a gravel bar. The plt estimated the useable area for takeoff as 400 to 500 ft. investigation revealed that the density altitude was at least 3400 ft MSL. A test eng run after the acft was recovered, determined…
- [NTSB ANC83LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA061.md): Piper PA-18A · W. Clam Gulch, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1983 · N8081C · Substantial damage
  > The acft stalled and crashed during an approach to land in a wilderness area. According to the plt he was preoccupied with landing near a wolverine he wanted to shoot. His approach was too high so he closed the throttle put down full flaps and started a turn.…
- [NTSB MIA82FLD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FLD01.md): Piper PA-18A · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N4890A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81DCJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ22.md): Piper PA-18A · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1981 · N3591A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG65.md): Piper PA-18A · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1980 · N1561P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA017.md): Piper PA-18 · Kelton, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 19, 1980 · N3351A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79DTC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTC11.md): Piper PA-18A · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1979 · N8081C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK02.md): Piper PA-18 · Newell, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1977 · N2156A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD29.md): Piper PA-18A · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1977 · N1993A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ24.md): Piper PA-18 · Louisville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1977 · N1358C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77DER77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER77.md): Piper PA-18A · Battle Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1977 · N1190C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCJ19.md): Piper PA-18A · Oshkosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1977 · N3591A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD28.md): Piper PA-18 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1977 · N8061C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH32.md): Piper PA-18 · Copper Center, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1976 · N8081C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG16.md): Piper PA-18 · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1975 · N3297B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FTG02.md): Piper PA-18 · Nw Rockford, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1974 · N1190C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FTA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FTA01.md): Piper PA-18 · Malta, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1974 · N2625A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTM03.md): Piper PA-18 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1974 · N3351A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG95.md): Piper PA-18 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1974 · N1582P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLJ03.md): Piper PA-18A · Kinston, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 17, 1973 · N8154C · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73FTC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTC21.md): Piper PA-18A · Bosler, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1973 · N1385C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73DLG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLG18.md): Piper PA-18A · Mccoll, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1972 · N4890A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FDA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FDA04.md): Piper PA-18A · Garryowen, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1970 · N1190C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70F0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0181.md): Piper PA-18A · Maxwell, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1969 · N1465C · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70F0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70F0082.md): Piper PA-18A · Browns Store, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1969 · N8158C · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70D0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70D0059.md): Piper PA-18A · Johns, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1969 · N8154C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0086.md): Piper PA-18A · Vermillion, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1969 · N8153C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0328.md): Piper PA-18A · Callaway, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1969 · N1993A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0341.md): Piper PA-18A · Fingal, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1968 · N3350A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0190.md): Piper PA-18A · Hancock, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1968 · N3708A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0075.md): Cessna 180 · Alexander Cty, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1968 · N4971A · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0010.md): Piper PA-18A · Louisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1968 · N8189C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0038-109716.md): Piper PA-18A · Naper, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1968 · N3397B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68D0476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0476.md): Piper PA-18 · Ft.Meyers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1968 · N8659C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0356.md): Piper PA-18 · Canyon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1967 · N1152C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68D0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68D0008.md): Piper PA-18 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1967 · N1582P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67F0285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0285.md): Piper PA-18A · Jay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1966 · N1493C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0107.md): Piper PA-18A · Huntington, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1966 · N8158C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0027.md): Piper PA-18 · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1966 · N3686A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0625.md): Piper PA-18 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1966 · N8172C · 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 ('7101822'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101822

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